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Finishing Engineer

Steelcase
United States, Grand Rapids
901 44th Street Southeast (Show on map)
July 11, 2023
General Information Country: USA State: Michigan City: Grand Rapids Office Location: 4160 68th Street SE - - - - - Date posted: 18-May-2023 Business Function: Engineering Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Description We are hiring a Finishing Engineer to lead new coating development, manufacturing support, technical systems innovation and more! What you will be doing: New Coating development: You will be responsible for exploring new materials and processes for coating development. Your duties will include project administration for new coating development. You will coordinate testing activities for qualification purposes. Manufacturing support: You will provide support for the quality system in the manufacturing process. Ensuring compliance with environmental quality regulations will be part of your responsibilities. You will contribute to cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and refinish reduction efforts. Your role will involve developing and installing equipment for manufacturing purposes. You will implement new materials into the manufacturing process . You will be responsible for daily troubleshooting in the manufacturing process. Technical Systems development and revision: You will develop and revise specifications for technical systems. Mastery of both physical and electronic systems will be necessary. Your responsibilities will include maintaining quality documentation, such as Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCSW) and Corrective Action Requests (CSW). You will be responsible for documenting the manufacturing processes. Methodology development and administration: You will develop and enhance test methods for various purposes. Specialized Testing: You will conduct specialized testing as required. Information and Training: You will provide information and training to stakeholders as necessary. Your future team: As part of the Finish Engineering Team you will work with cross functional teams of other staff, technical support, manufacturing groups, Suppliers, and possibly Dealer / Customers Who You Are: Preferred Skills and Competencies Ability to perform and develop mathematical calculations using Engineering principles. Requires interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to effectively transfer knowledge to others, including audiences of both technical and non-technical, some levels of management, and production employees. Requires presentation skills to achieve acceptance of ideas. Understanding of various coating types, their characteristics, principles of formulation, manufacture, and application. The ability to apply that knowledge to coordination of coatings, suppliers and production trouble-shooting and support. Superior color vision preferred, knowledge of visual and instrumental color measurement principles and techniques and the ability to apply to both in-lab and in plant situations. Understanding and working knowledge of the spectrum of physical testing for various coatings. Understanding of instrument calibration and verification principles and the ability to apply that knowledge to both in lab and in plant situations. Understanding of scientific method, experimental control, and design of experiments. Understanding of production finishing, factors that affect paint application, material utilization, product quality, etc. Application ability with personal computers. Understanding of quality system requirements and the ability to apply them to in lab and in plant situations. Requires analytical and problem solving skills in a variety of engineering and/or scientific procedures. Required Skills and Competencies Four-year Engineering or Technical degree with 1 - 5 years of related experience is preferred. Two-year technical degree / certification with 6-10 years of experience in the Associate Finishing Engineer or equivalent position, or a High School diploma with a minimum of 10 years in the Associate Finishing Engineer or equivalent position may be considered equivalencies Must be able to work in a normal office / lab environment. Must be willing to be exposed to some paint and solvent materials during testing, manufacturing support. Must be willing to be exposed to production paint shop and mix room environments. Safety awareness and precautions must be strictly adhered to. Travel will be required within the GR / Kentwood facilities and offices, Suppliers facilities, and Steelcase subsidiaries. Why People Choose to Work with Us: At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities. Who We Are: Organizations around the world trust Steelcase to help them create places that help people work better, be inspired, and accomplish more. We design, manufacture, and partner with other leading organizations to provide architecture, furniture, and technology solutions- accessible through a network of channels, including over 800 Steelcase dealer locations. Steelcase is a global, industry-leading, publicly-traded company with fiscal year 2021 revenue of $2.6 billion. What Matters to Us: More than qualifications, we're looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com. Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years. 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