Upholstery Designer II

La-Z-Boy • Dayton, OH

7d

About The Position

This position will assist a multidisciplinary team in the creation and development of all upholstery and polymer requirements for new products, engineering prototypes, REAs (Request for Engineering Actions), product support projects, as well as the reengineering of existing products within the global residential division. This role is pivotal in driving product and process innovation while ensuring the quality and craftsmanship of upholstery products by utilizing advanced design techniques and upholstery principles. This role is responsible for assisting with projects from concept through production, including documentation, material evaluation, and implementation into manufacturing facilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with 0-2 years of work experience or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret part prints.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders.
• Up to 10% travel required

Nice To Haves

• ASQ Certification
• Upholstery experience
• Assyst design software experience
• Associate’s degree in engineering
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the identification and development of upholstery, panelboard, and foam requirements, establishing the style’s design direction based on guidelines from merchandising when applicable.
• Create detailed piece and part models for multiple materials including cloth, leather, foam, and panelboard for new and re-engineered products, ensuring alignment with aesthetic, functional, and cost criteria.
• Assist with research and implementing changes to existing products and ensure all designs are tested, documented, and entered in the appropriate databases.
• Incorporate Design for Manufacturing principles (DFM) on designs to optimize product integrity and manufacturability and assist with the creation of physical prototypes for review against design criteria and standards.
• Assist with the development and execution of test plans for new or existing materials, evaluating data to ensure compliance with industry and company standards, and recommend improvements when necessary.
• Assist with the creation of all necessary manufacturing documentation, including content lists, upholstery notes, and weight and dimension sheets, and assist with the implementation of approved designs across manufacturing plants and supply centers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs are feasible, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives.
• Maintain and update high-quality design, part, and manufacturing standards and documentation.
• Partner with the Test Lab to design and conduct tests and engineering studies to validate and refine designs, ensuring product quality and durability.
• Assist with the evaluation and selection of materials, balancing performance with cost-effectiveness to meet cost targets.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance
• available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%
• Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees