Share Email Opening Title Sr. Product Engineer  About the Organization Are you looking for a company that values work-life balance, offers benefits like tuition reimbursement and paid volunteer hours, and fosters a transparent, employee-focused culture? You've come to the right place. Pull up a chair. You're in good company. At Grand Rapids Chair, we craft furniture that fosters connection and creativity in the spaces where people gather. As a family-owned business, we've built our process around the customer-delivering high-quality, Michigan-made furniture with friendly service and fast lead times. Our commitment to excellence is driven by our values. We believe every employee plays a role in shaping the future of GRC, and together, we push boundaries, take ownership, and celebrate our collective success together. We Encourage You to 'Go Be Awesome!' At GRC, know life extends beyond work. That's why we offer competitive salaries, great benefits, and opportunities for learning and professional growth. We're proud to be named one of Grand Rapids' Best and Brightest Companies to Work ForŪ - because just like our customers, we want our employees to sit happy, too. Explore our benefits   Description SUMMARY - The Sr. Product Design Engineer is responsible for the creation of technical and detailed design drawings using CAD software for new product designs. They are responsible for creating and evaluating first prototypes analytically and physically to ensure technical function. Building relationships and Mentoring Team Members will be Primary Functions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Use of hand calculations, and FEA with multiple parts. Good understanding of BIFMA standards. Physical testing experience. High level understanding of FEA to include life cycle testing. Process ECNs as needed. Work with and establish relationships with Suppliers, Marketing, Customer Service, and program managers. Collaborate directly with Designers and Marketing to achieve new product goals. Create and translate Solid Works Models and drawings into complete ERP setup for new products and to industry standards or as needed. 2D stack-ups and a proven working knowledge of GD & T. Develop methods of manufacture to serve as both process instruction and a basis for costing parts. Run Design of experiments and do Root Cause analysis, then offer suggestions for improvement. Create extensions and enhancements to existing product lines. Create, and as needed amend processes for work. Manage and oversee projects, budgets, and vendors. Lead cost savings projects. Work safely and follow all company rules and procedures. Partner with tooling, manufacturing engineering, plant employees. Review existing Patents to help insure we are not violating any existing Patents. Travel to research and learn new processes and help bring them to GRCC as needed.   Position Requirements REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred, and minimum 4 years’ experience in related design. Experience in furniture industry. Use of hand calculations, and FEA with multiple parts. Good understanding of BIFMA standards. Physical testing experience. High level understanding of FEA to include life cycle testing. Proficient in CAD and CAE, Solid Works preferred. Strong verbal abilities and good written and analytical skills An Engineers understanding of wood, steel, aluminum, and welding and fastening. Experience working on prototypes for validation. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables. Ability to communicate effectively and transfer knowledge across the organization, suppliers, and customers. Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment and run primary model reviews. Experience in reviewing Patents. Ability to work with and mentor Product Engineers and others. Ability to lead projects on the shop floor. Understand Q.C. validation. Understand Production Part Approval Process.   Shift Days   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Category Engineering   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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