Upholstery Development Engineer III
Exemplis LLC · Buena Park, CA · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$112k–$169k/yrFull-time
We need to output only HTML fragment, no html/body tags, no markdown fences. Use for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. We have Salary Range given, so Pay section should be included with that range. Benefits: there is a "Perks and Benefits" paragraph with some benefits: Competitive Salary (already covered), Employee Discounts, Hit our Numbers Lunch. Also mention culture etc. So we can include Benefits section with those bullet points.
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Qualifications, Skills and Education: we have Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications. Could combine into Requirements? The instruction: Use headings for section headings e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to decide which headings to use. We have content for Responsibilities, Qualifications (maybe Requirements), Skills, Benefits, Pay. Could also have "About the role". We'll not duplicate.
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for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. We have Salary Range given, so Pay section should be included with that range. Benefits: there is a "Perks and Benefits" paragraph with some benefits: Competitive Salary (already covered), Employee Discounts, Hit our Numbers Lunch. Also mention culture etc. So we can include Benefits section with those bullet points.
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At end there is EEO statement etc. Remove that. Also remove "About Us" maybe? It's not required heading but could be considered part of About the role? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. The "About Us" is substantive but not under a heading we must use. Could we include it under About the role? Might be okay to add another paragraph after Position Summary about company. But the instruction says use headings only for those specific headings; we can still have paragraphs without headings. So we can include About Us content as a paragraph after About the role or maybe as part of About the role. However we must not repeat job title as heading. It's fine. We need to ensure we don't include duplicated lines. We'll extract. Let's parse the posting: Salary Range: $112,406.00 - $168,608.00 Position Summary: We are seeking a hands-on and technically skilled Upholstery Development Engineer to support the end-to-end development of upholstered furniture products. As a key member of the Product Development team, you will lead in creating precise upholstery patterns and ensure a seamless transition from prototyping to production. This role requires expertise in pattern development, upholstery construction, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Design. Strong experience in patternmaking, upholstery fabrication, and Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles is essential for success. This is a senior individual contributor role with technical ownership of pattern development standards and approvals. Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Establish pattern development best practices, workflows, & documentation to ensure consistency & efficiency Lead pattern development during product introduction to meet project goals, timelines, quality, ergonomics & aesthetic standardsReview preliminary product designs for feasibility & suggest DFM optimizationsCollaborate with Engineering & Design to refine foam shapes & densities for optimal fit, comfort, & manufacturability Review & approve patterns for structural integrity, ergonomic performance & manufacturability Interpret design/CAD into production-ready patternsUse software to convert complex 3D surfaces into accurate 2D patterns and supporting sewing documentationOversee prototype builds & resolve pattern issues related to foam, seams, or fabric tension Recommend product construction adjustments to improve fabric laydown & reduce variability Create & maintain living documents to communicate prototyping challenges & suggestions for improvementServe as the key escalation point for pattern challenges, driving effective solutions & continuous improvement Use digital patterning, nesting, & grading tools integrated with automated cutting systemsIdentify cost & process optimization opportunities while maintaining product quality & aestheticsManage BOMs, revisions, & technical documentation through PLM/PDM systems Create & maintain relevant upholstery & patternmaking standards Qualifications, Skills and Education: Required Qualifications: 5+ years of upholstery patternmaking & fabrication experience, including cut, molded, & over-molded foam applicationsHands-on experience with foam, muslin, vinyl, & other upholstery prototyping materialsStrong communication & collaboration skills with cross-functional & cross-cultural teamsProven ability to develop & refine complex foam assemblies for consistency & manufacturability Skilled in analyzing foam properties (compression, spring-back, adhesion) & applying insights to pattern design Proficiency in industrial sewing machines, upholstery tools, & prototyping equipmentAdvanced proficiency in at least one patternmaking software such as Optitex, Gerber AccuMark, Lectra, or ExactFlat Experienced in developing upholstered products from concept through production launchAbility to interpret sketches, CAD drawings, & 3D models into accurate production-ready patterns Preferred Qualifications: Technical certification in Patternmaking or equivalent Experience working with U.S.