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POLYWOOD

Design Engineer

Syracuse, IN · On-site

DESIGN ENGINEER POLYWOOD ® On-site Syracuse, IN Department: Product Development / Design Reports ... About Us POLYWOOD makes sustainable outdoor furniture that is built to last for generations. Our ...

MillEx

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Lead cabinetry and furniture design engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

... engineering - Cabinetry, millwork, or furniture background Technical Skills - 2D/3D cabinet and furniture design - SolidWorks - CNC workflows including CutRite and WoodWOP - Proficiency in sWood a ...

Jasper Group

Furniture Design & Strategy Manager

Jasper, IN · On-site

$168K/yr

JSI is seeking a Furniture Design & Strategy Manager to help shape the future of our product ... You'll partner closely with Marketing, Engineering, and Operations-balancing multiple priorities in ...

Crateandbarrel

Expert of the product design and development process, including deep technical expertise in materiality, product engineering, manufacturing best practices, and production processes for furniture and ...

HALCON Furniture

CAD Design/Drafter

Stewartville, MN · On-site

Design and model furniture solutions. * Create drawings to be used for production and programming. * Interact with Sales, Engineering, Project Managers, and Manufacturing departments to meet design ...

POLYWOOD

Design Engineer

Syracuse, IN · On-site

In this role, you will help turn those ideas into manufacturable, sample-ready outdoor furniture designs. You will work at the intersection of industrial design, engineering, prototyping, and ...

Poly-Wood LLC

Design Engineer

Syracuse, IN

In this role, you will help turn those ideas into manufacturable, sample-ready outdoor furniture designs. You will work at the intersection of industrial design, engineering, prototyping, and ...

Chromalox

Design Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Reporting to the Manager of Design Engineering, you will be responsible for designing and ... to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. * ASME (Section VIII ...

Chromalox, Inc.

Design Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Reporting to the Manager of Design Engineering, you will be responsible for designing and ... to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. * ASME (Section VIII ...

Allied Maker

Design Engineer

Glen Cove, NY · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

The Design Engineer translates creative direction into buildable fixtures. Working on both new ... Background in luxury goods, architectural hardware, or high-end furniture. * Exposure to rendering ...

Allied Maker

Design Engineer

Glen Cove, NY

$90K - $115K/yr

The Design Engineer translates creative direction into buildable fixtures. Working on both new ... Background in luxury goods, architectural hardware, or high-end furniture. * Exposure to rendering ...

Halcon

CAD Design/Drafter

Stewartville, MN · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Design and model furniture solutions. * Create drawings to be used for production and programming. * Interact with Sales, Engineering, Project Managers, and Manufacturing departments to meet design ...

Allied Maker

Design Engineer

Glen Cove, NY · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

The Design Engineer translates creative direction into buildable fixtures. Working on both new ... Background in luxury goods, architectural hardware, or high-end furniture. * Exposure to rendering ...

Chromalox

Design Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Design Engineer Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses ... to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. * ASME (Section VIII ...

Shield Casework

Design Engineer

Kansas City, KS

About the Role As a Design Engineer , you'll transform concepts into manufacturable products using ... Manufacturing, fabrication, cabinetry, furniture, or casework experience * CNC machining or CAM ...

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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for furniture design engineer in the United States is $88,150.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Furniture Design Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Furniture Design Engineer, you need a background in mechanical or industrial engineering, proficiency in CAD software, and a strong understanding of materials and manufacturing processes. Experience with tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and knowledge of relevant industry standards or certifications (such as LEED or BIFMA) is highly valuable. Creativity, problem-solving skills, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential soft skills in this role. These abilities enable engineers to create aesthetically pleasing, functional, and manufacturable furniture designs that meet client needs and comply with safety and quality standards.

What are some typical daily responsibilities of a Furniture Design Engineer?

As a Furniture Design Engineer, your day-to-day tasks often include developing and refining furniture designs using CAD software, preparing technical drawings and prototypes, and working closely with manufacturing teams to ensure feasibility and quality. You may also have regular meetings with clients or project managers to gather requirements and provide updates, as well as researching new materials and production methods to enhance product performance. Collaboration with interior designers, architects, and supply chain teams is common, making strong teamwork and clear communication important. This dynamic work environment offers a mix of creative and technical challenges, making each day varied and engaging.

