Product Engineer Domestic Case Goods

crewlia; Independence (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Ashley Furniture in Independence, WI is seeking a Product Engineer for Domestic Case Goods to take products from concept through high-volume production. You will engineer wood and case goods, develop drawings, CAD models, and BOMs, and work closely with manufacturing teams.

The role requires a mechanical engineering background, 3+ years in furniture design/engineering, and proficiency with SolidWorks/AutoCAD plus woodworking machinery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Furniture Design, Wood Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of product design/engineering experience in case goods, wood products, or furniture manufacturing.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks/AutoCAD, knowledge of woodworking machinery (CNC routers, edgebanders), and materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing drawings, 3D CAD models, and BOMs for case goods furniture.
• Design for Manufacturability: optimize joinery, hardware selection, and wood substrates to maximize production efficiency and structural integrity.
• Prototype, test, and evaluate prototypes to meet industry standards (BIFMA/ASTM).
• Collaborate with plant personnel to troubleshoot machining, assembly, and finishing processes.
• Identify material substitutions and construction optimizations to reduce costs.

Skills

SolidWorks/AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Furniture Design, Wood Science, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Woodworking Machinery

Job description

• Job Title: Product Engineer Domestic Case Goods
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Compensation: $80,000 - $105,000 per year + Full Benefits (Good-faith estimated range)

About the Opportunity

Ashley Furniture is seeking a Product Engineer Domestic Case Goods in Independence, WI. You will engineer wood and case goods furniture products from initial concept through high-volume manufacturing production.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Engineering: Develop manufacturing drawings, 3D CAD models, and detailed Bills of Materials (BOM) for case goods furniture.
• Design for Manufacturability: Optimize joinery, hardware selection, and wood substrates to maximize production efficiency and structural integrity.
• Prototyping & Testing: Build, evaluate, and test prototypes to meet industry structural and durability standards (BIFMA/ASTM).
• Shop Floor Support: Work directly with manufacturing plant personnel to troubleshoot machining, assembly, and finishing processes.
• Cost Reduction: Identify material substitution and construction optimization opportunities to decrease product costs.

Candidate Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Furniture Design, Wood Science, or related field.
• Experience: 3+ years of product design/engineering experience in case goods, wood products, or furniture manufacturing.
• Skills: Proficiency in SolidWorks/AutoCAD, knowledge of woodworking machinery (CNC routers, edgebanders), and materials.

Work Location & Schedule

Schedule

Full-Time standard business hours

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.