Enwork · 1 month ago
Product Development Engineering Manager
Lowell,MI,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expEnwork is a company dedicated to creating innovative furniture solutions. The Product Development Engineering Manager will oversee the engineering and development of new furniture products, leading a team to ensure quality, safety, and manufacturability while meeting customer needs and brand aesthetics.
E-CommerceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of product development engineers and technical specialists
Provide training, performance feedback, and career development support
Allocate resources, balance workloads, and ensure timely execution of development programs
Oversee the end-to-end development of furniture products, including conceptual design, engineering modeling, prototyping, testing, and final design release
Approve 3D models, engineering drawings, BOMs, material specifications, and technical documentation
Integrate ergonomics, user experience, and accessibility standards into product designs
Ensure adherence to furniture safety standards such as BIFMA, ANSI, ASTM, and other relevant certifications
Apply principles of DFM/DFA to optimize designs for manufacturability, durability, sustainability, and cost efficiency
Select appropriate materials (wood, metal, plastics, upholstery, composites) based on durability, cost, performance, and aesthetic requirements
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to validate production processes including woodworking, metal fabrication, CNC machining, upholstery, injection molding, and finishing
Support sourcing in evaluating suppliers and assessing material and component feasibility
Develop project schedules, budgets, and milestones; manage engineering workflows to ensure on-time delivery
Lead design reviews, prototype evaluations, engineering builds, and pre-production validation
Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the development cycle
Drive innovation in furniture materials, mechanisms, ergonomics, and sustainability
Implement continuous improvement tools such as root-cause analysis, value engineering, and Lean practices
Establish standardized development processes and maintain engineering documentation
Work closely with marketing, sales, product management, supply chain, and manufacturing to capture requirements and ensure designs align with market trends and customer expectations
Communicate development progress and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Master's preferred)
7–10+ years of product development experience, ideally within furniture, cabinetry, or related consumer products
3–5+ years of engineering leadership or team management experience
Strong proficiency in SolidWorks
Experience with prototyping techniques, model making, and furniture performance testing
Knowledge of furniture materials, joinery, ergonomics, and durability standards
Preferred
Experience with BIFMA/ANSI testing and compliance
Familiarity with sustainable design practices and eco-friendly materials
Knowledge of mass production methods including metalwork, woodworking, molded plastics, and upholstery
Strong vendor and supplier management experience
Company
Enwork
Enwork is a furniture company offering furniture components, laminate case goods, and steel desks/storage.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kelli Powell
Owner/CFO
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