NPI Fabric & Pattern Design Engineer – Furniture

Flexsteel Industries Inc.; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexsteel Industries Inc. is seeking a Product Design Engineer - Fabric & Pattern Development in High Point, NC to contribute to New Product Introduction from concept to launch.

You will drive pattern development in designated software, and create upholstery patterns for new collections while validating designs. You will specify manufacturing processes for new or existing designs, collaborate across departments, and support prototyping, documentation, and ERP data entry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Design Engineering or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience in Optitex (or similar platform) and solid modeling using a 3D CAD program.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with other departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Create upholstery patterns for new collections.
• Validate designs using engineering calculations or analysis software.
• Assist in prototyping and trialing new product designs or improvements.
• Create drawings and other product documentation for PD&E, Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, and Merchandising.
• Enter and maintain product data in ERP system as needed.
• Domestic/some international travel required.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Design Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Optitex

3D CAD

Job description

Flexsteel Industries Inc. is seeking a Product Design Engineer - Fabric & Pattern Development in High Point, NC to contribute to New Product Introduction from concept to launch.

You will drive pattern development in designated software, and create upholstery patterns for new collections while validating designs. You will specify manufacturing processes for new or existing designs, collaborate across departments, and support prototyping, documentation, and ERP data entry.