Product Development Team Member

JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Product Development Team Member DEPARTMENT: Research and Development (R&D) LOCATION: Style Line Furniture Verona, MS REPORTS TO: R&D Manager or Designee FLSA: Non-Exempt EFFECTIVE DATE: 05/11/2023 SUMMARY: The R&D Team Member works closely with other members of the R&D Team in the development of new product as well as other production departments to ensure accuracy of all specifications and drawings of developed upholstered furniture pieces including but not limited to sofas, sectionals, chairs, and ottomans and ensure specifications are loaded into computer programs correctly for the production departments.
Essential Functions: Strong Computer skills and working knowledge of CAD Programs Working knowledge of manufacturing and design software including but not limited to: Lectra, Sketch up (3D Model), Master Cam Ability to design furniture pieces from conception to finished product and create specification sheets Program wood routers and create parts lists Create sewing specifications from patterns Maintain daily work logs Maintain 100% efficiency with tasks assigned and ensure departmental goals are being met in a timely manner Communicate issues to the supervisor or appropriate member of management Work closely with other employees in the department to maintain a close team dynamic daily Adhere to all safety guidelines and keep work area clean and organized Ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations Self-motivated and work well without supervision Strong attention to detail Ability to read and communicate effectively in English, bilingual a plus Qualifications, Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree preferred but will consider individuals with less than bachelor's degree with appropriate level of experience 3-5 years’ experience in similar role in furniture manufacturing preferred Competencies Physical dexterity Technical Skills Ethical Conduct Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment This job operates in an office in a manufacturing industrial setting.
The employee may be exposed to both indoors and outdoors.
Light to Moderate exposure to sun, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, biological hazards, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials and chemicals, machinery, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, and electric currents.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The duty of this job involves frequent sitting/standing at a workstation with the ability to move throughout the facility.
Some light to heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.
), light carrying, frequent bending and reaching may be required.
Ability to use computer and telephone operation required.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position requiring the ability to work hours as business needs require.
Shifts are typically 8 hours (7am-3:45pm) but may be modified depending on production and staffing needs.
Travel No travel is expected for this position.
Other Duties: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.
It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.