Model Maker

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.

GENERAL PURPOSE

• Independently perform and coordinate the building of prototypes, models and mock-ups to a degree of completion required by Design/Development teams for proper evaluation and/or presentation.
• Works from sketches, layout drawings, completed detailed drawings, CAD data as available in accordance with predetermined schedule and/or priorities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Achieve and maintain a depth and breadth of technical proficiency of new modeling techniques, apply to projects and share with team.
• Active in evaluating and implementing new process's techniques, tools/equipment and materials used in the M.S.
• Assist in the development and training of model maker apprentice and/or model maker associate.
• Collaborate on product design solutions with Design/Development to influence feasibility of production or prototype runs.
• Design and build fixtures or molds as needed to aid in the building of models and prototypes.
• Develop and/or build models, prototypes and mock-ups in the most feasible way, per customer requirements, goals and objectives.
• Develop skills to help improve existing processes used within the HMI model shop, Lean / C.I. efforts.
• Interact effectively with internal and external resources including model makers, model shop manager, outside vendors, suppliers, designers, engineers, plant personnel, program managers and other appropriate resources.
• Perform additional requirements as operations may require in support of achieving business objectives.
• Perform responsibilities in a safe and organized manner in compliance with state, federal and company policy.
• Proficiently utilize standard model shops equipment such as, lathe, mill, saws, welding equipment, hand tools and inspection equipment, independently.
• Provide vital feedback to manager, MM senior and customers on projects completed.
• Recommend and assist in the determination of materials, method, procedure and technology used in building models and prototypes.
• Self-starter, reliable, motivated in ones work, with a strong ability to work in a team environment.
• Support model shop manager or model maker senior with cost, timing estimations as required.
• Work independently and as part of team in a fast paced environment to help solve development problems through physical modeling.
• Works under minimal or no supervision.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience - Not Parsed

Licenses and Certifications/Skills and Abilities

• U.S. Dept. of Labor Journeyman card for Design Model Maker or Associates Degree in Model Making.
• 5-10 years experience in Design/Development Model Shop, successful in proven performance.
• History of demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience working with a variety of materials such as clay, wood, metal, sheet metal, plastics, epoxies, urethanes and metal castings.
• Familiarity with Industrial Design concepts and processes.
• Applied knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes, related to wood, metal forming and plastic.
• Well-developed conceptual, analytical and communication skills.
• Professional understanding of the Rapid-Prototyping and Rapid-Tooling industry and processes, to talk knowledgeable with customers.
• Working knowledge of the modeling technologies and equipment used in CAD/CAM, CNC, Cast Urethane, Welding, Painting, Vacuum Forming.
• Ability to make sound decisions without all relevant data present.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Professional understanding of Model Shop vendor resources.
• Demonstrated knowledge of commonly available office environment software such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and use of Internet.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
• Additional Skills and Abilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

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.