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Senior Scientific Software Developer

Knoll

Senior Scientific Software Developer

East Greenville, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    Knoll, Inc. is a constellation of design-driven brands and people, working together with our clients in person and digitally to create inspired modern interiors. Our internationally recognized portfolio includes furniture, textiles, leathers, lighting, accessories, and architectural and acoustical elements. Our brands — Knoll Office, KnollStudio, KnollTextiles, KnollExtra, Spinneybeck | FilzFelt, Edelman Leather, HOLLY HUNT, DatesWeiser, Muuto, and Fully — reflect our commitment to modern design that meets the diverse requirements of high-performance workplaces, work from home settings and luxury residential interiors. A recipient of the National Design Award for Corporate and Institutional Achievement from the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, we can help organizations achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Living Building Challenge and WELL Building workplace certifications. To learn more about our initiatives to support more inclusive and diverse communities, visit Knoll.com/Community.

     

    POSITION PROFILE

     

    THIS IS A 2ND SHIFT POSITION.

     

    High volume and fast paced position in which the associate will assemble various products with an opportunity to train and operate multiple pieces of equipment.

     

    ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

    Operate key equipment used to produce components for panel skins

    • CNC Waterjet and fabric cutters
    • Key decision making to optimize yield

    Cross train into all areas of assembly, including operation of laminators and back-wrapping equipment

    Operation of equipment to laminate fabric to various substrates

    Finish panel skins with back-wrapping operations

    Assemble components into finished product

    Pack finished product for shipment and label for shipment

    Keep accurate records of jobs performed

    Wand product information into computerized inventory system

    Transport stock to and from work area

    Mark job loads with order number

    Inspect produced parts for quality and quantity

    Requisition supplies as needed

    Work from verbal or written instructions

    May be required to pack units for shipment

    Plan jobs to be most efficient

     

    Participates in standard job rotations. Perform job rotation with team members to insure proper standardized work and ergonomic safety.

     

    Perform all duties according to safety policies and procedures

     

    Performs all 5S housekeeping tasks in appropriate areas. Works to ensure work area is maintained in a clean, orderly and safe condition at all times. Completes all regularly scheduled 5S checks. Immediately alerts team member and team coordinators of all unsafe work conditions.

     

    Participates as a member of the Manufacturing Team, i.e. Trim, Shipping, Fabrication, etc. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies. Coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas of lack of cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues effecting cohesiveness. Actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

     

    Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Manufacturing Team Member, i.e. Trim, Shipping, Fabrication, etc. Finishing Team Member. It is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function. Nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

     

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:                                                                                                                            

    • Lift up to 50 lbs. 
    • Stand up to 100% of the time. 
    • Push and pull up to 1500 lbs on wheels.

    Required Skills

    COMPETENCIES

    PROBLEM SOLVING: Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions.

     

    PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects under minimal supervision and meet required deadlines.

     

    KNOLL OPERATING SYSTEMS PRINCIPLES AND OBJECTIVES (THIS COMPETENCY APPEARS IN ALL JOB DESCRIPTIONS): Knows all Knoll established operating systems (e.g. quality, safety, environmental). Understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

    Required Experience

    • High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
    • 1 year of manufacturing assembly or related experience.

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    _Knoll is an Equal Employment opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require an accommodation due to a disability at any time during the application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition at recruiting@knoll.com. _

     

  • Qualifications

    COMPETENCIES

    PROBLEM SOLVING: Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions.

     

    PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects under minimal supervision and meet required deadlines.

     

    KNOLL OPERATING SYSTEMS PRINCIPLES AND OBJECTIVES (THIS COMPETENCY APPEARS IN ALL JOB DESCRIPTIONS): Knows all Knoll established operating systems (e.g. quality, safety, environmental). Understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.