Product Engineer - Case Goods (On-Site)

Join the Future of Workspace Innovation at Haworth

Are you ready to shape the future of how people work, live, and thrive? At Haworth, we're not just creating furniture - we're revolutionizing the way the world interacts with spaces. As a global pioneer in workspace design since 1948, we've been pushing boundaries and redefining possibilities for over seven decades.

We're looking for visionaries like you to help write the next chapter of our story.

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Job Summary

We are currently looking for a Product Engineer to join our team in an on-site position in Holland, MI.

Join our innovative Case Goods engineering team, where you'll design and document new products and enhancements while applying core engineering principles to ensure quality and manufacturability. You'll collaborate cross-functionally to determine optimal materials, processes, and cost structures, contributing to strategic product development in a fast paced, learning focused environment. This role blends research and support functions, offering opportunities to explore new materials, processes, and product concepts that elevate modern office storage solutions. Ideal candidates bring strong Creo (CAD) skills preferably with automation experience alongside SAP proficiency and an appreciation for the complexity of low volume, high iteration office furniture. If you're energized by large scale projects, evolving product knowledge, and the challenge of keeping details aligned, we'd love to have you on our team.

Job Responsibilities

• Independently designs and develops new products, processes, tooling, or improvements to existing ones using engineering principles; provides documented recommendations to senior engineers or managers.
• Collaborates with Manufacturing Engineering to identify cost effective, manufacturable solutions that enhance profitability and market share.
• Conducts material investigations and selection using CAD and engineering tools to reduce labor and overhead costs.
• Participates in "make vs. buy" feasibility studies and presents cost analyses and integration recommendations.
• Creates Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and prepares tooling and equipment documentation; applies statistical and tolerance analysis techniques to ensure product quality.
• Partners with Designers / Detailers to ensure form, fit, and function of designs using CAD tools.
• Develops documentation to support tooling quotes, manufacturing processes, and cost analysis for product implementation.
• Builds prototypes for performance and reliability testing; coordinates test plans and evaluates results against industry standards.
• Analyzes competitive products for materials, processes, performance, and packaging to assess market competitiveness.
• Prepares and presents Requests for Expenditure (RFEs) for capital justification using PC-based software.
• Works with Quality Assurance to ensure product design and manufacturing meet quality standards.
• Maintains and updates ISO and Haworth Quality System documentation.
• Stays current on materials, CAD systems, analysis tools, and manufacturing methods; shares knowledge with team members.
• Must be able to perform all essential job functions with / without accommodation.
• Uses office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.
• Performs other duties within scope as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Design your future with Haworth

Headquartered in Holland Michigan, Haworth is a family-owned global powerhouse at the forefront of innovation and sustainable design in the workspace interiors industry. Here, you'll have access to state-of-the-art resources, collaborate with cross-functional teams of passionate innovators, and experience a blend of global reach with personal growth opportunities. Whether you're developing new manufacturing processes, implementing smart factory solutions, or designing tomorrow's workspace solutions, you'll be empowered to make a lasting impact while growing your career.

We believe in the power of collaboration and strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference. Your hard work, dedication, and talent are the foundation of our success and enable us to build meaningful connections with our customers and each other.

At Haworth, members enjoy benefits from their first day of employment :

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