Exemplis LLC · 16 hours ago
Product Engineer III, Albany Park
Cypress, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $161K/yr
7+ years expExemplis LLC is a company that leads and innovates in the furniture industry. The Product Engineer III plays a key role in bringing innovative, high-performance furniture concepts to life by applying advanced engineering principles and collaborating across functions to ensure manufacturability and performance.
Consumer GoodsFurnitureManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead the engineering of new product introductions (NPI) from concept through production readiness
Apply DFM/DFA and Value Engineering principles to balance aesthetic intent, performance, and cost
Create and maintain accurate 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and specifications within PDM systems
Conduct structural analysis (FMEA), material selection, and validation testing for performance and reliability
Support prototype builds, assess manufacturability, and implement design refinements for scalability
Partner with Product Development, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to align on design feasibility, production standards, and tooling readiness
Collaborate with Quality and Customer Experience to embed learnings from field data into future designs
Support smooth handoff from development to production through pilot builds and issue resolution
Contribute to standardization of engineering documentation, construction methods, and DFM/DFA practices
Support digital tool adoption (e.g., simulation, PDM, 3D validation)
Identify opportunities to compress development timelines and improve yield
Research and propose new materials, joinery and upholstery techniques, and mechanisms to improve performance and ease of assembly
Champion engineering excellence and knowledge sharing across product categories
Be a champion for AI-driven design and engineering tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field
7+ years of progressive experience in product or mechanical engineering
Proven record of bringing complex, modular products from concept through production
Proficiency in SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD) and PDM/PLM systems
Strong understanding of materials (metal, plastics, wood) and structural design
Demonstrated experience applying DFM/DFA, Lean, or VAVE methodologies
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred
Experience with near-shore manufacturing (e.g., Mexico) or global supply chains
Background in furniture engineering or consumer goods
Furniture experience or consumer good experience
Knowledge of digital simulation, structural testing, and material validation methods
Familiarity with sustainability or certification standards (e.g., FSC, GREENGUARD)
Passion for continuous improvement, craftsmanship, and innovation
Benefits
Hybrid Work Schedule
Health Insurance
401(k)
Time Off
Observed Holidays
Employee Discounts
Hit our Numbers Lunch
Tuition Scholarships
Company
Exemplis LLC
Born and bred in sunny California, Exemplis® was founded in 1996 on one simple principle: when it comes to our customers, instant gratification is never overrated.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chip Brown
Chief Financial Officer
Christine Brown
Senior Director, HR Business Partner
Recent News
2022-04-08
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