Staff Industrial Designer Pride

Salary: $67670

DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY

To work cross-functionally across all company departments and product lines to produce cutting-edge product concepts and design solutions with a focus on aesthetics functionality ergonomics and usability

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Collaborate daily with Research & Development (R&D) Engineering and Product Management teams to develop new products

Collaborate with multiple departments including but not limited to Marketing Sales and Manufacturing on concept generation and evaluation

Responsible for the aesthetics and ergonomics of new products

Produce physical models for hands-on evaluation

Produce computer models of concept designs for presentation prototyping and production

Design production-ready CAD models for various manufacturing methods including injection molding casting and carbon fiber processes

Design CAD models for concept evaluation using various rapid prototyping techniques including additive manufacturing

Collaborate on parts engineering by providing input on A-side and B-side geometry

Create sketches models renderings and other relevant presentation materials

Proactively conduct consumer research

Mentor Junior Industrial Designers

Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management

Complete the Annual CTPAT Security Training

Focus on continuous improvement and consistently demonstrate good business judgment

Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations

Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary

REQUIRED SKILLS

Must be a self-starter creative team player friendly professional detail-oriented and honest

Must have the ability to:

Multi-task problem-solve and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment

Work as part of a multi-disciplined cross-functional team

Visually communicate concepts through visual thinking sketching and rendering

Maintain multiple projects simultaneously

Prepare and build prototypes

Create innovative aesthetic and ergonomic concepts for Prides full product line

Use hand tools standard power tools and standard measuring devices

Prepare and present to leadership vendors and users

Travel domestically and internationally as needed

Must have:

Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement

Exceptional design sketching and ideation skills with clear visual communication

Intermediate working knowledge of Class-A CAD Surface Modeling with SolidWorks or similar parametric modeling software

Intermediate working knowledge of Top-Down CAD modeling with SolidWorks or similar parametric modeling software

Intermediate working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator Photoshop InDesign or similar software

Intermediate working knowledge of 3D rendering in KeyShot Blender or similar software

Intermediate mechanical aptitude and understanding of mechanical engineering principles

Intermediate knowledge of injection molding casting or similar molded part design

Intermediate knowledge of industrial design methods

Constant and keen awareness of the latest industrial design trends and manufacturing processes and techniques

Basic understanding of production and manufacturing processes

Intermediate model making/shop skills

Excellent consumer research skills

Excellent time management skills

Excellent presentation verbal and written communication skills

Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word Excel and PowerPoint

A portfolio of industrial design work

PREFERRED SKILLS

Ability to perform usability-testing on a range of concepts and prototypes with consumers technicians and dealers to validate findings with new concept directions and modifications preferred

Competitive research skills preferred

Lift/push/pull 40lbs. preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

At least 1 year of experience as an Industrial Designer at Pride Mobility Products Corporation OR at least 3 years of design experience in an industrial design or R&D environment supporting design manufacturing and technical processes

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

At least 5 years of design experience in an industrial design or R&D environment supporting design manufacturing and technical processes preferred

At least 1 year of experience with the specific products preferred

Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree in Industrial Design or Associate Degree in Industrial Design with at least 6 years of industrial design experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Masters Degree in Industrial Design preferred

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

DETAILS

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive

This is a safety sensitive position

A cover letter and resume are required with application along with the ability to produce portfolio upon request

In exceptional circumstances some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act

Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin physical or mental disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab is an Affirmative Action Employer with obligations under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you are a person with a disability a disabled veteran or require a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing an application for employment please contact our human resources department at 1- x1250.

Required Experience:

Staff IC