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Development Program - Colors, Materials, + Finishes Development Engineer - 2027
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What they do
A Product Development Engineer develops new products for companies, and participates in all phases of product development including research, design, production and marketing. Uses research on customer demand and industry trends to develop product ideas; builds and tests product prototypes; evaluates production options and costs. May specialize in a particular type of product or in products for a specific industry.
$69,645 / year median in Iowa
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Development Program - Colors, Materials, + Finishes Development Engineer - 2027 HNI Corporation United States, Iowa, Muscatine Sep 02, 2026 Description Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings HNI Corporationis a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. Wepride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others; upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging. Your Impact Starts the Day You Do!
What We Need:
We are looking for a Colors, Materials,
+ Finishes Development Engineer to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings team. As a Colors, Materials,
+ Finishes Development Engineer, you will perform a variety of engineering activities related to our product development process. This includes both new product development and existing product support These roles require strong problem-solving skills and analytical capabilities. With this, you will capture critical knowledge of many facets of operations, as well as opportunities for long-term career growth. Our Engineers often advance into areas such as supply chain or engineering leadership and develop very well-rounded foundations of knowledge.
What You Will Do:
Participate in new product development activities
Analyze data, identify opportunities and develop business case to support conclusion
Participate and contribute to rapid continuous improvement teams to ensure proper implementation of new product development projects
Work cross-functionally with Strategic Procurement, Product Business Management, Product Engineering and Operations to build an effective network of communication and support to achieve organizational results
Conduct investigations toward standardization of product components
What You Have:
Bachelors' Degree in Engineering
2 years of work experience specific to engineering; internships and co-ops will be considered
What You're Good At:
Strong problem-solving capabilities
Lean Manufacturing principles including RCI, 3P, Value Stream Mapping, and statistical analysis We look forward to hearing from you! We are not accepting any candidates that require company sponsorship to legally work in the United States. HNI Corporation (
NYSE:
HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products.
We offer benefits starting from Day 1. To learn more, visit www.
HNIbenefits.com.
Our company endeavors to make www.hnicareers.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 563-272-7400 or via email at [emailprotected] Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.