Industrial Designer (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required)

Crown Equipment Corporation • New Bremen, OH

216d

About The Position

Responsible for the research, conceptualization, and development of a superior user experience for the company’s products. This involves assisting a lead designer and working in collaboration with other designers as well as other disciplines. Research - Discover, analyze and synthesize user insights and product requirements that lead to innovative, differentiated products and experiences, and deliver new and unexpected value. Perform research and/or testing, which includes on-site data collection in customer facilities via observing, interviewing, and recording. Compile and present results to team members and management. Attend trade shows and professional events to keep current with trends. Conceptual Design - Conceptualize new and innovative products and experiences, including creating aspects of form, aesthetics and physical/psychological interfaces between users and products. Create sketches, renderings and models as necessary to convey design intent and resolve basic usability. Determine material, construction, mechanisms, shape, color, surface finish and manufacturing processes in cooperation with Engineering and Manufacturing. Communicate design solutions to management and other team members. Design Development & Support - Create 3-dimensional CAD models of appearance parts. Validate surface geometry with rapid prototype samples. Review CAD files, engineering drawings, tooling, prototypes and production parts to ensure that design intent is maintained. Communicate design intent and appearance quality standards with engineering and manufacturing, and coordinate with suppliers as necessary. Assist with product graphics. Support Engineering and Manufacturing in the development of prototypes. Conduct field testing in conjunction with Engineering to ensure that user needs have been met. Miscellaneous – Assist with project documentation, product photography, training/assisting other designers/students, and performing other duties as assigned. Work fully onsite.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Industrial Design.
• 2 years of Industrial Design work experience.
• Good 2D sketching/visual communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 3D modeling and CAD skills.
• Good analytical research and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to acquire lift truck license.
• Reliable transportation for local travel between company locations.
• Work samples must exhibit strong industrial design skills.

Nice To Haves

• 4 or more years of Industrial Design work experience.
• Intuitive and highly creative thinking.
• Foundational knowledge of Human Factors.
• Good knowledge of Materials and Processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Research user insights and product requirements to lead to innovative products and experiences.
• Perform research and testing, including on-site data collection in customer facilities.
• Compile and present research results to team members and management.
• Attend trade shows and professional events to stay current with trends.
• Conceptualize new products and experiences, including form and aesthetics.
• Create sketches, renderings, and models to convey design intent.
• Determine materials, construction, mechanisms, and manufacturing processes.
• Create 3D CAD models of appearance parts.
• Validate surface geometry with rapid prototype samples.
• Review CAD files, engineering drawings, and prototypes to ensure design intent.
• Communicate design intent and quality standards with engineering and manufacturing.
• Assist with product graphics and support prototype development.
• Conduct field testing to ensure user needs are met.
• Assist with project documentation and product photography.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan.
• Flexible Benefits Plan.
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan.
• Life and Disability Benefits.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Vacation.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees