- Learn, understand and own the end-to-end process of furniture manufacturing at scale
- Translate new requirements into clear instructions and guidance for production, scheduling, inventory and operations improvement departments
- Understand production, ERP and engineering requirements related to furniture manufacturing
- Coordinate changes to production processes, ERP setup and products based on manufacturing and business requirements
- Incorporate technical advances in manufacturing processes and materials while understanding supplier capabilities
- Maintain engineering and ERP data, including item masters, bills of materials, routings, work instructions and production documentation
- Review assembly layouts and suggest improvements
- Coordinate engineering change implementation, including reviewing requirements, communicating impacts, supporting approvals and updating drawings, ERP data and production instructions
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary project teams to solve product issues involving function, manufacturability, technical compatibility, testing and installation
- Create and maintain standard work, process documentation and training materials
- Complete root cause analysis and recommend immediate and long-term changes
- Assist with cost analysis, quote gathering, material-usage review and value-engineering efforts
- Support post-launch validation of products, process changes and ERP updates; resolve launch issues and capture lessons learned
- Liaise with third-party suppliers to source components or fabrication solutions
- Participate in design reviews covering drawings, manufacturing process, capability, efficiency and quality planning




- Provide launch documentation, data and information for full production
- Contribute to recent processes and tools that improve development
- Provide engineering expertise to other departments and support claims and warranty issues
- Acquire knowledge of industry trends, standards, manufacturing, materials, technology, competitive products, engineering practices, environmental issues and sustainable design
- Deliver zero defects at launch through quality planning

Requirements

- Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree, diploma or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years engineering experience in a product design and manufacturing environment
- Knowledge and experience designing for a variety of manufacturing processes and materials (i.e. sheet metal, plastic, glass, wood)
- Good project and time management skills; experience handling multiple projects
- Excellent organizational skills
- Familiarity with ANSI/BIFMA standards
- 3D modelling and design experience using SolidWorks preferred
- Experience with SolidWorks PDM preferred
- Experience with ERP systems for engineering and manufacturing processes
- Very valuable verbal and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills




- Ability to work in diverse multidisciplinary team environments and individually with minimum supervision
- Ability to attend and conduct presentations
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
- Occasional lifting of moderately heavy objects may be required
- Overtime as required
- May be exposed to manufacturing hazards
- May be required to use PPE

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in furniture manufacturing processes, including engineering and ERP systems, while effectively coordinating cross-disciplinary teams to enhance production efficiency and quality. Proficient in 3D modeling and design, with a strong understanding of industry standards and materials.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Mechanical Engineering Degree
- 3-5 Years Engineering Experience
- SolidWorks 3D Modeling
- ERP Systems Experience
- Project Management Skills

Hard Skills

- Furniture Manufacturing Processes
- Engineering Change Implementation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Cost Analysis
- Bill of Materials Management
- Production Documentation
- Technical Compatibility Assessment
- Quality Planning
- Value Engineering
- Supplier Liaison

Soft Skills

- Excellent Organizational Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Presentation Skills

Industry Keywords

- ANSI/BIFMA Standards
- Manufacturing Hazards
- Sustainable Design
- Environmental Issues
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

- SolidWorks PDM
- ERP Systems
- 3D Modeling Software
- Manufacturing Tools
- Project Management Software

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📌 Industrial Engineering Coordinator (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto