Technical Engineer (Furniture Manufacturing)

Responsibilities:

Technical Engineer will support the Technical Engineering Manager in managing technical issues during preproduction, sample development, and aftersales structural problem-solving. This role will work closely with factories in sample manufacturing, work closely with merchandisers, providing technical guidance to facilitate communication with customers, and ensuring all technical requirements are correctly implemented in product drawings, reviewing and approving drawings before submission to clients.

1. Preproduction & Sample Development

• Assist the Technical Engineering Manager in handling technical issues during preproduction to ensure smooth production processes.

• Work closely with R&D and production teams to ensure design feasibility, structural integrity, and

manufacturability.

• Provide technical support to merchandisers, helping them address customer inquiries regarding

product specifications, materials, and manufacturing constraints.

• Work closely with factories to produce samples to ensure the samples are produced in accordance

with the design in terms of aesthetics, technique and structure.

2. Drawing Review & Approval

• Guide the R&D team on technical requirements for product drawings, ensuring accuracy and

compliance with production standards.

• Review and approve engineering drawings and technical specifications, ensure the drawings align with client expectations, manufacturing capabilities, and company quality standards.

3. Structural Issue Resolution (Aftersales Support)

• Investigate and resolve structural or technical issues reported after sales.

• Collaborate with production and quality teams to analyze root causes and implement corrective

actions.

• Recommend design improvements or material changes to enhance product durability and

performance.

• 4+ years of experience in QA/ technical engineer in furniture

• Knowledge of wood, metal, upholstery, and furniture assembly techniques.

• Good at English (especially in writing )

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Furniture Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.

• Experience in troubleshooting structural and technical issues in furniture manufacturing.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Skilled in using AutoCAD 2D and 3D; proficiency in SolidWorks, Inventor, or other 3D design software is a big advantage.

• Knowledge of trends and commercial design in outdoor furniture is a plus.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (R&D, merchandisers, production, quality control).

• Good skills of time & work management, ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

• High responsibility, carefulness, accuracy and detail.

• Adaptability & good pressure resistance.

• Can work independently or teamwork and able to travel frequently.