Furniture - Design Engineer

Design Engineer Duties and Responsibilities
• Generating sample designs using computer-aided design (CAD), card models, sketches or hard prototypes;
• Using software packages such as Autocad, Inventor, Solidworks and Photoshop;
• Discussing designs with clients for custom ordering or with manufacturers;
• Preparing detailed final designs;
• Keeping informed about design trends and developments;
• Studying, researching and planning various styles of furniture design;
• Evaluating issues such as pricing and fixing costs, fashion, purchasing, safety, materials and manufacturing methods and techniques;
• Using various tools to complete projects from raw materials to finished furniture items;
• Attending workshops, seminars and training on various types of manufacturing and furniture design.
• Organising plans and schedules with respect to the availability of resources;
• Selecting suitable materials, which might include wood, metal, plastic and textiles;
• Liaising with craftsmen or production department staff, such as production managers, marketing staff and design engineers, about the process of construction or manufacture;
• Finding ways to improve furniture items already manufactured;
Design Engineer Requirements / Skills / Qualifications
• A bachelor's or master's degree in fine arts with a concentration in furniture design.
• Drawing and design skills
• Manual dexterity
• Knowledge of market trends
• Minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Interpersonal skills
• Creativity