Job DescriptionJob Description – Design & Development Engineer | Upholstery NCompany: Wakefit Innovations Limited NFunction: Design & Engineering – Furniture NLocation: Hosur, Tamil Nadu NExperience: 6+ Years NRole: Design & Development Engineer Role NRole SummarynWe 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. NKey ResponsibilitiesnProduct Design & Development Nn Develop upholstered furniture products from concept to production. N Create and refine product designs considering functionality, comfort, aesthetics, durability and manufacturability. N Develop 3D models, assemblies and detailed drawings using SolidWorks. N Translate design concepts into production-ready engineering solutions. NnUpholstery Engineering Nn Strong understanding of upholstery construction, foam, fabric/leather, webbing, stitching, frames and cushioning systems. N Develop upholstery specifications, construction details and manufacturing methods. N Work on sofas, chairs, beds and other upholstered furniture. N Optimize designs for comfort, durability, material utilization and ease of manufacturing. N Troubleshoot design andproduction issues related to upholstery construction. NnPrototyping & Production Nn Work closely withprototype teams to develop and validate new products. N Conduct design reviews and incorporate feedback from prototypes and production trials.



N Support DFM/DFA and ensure designs are suitable for scalable manufacturing. N Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process improvement and standardization. NnEngineering Documentation Nn Prepare detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings. N Develop BOMs, material specifications and engineering documentation. N Coordinate with manufacturing and sourcing teams for material and component requirements. N Maintain design documentation and product specifications. NnCross-functional Collaboration Nn Collaborate with Furniture Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, SCM and Operations teams. N Work with suppliers andmanufacturing partners on components, materials and processes. N Support new product launches and ensure smooth transition from development to production. NnWhat We're LookingFor Nn 6+ years of experience in Furniture Design & Development / Upholstered Furniture / Product Engineering. N Strong hands-on experience in upholstery product development. N Proficiency in SolidWorks; AutoCAD knowledge is anadded advantage. N Good understanding of foam, fabric, leather, stitching, webbing, wooden/metal frames and upholstery construction. N Experience in prototyping, DFM, product development and mass manufacturing. N Robust understanding offurniture manufacturing processes and materials. N Ability to interpret engineering drawings and translate concepts into production-ready designs. N Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills. NnPreferred Background NCandidates from upholstered furniture, sofas, recliners, beds, seating, furniture manufacturing or related product-development environments would be preferred. 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. NLocation: Hosur | Design & Engineering – Furniture

📌 Design Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Wakefit
📍 Bengaluru