Production Engineering Specialist

Company Description LAYERS Design Studio is a multidisciplinary practice bringing together industrial designers, engineers, artists, material experts, researchers, and branding specialists from diverse backgrounds across Egypt. The team collaborates to create innovative, tangible products that shape how people live, work, travel, and communicate. Applicants can expect a creative, close-knit environment that values collaboration, experimentation, and practical problem-solving. Joining LAYERS means contributing to impactful product experiences that blend design, engineering, and brand storytelling.

Role Description The Production Engineering Specialist is a full-time, hybrid role based in Heliopolis, with flexibility for some work-from other out source workshop arrangement . This role focuses on translating design concepts of furniture into manufacturable products by developing and refining production processes, workflows, and documentation. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating with design and engineering teams, preparing production plans and schedules, optimizing manufacturing methods, and monitoring quality and efficiency across prototypes and production runs. The specialist will analyze technical data, troubleshoot production issues, and liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery. This role also supports continuous improvement initiatives and contributes to cross-functional project reviews to align design intent with production capabilities.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Production Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering skills, with experience translating product designs into efficient, scalable production processes.
• Candidates should possess solid Analytical Skills and Production Planning capabilities, including workflow optimization, resource planning, and problem-solving in a production environment.
• Candidates should possess clear and effective Communication skills, enabling collaboration with designers, engineers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Candidates should ideally have familiarity with CAD tools, technical drawings, and basic materials and manufacturing technologies relevant to product design.
• Relevant qualifications include a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field, along with experience in product-focused or design-led manufacturing environments.
• Additional beneficial skills include attention to detail, time management, adaptability in a multidisciplinary team, and a strong interest in product design and innovation.