Sr. Project Engineer - Ready to Assemble Furniture

About us

Dorel Juvenile is the world's leading juvenile products company. Our well-known products and strong brands are available in more than 100 countries. All our talented employees share the same mission: to Care for Precious Life and the Sr. Project Engineer - Ready to Assemble Furniture (RTA) is integral to this mission.

This role is located in Foxboro, MA with a hybrid work schedule requiring 3 days a week in the office.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Your mission

The Sr. Project Engineer - Ready to Assemble Furniture will be responsible for overseeing the engineering and technical aspects of the RTA furniture projects from conception to completion. 

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the identification of new ideas, products, and features that improve customer satisfaction, reduce costs, and keep our product line at the forefront of our industry.
• Strategize and oversee the conceptualization of new ideas and technologies for our next generation of products.
• Define and maintain product requirements and verification plans to meet regulatory and internal standards.
• Evaluate and test product prototypes or CAD for concept feasibility, user needs, and regulatory concerns.
• Assess product samples for strength, stability, safety, usability, etc.
• Identify system-level interactions and potential failure modes.
• Review test reports for accuracy and completeness to design verification plans.
• Communicate ideas quickly and effectively using a combination of sketching, CAD layouts, 3D models, and working prototypes.
• Collaborate with Product Marketing and Industrial Design teams to ensure a cohesive approach to the design of our products.
• Drive and manage outsourced product development with global teams.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Manage project timelines and resources to ensure timely and successful product launches.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of regulatory and safety warnings and product protocols internally and at third-party testing labs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews to identify gaps in product requirements for product safety and reliability.
• Create requirements as a result of analyzing and interpreting related product testing data from various sources including our Asia Sourcing Organization, CPSC Saferproducts.gov, NEISS Database, online reviews, etc.
• Learn industry regulations and standards for various product lines and become familiar with industry-standard materials and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure regulatory and internal risk reduction requirements are created and communicated for new products and support other functions such as Marketing, Product Development, Sales, Customer Care, and Legal.
• Define wording and location of product warnings on Products, Packaging, and Instruction Manuals.
• Work collaboratively with the product development team in Asia to ensure that needed product testing and requirements are executed and maintained in accordance with business timelines.
• Communicate technical requirements to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Drive solutions which ensure compliance with consumer product regulations.
• Identify, develop, and maintain key metrics to evaluate performance and build implementation plans to confirm our performance and compliance against the program.

Your profile

•    Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
•    7+ years experience in project engineering, preferably in the furniture or consumer goods industry.
•    Strong knowledge of RTA furniture design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
•    Experience in a regulated industry and standards (i.e., ASTM, ISO, CPSC, BIFMA).
•    Previous experience performing risk analyses (User Risk and/or FMEA).
•    Advanced knowledge of 6 Sigma (application of DOE, COV, Variability charts, etc.).
•    Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and other engineering tools.
•    Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
•    Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
•    Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Are you ready to grow with us?

Dorel Juvenile provides people the invaluable opportunity to make a difference. Dorel Juvenile’s powerfully branded products include global juvenile brands Maxi-Cosi, Quinny and Tiny Love, complemented by regional brands such as Safety 1st, Bébé Confort, Cosco and Infanti. Take the next step in your career and join our quest to improve the parenting journey for millions of families around the world.
Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX: DII.B, DII.A) is a global organization, operating two distinct businesses in juvenile products and home products. Dorel has annual sales of US$1.6 billion and employs approximately 4,000 people in facilities located in twenty-two countries worldwide.