Product Design Engineer – Fabric & Pattern Development

The Product Design Engineer - Fabric & Pattern Development will be directly involved in New Product Introduction projects from concept generation to product launch. This position will also drive the development of pattern development in designated software programs. The primary responsibilities of the Product Design Engineer - Fabric & Pattern Development will include, but are not limited to, creating upholstery patterns for all new collections, validating new products, specifying manufacturing processes for new or existing designs, and collaborating with other departments to meet project goals and objectives.

• Recognizes and values customers and fellow associates by: A) Emphasizing teamwork B) Possessing a customer-driven attitude C) Effectively achieving results by meeting mutually agreed upon goals
• Design engineered solutions used in the manufacture of residential new products and to drive improvements in quality performance and cost
• Participate and lead development teams in meeting project goals and completing on-time to established production schedule
• Specify upholstery patterns for new or existing designs
• Validate designs using engineering calculations or analysis software
• Assist in prototyping and trialing new product designs or improvements
• Create drawings and other product documentation for use by PD&E, Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, and Merchandising
• Process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) as assigned in a timely manner
• Understand and stay informed with Intellectual Property (IP) in the furniture industry
• Enter and maintain product data in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system as needed
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Domestic/some international travel required