Industrial Engineering Coordinator

• Learn, understand and own the end-to-end process of furniture manufacturing at scale
• Translate new requirements into clear instructions and guidance for production, scheduling, inventory and operations improvement departments
• Understand production, ERP and engineering requirements related to furniture manufacturing
• Coordinate changes to production processes, ERP setup and products based on manufacturing and business requirements
• Incorporate technical advances in manufacturing processes and materials while understanding supplier capabilities
• Maintain engineering and ERP data, including item masters, bills of materials, routings, work instructions and production documentation
• Review assembly layouts and suggest improvements
• Coordinate engineering change implementation, including reviewing requirements, communicating impacts, supporting approvals and updating drawings, ERP data and production instructions
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary project teams to solve product issues involving function, manufacturability, technical compatibility, testing and installation
• Create and maintain standard work, process documentation and training materials
• Complete root cause analysis and recommend immediate and long-term changes
• Assist with cost analysis, quote gathering, material-usage review and value-engineering efforts
• Support post-launch validation of products, process changes and ERP updates; resolve launch issues and capture lessons learned
• Liaise with third-party suppliers to source components or fabrication solutions
• Participate in design reviews covering drawings, manufacturing process, capability, efficiency and quality planning
• Provide launch documentation, data and information for full production
• Contribute to new processes and tools that improve development
• Provide engineering expertise to other departments and support claims and warranty issues
• Acquire knowledge of industry trends, standards, manufacturing, materials, technology, competitive products, engineering practices, environmental issues and sustainable design
• Deliver zero defects at launch through quality planning

• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree, diploma or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years engineering experience in a product design and manufacturing environment
• Knowledge and experience designing for a variety of manufacturing processes and materials (i.e. sheet metal, plastic, glass, wood)
• Good project and time management skills; experience handling multiple projects
• Excellent organizational skills
• Familiarity with ANSI/BIFMA standards
• 3D modelling and design experience using Solid Works preferred
• Experience with Solid Works PDM preferred
• Experience with ERP systems for engineering and manufacturing processes
• Very good verbal and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in diverse multidisciplinary team environments and individually with minimum supervision
• Ability to attend and conduct presentations
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Occasional lifting of moderately heavy objects may be required
• Overtime as required
• May be exposed to manufacturing hazards
• May be required to use PPE

Demonstrates expertise in furniture manufacturing processes, including engineering and ERP systems, while effectively coordinating cross-disciplinary teams to enhance production efficiency and quality. Proficient in 3D modeling and design, with a strong understanding of industry standards and materials.

• Mechanical Engineering Degree
• 3-5 Years Engineering Experience
• Solid Works 3D Modeling
• ERP Systems Experience
• Project Management Skills

• Furniture Manufacturing Processes
• Engineering Change Implementation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Cost Analysis
• Bill of Materials Management
• Production Documentation
• Technical Compatibility Assessment
• Quality Planning
• Value Engineering
• Supplier Liaison

• Excellent Organizational Skills
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Time Management
• Presentation Skills

• ANSI/BIFMA Standards
• Manufacturing Hazards
• Sustainable Design
• Environmental Issues
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

• Solid Works PDM
• ERP Systems
• 3D Modeling Software
• Manufacturing Tools
• Project Management Software