– Design & Development Engineer | Upholstery

nCompany: Wakefit Innovations Limited

nFunction: Design & Engineering – Furniture

nLocation: Hosur, Tamil Nadu

nExperience: 6+ Years

nRole: Design & Development Engineer Role

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nRole Summary

nWe are looking for a Design & Development Engineer with strong upholstery experience to join our Furniture Design & Engineering team in Hosur.

nThe 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.

nThe 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.

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nKey Responsibilities

nProduct Design & Development

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- Develop upholstered furniture products from concept to production.
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- Create and refine product designs considering functionality, comfort, aesthetics, durability and manufacturability.
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- Develop 3D models, assemblies and detailed drawings using SolidWorks.
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- Translate design concepts into production-ready engineering solutions.
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nUpholstery Engineering

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- Strong understanding of upholstery construction, foam, fabric/leather, webbing, stitching, frames and cushioning systems.
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- Develop upholstery specifications, construction details and manufacturing methods.
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- Work on sofas, chairs, beds and other upholstered furniture.
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- Optimize designs for comfort, durability, material utilization and ease of manufacturing.
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- Troubleshoot design and production issues related to upholstery construction.
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nPrototyping & Production

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- Work closely with prototype teams to develop and validate new products.
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- Conduct design reviews and incorporate feedback from prototypes and production trials.
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- Support DFM/DFA and ensure designs are suitable for scalable manufacturing.
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- Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process improvement and standardization.
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nEngineering Documentation

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- Prepare detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings.
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- Develop BOMs, material specifications and engineering documentation.
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- Coordinate with manufacturing and sourcing teams for material and component requirements.
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- Maintain design documentation and product specifications.
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nCross-functional Collaboration

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- Collaborate with Furniture Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, SCM and Operations teams.
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- Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners on components, materials and processes.
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- Support new product launches and ensure smooth transition from development to production.
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nWhat We’re Looking For

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- 6+ years of experience in Furniture Design & Development / Upholstered Furniture / Product Engineering.
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- Solid hands-on experience in upholstery product development.
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- Proficiency in SolidWorks; AutoCAD knowledge is an added advantage.
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- Good understanding of foam, fabric, leather, stitching, webbing, wooden/metal frames and upholstery construction.
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- Experience in prototyping, DFM, product development and mass manufacturing.
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- Strong understanding of furniture manufacturing processes and materials.
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- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and translate concepts into production-ready designs.
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- Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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nPreferred Background

nCandidates from upholstered furniture, sofas, recliners, beds, seating, furniture manufacturing or related product-development environments would be preferred.

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nWhy Join Us?

nBe part of Wakefit's Furniture Design & Engineering team and 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.

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nLocation: Hosur | Design & Engineering – Furniture

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