02 Oct
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Wakefit
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Tiruchirappalli
02 Oct
Wakefit
Tiruchirappalli
– Design &
• Development Engineer | Upholstery /n Company: Wakefit Innovations Limited /n Function: Design &
• Engineering – Furniture /n Location: Hosur, Tamil Nadu /n Experience: 6+ Years /n Role: Design &
• Development Engineer Role /n Role Summary /n We are looking for a Design &
• Development Engineer with strong upholstery experience to join our Furniture Design &
• Engineering team in Hosur. /n 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. /n 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. /n Key Responsibilities /n Product Design &
• Development /n /n
- 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.
/n /n Upholstery Engineering /n /n
- 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.
/n /n Prototyping & Production /n /n
- 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.
/n /n Engineering Documentation /n /n
- 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.
/n /n Cross-functional Collaboration /n /n
- 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.
/n /n What We're Looking For /n /n
- 6+ years of experience in Furniture Design & Development / Upholstered Furniture / Product Engineering.
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- Robust hands-on experience in upholstery product development.
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- Proficiency in SolidWorks; AutoCAD knowledge is an added advantage.
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- Valuable 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.
/n /n Preferred Background /n Candidates from upholstered furniture, sofas, recliners, beds, seating, furniture manufacturing or related product-development environments would be preferred. /n Why Join Us? /n 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. /n Location: Hosur | Design & Engineering – Furniture
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