Job Description – Design & Development Engineer | UpholsteryCompany:Wakefit Innovations LimitedFunction:Design & Engineering – FurnitureLocation:Hosur, Tamil NaduExperience:6+ YearsRole:Design & Development Engineer RoleRole SummaryWe are looking for aDesign & Development Engineer with strong upholstery experienceto join our Furniture Design & Engineering team in Hosur.The role will focus on developing upholstered furniture products fromconcept to production, combining design thinking, engineering fundamentals and hands-on knowledge of upholstery construction, materials and manufacturing processes.The ideal candidate should understand how upholstered furniture isdesigned, engineered, prototyped and mass-manufactured, while working closely with manufacturing, sourcing, quality and other cross-functional teams.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Design & DevelopmentDevelop upholstered furniture products fromconcept to production .Create and refine product designs considering functionality, comfort, aesthetics, durability and manufacturability.Develop3D models, assemblies and detailed drawings using SolidWorks .Translate design concepts into production-ready engineering solutions.Upholstery EngineeringStrong understanding ofupholstery construction, foam, fabric/leather, webbing, stitching, frames and cushioning systems .Develop upholstery specifications, construction details and manufacturing methods.Work onsofas, chairs, beds and other upholstered furniture .Optimize designs for comfort, durability,



material utilization and ease of manufacturing.Troubleshoot design and production issues related to upholstery construction.Prototyping & ProductionWork closely with prototype teams to develop and validate new products.Conduct design reviews and incorporate feedback from prototypes and production trials.SupportDFM/DFAand ensure designs are suitable for scalable manufacturing.Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process improvement and standardization.Engineering DocumentationPrepare detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings.DevelopBOMs, material specifications and engineering documentation .Coordinate with manufacturing and sourcing teams for material and component requirements.Maintain design documentation and product specifications.Cross-functional CollaborationCollaborate withFurniture Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, SCM and Operationsteams.Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners on components, materials and processes.Support current product launches and ensure smooth transition from development to production.What We’re Looking For6+ years of experiencein Furniture Design & Development / Upholstered Furniture / Product Engineering.Strong hands-on experience inupholstery product development .Proficiency inSolidWorks ; AutoCAD knowledge is anadded advantage.Good understanding offoam, fabric, leather, stitching, webbing, wooden/metal frames and upholstery construction .Experience inprototyping, DFM, product development and mass manufacturing .Strong understanding of furniture manufacturing processes and materials.Ability to interpret engineering drawings and translate concepts into production-ready designs.Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.Preferred BackgroundCandidates fromupholstered furniture, sofas, recliners, beds, seating, furniture manufacturing or related product-development environmentswould be preferred.Why Join Us?Be part of Wakefit'sFurniture Design & Engineering teamand contribute to building a technology-driven, highly scalable furniture manufacturing ecosystem—where design, engineering and manufacturing come together to create products for millions of homes.Location: Hosur | Design & Engineering – Furniture

📌 Design Engineer (Maharashtra)
🏢 Wakefit
📍 Maharashtra