What does a Furniture Design Engineer do?

A Furniture Design Engineer designs, develops, and tests furniture pieces to ensure functionality, aesthetics, and manufacturability. They use CAD software to create detailed models and technical drawings, considering materials, ergonomics, and manufacturing constraints. Collaboration with designers, production teams, and suppliers is essential to optimize cost, quality, and sustainability. Additionally, they may oversee prototype development and provide engineering solutions to improve product performance and durability.

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Design Engineer

POLYWOOD

Syracuse, IN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

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Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

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40th of 46 rated furniture manufacturers

Job description

DESIGN ENGINEER
POLYWOOD® On-site Syracuse, IN
Department: Product Development / Design
Reports To: Director of Product Design
Turn concepts into products people love.
At POLYWOOD, we believe great products start with great people. The kind of people who can take an idea, think through the details, solve the practical challenges, and help bring something beautiful and durable to life.
If that sounds like you, you might be the next Design Engineer to join our Product Development and Design team in Syracuse, Indiana.
About Us
POLYWOOD makes sustainable outdoor furniture that is built to last for generations. Our products are designed with purpose, manufactured with care, and made using recycled plastics, including our genuine POLYWOOD lumber.
Our Product Development and Design teams play an important role in shaping what comes next. They help turn new ideas into products that are beautiful, durable, manufacturable, and ready for real life outside.
Joining POLYWOOD means joining a company driven by sustainability, thoughtful design, innovation, and growth. It also means being part of a team that values collaboration, problem solving, and building something meaningful together.
The Work You'll Love Doing
Every POLYWOOD product begins as an idea. In this role, you will help turn those ideas into manufacturable, sample-ready outdoor furniture designs. You will work at the intersection of industrial design, engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing, developing 3D CAD models, technical drawings, assemblies, prototypes, and design-for-manufacturing solutions that support our product development pipeline. This is a hands-on, highly collaborative role where your work will help move new products from concept through costing, sampling, testing, documentation, and production handoff.
What Makes This Role Special
  • Your work becomes real. The models, drawings, and design solutions you create help shape products customers will enjoy for years.
  • You will collaborate across the business. This role partners closely with design, product development, manufacturing, CNC, fabrication, engineering, operations, quality, and costing teams.
  • You will solve meaningful problems. From prototype feedback to manufacturing constraints, your ideas will help improve products before they move into production.
  • You will help protect design intent. Your work helps ensure new products are not only beautiful, but also manufacturable, durable, efficient, and aligned with POLYWOOD standards.
  • You will be part of what is next. POLYWOOD continues to grow, innovate, and expand what is possible in outdoor furniture

Where You Will Make an Impact
  • Translating sketches, renderings, design direction, and early concepts into engineered models
  • Developing 3D CAD models, technical drawings, assemblies, and production-intent design details
  • Creating and refining models for sampling, prototyping, costing, testing, and cross-functional review
  • Evaluating concepts for manufacturability, assembly, structural performance, material efficiency, and long-term production viability
  • Partnering with manufacturing, engineering, CNC, fabrication, costing, and product development teams to resolve design challenges
  • Supporting prototype development with accurate model files, drawings, cut files, assemblies, and documentation
  • Reviewing prototype builds, identifying fit and function issues, recommending corrections, and documenting design revisions
  • Participating in product reviews before handoff to help ensure design intent, construction details, manufacturing requirements, and documentation are aligned

What You Bring
  • You are someone who enjoys the details, but you also understand the bigger picture. You can move between creative concepts and practical manufacturing requirements, and you know how to collaborate with the teams who bring products to life.
  • You likely have experience with CAD modeling, technical drawings, product development, prototyping, and design-for-manufacturing. You are comfortable working through design challenges, asking good questions, and helping improve products before they reach production.
  • Experience with SolidWorks, Mastercam, or similar CAD/CAM tools would be especially valuable. Experience supporting CNC, routing, tube laser, fabrication, assembly, or production documentation would also help you stand out.
  • Familiarity with Jira or other project/workflow management systems is a plus.

If you bring even a few of these, you will step into this role with the ability to make an immediate impact.
POLYWOOD is an equal opportunity employer. POLYWOOD evaluates qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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