Industrial Designer

Brunton International•Riverton, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Industrial Designer to help drive the development and continual improvement of manufacturable products for Brunton’s outdoor, military, and geology lines. This is a hands-on role blending creativity, user-centered design, and technical product development in collaboration with leadership, manufacturing, marketing, and sales teams to manage the full product life cycle from concept to launch.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered
Strong portfolio demonstrating successful product design, 3D modeling, prototyping, and packaging design
Proficiency in CAD software, preferably SolidWorks, with ability to create drawings, renderings, assemblies, and explosion diagrams
Proficiency in Adobe suite, especially Adobe Illustrator, with ability to create parts designs, packaging, mockups, and design presentations
Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical design basics
Ability to balance creativity with manufacturing limitations, cost, and product performance
Strong communication, organization, and project management skills

Nice To Haves

Experience designing outdoor gear, compasses, technical instruments, scientific tools, field equipment, or other hard goods
Experience with injection molding, CNC machining, textiles, plastics, metal fabrication, adhesives, or precision assemblies
Familiarity with product testing, quality control, and meeting product specifications
Experience with small business manufacturing settings
Interest in outdoor recreation, geology, military, navigation, surveying, survival skills, product repair, or traditional bushcraft
Experience designing products that must perform in rugged environments
Comfort working with low-level radioactive self-illumination vials containing tritium
Collaborative and positive team player who is able to take and give directions
Ambitious and self-driven with the ability to prioritize workflow based on timing and need
Prototype experience using “new” and “old” technologies, i.e. 3D printing as well as industrial machine shop tools
Experience working with ERP systems, especially NetSuite

Responsibilities

Improve existing products through implementation of Product 360 review cycles with leadership team, turning customer feedback, warranty insights, field-use observations, and production team suggestions into meaningful product improvements
Create and document revised CAD/Solidworks drawings and specifications
Work closely with supply chain team to update items, drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), and routings in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
Supply vendors with revised drawings in CAD and graphic design layout as needed
Work with production team on revising manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and quality, assisting with updates for production and quality control procedures
Redesign outdated or rebranded packaging with an eye for product protection, packaging functionality, eco-friendly materials, military or e-comm requirements, and brand aesthetic
Help design products for our core user groups with function dictating design and material choices – durability, precision, repairability, global field performance, simplicity, and long-term use are Brunton’s cornerstones of design
Build CAD/Solidworks technical drawings, product assemblies, 3D renderings, specifications, and design documentation for new products
Work with supply chain team to push new parts out to multiple vendors for quotes and sample testing
Assist supply chain team in creating new Items, Assemblies, Bill of Materials and Routings for new products in ERP system
Participate in prototyping, testing, revision, and validation of new products
Work with production team on designing and scaling up efficient manufacturing processes for new products
Develop procedures for manufacturing, quality control, and testing for new parts and products
Design new product packaging
Support product launches with design assets, product knowledge, technical details
Ensure that products align with Brunton’s heritage, visual identity, core principles, and reputation for precision
Collaborate with marketing and creative teams on product visuals, packaging concepts, launch materials, and product storytelling
Help maintain a consistent design language across Brunton product families
Oversee design and production of branded gear line of apparel and other merchandise that is DTF transferred and dye sublimated in-house
Serve as the point person for custom pad print or laser engraving projects, working with customers on design options and mockups
Work closely with sales team to ensure timely delivery of custom products and realistic cost estimates for quoting
Oversee pad print and laser operations to ensure that quality custom products are efficiently produced