Industrial Designer (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required)

Crown Equipment•Kinston, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Crown Equipment Corporation is seeking an Industrial Designer responsible for the research, conceptualization, and development of a superior user experience for company products. This role involves assisting a lead designer and collaborating with other designers and disciplines. The designer will conduct research and testing, including on-site data collection, and attend trade shows to stay current with trends. Responsibilities include conceptualizing new products, creating sketches, renderings, and models, and determining materials, construction, and manufacturing processes in cooperation with Engineering and Manufacturing. The role also involves creating 3D CAD models, validating geometry, reviewing files and prototypes, and supporting Engineering and Manufacturing in development and testing. Miscellaneous duties include project documentation, product photography, and assisting other designers.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Industrial Design
2 years of Industrial Design work experience
Good 2D sketching/visual communication, written communication, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
3D modeling and CAD skills
Good analytical research, creative problem solving and Design skills
Ability to acquire lift truck license
Ability to travel occasionally with overnight stays (0-5%)
Reliable transportation to travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday
Work samples must exhibit strong industrial design skills -- Include portfolio link with application
Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Individuals with temporary visas are ineligible. Sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

4 or more years of Industrial Design work experience strongly preferred
Intuitive and highly creative thinking with ability to apply insights in practical product terms
Foundational knowledge of Human Factors
Good knowledge of Materials and Processes
Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
Assist with project documentation, product photography, training/assisting other designers/students, and performing other duties as assigned.