DESIGN ENGINEER AT MAJEURS HOLDINGS LIMITED | DESIGN ENGINEER JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

MAJEURS HOLDINGS LTD is a creative and luxury furniture manufacturing company founded in June 2011 with headquarters in the United Kingdom and a production factory in Lagos State, Nigeria.

The company is the premier manufacturer of luxury furniture in West Africa. Majeurs Holdings Ltd, the parent company, houses Majeurs Furniture, Majeurs Academy and Mande.

Job Description:

• The Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, optimization, quality control, and production oversight of furniture products for manufacturing.
• The role involves creating functional, aesthetically appealing, cost-effective, and manufacturable furniture designs while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and production standards.
• The Design Engineer works closely with production, procurement, sales, and installation teams to transform concepts into production-ready products and ensure that finished products meet approved designs, specifications, and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Furniture Design & Product Development:

• Develop detailed furniture designs, concepts, and technical solutions based on customer requirements, market trends, and company standards.
• Create 2D technical drawings, 3D CAD models, assemblies, and production documentation.
• Design furniture products including tables, cabinets, wardrobes, office furniture, kitchen units, upholstery frames, and custom furniture systems.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability, assembly, durability, functionality, aesthetics, and cost efficiency.
• Modify and improve existing products to enhance performance, quality, and production efficiency.
• Develop standardized product dimensions and modular systems where applicable.

Technical Documentation & Materials:

• Prepare production-ready drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), cutting lists, hardware schedules, and material specifications.
• Select appropriate materials, hardware, fittings, finishes, and manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate alternative materials and components to improve quality and reduce cost and material wastage.
• Maintain accurate design records, revision histories, and engineering documentation.

Production & Quality Control:

• Work closely with production teams to ensure products are manufactured according to approved designs, specifications, and quality standards.
• Provide technical support during prototyping, production, assembly, and installation.
• Conduct production feasibility checks and quality inspections at key stages of the manufacturing process.
• Identify and resolve fabrication, assembly, design, and quality issues.
• Monitor production for defects, rework, material wastage, and inefficiencies, and recommend corrective actions and improvements.
• Support machine setup, jig/fixture development, process optimization, and production standardization where required.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:

• Collaborate with sales, architects, interior designers, procurement, production, and project teams on product development and execution.
• Liaise with suppliers and vendors regarding materials, fittings, and technical specifications.
• Participate in design reviews, root cause analysis, and corrective action initiatives.
• Recommend design and production improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

Education:

• HND/B.Sc. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Product Design, Furniture Design, Manufacturing Engineering & Related Engineering or Design field

Experience:

• 2–5 years' experience in furniture design, product development, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in furniture production or woodworking environments is an advantage.
• Experience with production quality control or manufacturing oversight is an added advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in CAD software such as:SolidWorks,AutoCAD,SketchUp &Fusion 360
• Strong understanding of furniture construction methods and joinery techniques.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including cutting, machining, welding, upholstery, and finishing.
• Ability to prepare BOMs, technical drawings, and production documentation.
• Basic understanding of CNC manufacturing processes is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of materials such as plywood, MDF, HDF, hardwood, laminates, veneers, foam, fabrics, and metal sections.
• Basic knowledge of quality control and production inspection processes.

Soft Skills:

• Strong creativity and problem-solving ability.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Analytical and innovation-driven mindset.
• Ability to work effectively with production teams and respond to technical challenges.

Key Deliverables:

• Technical drawings and production documentation
• 3D product models and renderings
• Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Product prototypes and design validations
• Standardized product specifications
• Production quality and inspection records
• Reduced production defects, rework, and material wastage
• Production compliance with approved designs and specifications
• Engineering change documentation.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 30th September, 2026

Application Instructions:

Candidates should send their portfolio and CV to: hire@majeursholdings.com using the  job title as the subject of the email.