In Common With · 11 hours ago
Industrial Engineer, Lighting and Furniture
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
4+ years expIn Common With is a design studio focused on collaboration and innovation in furniture and lighting. They are seeking a detail-oriented Industrial Engineer to oversee engineering feasibility, compliance readiness, and support new product development and scalable manufacturing.
FurnitureHome DecorLightingManufacturingWholesale
No H1B
Responsibilities
Consult and translate design concepts into reality with engineering solutions that keep in mind the materials, assemblies, tolerances, packaging/shipping and fabrication methods (metal, glass, ceramic, wood, fabric, wiring etc)
Lead feasibility and value-engineering reviews between internal teams and vendors; recommend cost, process, and durability improvements to meet margin targets without compromising design integrity. Present trade-offs with clear impacts on cost, design, schedule and longevity
Collaborate with the Product Design team to develop production drawings, quality control guidelines, BOMs and tooling as needed for all existing and new products
Accountable to maintain accurate and complete technical drawings that meet evolving internal standards and are clear to globally based vendors and internal manufacturing team
Support Product Design and Supply Chain teams in sample and pilot run reviews, update production drawings, quality control guidelines, BOMs and tooling as needed
Own certification readiness for lighting and relevant furniture and objects: ETL/UL/CE/CB (e.g., UL 1598/2108), SASO RoHS/REACH, and applicable IEC standards
Build test plans (electrical, mechanical, thermal, ingress, drop/packaging, IES) and coordinate third-party labs; manage documentation and corrective actions
Communicate with the Supply Chain team to assure quality, safety and production capability. Develop process checks/controls and trigger responses to deviations
Lead root cause analysis and define corrective and preventive actions for product production issues. Collaborate with the Supply Chain Team and vendors to ensure quick and thorough resolution
Own projects or processes and maintain accountability for results while ensuring high-quality outcomes
Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and organize work to prioritize effectively across teams or functions
Collaborate across teams, when necessary. to align resources, dependencies, and objectives and drive results
Identify inefficiencies in processes or projects and implement improvements to enhance effectiveness
Apply subject-matter expertise to provide guidance, insights, and influence outcomes beyond immediate responsibilities
Document and refine SOPs or core process workflows within your area to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and knowledge sharing
Qualification
Required
4–7 years of relevant professional experience, with 1–3 years in a supervisory or project lead capacity in lighting, furniture, homeware, or adjacent manufacturing industries
Technical fluency in LED lighting
Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical Engineering; advanced degree is a plus
Proficient in Fusion360, and Solidworks
Proficiency with Google Workspace, Asana added bonus
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
Preferred
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with others across functions and levels
Comfortable with ambiguity and change; able to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to own work, meet deadlines, and follow through on commitments
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Open to giving and receiving feedback as part of a culture of growth and learning
Conducts work with integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
A genuinely empathetic group. We have a non-negotiable no jerks policy. Being nice is free
Dog-friendly (we share our studio with a few four-legged coworkers)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with 100% monthly premium coverage options)
Generous PTO
A 401(k) with employer match
Profit sharing
Company
In Common With
In Common With LLC designs unique lighting solutions, focusing on collaboration and material exploration.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Nicholas Ozemba
Co-Founder
Lucas Regazzi
Client Services and Wholesale Partnerships Manager
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