Industrial Designer

Job Title:

Industrial Designer (Junior-Level Mechanical/Industrial Engineer)
Job Description

This role offers a hands-on opportunity for a junior-level engineer or industrial designer with strong mechanical aptitude to design and help build specialty seating for off-road and on-road applications. You will contribute to the design and development of seats for construction equipment, turfcare machinery, motorcycles, golf vehicles, and related original equipment markets. The position combines mechanical and industrial design with practical manufacturing exposure, including working with soft goods, sewing, and upholstery in a collaborative engineering and new product development lab.

• Design specialty seating products for off-road and on-road applications, including construction, turfcare, motorcycle, golf, and related original equipment markets.
• Create and refine 3D models and detailed drawings using CAD tools such as Creo, Solid Works, Rhino, and AutoCAD to support product design and manufacturing.
• Develop mechanical and industrial design concepts for soft goods and soft materials, ensuring comfort, durability, and manufacturability.
• Translate design concepts into prototypes and production-ready designs, including drafting, dimensioning, and documentation.
• Participate in sewing and assembling seat prototypes, including upholstery work, to validate design intent and fit-and-finish requirements.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing engineering and industrial engineering teams to ensure designs align with manufacturing processes and constraints.
• Support new product development activities in the engineering lab, including testing, evaluation, and iterative improvement of seating designs.
• Use sketching and 3D visualization to communicate design ideas clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Apply mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot design and assembly issues, and propose practical design improvements.
• Incorporate feedback from internal stakeholders and customers to refine designs for performance, aesthetics, and user comfort.
• Maintain accurate design files, drawings, and documentation throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Stay open to mentoring and training opportunities to build proficiency in Creo and other design tools, as well as sewing and upholstery techniques.

• Junior-level engineering or industrial design background with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Design experience in mechanical or industrial engineering, particularly related to product or mechanical design.
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as Creo (4 years of experience preferred, but open to mentoring and training for motivated candidates).
• Experience or demonstrated ability in industrial design, including working with soft goods and soft materials.
• Ability to use design software such as Solid Works, Rhino, and AutoCAD for 3D modeling and drafting.
• Skill in sketching and 3D visualization to develop and communicate design concepts.
• Understanding of manufacturing functions and processes related to product design and industrial engineering.
• Willingness to participate in hands-on activities such as sewing, upholstery, and assembly of seating products.
• Mechanical design skills, including drafting and detailing for production.
• Openness to learning new tools, techniques, and processes under mentorship.

• Experience in off-highway industries, such as construction equipment, turfcare machinery, or similar sectors, is a strong plus.
• background in sewing, upholstery, or working with soft materials is highly beneficial.
• Experience with Adobe Suite, including Adobe Photoshop, for visualization and presentation of design concepts.
• Exposure to industrial engineering or manufacturing engineering…