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 SolidWorks.
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- Translate design concepts into production-ready engineering solutions.
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Upholstery Engineering

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- Robust 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

📌 Design Engineer (Thoothukudi)
🏢 Wakefit
📍 Thoothukudi