NPI Furniture Fabric & Pattern Design Engineer

Flexsteel Industries, Inc.; High Point, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexsteel Industries, Inc. is seeking a Product Design Engineer specializing in Fabric & Pattern Development. You will lead pattern creation for new upholstery lines, validate designs and specify manufacturing processes from concept to launch.

Responsibilities include creating patterns in Optitex, producing engineering drawings, and collaborating with PD&E, Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, and Merchandising to meet project milestones. Domestic/international travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Design Engineering or related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Optitex or similar pattern software and solid modeling in a 3D CAD program.

Responsibilities

• Design upholstery patterns for new collections and validate designs.
• Drive pattern development in designated software and define manufacturing processes.
• Create drawings and documentation for PD&E, Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing and Merchandising.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet project goals and schedules.
• Travel domestically and some internationally as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Industrial/Design Engineering

Tools

Optitex

3D CAD

MS Office

Job description

Flexsteel Industries, Inc. is seeking a Product Design Engineer specializing in Fabric & Pattern Development. You will lead pattern creation for new upholstery lines, validate designs and specify manufacturing processes from concept to launch.

Responsibilities include creating patterns in Optitex, producing engineering drawings, and collaborating with PD&E, Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, and Merchandising to meet project milestones. Domestic/international travel is required.