Product Developer - Upholstery

Kaas Tailored is a platform for potential to come alive and thrive, a place where we experience joy together daily. By living our values, we’re creating space for collaboration and innovation; promoting deep learning for colleagues, clients, and guests-so that their light may shine for all to see.

Location: Mukilteo, WA

Job :2026.09PD

# of Openings:1

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.

Here 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.

* Learning Opportunities - 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!

• Upholstery and Soft Goods Fabrication:
  • Apply hands-on upholstery skills to construct, fit, and refine furniture prototypes.
  • Work with fabrics, foams, and other soft good materials to meet design intent, comfort, and durability standards established from our customer.
  • Troubleshoot fit and construction issues during prototyping, adjusting patterns and techniques as needed.
  • Build production ready products that translate design concepts into upholstered pieces that our production team can make repeatedly.
  • Develop Bill of Materials (BOMs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for continued manufacturing.
• Product Design and Development:
  • Alongside our cross-functional product development team, lead the design and development of new products from initial concept through to production.
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams including Account Management, Purchasing, and Production to ensure product designs meet customer needs and company goals.
  • Utilize CAD software to create detailed product designs and specifications.
• Collaboration with Customers and Industrial Design:
  • Work alongside industrial designers to ensure that product designs are manufacturable and meet technical specifications.
  • Meet directly with customers throughout the development process to understand requirements, preferences, and use cases.
  • Present prototypes and upholstered samples to customers for feedback, and incorporate that feedback into revised iterations.
  • Provide input during the design phase on fit, materials, and constructability.
  • Build and maintain customer relationships that support repeat collaboration on future product development.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Able to lift 50 lbs. frequently.

Ideally, qualified applicants have:

- Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Furniture Product Development/Upholstery, 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.

- Experience developing or optimizing manufacturing processes and production workflows is a benefit for this role.

- Familiarity with commercial aerospace requirements, commercial furniture requirements, feasibility studies and continuous…