October 25, 2024

Williams Sonoma

Thuận An

Furniture Engineer

Company Overview
Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSI) is a leading kitchenware and home furnishings company dedicated to enhancing the quality of our customers' lives at home. We put the customer at the center of everything we do, every day, and a short but important list of corporate values guides our actions and decisions, we pride ourselves on our commitment to People First, Customer, Quality, Shareholders, Integrity and Corporate Responsibilities.
Job Description
We are seeking a talented Furniture Engineer to join our product development team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for design, strong technical skills, and experience in furniture engineering. A Furniture Engineer must develop furniture samples from WSI engineering CADs or design sheets that meet or exceed WSI product and packaging testing requirements. They must also incorporate the appropriate color development panel or pieces into these furniture samples. They support the Brand Managers and QA production team by providing complete and detailed product information throughout the furniture product development cycle until final approval.
Key Responsibilities Include:

Construct furniture samples that meet all the WSI testing requirements.
Establish a business and technical rapport with factory management and Research and Development (R&D) staff.
Trouble shoot technical issues that arise during furniture sample development.
Conduct sample in house testing during development to solve problematic material or construction issues.
Work with vendors, merchandisers, and US counterparts during sample reviews by providing detailed product data sheets, sample review forms, cost sheets, color panels, and test results to achieve target costs and insure manufacturing efficiency, as well as product quality.
Communicate and document all sample changes and call outs thru the product design system (Product Data Sheet - PDS or Share point).
Verify all Product Information Sheets (PIS) are 100% correct before being sent to WSI marketing.
Check Assembly Instructions by assembling the product to ensure correct hardware size, quantity & correct assembly steps. Forward the assembly instructions to Merchandise Associates & Brand Managers for review. Revise Assembly Instruction if necessary. Send updates to Merchandise Associates & Brand Managers to be documented in PDX.
Conduct pre-production meetings at each vendor; and handover to both the vendor and WSI production teams all final approved sample details, to include, final product data sheet, final sample review form, final assembly instruction, a signed Master Control Sample (MCS), a signed Master Color Panel (MCP), packaging Bill of Material (BOM), CAD, any approved step panels or production control panels (PCP… usually distressing white wood panels).
Ensure the photo sample, archive samples are built based on the approved specs and the same as mass production
Trouble shoot technical issues that arise during testing and production
Supervise any first pilot run with the vendor and WSI production teams (white wood review, Open Carton Audit - OCA)
Work with vendors to update product drawings to reflect the latest revisions and upload it into the Share-point.
Understand international packing requirements (ISTA).
Knowledgeable on the furniture testing requirements (ASTM and BIFMA).
Knowledgeable The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) safety requirements for children’s furniture.
Conduct technical training and requirement to new vendors

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

at least 5-10 years relevant working experience as a furniture engineer , or furniture production manager in an international company
familiar with ISTA and CPSIA, BIFMA product testing and safety requirements
product development experience in furniture and upholstery is a must
understanding of raw material and construction for furniture and home accessories
manufacturing industry experience and knowledge
understanding of costing structure
understanding of quality requirements in international retailer

Skills Required In This Role:

good communication skill
be able to troubleshoot design and construction
develop a close working relationship with designers and vendors
provide vendors detailed technical guidance
proficiency in Microsoft office (advance), Auto-CAD (advance/3D), Solid-Works (beginner/intermediate)
good organizational skills
strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
good presentation skills
has a sense of urgency

Company Benefits
At Williams-Sonoma, we value our associates and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

A competitive salary that reflects your experience and skills.
Comprehensive health insurance plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Annual Health checkup. Employee Assistance Program with Cigna’s professionals.
Flexibility to work from home and generous paid time off.
Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through training programs and workshops.
We prioritize the well-being and future security of our employees. We are proud to affirm that we fully comply with the Social Insurance Law, ensuring that all our associates are covered, and your pensions are safeguarded. This compliance reflects our dedication to providing a secure and supportive work environment, where every team member can feel confident about their future.

Company Culture
Our company culture is built on the principles of:

Collaboration: We believe in the power of teamwork and open communication.
Innovation: We encourage creative thinking and innovative solutions.
Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Community Engagement: We actively participate in community service and support various social causes.

Please Apply Through Linked In
We are excited to hear from you! To apply for this position, please submit your application through our Linked In page. We look forward to reviewing your application. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of home furnishings in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Australia, United Kingdom and the rest of the world with franchise partnerships. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. Our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities remains as our core values.

Today, we are a USD 5 billion company, with a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.

The South East Asia team is an inclusive employer where we recruit and provide employees with fair opportunities on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.