Staff Industrial Designer - Pride

Pride Mobility Products Corporation•Duryea, PA

12h

About The Position

To work cross-functionally across all company departments and product lines to produce cutting-edge product concepts and design solutions with a focus on aesthetics, functionality, ergonomics, and usability.

Requirements

Must be a self-starter, creative team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented, and honest
Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined cross-functional team
Ability to visually communicate concepts through visual thinking, sketching, and rendering
Ability to maintain multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to prepare and build prototypes
Ability to create innovative aesthetic and ergonomic concepts for Pride’s full product line
Ability to use hand tools, standard power tools and standard measuring devices
Ability to prepare and present to leadership, vendors, and users
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement
Exceptional design, sketching and ideation skills with clear visual communication
Intermediate working knowledge of Class-A CAD Surface Modeling with SolidWorks or similar parametric modeling software
Intermediate working knowledge of Top-Down CAD modeling with SolidWorks or similar parametric modeling software
Intermediate working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign or similar software
Intermediate working knowledge of 3D rendering in KeyShot, Blender, or similar software
Intermediate mechanical aptitude and understanding of mechanical engineering principles
Intermediate knowledge of injection molding, casting, or similar molded part design
Intermediate knowledge of industrial design methods
Constant and keen awareness of the latest industrial design trends and manufacturing processes and techniques
Basic understanding of production and manufacturing processes
Intermediate model making/shop skills
Excellent consumer research skills
Excellent time management skills
Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
A portfolio of industrial design work
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future

Nice To Haves

Ability to perform usability-testing on a range of concepts and prototypes with consumers, technicians, and dealers to validate findings with new concept directions and modifications preferred
Competitive research skills preferred
Lift/push/pull 40lbs. preferred
Master’s Degree in Industrial Design preferred
At least 1 year of experience with the specific products preferred
Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate daily with Research & Development (R&D) Engineering and Product Management teams to develop new products
Collaborate with multiple departments including but not limited to Marketing, Sales, and Manufacturing on concept generation and evaluation
Responsible for the aesthetics and ergonomics of new products
Produce physical models for hands-on evaluation
Produce computer models of concept designs for presentation, prototyping and production
Design production-ready CAD models for various manufacturing methods including injection molding, casting, and carbon fiber processes
Design CAD models for concept evaluation using various rapid prototyping techniques including additive manufacturing
Collaborate on parts engineering by providing input on A-side and B-side geometry
Create sketches, models, renderings and other relevant presentation materials
Proactively conduct consumer research
Mentor Junior Industrial Designers
Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
Complete the Annual CTPAT Security Training
Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment
Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations
Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary