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Interwood Mobel

Premium furniture manufacturing and corporate fit-outs

Production Engineer - Polish

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
In Person
Manufacturing & Process EngineeringManufacturing Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is required.
  • Four to five years of relevant experience in the Polish or Paint Department of a reputable furniture manufacturing company is required.
  • Hands-on experience in wood finishing processes, including staining, sanding, color matching, polyurethane (PU), nitrocellulose (NC), and ultraviolet (UV) coating systems, spray painting, buffing, and final finishing.
  • Strong understanding of paint chemistry, wood coating systems, surface preparation, and finishing quality standards.
  • Experience in process optimization, quality improvement, defect analysis, and manufacturing cost reduction.
  • Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
  • Plan, supervise, and monitor daily production activities of the Polish section to achieve production targets on time.
  • Manage polishing operations, including surface preparation, staining, color matching, sanding, coating, finishing, and final inspection, to meet quality standards.
  • Monitor paint and polishing processes to ensure consistent finish quality while minimizing defects, rework, and material wastage.
  • Identify production and quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Optimize manpower, machine utilization, and production processes to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with approved standard operating procedures, quality standards, and customer specifications throughout the polishing process.
  • Coordinate with Production Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other cross-functional teams to ensure smooth production flow.
  • Monitor production key performance indicators, prepare production reports, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environment requirements, safe chemical handling practices, personal protective equipment usage, and 6S workplace standards.
  • Train, guide, and develop supervisors and operators on polishing processes, quality requirements, and safe working practices.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of production planning, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement tools is an advantage.

About the company

Interwood Mobel is a family-owned furniture and interior solutions company in Pakistan that designs, manufactures, and sells home and office furniture and fixtures, including kitchens, doors, wardrobes, and flooring. It runs a 600,000-square-foot Lahore facility equipped with European machinery and robotics for coating and polishing, supporting mass production and in-house design development. The company serves both consumers through flagship stores and dealers and large-scale contracts for institutions like schools, hospitals, hotels, and airports, spanning premium to mid-market segments. Its goal is to provide comprehensive interior and fit-out solutions across Pakistan while selectively expanding into international markets.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

1974

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What believers are saying

  • Interwood showcased at IAPEX Karachi Expo Center in 2026, signaling active demand generation.
  • CEO Omar Farooq spoke at UMT on April 22, 2026, reinforcing talent and brand visibility.
  • HumEnglish reported February 2026 automation lifting output to 100 chairs daily and enabling exports.

What critics are saying

  • Pakistan's weak construction cycle directly hits Interwood's residential and corporate order book.
  • Automated production requires heavy capital; margin pressure from cheap imports can squeeze 2026 returns.
  • If exports stall after Amtrend, domestic concentration leaves growth vulnerable to a Pakistan slowdown.

What makes Interwood Mobel unique

  • Lahore's 600,000-square-foot plant uses 300-plus European machines and robotic automation.
  • Interwood combines premium retail, dealer reach, and institutional contracts across Pakistan.
  • Its 1974 legacy and national showrooms create brand trust versus unorganized rivals.

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