Furniture Engineer - Pottery Barn

About the Team

You will be part of a collaborative product development team responsible for driving and managing furniture sample development from concept through production. You will partner cross-functionally with Design, Technical Design, Merchants, Sourcing, and global manufacturing partners to bring high-quality, durable, and scalable furniture to market.

As part of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., a leader in home lifestyle and retail, our Product Development and Engineering team delivers best-in-class products through innovation, material optimization, manufacturability improvements, cost engineering, and cross-brand alignment.

As a Furniture Engineer, you will support new product development each season by engineering construction solutions, developing 3D models and detailed specifications, reviewing prototypes, and collaborating closely with global vendors. You will ensure that designs meet durability, safety, and cost requirements while maintaining brand aesthetic and customer-first functionality.

You will work closely with Design and Product Development, translating concepts into production-ready CAD models and specification packages. You will support Senior Management by tracking key milestones and ensuring deliverables meet the product calendar.

This role requires being onsite in our office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

• Engineer new product lines from concept through production; create 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings (Solid Works and/or CAD).
• Lead construction reviews and recommend alternative materials or joinery where needed to improve performance, manufacturability, or cost.
• Support product presentations, providing technical expertise and engineering recommendations.
• Review and provide feedback on prototype samples, ensuring dimensional accuracy, stability, function, and quality.
• Maintain spec integrity through all development phases to final approval.

• Support continuous improvement in engineering documentation, standards, and workflows.
• Proactively manage product calendars to ensure milestone deliverables are met.
• Apply material science, construction knowledge, and industry standards to develop durable and secure furniture.
• Conduct competitor and manufacturing research to identify cost-saving or construction-enhancement opportunities.
• Collaborate with sourcing and vendors to refine BOM costs and meet margin targets.

• Use PLM to manage all development data, track progress, and ensure engineering accuracy across departments.
• Partner with global vendors, sourcing, and engineering teams to guide prototype construction, testing, and validation.
• Communicate engineering solutions, requirements, and corrective actions to global vendors.
• Support development and maintenance of construction standards to enhance consistency and performance across product categories.
• Collaborate with internal partners to resolve construction, quality, safety, material, or performance issues.

• Must provide an engineering portfolio including drawings, models, and production-ready case studies.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in furniture, industrial design, or related manufacturing field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Furniture Engineering, Industrial Design/Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Well-versed in designing furniture with cost, materials, and manufacturability in mind.
• Experience with solid wood, veneer, metal, upholstery, and/or KD furniture construction.
• Understanding of interior and furniture trends, ergonomics, and consumer use.
• Experience collaborating with domestic and international manufacturers.
• Knowledge of furniture construction, technical design, and mechanical analysis.
• Understanding and enthusiasm for the company’s brand and product categories.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask and adapt as priorities evolve.
• Highly organized, responsive, and detail-oriented; strong adherence to calendar deliverables.
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