Product Design

The Product Designer will be responsible for complete ownership of product design activities related to select new product development initiatives from developing initial design concepts through CAD modeling of approved final designs through the hand off to manufacturing. Duties also include leading design-related projects focused on increasing revenue, reducing expenses and the cost of products, and improving the quality of products.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Manage multiple projects from concept to production release including:

Coordinate the scheduling and completion of multiple design projects

Develop 3D solid models for new products

Coordinate & facilitate both internal & external prototyping development effort

Coordinate and facilitate tool and manufacturing capability studies with the engineering team to assure that all new products meet standards and specifications

Lead the effort to assure that all new products established process conditions and “Fit for Use” criteria

May have primary product design responsibility for key, selected customers

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Must be highly skilled in 3D Solid-modeling software; advanced level of knowledge with SolidWorks required

Must be proficient in surfaces modeling

Natural ability and feel for aesthetic design

Capable of managing multiple projects

Strong communication and organizational skills, be detail oriented and able to design for specific manufacturing standards

Must have good project leadership skills, be able to work independently and on team projects

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Product Design, Mechanical Engineering or the equivalent.

Experience

Requires 2+(2) years relevant product design experience in plastics manufacturing

2+ years experience in designs for thermoformed and or plastic packaging a plus

2+ years experience working with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)