Product Designer I

Smith & Wesson•Columbia, MO

59d

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Engineering, the Product Designer will be responsible for designing, developing, and releasing a wide range of new products with a focus on shooting, hunting and the outdoors. The Product Designer will also assist Product Engineers on engineering projects that require Industrial Design input. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, self-motivation, and experience with hunting and shooting accessories.

Requirements

Bachelor s degree in Industrial Design, Engineering, or Equivalent preferred
1-3 years of experience, 2-5 years preferred
Proficient with CREO, Solidworks or other CAD platform
Proficient with Adobe Illustrator or other rendering software
Microsoft Office
Experience with MS Office, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
Manage and prioritize time and resources
Excellent problem-solving skills
Project management
Type accurately
Excellent written and oral communication.
Attentive to detail.
Good organizational skills
General office equipment
Judgment and problem-solving skills based on advanced or technical concepts
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Some work is required "off-hours" for business meetings/company events.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.
Ability to move about facility on regular basis to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking.
Visual and hearing acuity.
Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection are required when on the manufacturing floor.
The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

Nice To Haves

Passion for the outdoor industry is preferred

Responsibilities

Design Documentation
Quality
Improvements and problem resolution
Documentation standards and records (computer and product specs)
Product testing
Product verification and validation
Root cause analysis
Work with Product Engineers on projects requiring Industrial Design input.
Adhere to and improve the company s New Product Introduction Process (NPI).
Act as Project Champion for projects including cost analysis, quality, schedule, compliance, etc. while maximizing the quality and output of the NPI process.
Responsible for improving costs, quality, and design of existing products.
Collaborate with purchasing, marketing, and supply base in relation to NPI.
Build and maintain professional, constructive working relationships with other departments and with suppliers.
Resolve quality and customer support issues by lending expertise to respective departments.
Work safely as well as identify and report any safety hazards immediately.
Maintain good housekeeping in personal area and all common areas.
Other responsibilities as assigned.