R&D Engineering Asst. Manager

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for overseeing new R&D product development, managing design engineering processes, and supervising team members; Design and update all new drawing information; provide spreadsheets for Costing and BOM updating; Manage all R&D projects from start to finish as required; Collaborate with company stake holders to develop new furniture designs to drive the business forward; Train and support other team members on the R&D/product engineering team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Work on design product engineering and new R&D for business growth
2. Oversee Casegoods R&D Engineering operations and team management.
3. Discuss projects with US team/other departments to align on R&D acceptance.
4. Able to design furniture groups from start to finish with initial outline given only (pictures, basic
specs, dimensions).
5. Must design full bedroom groups for lowest cost, design for manufacturability, while using
materials that fit well with existing supply chain.
6. Collaborate with sourcing, product engineering, and related teams to develop new components
and materials as needed.
7. Follow up through initial R&D designs to final product ready units for each project as requested.
8. Process continuous improvement for enhancement & cost saving.
9. Train and support other team members on the R&D/product engineering team, as well lead
onboarding for new R&D engineers.
10. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including US/International Merchandising/Sales,
Sourcing, and the sample development team to create new products as requested by business
leaders.
11. Support to prepare and manage products, and product request lists for customer visits, US
furniture shows, and international furniture shows.
12. Maintain design documentation and archives.
13. Process Casegoods projects per Supervisor assignment.
14. Perform other tasks as assigned by Department Head.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
In charge of leading Casegoods R&D Engineering and Design support operations.
• Work on new style development and team management.
• Assist in cost reduction projects.
• Oversee product design and merchandising activities.