Product Developer - Upholstery

Overview

Are you innovative, focused, and love to create new things? Is quality a priority for you? Are you always looking for better ways of doing things? If you said yes to all these questions, then we think you might be a good fit as a Product Developer at Kaas Tailored. At Kaas Tailored, we value relationships. Whether it be with our customers, vendors, or employees, we are looking for individuals who can partner with us in our goal to put people first and create quality products.

As a Product Developer, you would be part of a team that is responsible for designing new furniture and aerospace products and finding creative and innovative solutions to customer needs. Individuals in this position enjoy working in both the digital and physical world. Product Developers who thrive in this position are organized, quick learners, persistent, and love to work with their hands.

• We are all about growing people! Want to learn carpentry skills, how to use a variety of tools and equipment, and other technical hands‑on skills? Kaas is the place for you!

• Product Design and Development:
  • Lead the design and development of new products from initial concept through to production.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including marketing, sales, and industrial design to ensure product designs meet customer needs and company goals.
  • Utilize CAD software to create detailed product designs and specifications.
• Manufacturing Engineering:
  • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency and quality.
  • Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing teams to select appropriate materials and production methods.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for new products and processes.
• Industrial Engineering:
  • Analyze and improve production systems, workflows, and assembly methods to enhance productivity.
  • Implement lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain documentation such as work instructions, process flow diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaboration with Industrial Design:
  • Work alongside industrial designers to ensure that product designs are manufacturable and meet technical specifications.
  • Provide engineering input during the design phase to ensure feasibility and cost‑effectiveness.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Able to lift 50 lbs frequently.

• Bachelor’s degree or 3‑5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, a related field, or matching relevant experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Solid Works, AutoCAD, NX, Fusion
  360).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and production methods.
• Familiarity with commercial aerospace requirements, commercial furniture requirements, and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Continuous learner mentality.
• Fabrication experience utilizing hand tools; CNC machinery and general woodshop experience is a plus.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Kaas Tailored is a growing, world‑class manufacturing company located in Mukilteo, WA and for the last 50 years, we have built high‑quality furnishings for airplanes, homes, and commercial environments. In an effort to love our employees better, we do things a little differently by training our teams in the use of lean principles and by providing the tools and skills necessary to improve their work and remove burden from processes.

We also have the pleasure of sharing these principles and tools with companies from around the world who come to our shop to learn our way of thinking, see our processes, and hear from our great people how small changes can make a big difference in daily work.

• Starting wage is $28.00 - $37.00 per hour depending on experience.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Under 12 months: 1 hour PTO for every 30 worked.
  • After 1 Year: 70 hours PTO
  • After 3 Years: 110 hours PTO
  • After 5 Years: 120 hours + 30 hours…