Model Maker
Steelcase
Builds and refines physical prototypes from 2D/3D drawings, collaborating with engineers.
16 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Grand Rapids, MI
Onsite
Company Size
12,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Workplace Surveys
A+D Consultants
Financial Services
Performance Management
eBusiness
Continuing Education
Visualization Services
Value‑Added Services
Sector Specialisms
Office
Workplace
Learning
Health
Residential
Commercial
Furniture
Architectural
Role
What you would be doing
rapid prototyping
cad modeling
breadboarding
systems thinking
material selection
feasibility testing
- Collaborate with engineers: Work side-by-side with product development teams to iterate, validate, and improve concepts—often before they even hit production.
- Get into the details: From material selection to part sequencing, be the go-to expert for understanding how things fit, function, and feel.
- Facilitate hands-on learning and knowledge sharing across teams
- Support the Make/Draw/Print methodology to accelerate innovation
- Own the modeling process: Breadboarding, fixture building, feasibility testing—you’ll be hands-on with every step.
- Prototype using a variety of tools, materials, and emerging technologies
- Apply systems thinking to product development and launch strategies
- Build, re-build, and refine: Create physical models from 2D and 3D drawings using tools like AutoCAD, Fusion 360, and CREO. Interpret engineering specs and translate them into tangible prototypes.
What you bring
degree
fusion 360
autocad
creo
3–5 years
problem solving
Are you a hands-on innovator who thrives in collaborative, design-driven environments?
We’re looking for a Model Maker to join our Wood Plant team in Grand Rapids. This full-time, on-site role is ideal for someone with a technical background and a passion for building, testing, and refining product concepts that shape the future of work.
Do you enjoy prototyping, experimenting with emerging materials, and working closely with engineering and design teams to bring ideas to life? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!
- Preferred: Degree or technical apprenticeship in model making or a related field
- Passion for problem-solving, hands-on work, and continuous learning
- Awareness of design, manufacturability, and production processes
- Technical expertise in modeling processes and materials
- Ability to identify materials, order them, and sequence builds effectively
- Strong skills in reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Proficiency in Fusion 360/AutoCAD, and/or CREO
- 3–5 years of experience in model making, prototyping, or a related technical field
- Machine shop setting with exposure to chemicals and occasional heavy lifting
- 100% on-site role in Grand Rapids
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Company
Overview
1912
Years in Business
Operating since 1912, the company has evolved from a metal filing cabinet manufacturer into a leader in office furniture design.
- Focus on creating innovative workplace solutions that improve collaboration and productivity.
- Transformed into a leader in office furniture design.
- Specializes in crafting solutions for commercial and residential environments, offering everything from office furniture to complete workspace solutions.
- Worked on projects with major organizations to redesign offices that foster creativity, flexibility, and well-being.
- Known for cutting-edge research and development, driving innovation in the furniture and workspace design industry.
- Approach combines design thinking with deep insights into how people interact in work environments.
- Products characterized by ergonomic designs, sustainability, and attention to user-centric functionality.
- Delivers tailored solutions to businesses across multiple sectors through a global network.
- Constantly experimenting with new materials and technologies to stay ahead in the evolving workplace landscape.
- Act with integrity
- Tell the truth
- Keep commitments
- Treat people with dignity + respect
- Promote positive relationships
- Protect the environment
- Excel
- Empowered, distributed decision‑making — trust employees closest to the issues to make values‑aligned decisions
- Ethics in Action — annual integrity training and confidential reporting pathways without retaliation
- Leadership development — quarterly impact coaching and invest in leaders to create strong, productive teams
90% carbon reduction
Emissions across value chain by 2050
Aims to reduce carbon emissions over 90% by 2050, measured from FY2020 base year.
50% reduction in owned operations
Scope 1+2 emissions by 2030
Targeting a 50% reduction in scope 1+2 emissions by 2030 through improved energy efficiency and renewable energy use.
75% recycled packaging content
Single-use packaging by 2030
Aims to achieve 75% recycled content in single-use packaging by 2030 as part of circular economy efforts.
40% recycled product packaging
Average across brand products
Maintains an average of 40% recycled content in all brand product packaging.
- Net-zero transition plan validated by Science Based Targets initiative
- Reduce emissions from products by 66% via recycled content, lower-carbon materials, and lighter components
- 18% emissions reduction from operations through improved energy efficiency and renewable energy use
- 16% emissions reduction from transportation via logistics redesign and reduced business travel
- CarbonNeutral® product certification offered for work chairs and height-adjustable desks
- High-performance seating now contains double the recycled content, representing 3% of net-zero goal progress
- First in industry to publish net-zero transition plan
- Plan to eliminate residual emissions through carbon removal solutions post-2050
63.5% Board Positions
Women Representation
Significant proportion of board positions held by women, demonstrating gender diversity in leadership roles.
30% U.S. Hires
Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Proportion of new hires in the U.S. identifying as racial or ethnic minorities, reflecting inclusive hiring practices.
$110M+ Annually
Diverse Suppliers
Annual spending with diverse-certified suppliers, showcasing commitment to supplier diversity.
Perfect Score (100)
Equality Index
Achieved a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for multiple consecutive years.
- Comprehensive DEI strategy: redesigned hiring and talent systems for robust diversity outcomes
- Employee Business Inclusion Groups: grew to 12 groups
- Steelcase Foundation approach: value diversity + inclusion, integrity, humility, innovation, learning
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