Industrial Design Engineer

Overview

American Plastics, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative plastic-injection molded products for the household & garage storage and commercial cleaning end-markets. We are searching for an Industrial Design Engineer for our Jefferson City, Missouri Innovation Center. This position will report to the VP of Engineering.

• Conduct user research analyzing product usage and customer needs to develop initial design concepts and use cases.
• Support the company’s product roadmap creation and innovation funnel.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, sales, marketing, manufacturing, and quality to bring designs to life.
• Develop concepts by creating sketches, renderings, and 3D models using CAD software to communicate and explore different design options.
• Participate in story boarding and prototype development.
• Conduct concept reviews and implement revisions based on feedback and testing outcomes.
• Support customer design requirements, including translating sketches or concepts into manufacturable solutions.
• Create and present design concepts internally and to customers, gathering feedback and iterating on designs based on their input and testing.
• Maintain detailed documentation of design iterations, specifications, and engineering changes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial design engineering, preferably in injection molding or plastic product manufacturing.
• Creativity and Innovation:
  Verse in developing unique and functional product designs.
• CAD Proficiency:
  Expertise in 3D modeling software like Solid Works, Rhino, or Autodesk Inventor.
• Technical Knowledge:
  Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and product development.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Effectively able to present design ideas and collaborate with teams.
• Problem-Solving:
  Ability to analyze design and use case challenges to find creative solutions.

• Experience working in consumer goods, automotive, or medical device industries.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/IATF 16949 or similar quality standards.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices in product design.

We offer a competitive salary, full benefit package including medical/dental, 401k, and paid vacation.