Product Design Engineer

Flexsteel Industries, Inc.; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexsteel Industries, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Product Development Engineer to support early-stage design and development of new products and processes in our furniture manufacturing environment.

You will work under guidance from senior engineers, learn the NPD lifecycle, and contribute to technical ownership tasks aligned with corporate deliverables. The role emphasizes reading engineering drawings, CAD modeling (SolidWorks), cross-functional teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook).
• Experience with solid modeling in a 3D CAD program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-department collaboration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in furniture industry preferred.
• SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Project management on cross-functional teams preferred.
• Experience with electrical systems (low/high voltage) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with product design activities.
• Support technical ownership tasks aligned with corporate deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications with guidance.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Description

Support the engineering development of new products, processes, and procedures that contribute to high-quality products for our customers. This role provides hands-on experience across the new product development lifecycle, with guidance from senior engineers, and is designed to foster technical skill development and professional growth in the field of engineering. Responsibilities include assisting with product design activities and supporting technical ownership tasks in alignment with corporate deliverables.

The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following:

• Entry-level to early-career experience in product development engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field; exposure to the furniture industry or similar manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and quality concepts, with a willingness to learn industry-specific standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation with guidance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an eagerness to develop critical and analytical thinking abilities.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks or similar CAD software; hands-on experience through coursework, internships, or early professional roles is acceptable.
• Foundational understanding of engineering trade-off decisions and curiosity about how design choices impact cost, quality, and performance.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited university required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
• Experience with solid modeling using a 3D CAD program required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Experience working in the furniture industry highly preferred.
• Experience using SolidWorks preferred.
• Project management experience working on cross-functional teams preferred.
• Experience with electrical systems (low- and high-voltage) preferred.

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