Product Development Engineer - Wood Furniture

Maxi-Cosi; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading juvenile products company is seeking a Product Development Engineer, specializing in wood furniture. The successful candidate will support the design and development of innovative, Ready-to-Assemble (RTA) wood furniture products, ensuring compliance with international safety standards. This role requires strong expertise in SolidWorks, DFMEA, and product testing, along with collaboration across global teams. If you have a background in juvenile product design and a passion for quality, we want you to join us in improving the parenting journey for families around the world.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field.
• Proven experience in juvenile product design and RTA furniture engineering.
• 3+ years of experience with SolidWorks CAD and BOM management.

Responsibilities

• Design and review 3D and 2D drawings using SolidWorks.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure product compliance with international standards.
• Coordinate prototype evaluations and consumer product testing.

Skills

SolidWorks CAD

DFMEA

Product testing

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Columbus IN ,

Columbus IN , United States

24 November 2025

About us

We are looking for a Product Development Engineer, Wood Furniture to join our R&D Engineering team.

Dorel Juvenile is the world's leading juvenile products company. Our well-known products and strong brands are available in more than 100 countries. All our talented employees share the same mission: to Care for Precious Life, and the Product Development Engineer, Wood Furniture is integral to this mission.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Your mission

You will support the design and development of innovative juvenile wood furniture products with a focus on Ready-to-Assemble (RTA) solutions.

This role has a global focus and ensures products meet international safety standards, deliver superior ease of assembly, and align with global compliance requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams worldwide to guarantee manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction while maintaining strict adherence to regional regulations and sustainability goals.

Key responsibilities

• Design and review detailed 3D and 2D drawings using SolidWorks and other CAD tools; manage technical specifications, BOMs, and verification plans.
• Collaborate with global teams and suppliers to ensure component specifications, tolerances, manufacturability, and compliance with international standards (ASTM, EN, ISO) and regional regulations (EU, UK, APAC).
• Ensure designs meet structural integrity, aesthetic, cost, and safety requirements conduct DFMEA, tolerance studies, and design reviews to drive quality and reliability.
• Coordinate prototype evaluations and consumer product testing to validate design concepts and regulatory compliance.
• Gather and analyze Voice of Customer (VOC) data to define product requirements; work cross-functionally with marketing, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Support development and maintenance of regulatory documentation, safety warnings, and product protocols internally and with third-party labs.
• Up to 20–30% international travel annually for supplier visits, compliance audits, and collaboration with global teams. Must be able to travel on short notice for urgent compliance or quality issues.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field.
• Proven experience in juvenile product design, Ready-to-Assemble (RTA) furniture engineering, and wood materials a must.
• 3+ years of experience with SolidWorks CAD, 2D drawings, and BOM management.
• Strong knowledge of DFMEA, tolerance analysis, and product testing.
• Leadership experience in managing engineering projects and teams.
• Expertise in global compliance standards: ASTM, ANSI/BIFMA, ISO, CARB, FSC, and regional requirements (EU, UK, APAC).
• Familiarity with furniture fabrics and international testing standards (ISO 12947 abrasion, EN 1021 flammability, OEKO-TEX® chemical safety) is a plus.
• Experience with upholstered RTA furniture and power recliners, including global electrical safety standards (UL, CE, RoHS) and durability/cycle testing.
• Skilled in writing design requirements and test methods.
• Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, communication, and teamwork skills.

Are you ready to grow with us?

Dorel Juvenile provides people the invaluable opportunity to make a difference. To work on leading brands together with talented people across the globe, and to keep growing both personally and professionally.

Take the next step in your career and join our quest to improve the parenting journey for millions of families around the world.