Product Engineer I

Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort at work. We have a focus on sustainability with over 70% of our products currently certified as having a Net Positive impact on the environment.  Our award-winning office products – seating, sit/stand desks, technology support and lighting – have led the industry in performance and simplicity for over 40 years.

The Product Engineer I supports the design, launch, and ongoing improvement of new and existing products in a manufacturing environment. This role manages engineering changes, contributes to early-stage product development to ensure manufacturability, creates and reviews assembly and specification drawings, maintains product data and bills of material, and determines the parts and tooling needed to meet production goals. Working closely with manufacturing teams, customers, vendors, and suppliers, the Product Engineer I troubleshoots production issues, supports equipment and process qualification and validation, develops customized solutions, identifies cost-saving and reliability improvements, and delivers projects on time and within budget.

• →•Manage engineering changes for new and existing products; communicate changes to all levels of manufacturing teams as well as suppliers accordingly.
• →Ensure the manufacturability of new and existing products by participating in the product design and stage gate development process in the early stages of product development.
• →Identify and implement programs to improve the manufacturability and reliability of products.
• →Support production lines to minimize or eliminate downtime.
• →Provide support for the maintenance of items and Bills of Material (BOM) in MRP system.
• →Create and review assembly drawings for existing and new products.
• →Determine parts and tools needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications.
• →Prepare and maintain parts guide for your product line to provide technical support for customers, sales, customer service and Humanscale field technicians for new and existing products.
• →Identify opportunities for cost reductions and coordinate initiatives to achieve savings in a timely manner.
• →Plan and accomplish projects & goals on time and within budget.
• →Support the installation, qualification, verification, and validation of new and existing equipment and processes.
• →Coordinate with vendors and suppliers regarding technical specifications and alternatives, including the procurement of material and components.
• →Generate specification control drawings as a means of communication with vendors and suppliers.
• →Resolve technical, procedural and logistical problems in manufacturing by using proper troubleshooting and failure analysis techniques.
• →Design customized prototypes and final functional units to satisfy customer Special Order Requests (SOR).
• →Any other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline.
• 0 to 2 years of engineering experience, including relevant internships, co-ops, or hands-on academic product development projects.
• Internship experience working in an Engineering capacity at a manufacturing facility. 
• Knowledge of engineering principles, practices and techniques commonly employed in the design and production of products.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate engineering concepts to non-engineers.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts, techniques and tools. 
• Understanding of and experience working with machines & mechanical systems.
• Must be able to work in a team environment, helping others when necessary.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to do repetitive bending and stretching.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds.
• Ability to be onsite 5 days a week. 
• Ability to move about the Production floor frequently and occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Ability to use hands to operate tools, install, adjust and attach parts.
• Visual acuity for tasks that require attention to detail, such as operating machinery or performing quality control. 

• Good understanding of GD&T for assembly and part drawings 
• Experience in using 3D CAD modeling software (i.e., Solidworks) 
• Experience with MRP systems such as INFOR is preferred 
• Strong MSOffice and other computer skills 

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline. Humanscale considers other factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market location and business considerations when extending an offer.

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