Role Purpose

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes for metal frame furniture production. This role focuses on metal fabrication, welding, tube bending, coating, and assembly processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Process Development & Improvement o Design and implement manufacturing processes for fabrication (cutting, punching, bending, welding) and powder coating.

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by translating product designs into manufacturable processes.

Develop jigs, fixtures, and tooling to improve quality, safety, and productivity. 

Establish and maintain BOMs and routings in ERP systems.

Quality & Compliance

Define process parameters and work standards to ensure consistent quality.

Work with Quality team to conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

 Collaboration & Support o Work with Industrial Engineers to optimize layouts, line balance, and labor standards.

 Partner with Production Supervisors to provide process training and shopfloor support.

Coordinate with suppliers/vendors for tooling, coating chemicals, and fabrication consumables.

Data & Continuous Improvement

Conduct time, cost, and yield analysis for processes.

Lead continuous improvement projects (lean manufacturing, Kaizen, waste reduction).

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering (or Manufacturing related field).

 2–5 years’ experience in metal furniture, automotive, or fabrication industries.

Knowledge of CNC tube bending, welding (manual/robot), powder coating, and assembly processes.

Proficiency with CAD (AutoCAD/SolidWorks) and ERP systems.

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.

Key Competencies

Technical expertise in fabrication and coating.

Hands-on and shopfloor-oriented mindset.

Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing mindset