Technical Product Designer

Why join us?

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

Job Summary

Main activities and responsibilities:
Reporting to the Foligno Product Engineering Manager, the Technical Product Designer is responsible for the engineering of the Studio's products (from the technical documentation to the creation of the prototype):

- autonomous design of components and support for the definition of production solutions
- technical documentation, executive drawings, product sheets
- creation of instructions supplied with the product.
- identification and drafting of the list of elements that make up the Bill of Materials (BOM).
- Management of suppliers for new product materials; collaboration with the Graffignana Technical Office and collaboration with Meda R&D.

Job holder requirements

**Required Skills**:

- Three-year degree in technical/management (management engineering/mechanical engineering/industrial design...) or technical high school diploma.
- Knowledge of materials processing technologies: wood, metals, polyurethanes, upholstery, fabrics and leathers.
- Knowledge and use of 2D and 3D design software (Solidworks, Rhino, Autocad )
- Good knowledge and use of Office packages
- Knowledge of management procedures for normal/special quotations
- Good knowledge and use of the English language
- Knowledge and use of Quality System procedures (ISO) - Available to travel frequently between northern and central Italy. In other offices, in Italy and abroad when necessary.
- Personal skills:_

Proactive and catalyst of change

Verbal and Written Communication, Promoting Process Improvement.

Ability to manage multiple projects from beginning to completion.

Good written and verbal communication skills are crucial for working with all stakeholders.

Ability to understand the team’s challenges and develop solutions.

Leadership and authority, good interpersonal relationships, team player, Enthusiasm, and proactivity.

Company requirements

Health & Safety; ensure that safe working practices are followed. Attend safety briefings, as requested. Take responsibility for your own, employees, contractors, and visitor safety in accordance with The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, and The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999

Compliance; ensure compliance with business systems, processes, certification schemes, regulations, and legislation relevant to the scope of your role. Support internal quality controls and audits to demonstrate compliance.

Company values

Purpose - energy and drive

Beliefs - integrity and trust

Design - problem solving

Connections - relationships

Growth - continuous improvement

Performance - achieve standards

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.