Structural R&D Engineer (Europe Remote, Essential Furniture Hardware Focus)

forestown; Germany (OH); Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hardware design firm is seeking a Structural R&D Engineer to focus on essential furniture hardware. This role involves leading structural design breakthroughs, optimizing manufacturability, and ensuring product competitiveness. Candidates should possess over 5 years of relevant experience, be skilled in SolidWorks, and have a strong grasp of structural design principles. The position allows for remote work while requiring occasional travel to China. Fluency in English is essential for cross-regional collaboration.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of experience in structural development of essential furniture hardware.
• Proficient in operating design software such as SolidWorks and UG.
• Fluent in English for cross-regional technical communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and performance breakthroughs for core products.
• Conduct in-depth benchmarking against international brands.
• Provide technical support from sample production to trial production.

Skills

Structural design principles

Material characteristics

SolidWorks

UG

Remote collaboration

Job description

Structural R&D Engineer (Europe Remote, Essential Furniture Hardware Focus)

Solve core technical problems in the process from product concept to mass production, ensure the optimal balance of structural design in terms of performance, manufacturability and cost, and maintain market competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and performance breakthroughs① Independently complete the structural design of core products such as hinges and slides, and take the lead in solving key technical problems such as noise reduction, load-bearing capacity and service life.② Verify structural feasibility through simulation analysis and optimize design schemes.
• Connect market and manufacturing① Market insight: Conduct in-depth benchmarking against international brands (such as Blum, GRASS, SALICE, Hettich) and transform cutting‑edge design concepts into competitive products.② Manufacturing expertise: Master hardware and plastic processes, ensure the manufacturability of design schemes for mass production, and effectively control costs.
• Be responsible for the full‑process technical implementationProvide full‑process technical support from sample production, test verification to mold follow‑up and trial production, and quickly locate and solve technical problems.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of experience in structural development of essential furniture hardware (priority given to hinges/slides/undermount slides); candidates who have worked in well‑known hardware enterprises such as GRASS, Blum, SALICE, Hettich are preferred.
• Proficient in structural design principles, material characteristics (such as metal/plastic) and precision manufacturing processes, skilled in operating mainstream design software such as SolidWorks and UG, and capable of independently completing full‑process structural schemes.
• Possess a keen international design vision and original innovation ability, and have a deep understanding and optimization experience of core performance indicators such as product noise reduction, load‑bearing capacity and corrosion resistance.
• Fluent in English, which can be used as the working language for cross‑regional technical communication and document collaboration; with excellent team collaboration and problem‑solving skills.
• Accept remote/home office mode; can go to China for short‑term office work in accordance with project requirements and adapt to the rhythm of cross‑border collaboration.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Human Resources Services