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If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated.
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Job Summary:
JOB SUMMARY:
Participates with the new style design team in the creation of all upholstery and polymer requirements for new products for the residential division based on specific criteria provided by merchandising. Participates with the new style design team in the creation of all of the required manufacturing and training documentation. May join the implementation of the approved product into the designated manufacturing facilities.
Job Description:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Executes specific upholstery and polymer requirements and the overall design direction using the guidelines provided by merchandising or the requesting department.
- Adheres to the breakdown of upholstery and polymer requirements. Once these are identified research the current R&D data bases for existing parts and review their ability to be produced using existing manufacturing processes.
- Using the existing upholstery and polymer design software assist in the creation of all required parts and enter them into the appropriate data base.
- Learn and practice the creation of a physical prototype to be reviewed against the established design criteria, internal R&D design standards, and to current manufacturing fabrication and assembly methods. Participate in a review of this prototype with the merchandising department to obtain aesthetic and comfort approval.
- Review the creation of the preliminary upholstery BOM to establish preliminary cost information and attend the review of this information with the cost department against the established cost target.
- Follow all required manufacturing documentation for all upholstery and polymer elements. This would include all content lists, upholstery notes, polymer prints, panel board prints, and any other required upholstery or polymer information.
- Adhere to the new style implementation process of any new products that are created across all of the residential manufacturing plants and supply centers.
- Follow upholstery and polymer standards for the R&D and manufacturing facilities.
SCOPE & IMPACT:
The Upholstery Designer I is a key position on a new style design team which creates all residential designs in the four major categories of rocker recliners, motion sofas, occasional units , and stationary sofas. They are responsible for the creation of all prints and MFG specifications used in every manufacturing facility in the residential division as well as any global licensees. They are also responsible for the creation of all prints and MFG specifications for our global supply chain. The overall accuracy of their work is paramount. Any errors could have a significant negative impact on the company's ability to deliver on our brand promise and could have a significant negative impact on the company's overall profit margin.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or GED with 0 -2 years of relevant experience or equivalent
- Furniture upholstery skills
- SolidWorks knowledge
- Ability to interpret part prints
- Up to 10% Travel
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate’s degree in Engineering or equivalent field of study
- Overall furniture manufacturing process knowledge
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct reports.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:Specific physical and/or environmental demands are an essential part of the job. Often required to sit, repetitive hand motion, hear, listen, talk, stand, walk and balance. Seldom required to bend, stoop, climb stairs, climb ladders, kneel, squat, reach overhead, pull, push and lift up to 50 pounds. Operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Subject to inside environmental conditions, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions and oils.
CORE ATTRIBUTES:
Communicate Transparently
Lead the Team
Impact and Influence
Deliver Results
Coach and Develop
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Weekly Hours:
40
Work Shift:
At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of upmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at [email protected] or by calling 734-242-1444.
What We Do
La-Z-Boy Incorporated brings the transformational power of comfort to people, homes, and communities around the world—a mission that began when our founders invented the iconic recliner in 1927. Today, we operate as a vertically integrated furniture manufacturer and retailer, committed to uncompromising quality and compassion for our consumers.
Our Retail segment consists of 184 company-owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® stores and is part of a broader network of over 350 La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries®, serving customers nationwide when coupled with La-Z-Boy.com. Joybird®, an ecommerce retailer and manufacturer of modern upholstered furniture, has 12 stores in the U.S. In our Wholesale segment, we manufacture comfortable, custom furniture for our Furniture Galleries® and a variety of retail channels: England Furniture Co., which offers custom upholstered furniture, and casegoods brands Kincaid®, American Drew®, and Hammary®, which provide pieces that make every room feel like home.
The La-Z-Boy Incorporated state-of-the-art, LEED-certified world headquarters is located in Monroe, Michigan. This location along with our Innovation Center in Dayton, Tennessee, and all our North American manufacturing locations all represent our commitment to the environment—we integrate sustainable business practices to reduce the impact of our operations.
Being a great employer isn’t limited to our sustainability or record-breaking safety performance; it also means being a good corporate citizen. In FY 2023, La-Z-Boy Incorporated and the La-Z-Boy Foundation granted more than $3 million to non-profit organizations through monetary and in-kind donations. Our signature partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) helps give families a comfortable home away from home while their children receive much-needed medical care, as we’ve donated more than 15,000 pieces of furniture to RMHC® homes.
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