Product Design Engineer – Fabric & Pattern Development

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

Product Design Engineer – Fabric & Pattern Development

Job Category: Product Management

Requisition Number: PRODU001427

• Full-Time

Description

The Product Design Engineer - Fabric & Pattern Development will be directly involved in New Product Introduction projects from concept generation to product launch. This position will also drive the development of pattern development in designated software programs. The primary responsibilities of the Product Design Engineer - Fabric & Pattern Development will include, but are not limited to, creating upholstery patterns for all new collections, validating new products, specifying manufacturing processes for new or existing designs, and collaborating with other departments to meet project goals and objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recognizes and values customers and fellow associates by: A) Emphasizing teamwork B) Possessing a customer-driven attitude C) Effectively achieving results by meeting mutually agreed upon goals
• Design engineered solutions used in the manufacture of residential new products and to drive improvements in quality performance and cost
• Participate and lead development teams in meeting project goals and completing on-time to established production schedule
• Specify upholstery patterns for new or existing designs
• 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 use by PD&E, Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, and Merchandising
• Process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) as assigned in a timely manner
• Understand and stay informed with Intellectual Property (IP) in the furniture industry
• Enter and maintain product data in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system as needed
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Domestic/some international travel required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Design Engineering or related field from an accredited university
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience working in the furniture industry
• Experience using Optitex (or similar platform)
• Project management experience while working in a cross-functional team

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