Product Engineer (Specials) About the Organization Are you looking for a company that values work-life balance, offers benefits like tuition reimbursement and paid volunteer hours, and fosters a transparent, employee-focused culture?You've come to the right place. Pull up a chair. You're in good company. At Grand Rapids Chair, we craft furniture that fosters connection and creativity in the spaces where people gather. As a family-owned business, we've built our process around the customer-delivering high-quality, Michigan-made furniture with friendly service and fast lead times. Our commitment to excellence is driven by our values. We believe every employee plays a role in shaping the future of GRC, and together, we push boundaries, take ownership, and celebrate our collective success together. We Encourage You to 'Go Be Awesome!' At GRC, know life extends beyond work. That's why we offer competitive salaries, great benefits, and opportunities for learning and professional growth. We're proud to be named one of Grand Rapids'Best and Brightest Companies to Work For- (https://thebestandbrightest.com/events/west-michigans-2018-best-brightest-companies-work/) - because just like our customers, we want our employees to sit happy, too. Explore our benefits (https://grandrapidschair.com/about/careers/) Description + Dog-friendly office! + Eligible for flexible work arrangementsas approved by leader.Hours are typically onsite M-F from ~7am - 4pm. SUMMARY - The Product Engineer for specials manages the creation of technical and detailed design drawings using CAD software for new products. Special products are created from the closest standard product and modified to fit the customer need. Extensions and Enhancements for existing product lines will be roughly 10-15% of new work. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: + Maintain Product Integrity, with the use of hand calculations. + Product maintenance and process ECNs as needed. + Maintain ERP/MRP data per established standards. + Create and translate Solid Works Models and drawings into complete ERP setup for special products as needed. + Develop methods of manufacture to serve as both process instruction and a basis for costing parts. + Review and Modify Solid Works models as needed. + Create extensions and enhancements to existing product lines. + Coordinate the Engineering Change Process and execute. + Work directly with Manufacturing Engineering daily. + Product Engineering will function as the interface between the Product team and production. + Work safely and follows all company rules and procedures. Position Requirements + Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred, or equivalent experience. + Minimum of two years’ experience product engineering, preferably in furniture industry preferred. Automotive or other may be acceptable. + Proficient in Solid Works. Auto Cad and Corel Draw proficiency preferred + Strong verbal abilities and good written and analytical skills. + Ability to define problems, collect data, show facts, and draw valid conclusions. + Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment. + Agile and initiative-taking learner. + Basic understanding of wood and wood processing. + Knowledge of Aluminum, Steel mechanical properties and the manufacturing processes for each. Shift Days Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Category Engineering This position is currently accepting applications.