Operations Engineer

About the role

You're someone who sees inefficiencies as opportunities and enjoys finding smarter ways to improve how work gets done. You like partnering with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. You enjoy using data, Lean principles, and problem-solving skills to make a meaningful impact on manufacturing performance.

Helping You Thrive

• Offering competitive wages and benefits that support your life both in and out of work
• Providing a flexible hybrid work schedule, meaning we expect the office to be your primary place of work, balanced with choice and control
• Creating continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and upskill
• Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard and valued
• Empowering you to make a meaningful impact on people and the planet through your work and Steelcase’s ongoing commitment

You’ll Support Meaningful Work By

• Analyzing manufacturing processes, labor utilization, and production performance to identify opportunities that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
• Leading Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that eliminate waste and deliver measurable operational results
• Designing and optimizing manufacturing processes, workflows, and workstations to improve productivity and operational effectiveness
• Supporting facility layout, material flow, material handling, and ergonomic improvements that enhance operational performance and employee safety
• Coordinating cross-functional projects to successfully implement operational improvements and manufacturing solutions
• Utilizing data, metrics, and performance measures to identify trends, support decision-making, and drive continuous improvement efforts
• Providing technical support to manufacturing operations by identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions that improve performance

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations engineering, industrial engineering, continuous improvement, or a related field
• Experience analyzing operational or manufacturing processes and identifying improvement opportunities
• Experience working with data, metrics, and reporting tools to support decision-making and process improvement
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience leading or participating in cross-functional projects
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Steelcase will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field