Lead Industrial Designer - 3D Surfacing

Stanley Black & Decker • Valley City, OH

124d

About The Position

As a Lead Industrial Designer - 3D Surfacing, you'll be part of our Outdoor team working as a hybrid employee. The team delivers complex 3D surface models that represent the design intent of the industrial design team. The Lead Industrial Design 3D Surfacer will help deliver 3D CAD surface models for brands including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, BLACK+DECKER, PORTER CABLE and STANLEY FATMAX, and across product portfolios including Power Tools and Outdoor Products. As a member of the Surfacing Team, you will work closely with Industrial Designers, Engineers and Program Managers to provide critical 3D deliverables for new products. Daily duties will entail managing team members and the creation of 3D CAD surface models using a variety of surfacing tools in CATIA V5 to support new product development projects and concepts.

Requirements

• BS, BA or equivalent in Industrial Design/Engineering/Product Design or similar.
• Experience in 3D CAD packages with a focus on Surfacing (CATIA V5 preferred, 8+ years experience).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Plastic Part Design.
• Ability to lead a team, managing resources and timing for multiple programs.
• Project management skills - ability to manage the creation of multiple 3D CAD surface models for new product families.
• Ability to encourage creativity and risk taking.
• Ability to create complex, robust Power Copies and Macros in CATIA V5.
• Strong understanding of CATIA V5 Surfacing (Generative Shape Design) and Part Design Tools (15+ years experience).
• Knowledge of manufacturing requirements, and how they are applied to component designs.
• An eye for aesthetics and detail, and an ability to translate 2D sketches into 3D CAD surface models that accurately capture industrial design intent.
• Great communication and collaboration abilities.
• Excellent creative problem solving.
• Self-motivated and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work well with, and influence established teams.
• Capable of multi-tasking and managing multiple priorities.
• Must have strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor direct reports, developing their skills and working with Surfacing/ID leaders to create a career progression.
• Recommend career actions for team members.
• Provide technical leadership to new hires and interns.
• Create parametric surface models of new products and new product families using GSD workbench in CATIA that are adaptable to change as design evolves.
• Develop strategies for creation of surface models of complex product families that ensure consistency and maximize efficiency of data creation.
• Employ Data Reuse techniques to help maximize efficiency and quality of throughput.
• Manage time effectively in order to support multiple projects concurrently.
• Adhere to company 3D modeling best practices.
• Use a PLM system to manage 3D CAD data.
• Meet product schedule deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays & personal days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree