Lead engineer - Furniture Company, Mumbai

Location - Mumbai(Vile Parle)

Job Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Lead Engineer to drive end-to-end product

development for our furniture portfolio from early concept through production ramp-up. The

role demands strong technical leadership, advanced problem-solving skills, and a deep

command of engineering fundamentals, with particular emphasis on wood-panel construction

(particle-board, MDF, plywood) and joinery techniques to deliver innovative, cost-efficient,

world-class products.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Core Area Deliverables Technical Leadership

• Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team through concept creation,

prototype builds, validation, and production optimization.

• Mentor junior engineers, championing best practices and continuous

improvement.

Design & Validation

• Oversee material selection, structural integrity, and design validation

(static & dynamic testing), especially for engineered-wood panels and knock-down joinery.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Concept Design, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure technical feasibility and design for manufacturability (DFM).

Documentation CAD/CAM

• Develop and review detailed engineering drawings, 3-D models, Bills

of Materials (BOMs), joinery details, and installation guides.

Supplier & Factory Interface

• Work closely with vendors/factories to optimize processes, resolve

technical issues, and implement cost-effective solutions.

Cost & Process Optimization

• Analyze product costs, identify savings opportunities, and drive

design-to-cost initiatives without compromising performance.

Must-Have Qualifications & Skills

• Wood-Panel Engineering Expertise: Proven hands-on experience designing and

validating products built from particle-board, MDF, or plywood, including

dowel/confirmat joinery, lamination processes, and tolerance management.

• Industry Experience: 812 years in furniture, cabinetry, or related wood-based

manufacturing environments.

• Product Development: Demonstrated success taking multiple products from concept to

commercial launch.

• Engineering Tools:
• Advanced proficiency in CAD/CAM (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar).
• Creation of complete drawing packages, BOMs, and GD&T stacks.
• Strong grasp of knock-down fittings, joinery techniques, and hardware (Hettich,

Hfele, etc.).

• Materials &Processes:

  In-depth knowledge of wood, upholstery, metals, and associated

fabrication/finishing methods.

• Supplier Collaboration: Experience working with external vendors to refine processes

and improve cost, quality, and lead time.

• Leadership: Proven ability to guide and develop engineering teams, manage priorities,

and communicate across functions.

Good to Have

• Exposure to lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with PLM/ERP systems for BOM management.
• Knowledge of sustainability standards and eco-friendly material selection.

Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering,

or related discipline.

Interested share resume on - charvi.a@ipsgroup.co.in