Lead engineer – Product development

People, Jobs, and News; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture design company in Maharashtra is seeking a skilled Lead Engineer to oversee product development from concept to production. The position requires extensive experience in wood-panel engineering and strong leadership abilities. The right candidate will have expertise in CAD/CAM tools and a proven track record in the furniture manufacturing industry. This full-time role offers the chance to influence innovative product solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience designing and validating products built from particle-board, MDF, or plywood.
• 8–12 years in furniture, cabinetry, or related wood-based manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success taking multiple products from concept to commercial launch.

Skills

plywood

cad

furniture

product development

mdf

solidworks

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Base Pay Range

We are seeking an accomplished Lead Engineer to drive end-to-end product development for our furniture portfolio—from early concept through production ramp‑up. The role demands strong technical leadership, advanced problem‑solving skills, and a deep command of engineering fundamentals, with particular emphasis on wood‑panel construction (particle‑board, MDF, plywood) and joinery techniques to deliver innovative, cost‑efficient, world‑class products.

Must-Have Qualifications & Skills

• Wood‑Panel Engineering Expertise: Proven hands‑on experience designing and validating products built from particle‑board, MDF, or plywood, including dowel/confirmat joinery, lamination processes, and tolerance management.
• Industry Experience: 8–12 years in furniture, cabinetry, or related wood‑based manufacturing environments.
• Product Development: Demonstrated success taking multiple products from concept to commercial launch.
• Engineering Tools: Advanced proficiency in CAD/CAM (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar); creation of complete drawing packages, BOMs, and GD&T stacks; strong grasp of knock‑down fittings, joinery techniques, and hardware (Hettich, Häfele, etc.).
• Materials & Processes: In‑depth knowledge of wood, upholstery, metals, and associated fabrication/finishing methods.
• Supplier Collaboration: Experience working with external vendors to refine processes and improve cost, quality, and lead time.
• Leadership: Proven ability to guide and develop engineering teams, manage priorities, and communicate across functions.
• Skills: plywood, cad, furniture, product development, mdf, solidworks.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology