Soft Seating Product Development Specialist at MooreCo Inc – Morristown, Tennessee

Job Title: Soft Seating Product Development Specialist

Location: Morristown, TN

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Primary duties will include:

• Create and modify 2D product drawings in AutoCAD, including dimensions, part labeling, and DXF file preparation for manufacturing.

• Adjust and maintain fabric pattern DXF files with guidance from the design and production teams.

• Build and assemble plywood frames, foam components, and upholstery samples to validate product designs and ensure production feasibility.

• Demonstrate correct build methods and manufacturing best practices as a model for the Production team.

• Develop and document standard work instructions for frame building, foam cutting and glue-up, and upholstery processes.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, and Upholstery to troubleshoot design issues and implement corrections.

• Use measuring equipment and hand tools to verify dimensions, tolerances, and product quality.

• Calculate material usage including foam board feet and fabric yardage to support accurate product costing and planning.

• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for new and revised products.

• Support the transition from design to manufacturing by ensuring drawings, routings, and process documentation are production-ready.

• Learn and apply SolidWorks for basic dimensioning and DXF shape creation (training provided).

• Assist in programming and operating CNC routers using VCarve to support prototype and production needs.

• Gain working knowledge of foam cutting and fabric cutting equipment and related processes.

• Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to manufacturability, efficiency, and material optimization.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in product development.

• Furniture industry-specific product experience may be advantageous.

• Good working knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and quality control protocols.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Excellent math, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

• Preferred education:

• High School diploma is preferred, GED required.

• We will consider additional experience in lieu of diploma.

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The essential physical & environmental requirements of the position are:

• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled environment, heat and cold.

• Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

• Ability to stand prolonged periods standing and performing repetitive tasks.

• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. without assistance.

• Ability to hear sounds and differentiate between them.

• Ability to visually understand distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and have color vision.

MooreCo Inc. is the leader in the educational and commercial markets for visual communication products, technology support equipment, and office furniture. We are guided by our Core Values:

• Have FUN at work!

• Extreme Customer Care

• Make it Personal

• Vision

MooreCo, Inc provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other class or status protected by state, federal, or local law.

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