Senior Product Designer

About the position

As a Senior Product Designer in the Product Development team, you will lead the design and development of innovative products that align with our commitment to quality, functionality, and aesthetics. This role requires strong expertise in CAD/CAE, product design principles, and manufacturing processes. The Senior Product Designer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, mentor junior designers, and play a key role in shaping the future of our product offerings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end product design process from concept to production, ensuring designs meet performance and aesthetic goals.
• Utilize CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) tools to create, refine, and optimize product designs.
• Conduct structural, thermal, and mechanical simulations to validate design feasibility.
• Work closely with engineering, marketing, and manufacturing teams to develop cost-effective, manufacturable solutions.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design culture.
• Conduct design reviews, feasibility studies, and material selection based on performance, durability, and sustainability.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, materials, and technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Assist in prototyping and testing to ensure all products meet Dometic's quality and performance standards.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of design iterations, specifications, and processes.
• Support the intellectual property (IP) process by contributing to patent applications where applicable.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in CAD/CAE tools and product design principles.
• Experience in manufacturing processes related to product design.
• Ability to conduct structural, thermal, and mechanical simulations.
• Proven track record of leading product design projects from concept to production.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the mobile living or recreational vehicle industry.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices in product design.
• Previous mentoring experience with junior designers.