-based consumer product companiesFamiliarity with 3D patterning & visualization software (CLO, Browzwear, NX Mastertrim)Knowledge of North American manufacturing & rapid prototyping workflows, especially automotive trimAdaptable, detail-oriented, & proactive in problem solvingExperience with cost reduction exercisesBilingual proficiency in English & Spanish (verbal & written) Physical Demands Ability to stand for extended periods & handle upholstery materials, leather, & tools Perks and Benefits: We hope that you’re excited by the possibilities that come along with working at Exemplis! With us, TEAM comes first. We bring integrity, passion, and excellence to work each day. Being part of our team means living our core values and thriving in an environment of constant innovation and positive change. In addition to our unique culture, we also offer these fun perks and benefits. Competitive Salary: Our compensation philosophy is to be externally competitive, internally fair, and not win or lose on compensation. Salary ranges are developed with the support of national benchmarks and industry best practices that adjusts to your cost of labor, years of relevant experience, skill set, and education. Employee Discounts: We offer our employees discounts across all of our product lines. Hit our Numbers Lunch: When we hit our monthly milestones, we all celebrate! About Us: It all started in a small warehouse in California with just three employees, a fax machine and a bell that rang out every time a chair came down the conveyor belt. 30 years later, Exemplis continues to lead, innovate and disrupt an array of industries through its growing family of brands — including SitOnIt Seating, Timbuk2, X-Chair, Maverick, Mavix, Edloe Finch, and Albany Park. From sustainable manufacturing to outreach programs and more, we strive to make a positive impact on everyone we serve. We make sure our people (and their communities) are at the core of our organization. To make a difference, we must be a champion of diversity, inclusion, service and social justice — above all else. Are you ready to be a part of something special? We have headquarters, offices and retail stores across the U.S. (plus a variety of flexible work opportunities). Learn more and apply today. Exemplis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. Read our full statement on our careers page. We need to remove EEO statement at end. Also remove "Learn more and apply today." maybe considered application instruction; remove. Also remove "Physical Demands" maybe? It's a substantive detail about job requirements; could be included under Qualifications or Requirements. It's not a heading we have, but we can include as a paragraph under Qualifications. We need to preserve all substantive information, so we should include Physical Demands somewhere. Could add a paragraph under Qualifications. Now we need to format lists. Responsibilities list: The text is a run-on sentences without clear delimiters. We need to split into separate items. The original seems to have each responsibility separated by maybe a space but no punctuation. We need to infer separate items based on verbs. Let's manually split: - Establish pattern development best practices, workflows, & documentation to ensure consistency & efficiency - Lead pattern development during product introduction to meet project goals, timelines, quality, ergonomics & aesthetic standards - Review preliminary product designs for feasibility & suggest DFM optimizations - Collaborate with Engineering & Design to refine foam shapes & densities for optimal fit, comfort, & manufacturability - Review & approve patterns for structural integrity, ergonomic performance & manufacturability - Interpret design/CAD into production-ready patterns - Use software to convert complex 3D surfaces into accurate 2D patterns and supporting sewing documentation - Oversee prototype builds & resolve pattern issues related to foam, seams, or fabric tension - Recommend product construction adjustments to improve fabric laydown & reduce variability - Create & maintain living documents to communicate prototyping challenges & suggestions for improvement - Serve as the key escalation point for pattern challenges, driving effective solutions & continuous improvement - Use digital patterning, nesting, & grading tools integrated with automated cutting systems - Identify cost & process optimization opportunities while maintaining product quality & aesthetics - Manage BOMs, revisions, & technical documentation through PLM/PDM systems - Create & maintain relevant upholstery & patternmaking standards That seems comprehensive. Now Qualifications: We'll split required and preferred. Required Qualifications list: - 5+ years of upholstery patternmaking & fabrication experience, including cut, molded, & over-molded foam applications - Hands-on experience with foam, muslin, vinyl, & other upholstery prototyping materials - Strong communication & collaboration skills with cross-functional & cross-cultural teams - Proven ability to develop & refine complex foam assemblies for consistency & manufacturability - Skilled in analyzing foam properties (compression, spring-back, adhesion) & applying insights to pattern design - Proficiency in industrial sewing machines, upholstery tools, & prototyping equipment - Advanced proficiency in at least one patternmaking software such as Optitex, Gerber AccuMark, Lectra, or ExactFlat - Experienced in developing uphol