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 HermanMiller 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 HermanMiller to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Work with suppliers, Color, Materials, and Finishes group, options, and operations to ensure color and appearance of finishes meets design intent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Use test equipment (mil gauges, gloss meters, spectrophotometers) and computer programs to measure and document appearance properties of materials (primarily powder coat).Visually evaluate appearance of samples to approve or reject production batch samples.Develop new colors with suppliers.Provide direction and technical assistance to vendors.Maintain calibration references on production floor and lab.Enter related information into databases to release new powders into production system.Create and manage HMI metal masters also approve touch up.Maintain calibration of all light booths used for appearance evaluation.Develop methods and systems for evaluating light sources including LEDs.Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.Additional Essential Functions.Must be able to navigate in computer software and use hands on test color software and color measuring instruments. Measure, approve, label, catalog, calibration schedule, Baan and Lotus notes maintenance and distribute a new color. Create digital targets, download different software formats, perform digital master calibrations. Initiate touch up match, create workflow and notification, evaluate submittal, enter approved touch up in HMI system and complete notification. Ensure ISO NIST traceability on several tools and instruments. Knows, practices and monitors quality requirements according to specified quality criteria and according to audit plan throughout the paint system and react accordingly.

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

Environmental consciousness.Document accuracy.Able to apply basic procedures and practices.Able to work to deadlines and completion dates.Able to manage own workload and be self motivated.Team player skills.Can work with little supervision once trained.Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.Make environmentally sound decisions and work with cross functionally with safety team.

Additional Skills and Abilities

Powder or liquid paint experience is a plus but not required.Willingness and ability to work with paint products.Ability and desire to learn finishing technology.Must be detail orientated to ensure accuracy.Requires a team player with the ability to understand HMI values, goals and objectives as well as key financial drivers, e.g., EVA (Economic Value Added).Must be self-motivated and able to manage own workload.Good listening, writing and verbal communications skills with the ability to explain technical matters to non-technical audiences.

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. HermanMiller 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.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

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.