Job Description

Job Description – Design & Development Engineer | Upholstery

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Company: Wakefit Innovations Limited

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Function: Design & Engineering – Furniture

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Location: Hosur, Tamil Nadu

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Experience: 6+ Years

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Role: Design & Development Engineer Role

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Role Summary

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

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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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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Product 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 Solid Works.

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- Translate design concepts into production-ready engineering solutions.

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Upholstery 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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Prototyping & 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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Engineering 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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Cross-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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What We're Looking For

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- 6+ years of experience in Furniture Design & Development / Upholstered Furniture / Product Engineering.

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- Strong hands-on experience in upholstery product development.

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- Proficiency in Solid Works; 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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- Robust problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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Preferred Background

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

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Why Join Us?

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Be 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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Location: Hosur | Design & Engineering – Furniture

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