Knoll Hiring for Manager of Manufacturing Engineering at North York, ON Full Time

Knoll is a constellation of design-driven brands and people, working together with our clients to create inspired modern interiors. Since 1938, we’ve been thinking about how people interact with their environments, and how their environments impact what they do. Our strength in office systems, seating, furniture, textiles, leather, architectural accessories allows us to compose integrated solutions from products and services that naturally work together.

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Position profile:
We are seeking a high energy, hands-on Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to deliver a comprehensive maintenance systems program, lead manufacturing engineering projects, and set priorities across the site for new processes, equipment, and materials.

Summary: Provides organizational and technical leadership to the site Manufacturing Engineering Organization. Plans, organizes and directs the development of processes, tools and new and existing products. Establishes implements and supports manufacturing processes and equipment from concept development through implementation to ensure the success and longevity of production process. Directs and oversees the site machine and equipment maintenance department.

Manage, develop and mentor Manufacturing Engineers.

Lead and cultivate a continuous improvement culture within the engineering and maintenance teams.

Plans, organizes and directs technical work concerning new or existing products and/or processes.

Oversees and directs new products implementation.

Supports customer timing and quality in launching new products as it relates to equipment, tools, and process.

Oversees and maintains all processes presently in production.

Supports various corporate initiatives such as Level, LEED, ISO and Smart certifications.

Researches, recommends or implements strategic changes on present products, processes, or equipment to improve process capability and performance and over-all cost improvement.

Participates in process, product, and equipment cost analysis.

Required Skills

Working knowledge of Toyota Production System a plus

Experience in a lean environment

Demonstrated knowledge of change dynamics

System Thinking

Team player working with leadership in all areas

Ability to prioritize goals

Demonstrated leadership in previous positions

Demonstrated ability to deliver key metrics & manage capital budgets

Comfortable working in a shop floor environment

Knowledge of ISO 14001/9001 a plus

Must have strong communication and organizational skills

Must be flexible to travel as needed domestically and internationally

Required Experience

Industry Experience: 10 – 15+ years in the field of Manufacturing or Mechanical engineering with Lean Manufacturing implementation experience.

Technical Experience: Experience in continuous improvement activities will be required. This includes using tools such as kaizen events, mistake proofing, establishing standard work practices, problem solving, pull systems, 5S, setup reduction, TPM, etc.

Level of Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering.