Product Configuration Modeler

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Product Configuration Modeler

JOB INFORMATION

Job Title: Product Configuration Modeler

GENERAL PURPOSE

The primary responsibility is to implement functional requirements for MillerKnoll product development into a technical

design concept and structure using rules within an object-oriented configuration system. Analyze and interpret product information from different sources in order to develop generic bill of material concepts and manage the creation of generic bills of material.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Apply configuration standards that result in accurate, timely and easily understood models.
• Coordinate activities with related product database functions.
• Maintain configuration models using rules within an object-oriented configuration system.
• Manage small scale modeling projects
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
• Support the New Product Commercialization process, through various departments and product development to implement rules
• changes on new and existing products
• Work with marketing, engineering and manufacturing to structure configuration models for MillerKnoll products and related
• information.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
• Assist in developing and establishing the 'rules' to support the construction of item masters, bills of material and routings
• Coordinate the interface with New Product Development, the configuration software and Marketing on methods to develop system information for New Product Development programs
• Create and maintain dem flows for database processes within the manufacturing operational system
• Develop spreadsheets of unique data per product line for generic bill of material
• Establish the engineering/manufacturing system information (item masters and bills of material) to support the NPC process
• Interface between product engineering, manufacturing engineering and configuration software to develop a vocabulary spreadsheet of data for the development of generic/static bills of material and routings on new products and product changes
• Leverage knowledge of the current operating system
• Maintain item masters and bills of material through the ECO process
• Manage and maintain feature/option table
• Manage and maintain product line tables in operating system
• Manage the clean up, deletion, verification, and accuracy of data in the operating system
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested
• Represent database in the New Product Commercialization (NPC) process and communicate necessary information and requirements
• Test and validate data structures and logic between the Configuration and Operating Systems
• Test and validate the production bills of material and routings with existing and future engineering/manufacturing operation systems
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years experience working with product configurations/bills of material.

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of engineering data and drawings in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of item masters, bill of materials, routings and marketing databases preferred.
• Understanding of ECO systems and manufacturing systems preferred.
• Well-developed conceptual, analytical and communication skills.
• Resourceful problem solver.
• Preferred to have basic understanding of object-oriented systems and logic
• Preferred to have knowledge on coding, testing, and debugging programs.
• Minimum two years experience working with bills of material.
• Thorough understanding of the operating system currently in place
• Data processing capabilities
• Working knowledge of computer software (Lotus Notes, BaaN, Access, PowerBuilder, Excel)
• Willing to accept new responsibilities
• Be able to work with minimal supervision

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 qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. 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.