Upholstery Product Development Engineer

Knoll Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll’s Geiger division is seeking a Product Development Engineer - Upholstery in North Carolina to drive innovation from concept to mass production. You will design 3D models and drawings using Creo/SolidWorks, develop prototypes, and collaborate with brand, design, and manufacturing teams to achieve timely product launches.

The role requires hands-on experience with upholstery, frame construction, foam, and a strong eye for brand aesthetics, with a track record of cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applied arts preferred or equivalent education and professional experience.
• 5 years of professional engineering experience with leading development projects
• Experience designing and engineering plywood and solid wood upholstered chair frames and foam
• Hands-on experience with frame construction, foam up and upholstery
• Proven design and problem-solving skills with a keen understanding of brand aesthetic
• Proven experience working with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Design and create 3D models and drawings (Creo/Solidworks) with minimal direction
• Develop and manage new product designs from concept to mass production
• Build and validate prototypes with internal and external partners toward a timely product launch strategy
• Develop Bill of Materials (BOMs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing
• Design for highest level of craftsmanship and quality with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles
• Conduct product testing to ensure compliance with highest quality standards
• Design, engineer and evaluate material usage during development to optimize product costs
• Make modifications to existing CAD drawings to support manufacturing and purchasing maintenance
• Manage all 3D modeling and CAD activities within a project
• Participates within cross functional product development team

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Cross-functional teamwork

Design problem solving

Prototyping

DFM principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applied arts or equivalent

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

MillerKnoll’s Geiger division is seeking a Product Development Engineer - Upholstery in North Carolina to drive innovation from concept to mass production. You will design 3D models and drawings using Creo/SolidWorks, develop prototypes, and collaborate with brand, design, and manufacturing teams to achieve timely product launches.

The role requires hands-on experience with upholstery, frame construction, foam, and a strong eye for brand aesthetics, with a track record of cross-functional