Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves.
If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated.
WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT
Job Summary:
JOB SUMMARY:
This role plans, manages, and supports manufacturing engineering activities in the area of production processes, equipment, machinery, fixtures, gauges, and tooling. Develops documentation for the acquisition and appropriation of capital goods.
Job Description:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Apply statistical methods to estimate manufacturing process capabilities.
- Consults with management, engineering, and other personnel on manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
- Researches and recommends new manufacturing methods, machinery, and equipment to increase productivity, reduce waste, and reduce costs.
- Develops models of alternative processing methods to test the feasibility of new applications, systems, and processes. Designs and recommends implementation of improved procedures.
- Coordinates the design and specification of gauges, fixtures, tooling, material handling and material transportation in support of ongoing manufacturing operations.
- Oversees the design of products and systems to connect machines, hardware, and software.
- Direct and coordinate manufacturing and installation activities to ensures products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
- Ensures facilities and equipment are always kept safe and productive at all times by supervising maintenance personnel.
- Works with machinery and equipment vendors regarding specifications, quotations, timing, delivery, and installation. Negotiate long-term relationship agreements and La-Z-Boy specific technology protection.
- Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted to determine if the benefits derived and potential applications justify the costs.
- Supports company-wide standardization of processes, equipment, and management systems.
- Maintain and update CAD documentation for plant layout designs, fixture, and equipment locations.
- Assists with the establishment of manufacturing capital budgets and equipment expenditures.
- Consults with other departments such as Environmental Compliance, Marketing, Quality, Safety, and Legal to provide technical input as needed.
- Participates in meetings, seminars, vendor trips, and training sessions to stay informed of new developments in the field.
SCOPE & IMPACT:
The role must plan, organize, and optimize the manufacturing process. With a thorough understanding of manufacturing concepts and the ability to pick up new technologies quickly. This role has a major impact on reducing downtime, improving efficiency, and reducing costs within manufacturing processes.
MINIMIUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field with 2 - 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
Familiar with products and processes improvement tools like VSM, DFM and DFA.
English intermediate proficiency.
Up to 25% Travel Required.
PREFERED REQUIREMENTS:
AutoCAD.
Knowledge/experience in lean manufacturing and statistical processes control.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Up to three (3) direct reports.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works in a professional environment, as well as in a manufacturing facility subject to both internal and external hazards and environmental conditions and is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways. Often required to sit, repetitive hand movements (such as typing), hearing, speaking, standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, pulling, and pushing.
OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Weekly Hours:
48
Work Shift:
At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of upmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at [email protected] or by calling 734-242-1444.
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What We Do
La-Z-Boy Incorporated brings the transformational power of comfort to people, homes, and communities around the world—a mission that began when our founders invented the iconic recliner in 1927. Today, we operate as a vertically integrated furniture manufacturer and retailer, committed to uncompromising quality and compassion for our consumers.
Our Retail segment consists of 184 company-owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® stores and is part of a broader network of over 350 La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries®, serving customers nationwide when coupled with La-Z-Boy.com. Joybird®, an ecommerce retailer and manufacturer of modern upholstered furniture, has 12 stores in the U.S. In our Wholesale segment, we manufacture comfortable, custom furniture for our Furniture Galleries® and a variety of retail channels: England Furniture Co., which offers custom upholstered furniture, and casegoods brands Kincaid®, American Drew®, and Hammary®, which provide pieces that make every room feel like home.
The La-Z-Boy Incorporated state-of-the-art, LEED-certified world headquarters is located in Monroe, Michigan. This location along with our Innovation Center in Dayton, Tennessee, and all our North American manufacturing locations all represent our commitment to the environment—we integrate sustainable business practices to reduce the impact of our operations.
Being a great employer isn’t limited to our sustainability or record-breaking safety performance; it also means being a good corporate citizen. In FY 2023, La-Z-Boy Incorporated and the La-Z-Boy Foundation granted more than $3 million to non-profit organizations through monetary and in-kind donations. Our signature partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) helps give families a comfortable home away from home while their children receive much-needed medical care, as we’ve donated more than 15,000 pieces of furniture to RMHC® homes.
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