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Industrial Designer II

Klein Tools


Job Location:

Mansfield, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 5 September 2026 (17 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 3 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Under some supervision responsible for providing creative usercentric concept ideation through the use of discovery research data visualization problem framing sketching 3D rendering 3D CAD and prototyping under the mentoring and guidance of the Industrial Design Manager or higher level designers.1. Use intermediate theoretical principals and judgment to evaluate and develop design concepts to meet project requirements. Work on multiple product categories with some support from mentors.2. Assist higher-level designers with high impact design tasks and learn from their guidance. Support the design process of projects under their guidance.3. Apply design skills including sketching CAD modeling understanding of CMF and understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes. Creating visual representations of design ideas through sketching or using 3D modeling tool.4. Problem-solving skills to identify and address design challenges creatively.5. Understand customer needs and ergonomics with support from mentors. Turn the needs into essential innovations. Attend VOCs regularly and develop a basic understanding of customer needs and ergonomics.6. Develop industrial design specifications and analyzes the intended use of products to optimize the product function & value.7. Prepare specific documents to document the design intent of each product and responsible to officially release in company database as record.8. Prioritize projects to align with the goals of the various project teams under the guidance and mentoring of the Industrial Design Manager or Lead Industrial Designer. Ensure final designs meet product specifications quality cost goals & manufacturing standards.9. Review the progress on all active projects on a consistent basis and proactively provide current and accurate information to maintain project time lines.10. Proactively collaborate with associated engineering product management CAD designer & PMM in NPD teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to design projects11. Work with all internal departments plants and facilities as well as outside vendors of finished goods and suppliers of components.12. Basic knowledge on graphics design to create product artwork with some support from mentors.13. Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of QualificationsBachelors Degree in Industrial Design with 1.5 to 4 years of Industrial Design experience. Demonstrate the intermediate ability to generate innovative design ideas. Problem-solving skills to identify & address design challenges creatively. Good skills in traditional industrial design sketching or computerized drawing techniques. Good technical skills in SolidWorks Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop Illustrator Acrobat Pro and KeyShot skills to clearly articulate design concepts and collaborate effectively with others. Good knowledge using Microsoft Office tools (Excel Word PPT Outlook etc). Basic analytical skills to understand of user needs and market trends. Design thinking to apply a user-centered approach to design. Strong team focus and ability to work with others both internal and external to the Demand RequirementsOccasionally required to stand walk or sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust 10 (3 days per month). This role requires international travel; candidates must be willing and able to travel internationally as needed.

Required Experience:

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About Company

Klein Tools is committed to American Manufacturing, since 1857. For over 160 years, Klein Tools has remained dedicated to professional tradesmen worldwide, with a commitment to manufacturing the world's finest hand tools right here in America. We don't just make great products, we mak ... View more

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