Product Engineer Domestic Case Goods

crewlia; Town of Arcadia (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonus

401(k) with profit sharing

Generous PTO and holidays

Employee merchandise discounts on Ashe

Job summary

Ashley Furniture in Arcadia, WI is recruiting a Product Engineer – Domestic Case Goods to own the full engineering lifecycle for domestic case goods products. You will translate design concepts into engineered, cost-effective, and manufacturable furniture.

The role requires collaborating with Design, Quality, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Assembly teams, maintaining ERP/MRP data, and ensuring compliance with safety standards before launch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• 0–2+ years of engineering experience in furniture manufacturing or case goods design.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling software and MRP/ERP systems (Infor experience a plus).
• Strong analytical, root-cause troubleshooting, and cross-functional communication abilities.
• Self-motivated project ownership with capacity to handle multiple technical initiatives simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end engineering for domestic case goods products from initial design concept through production discontinuation.
• Develop and maintain detailed engineering drawings, 3D CAD solid models, and comprehensive product specifications.
• Create and manage BOMs, EIOs, and technical documentation.
• Participate in mock-ups, first builds, and pilot production runs, validating fabrication standards.
• Analyze product margins, troubleshoot fabrication challenges, and implement cost-reduction design optimizations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Root-cause troubleshooting

Cross-functional communication

Project ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

3D CAD modeling software

Infor ERP / MRP systems

Job description

• Job Title: Product Engineer Domestic Case Goods
• Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

We are recruiting on behalf of Ashley Furniture for a Product Engineer – Domestic Case Goods in Arcadia, WI. This role holds full engineering lifecycle ownership for domestic case goods products, translating design concepts into fully engineered, cost-effective, and manufacturable furniture.

Key Responsibilities (Product Engineering & Lifecycle Management):

• Own end-to-end engineering for domestic case goods products from initial design concept through production discontinuation.
• Develop and maintain detailed engineering drawings, 3D CAD solid models, and comprehensive product specifications.
• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), Engineering Introduction Orders (EIOs), and technical documentation.
• Participate in mock-ups, first builds, and pilot production runs, validating compliance with fabrication standards.
• Analyze product margins, troubleshoot fabrication challenges, and implement cost-reduction design optimizations.

Key Responsibilities (Systems & Cross-Functional Alignment):

• Maintain Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and ERP data in Infor systems.
• Manage engineering revisions through formal Engineering Change Order (ECO) workflows.
• Ensure full product compliance with ASTM and CPSC regulatory testing safety standards prior to launch.
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Quality, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Assembly departments.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• 0–2+ years of engineering experience in furniture manufacturing or case goods design.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling software and MRP/ERP systems (Infor experience a plus).
• Strong analytical, root-cause troubleshooting, and cross-functional communication abilities.
• Self-motivated project ownership with capacity to handle multiple technical initiatives simultaneously.

What the Role Offers:

• Competitive annual base salary with annual bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) retirement plan with profit sharing.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and company paid holidays.
• Substantial employee merchandise discounts on Ashley home furnishings.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Ashley Furniture is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.