Industrial Engineer, Lighting and Furniture

Overview
In Common With is a design studio built on collaboration between artists, materials, environments, and our community at large. Working together, we’re committed to redefining the familiar by bringing elevated materials, detail-oriented design, and unparalleled adaptability to furniture and lighting for all spaces. In addition to our core studio, we also operate Quarters, a multifaceted retail and hospitality space, further expanding our creative and operational footprint across multiple entities.

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and solutions-focused Industrial Engineer to join our team full-time. This role oversees engineering feasibility, DFMA, and compliance readiness across new and existing products. You will be responsible for delivering clear drawings, robust quality controls, and root-cause–driven corrective actions that support new product development and scalable manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has hands-on engineering expertise, thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment with the ability to turn design concepts into manufacturable, durable products. You’ll report to the Director of Product Operations and collaborate with Product Design, Supply Chain, and external vendors to ensure products are manufacturable, compliant, and built for long-term reliability.

Applications will remain open through Monday, February 2nd.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering, Feasibility & DFMA (70%)

• 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.

Compliance, Testing & Reliability (30%)

• 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.

Manager Level Expectations

• 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.

Requirements

• 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..

Desired Qualifications

• 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)

Studio + Compensation

• This is a full-time position based in Gowanus, Brooklyn

• Hours are Monday–Friday from 9 am to 6 pm EST

• $100,000-$130,000 annually, commensurate with experience

• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance (with 100% monthly premium coverage options), generous PTO, a 401(k) with employer match, and profit sharing.