Industrial Designer - Pride

Staff Industrial Designer - Pride

Salary: $67,670

Location:

Duryea, PA 18642, USA

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Requisition #: STAFF
004134

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

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 Pride's 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 Solid Works or similar parametric modeling software; intermediate working knowledge of Top-Down CAD modeling with Solid Works or similar parametric modeling software; intermediate working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign or similar software;
  
  intermediate working knowledge of 3D rendering in Key Shot, 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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, or Associate Degree in Industrial Design with at least 6 years of industrial design experience

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…