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 robust 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
Robust 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 optimiza

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