Design Engineer

Selected Furniture is a prime manufacturer of commercial furniture designated to the hospitality/restaurant markets. Our product line includes solid wood chairs, stools, table tops and soft seating. For our vertically integrated manufacturing process, from raw lumber to finishing, we are looking for a hand-on candidate with a strong design/manufacturing background in solid wood furniture.

Position Overview:

Design and construct 3D solid models of furniture elements using CAD software.

Coordinate millwork operations to manufacture the furniture parts using state-of-the-art CNC machinery as well as traditional wood-working machinery.

Essential Job Functions

• Produce 3 dimensional drawings of furniture elements.
• Produce manufacturing drawings for the engineering department to code CNC operations and to guide fabricators through successful completion.
• Field (in plant) measure projects during construction for drawing accuracy and coordinate closely with employees.
• Take direction from, and work with customer throughout the entire process from beginning design and planning stages through production.

Requirements

• Knowledge in 3 dimensional CAD drawing – Autodesk Inventor /Fusion , Solid works preferably
• knowledge of CNC language and post processors to different machines.
• Strong knowledge of millwork operations: lumber, sizing, ripping cross cutting

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of multi axis CAM operations is a plus.
• BS in relevant engineering or engineering technology fields such as Architectural, Construction, or Mechanical
• CAD skills required, Autodesk Inventor/Fusion or SolidWorks preferred
• Must be well organized and exhibit a high degree of attention to detail
• Energized by a fast paced work environment
• Must be goal oriented and focused on continuous improvement
• Ability to anticipate and value customer needs, troubleshoot, and offer proactive solutions to any potential issues