HNI Corporation Looking for Manufacturing Engineer – Benefits Day 1! at Hickory, NC  Full Time

***Please note we are located in Hickory, NC**

HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others; upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.

What We Need:

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our HBF team in Hickory, NC!

Provides Manufacturing Engineering and development for new products as well as enhancements to existing. Coordinates the specification of any new or special materials or components as required. Works with internal and external customers and suppliers. Partners with production, quality and maintenance teams to continuously improve machining capability, cost, quality, reliability, and overall customer service.

What You Will Do:

• Use a disciplined approach to model in Pro E Creo Elements individual parts and assemblies using all appropriate specifications and standards.
• Write Programs for CNC machinery with Alpha Cam and ABC Cam.
• Create/revise production drawings.
• Responsible and accountable for maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality.
• Occasionally works with other members of the Engineering group to accomplish larger projects
• Interfaces with Manufacturing to resolve issues.
• Work with HBF’s Product Development, Procurement, and Manufacturing to develop new or enhance existing products.
• Work with HBF Manufacturing and outside vendors on prototypes/component parts specified and made.
• Process drawings for approved requests.

What You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university in Manufacturing Engineering. Industrial Design or related field.
• Experience should include CNC (Computer numerical Control) turning, grinding as well as the tooling and fixturing of equipment.
• Required: AutoCAD 2004, Excel, Word, PRO E, Creo Elements, and other modeling software.
• Recommended: Access or Crystal Reports, PowerPoint, Project,

What You’re Good At:

• Works safely at all times; reports unsafe conditions to manager.

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.

As one of the larger employers in Iowa, HNI Corporation was recognized in 2018, 2019, and 2020 for the diversity of our Board of Directors and was named in 2020, 2021, and #6 in 2022 as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.

How we act today protects how we live tomorrow. Check out our CSR Report here:

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), are not just core beliefs at HNI – they are operational imperatives. We value each other’s differences in experiences and ideas to solve problems and better serve our customers. Take a look at our DEI goals here:

We offer Benefits on Day 1, including a new voluntary benefit, Daily Pay! To learn about all the benefits HNI has to offer visit .

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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 The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, ancestry, nationality, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law (except where an attribute is a bona fide occupational qualification).