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 new 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

📌 Industrial Engineering Coordinator (Winnipeg)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Winnipeg