R&D Technician

at  MillerKnoll

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 Description
Job title - R&D Workshop Technician
Department - R&D UK
Reports to Workshop Lead
Location - Melksham UK
Job summary
Application of basic engineering principles, theories and techniques in developing furniture products. Will work under direct instruction and supervision. Work is reviewed to evaluate technical content.

Specific responsibilities

• Support new development projects from conception to implementation.
• Working with Design Consultants and interpreting conceptual material to develop innovative, well-engineered production solutions.
• Develop parts and products to meet the appropriate International Ergonomic and Safety Standards, and Herman Miller’s internal performance requirements
• Develop engineering specifications and documentation that clearly define product criteria, design intent, and performance requirements
• Ensure that all documentation is prepared and supplied with all drawing changes in accordance with the Engineering Change Order (ECO) procedure.
• Building relationships with all the operational teams to continually refine and improve the process of reducing time-to-market opportunities.
• Commissioning of samples or prototype spend associated with assigned projects
• Working with internal departments and outside Consultants on the resolution of engineering issues.
• Working with vendors in development of production parts
• Clear problem solving - identify problem, identify solution, implement solution, evaluate solution
• Supporting the Model shop manager in prototyping and modelmaking for development work.
• Use of all Model shop equipment to support prototyping
• Support the Conformance Manager in internal product testing
• Use the test lab equipment to perform testing
• Complete test reports

Contacts

Internal contacts

• Manufacturing team leaders
• Supply management
• Sales and marketing
• Quality department
• Options department
• Herman Miller USA – performance engineers, dimensional management, testing services

External contacts

• Design consultants
• Outside vendors in the design and development of new components
• Test houses

Company requirements
Health & Safety; ensure that safe working practices are followed. Attend safety briefings, as requested. Take responsibility for your own and your co-workers 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.

Job holder requirements

• Ideally a degree in model making or qualified machinist
• Ideally 2 – 4 years experience in hands on workshop
• Good communication skills in a small team and across the business
• Self starter with good time management.
• Ideally Basic 3D CAD skills
• Sheet metal working fabrication skills

Company values
Leadership – leading by example
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.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at
careers_help@millerknoll.com

• Support new development projects from conception to implementation.
• Working with Design Consultants and interpreting conceptual material to develop innovative, well-engineered production solutions.
• Develop parts and products to meet the appropriate International Ergonomic and Safety Standards, and Herman Miller’s internal performance requirements
• Develop engineering specifications and documentation that clearly define product criteria, design intent, and performance requirements
• Ensure that all documentation is prepared and supplied with all drawing changes in accordance with the Engineering Change Order (ECO) procedure.
• Building relationships with all the operational teams to continually refine and improve the process of reducing time-to-market opportunities.
• Commissioning of samples or prototype spend associated with assigned projects
• Working with internal departments and outside Consultants on the resolution of engineering issues.
• Working with vendors in development of production parts
• Clear problem solving - identify problem, identify solution, implement solution, evaluate solution
• Supporting the Model shop manager in prototyping and modelmaking for development work.
• Use of all Model shop equipment to support prototyping
• Support the Conformance Manager in internal product testing
• Use the test lab equipment to perform testing
• Complete test report