Responsible for supporting activities conducted by members of the Research and Development department, including product testing, research, and usage of 3D technologies.
- Validate engineering by identifying and testing to appropriate Kimball and external standards.
- Determines nature of technical problems and possible solutions, such as product redesign, substitution of material or parts.
- Support evaluation for viable Engineering Changes.
- Ensures products meet all design and performance intent (ex. Quality and function).
- Performs complex design investigation, engineering analyses and feasibility studies for new components or products using industry data, past experiences and engineering principles.
- Support teams focused on improving product and process sustainable attributes.
- Aides in researching new technologies and determining feasibility.
- Revises and creates reference documentation.
- Responsible for project related functions including preparing, managing, and facilitating development of plans, schedules, tasks, and resources from conception to completion.
Work/Educational Requirements
- High School Graduate and pursuing secondary education in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related science.
Skills to perform this Role
Technical Skills
- Demonstrated capability with engineering practices.
- Demonstrated capability with Sustainability and relation to design.
- Demonstrated capability with manufacturing and tooling processes.
- Ability to perform root cause failure analysis.
- Demonstrated capability with prototyping techniques including additive manufacturing.
- Demonstrated capability with Technical Standards, such as: BIFMA and UL standards
- Capable of creating 3D models and 2D drawings.
- Verify process capability.
- Demonstrated capability with Product Development and Engineering change processes.
- Demonstrated capability with Geometric, Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Ability to create detailed project plans.
Interpersonal Skills
- Honest and ethical.
- Positive attitude.
- Tactful.
- Flexible.
- Patient.
- Creative thinking.
- Ability to keep humor in the workplace.
- Ability to build and sustain relationships.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that is goal driven (completion dates).
- Individual is highly motivated to learn and share new technical advancements.
- Strong drive for success.
- Able to work effectively with diverse groups
Communication Skills
- Good listening skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills at all levels.
- Ability to communicate technical issues.
- Good presentation skills.
Leadership Skills
- Good organizational skills.
- Good team building skills
- Must have initiative.
- Respect for others point of view.
- Able to make sound decisions weighing all aspects of a situation.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adapt to and manage change.
Business Skills
- Good time management skills.
- Can prioritize and handle multiple tasks appropriately to meet business needs.
- Freedom to act, effective risk taker.
- Environmentally conscious.
Physical Skills
Must be able to frequently lift objects up to 45 lbs