JORI, designed for dynamic seating
JORI works with international designers to create beautifully ergonomic, personalised sofas and reclining chairs, manufacturing them with the greatest care in its Belgian workshops. This traditional craftsmanship and the use of materials of the very highest quality guarantee the sublime finish and long service life of every item of JORI furniture. These key ingredients have been at the heart of JORI’s success for more than 55 years, offering all customers unparalleled seating comfort, each and every day : designed for dynamic seating.
Please consult our latest job opportunities (m/f): (Some are only available in Dutch)
The R&D product developer coordinates the development process of new models and accomplishes the following tasks :
- Translating design proposals of external designers into technically elaborate, feasible concepts.
- Building prototypes using various prototype technologies (2D/3D-CAD tools, 3D-printing, virtual prototyping, comfort models, …) in order to obtain a concept approval of the marketing team.
- Project based coordination of the multidisciplinary development process, while monitoring quality, timing milestones and target cost.
- Making ready for production and ensuring product validation (Industrial Release) of a new model.
- The R&D product developer develops an average of 2 to 3 new models per year.
- As an R&D product developer, you support the full life cycle of a product.
- You report to the R&D Manager.
- You are responsible for stitching the exclusive leather hides and fabrics into covers for our design furniture.
- You take responsibility for the quality of the finished cover.
- You receive a planning on a daily basis of the material to be processed.
- You report to the foreman.
- You are responsible for glueing the foams to the wooden frames.
- You report to the foreman of the foam department.
- As part of the expansion of our technical department, you will be responsible for the preventive maintenance of the machinery and the adjustment of machines (woodworking machines, stitching machines, CNC machines).
In the event of major breakdowns, you can rely on specialised companies. - You are responsible for general maintenance in the production halls and offices.
- You report to the production manager.
- You initiate the development process of new products.
- You are the point of contact for our international design team.
- You organise and monitor consumer product tests.
- You carry out market analyses and map out market evolutions.
- You are part of the team that develops actions and plans for the optimum commercialisation of new products.
- You oversee and are responsible for the digital translation of offline marketing and communication strategies (social media, SEO, ...).
- You create various marketing-related PowerPoint presentations.
- You report to management.
- Integrating product designs in machine language to ensure proper execution of the milling operations in production.
- Managing and updating the database and control programs of the CNC machines.
- Management and implementation of updates to the software of the CNC machines.
- First-line contact with the machine supplier in case of malfunction.
- Supervision, maintenance, follow-up and optimization of machine park and tooling.
- Proposition/implementation of improvement paths in terms of productivity, quality and safety.
- You upholster the frames of our seating furniture with a leather or fabric cover. Afterwards, the assembly department can start to assemble all parts into a seating furniture of perfect quality. Occasionally, you will be deployed in the assembly department.
- You report to the foreman.
- You collect the wooden parts and components (plastic, metal, ...) and assemble them into a frame.
- You are responsible for the correct composition of the frame before it moves on to the next department.
- You report to the team leader woodworking department.
If you are interested in (one of) the job opportunities listed above, please send your comprehensive cv to:
JORI n.v.
HR Department
Hoogweg 52
B-8940 Wervik
Tel. +32-(0)56-31.35.01
E-mail [email protected].
All job applications are handled with discretion.