Industrial Engineer - Data & Operations

This is an on-site role in Muscatine, IA  Join the HNI Corporation family and become a driving force in shaping exceptional workplace experiences! We're seeking a detail-oriented Industrial Engineer to join our  HNI Workplace Furnishings  team in Muscatine, IA. where you'll enjoy competitive compensation!  Your Impact Starts the Day You Do!       At HNI, we're not just about furniture; we're about transforming spaces where people live, work, and gather. Integrity, inclusion, and belonging are at the heart of everything we do. As an Industrial Engineer you'll play a pivotal role in optimizing manufacturing efficiency through data-driven insights. We are seeking an Industrial Engineer with expertise in manufacturing processes to optimize labor, material flow, and product cost analysis. The candidate will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, managing data alignment, and ensuring the accuracy of bills of materials (BOM) using Oracle-based systems.  Key Responsibilities:  

• Optimize manufacturing labor and material flows by identifying bottlenecks through line balancing, time studies, and material flow evaluations.
• Ensure accurate data alignment with defined processes, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to maintain production controls, inventory accuracy, and BOM integrity.
• Proactively manage inventory data by running health reports, troubleshooting issues, and making necessary adjustments in Oracle systems.
• Support new product introductions by integrating product mix evaluations into data systems for seamless production transition.
• Drive continuous cost improvement by conducting cost analyses and aligning with process changes, new product developments, and sourcing changes.
• Collaborate with the GBSC Data Team to maintain calculators, manage engineering change releases, and ensure data integrity during production transitions.

Qualifications:  

• Strong experience with Oracle data management in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyze and optimize data flows, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in production systems.
• Proficient in BOM management, product cost analysis, and new product introduction processes.
• Familiarity with Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.

Improvement Focus:  

• Enhance BOM accuracy and shop-floor execution.
• Build and standardize engineering process controls for data accuracy.

Ready to take your career to new heights? Join us at HNI Corporation and be part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact. Let's shape the future together. Apply now!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 We also invite you to visit us at