Senior Industrial Design Engineer
Senior Industrial Design Engineer
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Job Description
The Cricut IDE team forms the bridge between Design and Engineering. As a Senior Industrial Design Engineer you are an integral member of the design team helping to formalize ID intent and resolve complex engineering challenges to allow Cricuts ambitious vision to be realized.
Youll be proactive and propositional with solutions within the ID and Engineering teamsthrough early concept development detailed CAD surfacing and B-side mechanical design all the way to mass production.
You will be joining the Industrial Design team at a pivotal stage in the companys growth. With your help we will build a design-led organization with a reputation for thoughtful innovative and delightful solutions that deliver from concept through to launch.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Create and maintain high-quality CAD models of the ID design intent with Class-A surfacing in parametric software; Creo skills essential SolidWorks skills/knowledge ideal.
- Fully own the development of plastic enclosure parts from early concept through to mass productionincluding part break-up strategy assembly methodology and B-side feature creation such as ribs bosses and internal snaps.
- Create detailed 2D drawings with appropriate application of GD&T to communicate critical features tolerances and assembly requirements to manufacturing partners.
- Lead the design for manufacturing (DFM) of enclosure parts: evaluate and implement decisions around parting lines draft mold flow gate location ejector pin placement and other injection molding considerations in close collaboration with vendors and internal engineering teams.
- Work directly with the Industrial Design team to translate design concepts into manufacturable CAD models preserving design intent while addressing technical constraints.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to balance internal component packaging cost targets performance requirements and user experience.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and limitations with hands-on experience working with plastics and metals for mass production.
- Act as a key interface between the Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering teams integrating internal components and mechanical constraints into the ID-driven form language.
- Liaise with supplier teams in Asia driving conversations with manufacturers to ensure high fidelity and fast iteration during prototyping and production tooling phases.
- Contribute to the evolution of a consistent visual design language across a family of products.
- Absorb user needs technical limitations mechanical engineering requirements and business goals into your design considerations.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to design intent and user experience with a history of designing for users unlike yourself.
- Facilitate creative collaboration across internal teams and external partners.
- Possess strong visual and verbal presentation skills with the ability to ideate pitch review and respond constructively to feedback.
- Be comfortable working in a fast-paced iterative product development environment.
- Some international travel to Asia is expected to visit suppliers and Contract Manufacturers.
Qualifications :
- 5 years of relevant experience.
- An excellent portfolio demonstrating examples of thoughtful products taken through to manufacturing and mass production. Portfolio should share examples of surface models 3D and part detailing to prove suitability for this role.
Additional Information :
Weve got you covered
At Cricut we take care of our people. Youll also get exclusive employee discountsand best of all youll be surrounded by some of the most talented and creative individuals out there.
A Quick Note Before You Apply
Cricut is in a powerful chapter of transformation. Were evolving fastrefining our strategy growing our teams and raising the bar across the board. This is an incredible opportunity for the right kind of personbut its not for everyone.
Were looking for A playerspeople who dont just meet expectations but consistently exceed them. If you thrive in dynamic environments and find joy in turning challenges into momentum keep reading.
Heres what makes someone a great fit for this role (and for this moment at Cricut):
You have a bias for urgency.
You dont wait for perfect clarity to take actionyou start learn and adjust. You believe that speed matters especially when paired with thoughtfulness. You ask: What can move forward today and push past inertia.
You set high standardsespecially for yourself.
Youre proud of your work and protective of your reputation. You take ownership deliver quality and dont cut corners. You hold yourself accountable without waiting to be asked.
You stay focused when things are moving fast.
You can identify what really matters and dont get distracted by noise. You prioritize well and manage your time wisely.
You collaborate like a pro.
You elevate the people around you communicate clearly and give thoughtful feedback. Youre low ego high outputand your team loves working with you.
One More Thing (Its a Big One):
This role is in-office at least 34 days per week.
We believe that real collaboration innovation and culture are built face-to-face. If youre energized by working alongside smart kind creative peopleand enjoy those unplanned hallway conversations that spark great ideasyoull love it here.
If youre looking for a fully remote role this likely isnt the right time or place. But if youre excited by challenge purpose and building something better wed love to hear from you.
Lets make something amazingtogether.
Relocation Statement:
- This position is eligible for relocation assistance.
What to Do Next: Please attach your resume cover letter and/or include links to your portfolio or other social presence. If you want to show your super powers in other ways include that information too. You can be sure that Cricut is an employer who values individuality equality and diversity so tell us what youre all about. If you are a Maker or a DIY enthusiast whether you think you are a good one or not we would love to hear about it when you send us your information.
Cricut is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This position is contingent on successfully completing a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Cricut participates in E-Verify.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
