Product Engineer Domestic Case Goods
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About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of Ashley Furniture for a Product Engineer – Domestic Case Goods in Arcadia, WI. This role holds full engineering lifecycle ownership for domestic case goods products, translating design concepts into fully engineered, cost-effective, and manufacturable furniture.
Key Responsibilities
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Product Engineering & Lifecycle Management:
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Own end-to-end engineering for domestic case goods products from initial design concept through production discontinuation.
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Develop and maintain detailed engineering drawings, 3D CAD solid models, and comprehensive product specifications.
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Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), Engineering Introduction Orders (EIOs), and technical documentation.
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Participate in mock-ups, first builds, and pilot production runs, validating compliance with fabrication standards.
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Analyze product margins, troubleshoot fabrication challenges, and implement cost-reduction design optimizations.
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Systems & Cross-Functional Alignment:
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Maintain Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and ERP data in Infor systems.
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Manage engineering revisions through formal Engineering Change Order (ECO) workflows.
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Ensure full product compliance with ASTM and CPSC regulatory testing safety standards prior to launch.
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Partner cross-functionally with Design, Quality, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Assembly departments.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 0–2+ years of engineering experience in furniture manufacturing or case goods design.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling software.
- Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems (Infor experience a plus).
- Strong analytical, root-cause troubleshooting, and cross-functional communication abilities.
- Self-motivated project ownership with capacity to handle multiple technical initiatives simultaneously.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline preferred.