Associate Product Engineer

About the Opportunity

Williams-Sonoma Global Operations (WSGO) is looking for a driven and curious Mechanical Engineer to join our Singapore-based engineering team. This role is open to fresh graduates and early-career professionals who are eager to learn, take initiative, and grow fast in a global environment.

You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers, brand leads, and quality specialists, supporting the full product development lifecycle from concept through to production. From day one, you will be given real work, real exposure, and the opportunity to develop deep technical expertise across furniture and home product categories.

We are not just looking for qualifications. We are looking for someone who is hungry to grow, takes pride in their craft, and brings energy and curiosity to everything they do. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do

•     Develop 3D CAD product models and conduct FEA simulation analysis across furniture and home product categories.

•     Research, build, and maintain a CAD Material Database, drawing templates, and technical documentation.

•     Review and understand product assemblies, BOMs, and mechanical construction details.

•     Identify and flag potential risks in product construction, materials selection, and structural performance.

•     Support continuous improvement of engineering processes to increase development speed and efficiency.

•     Contribute to engineering systems, process flows, SOPs, and design guides within the product development framework.

•     Build working relationships with brand teams, regional furniture engineers, and testing engineers across WSGO.

What You Bring

Qualifications

•     Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering.

•     Some hands-on experience or academic exposure to 2D and3D CAD software. Proficiency in SolidWorks and DraftSight is a plus; we are open to training the right candidate.

•     Foundational understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles, product assemblies, and materials science.

Skills and Attributes

•     Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

•     Good communication and report writing skills in English.

•     A self-starter who takes ownership and sees tasks through to completion.

•     Collaborative and personable, with the ability to work across teams and cultures.

•     Genuine enthusiasm for furniture, home furnishing, and the connection between design and engineering.

•     A go-getter attitude: coachable, resilient, and motivated by challenge and growth.

What We Offer

•     A structured onboarding and mentorship programme to get you up to speed quickly.

•     Real ownership: over time, you will independently lead engineering work within specific product categories.

•     Exposure across brand, quality, testing, and supply chain teams in a multi-market Asian context.

•     The opportunity to grow within a globally recognized portfolio of home and lifestyle brands.

•     A supportive, experienced team that invests in developing its people.

•     Singapore base with regional scope across Asia, offering an international working environment from the start.