Job Description – Design & Development Engineer | Upholstery
Company: Wakefit Innovations Limited
Function: Design & Engineering – Furniture
Location: Hosur, Tamil Nadu
Experience: 6+ Years
Role: Design & Development Engineer Role
Role Summary
We are looking for a Design & Development Engineer with strong upholstery experience to join our Furniture Design & Engineering team in Hosur.
The role will focus on developing upholstered furniture products from concept 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 is designed, engineered, prototyped and mass-manufactured , while working closely with manufacturing, sourcing, quality and other cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
Product Design & Development
- Develop upholstered furniture products from concept to production .
- Create and refine product designs considering functionality, comfort, aesthetics, durability and manufacturability.
- Develop 3D models, assemblies and detailed drawings using SolidWorks .
- Translate design concepts into production-ready engineering solutions.
Upholstery Engineering
- Strong understanding of upholstery construction, foam, fabric/leather, webbing, stitching, frames and cushioning systems .
- Develop upholstery specifications, construction details and manufacturing methods.
- Work on sofas, 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 & Production
- Work closely with prototype teams to develop and validate current products.
- Conduct design reviews and incorporate feedback from prototypes and production trials.
- Support DFM/DFA and ensure designs are suitable for scalable manufacturing.
- Identify opportunities for cost op
📌 Design Engineer (Hosur)
🏢 Wakefit
📍 Hosur