What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upholstery Product Mechanical Engineer position at Ashley Furniture Industries?
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Ashley Furniture is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to join our Upholstery Products team. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, designing and developing mechanical and electrical devices and systems that bring comfort and quality to homes across the country. You'll work with cutting-edge CAD software and collaborate with cross-functional teams to take products from concept through manufacturing.
What You'll Do
What We're Looking For
At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.
Benefits We Offer
Honesty & Integrity
To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:
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Ashley Furniture is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to join our Upholstery Products team. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, designing and developing mechanical and electrical devices and systems that bring comfort and quality to homes across the country. You'll work with cutting-edge CAD software and collaborate with cross-functional teams to take products from concept through manufacturing.
What You'll Do
- Design & Develop: Research, design, and evaluate mechanical products, equipment, and systems using CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo) to meet precise specifications
- Test & Validate: Perform engineering analyses and conduct tests to ensure designs meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards
- Collaborate: Partner with manufacturing, R&D, and product design teams to create practical, cost-effective solutions
- Problem-Solve: Investigate mechanical failures, identify root causes, and recommend innovative solutions
- Manage Projects: Lead product development from concept through manufacturing, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget
- Support Manufacturing: Provide technical expertise during prototyping, installation, and commissioning phases
- Drive Improvement: Analyze data and drive continuous improvement in quality assurance and production processes
- Document: Maintain comprehensive project documentation including technical drawings, reports, and manuals
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Creo)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience in manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations
- Knowledge of project management principles and documentation best practices
At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.
Benefits We Offer
- Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
- Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Tuition Assistance
- Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Life Insurance
Honesty & Integrity
- Without hesitation, uses candor and is direct in communication
- Is tough-minded in working in and meeting the demands of reality
- Always tells the truth and follows through on commitments
- Enjoys working hard and pursues work with energy, drive, and willpower to finish
- Is disciplined in developing consistency into work processes
- Is focused and relentless in achieving goals
- Fights to take costs and waste out of the system
- Seeks to understand "why" something works the way it does, and through study and improvement determines how to better all processes and systems
- Strives for more in all areas of work by developing measurements, setting goals, and then working on ways to exceed goals through problem-solving methods that look beyond the obvious
- Does not rely on reports to run the business, but rather goes to the work that is being done and sees if the work is being done right for him/herself
- Has an insatiable curiosity and takes a "Go and See" approach to understand the current state of the business and the competitive realities
- Takes a hands-on approach to tackle problems and demonstrates critical thinking through use of effective questioning…asking the 5 "Whys"
- Understands the customer’s needs and wants, then challenges current ways of doing business that inhibits growth and organizes work to meet those needs
- Is competitive by studying the competition and is aggressive in looking for ways to beat them
- Strives to be the BEST by improving the quality of processes, reducing costs, doing more business, being profitable, and growing the business
To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:
Corporate Social Responsibility