What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Engineer position at Knoll?
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Knoll, Inc. is a constellation of design-driven brands and people, working together with our clients in person and digitally to create inspired modern interiors. We are part of MillerKnoll, the engine powering the world’s most dynamic design brands. Our internationally recognized portfolio includes furniture, textiles, leathers, lighting, accessories, and architectural and acoustical elements. Our brands — Knoll Office, KnollStudio, KnollTextiles, KnollExtra, Spinneybeck | FilzFelt, Edelman Leather, HOLLY HUNT, DatesWeiser, Muuto, and Fully — reflect our commitment to modern design that meets the diverse requirements of high-performance workplaces, work from home settings and luxury residential interiors. A recipient of the National Design Award for Corporate and Institutional Achievement from the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, we can help organizations achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Living Building Challenge and WELL Building workplace certifications. To learn more about our initiatives to support more inclusive and diverse communities, visit Knoll.com/Community.
POSITION PROFILE
The Packaging Engineering is responsible for ensuring the delivery of cost effective, fully compliant packaging solutions that meet current and evolving customer needs. The incumbent will lead troubleshooting and work with a cross functional team to drive effective solutions to reduce product damage and costs.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide technical expertise to solving packaging related quality issues.
- Identify and lead projects packaging projects that improve service, improve quality, reduce environmental impact, and reduce cost across multiple locations.
- Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to support continuous improvement programs in the manufacturing processes through the redesign of packaging components.
- Provide information, support, and guidance to other business units to ensure that packaging issues are being dealt with in the most effective manner. This can mean new product development, customer requests for information, ECN input, etc.
- Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.
- Understanding supply chain systems, distribution, and manufacturing environments
This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Packaging Engineer. It is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function. Nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.
