Lead engineer – Product development

5 days ago

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Peoplelogic Full time ₹ 1,04,000 - ₹ 1,30,878 per year

Job Overview

Durian Industries is seeking an accomplished Lead Engineer to drive end-to-end product

development for our furniture portfolio-from early concept through production ramp-up. The

role demands strong technical leadership, advanced problem-solving skills, and a deep

command of engineering fundamentals, with particular emphasis on wood-panel construction

(particle-board, MDF, plywood) and joinery techniques to deliver innovative, cost-efficient,

world-class products.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Core Area Deliverables

Technical Leadership

  • Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team through concept creation,

prototype builds, validation, and production optimization.

  • Mentor junior engineers, championing best practices and continuous

improvement.

Design & Validation
• Oversee material selection, structural integrity, and design validation

(static & dynamic testing), especially for engineered-wood panels and

knock-down joinery.

Cross-Functional

Collaboration

  • Partner with Concept Design, Product Management, Manufacturing,

and Supply Chain to ensure technical feasibility and design for

manufacturability (DFM).

Documentation &

CAD/CAM

  • Develop and review detailed engineering drawings, 3-D models, Bills

of Materials (BOMs), joinery details, and installation guides.

Supplier & Factory

Interface

  • Work closely with vendors/factories to optimize processes, resolve

technical issues, and implement cost-effective solutions.

Cost & Process

Optimization

  • Analyze product costs, identify savings opportunities, and drive

design-to-cost initiatives without compromising performance.

Must-Have Qualifications & Skills

 Wood-Panel Engineering Expertise: Proven hands-on experience designing and

validating products built from particle-board, MDF, or plywood, including

dowel/confirmat joinery, lamination processes, and tolerance management.

 Industry Experience: 8–12 years in furniture, cabinetry, or related wood-based

manufacturing environments.

 Product Development: Demonstrated success taking multiple products from concept to

commercial launch.

 Engineering Tools:

o Advanced proficiency in CAD/CAM (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar).

o Creation of complete drawing packages, BOMs, and GD&T stacks.

o Strong grasp of knock-down fittings, joinery techniques, and hardware (Hettich,

Häfele, etc.).

Materials & Processes: In-depth knowledge of wood, upholstery, metals, and associated

fabrication/finishing methods.

 Supplier Collaboration: Experience working with external vendors to refine processes

and improve cost, quality, and lead time.

 Leadership: Proven ability to guide and develop engineering teams, manage priorities,

and communicate across functions.

Good to Have

 Exposure to lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.

 Experience with PLM/ERP systems for BOM management.

 Knowledge of sustainability standards and eco-friendly material selection.

Education

 Bachelor//'s or Master//'s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering,

or related discipline.

  1. What We Offer

     Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

     Performance-linked incentives and benefits.

     Opportunity to shape iconic furniture products seen across India and global markets.

     Collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

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