We are seeking a highly motivated Furniture Design Engineer to join our team and drive innovation in the office furniture marketplace. This role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on design skills with strategic product development, allowing you to transform ideas into market-ready solutions.
The ideal candidate will take a proactive role in researching trends, studying user needs, and developing new furniture concepts. In addition to new product development, this position may also involve refining existing designs and processes to increase efficiency, improve performance, and enhance overall quality.
If you are passionate about furniture design and want the freedom to lead initiatives that shape the future of workplace environments, this is an excellent opportunity for you.
Some key job responsibilities include:
- Develop and refine innovative product designs using knowledge of materials and processes for upholstered products, sheet metal, tubular steel, and wood products.
- Utilize software for design efficiency including Solidworks and Microsoft Excel.
- Create bill of material and costing breakdowns utilizing Solidworks.
- Utilize design for manufacturing methodologies and work with the manufacturing team to seek continuous improvements.
- Prototype new product design concepts utilizing 3D printers and advanced manufacturing machinery. Prototyping process may also include analyzing, identifying and resolving any functionality issues.
- Ensure product design is in compliance with ANSI-BIFMA industry standards.
- Liaison with suppliers on product development or process improvement initiatives.
Requirements:
- Deep knowledge of Solidworks.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Enthusiastic team player with a collaborative mindset.
Job Types: Full time, Permanent
Experience:
- Solidworks: 2 years (required)
- Furniture Design: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Design Engineer (Furniture) (Canada)
🏢 OFGO
📍 Canada