**Introduction:**
As an emerging U.S.-based startup, we are committed to positioning our business at the forefront of the innovative furniture production sector. Our vision is to establish ourselves as leaders in the furniture manufacturing industry by seamlessly integrating advanced technologies into our furniture solutions. We are actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced "Senior Furniture Design Engineer" or an engineering firm to partner with us in designing and developing high-quality, sophisticated, mechanized functional furniture products. Our company specializes in a diverse range of furniture types, including luxury bedroom, living room, and dining room furniture. Integrating these advanced designs into functional furniture solutions is crucial for our strategic development, growth, and market differentiation.
We are in pursuit of a creative and proficient Senior Furniture Design Engineer to spearhead the design, development, and engineering of high-end furniture. This pivotal role emphasizes guiding the development of sophisticated furniture products, with a particular focus on mechanized designs, notably electric recliner mechanisms, ensuring safety, durability, premium materials, aesthetics, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency.
**Key Responsibilities:**
The Design Engineer is expected to conceptualize, develop, and create innovative furniture designs from the ground up. Additionally, they should have the skills to visually analyze and reverse-engineer designs from existing premium furniture brands, transforming these insights into detailed technical concepts that can be meticulously translated into precise 2D design drawings for both manufacturing and packaging purposes. A meticulous eye for material analysis is indispensable, including the evaluation of fabric types and quality, material thickness, and inner materials such as sponges, foams, and latexes for comfort, alongside lumber, laminates, plastics, metals, glass, and electronics, ensuring the furniture remains solid, stable, secure, and cost-efficient. The role also involves developing packaging engineering drawings or collaborating with our design team to craft drawings based on final design specifications, optimizing packaging for protection, spatial efficiency, product safety, and cost-effectiveness during shipping and installation.
A robust understanding of mattress design and development is a considerable advantage, including knowledge of both the internal and external structures of various mattress types and configurations, such as pocket spring, latex, and foam. Such expertise will provide expanded opportunities to craft high-end, quality mattresses, significantly contributing to establishing a robust and productive long-term partnership.
It is imperative that the candidate possesses and can present verifiable experience in designing and constructing mechanized furniture, supported by documented evidence of such expertise.
**Essential Functions:**
- Lead and oversee new product development projects, collaborating closely with our furniture designers and other engineers from initial design concepts through to production. Work within our cross-functional team—encompassing product development, quality assurance, design, and engineering—to ensure the delivery of fully functional, durable, and flawless furniture products for our end customers. Additionally, take the initiative to innovate and enhance our product development processes.
- Work with designers to properly engineer various mechanisms and components such as Bluetooth speakers, LED lighting, USB chargers, drink holders, etc., ensuring they are engineered with accurate fitment and functionality to work flawlessly and efficiently within the designs.
- Utilize the latest software technology to support design processes.
- Collaborate with the team to develop detailed 2D manufacturing drawings, ensuring they include material specifications, finishes, and critical dimensions.
- Modify 2D and AutoCAD drawings as necessary.
- Perform stress analysis and create and assemble Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Identify and address any issues with drawings or designs.
- Develop construction and build methods.
- Remotely assist with prototype builds and development to optimize designs for manufacturability (DFM).
This role is crucial in propelling our product offerings to new heights, ensuring they meet and exceed the cutting-edge standards that define our brand. We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative and innovative working relationship where creativity flourishes. Our commitment to excellence drives us to explore and establish potential partnerships that propel mutual success and solidify our position as leaders in the industry. This is a prime opportunity for the right candidate or furniture design engineer or agency looking for long-term design work. They must be willing to provide us with top-tier furniture design engineering services. We have numerous current design ideas and concepts that need to be put on paper and brought to visual life. The successful candidate will not only possess an eye for design and a passion for engineering, but also embody a unique and sophisticated design style that is comfortable, functional, sleek, elegant, and aesthetically appealing. This is an opportunity to work on stunning pieces that will be admired by people of all backgrounds and establishments. We are excited to find a dedicated professional who can bring these luxury designs to life.
To review sample designs and renderings to gain a better understanding of the types of luxury furniture we specialize in, please review the link below for access.
Functional Furniture videos:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ABL1a8RT8COxF7kAMmc1IFQhWgfIp2rt?usp=drive_link
Furniture Pictures:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WGMg3hG2RmI6T7pq4oK5BnqFZUVtjAxJ