Description: Provide creative direction and mechanical engineering design expertise for custom furniture and shade structure projects.Primary Objective: Provide mechanical engineering design expertise to ensure high quality designs are created for custom furniture/shade structure projects and delivered in a timely manner.Reports To: Director of SalesResponsibilities:CREATIVE PRODUCT DESIGN- Use your artistic talent to conceptualize and create new products and product collections- Build 3D models and create renderings for new and existing products- Review existing product designs for improved aesthetics, functionality and manufacturability- Brainstorm ideas for planning and product selection on new projects- Prepare detailed product drawings for custom components- Create space plan layouts in AutoCAD for various indoor and outdoor seating environments- Maintain library of standard components to facilitate efficient design of near-standard systemsCUSTOM PRODUCT ENGINEERING- Design of mechanical parts and assemblies for custom furniture and shade structure products- Preparation of mechanical drawings using Inventor and AutoCAD 3D- Review product designs for manufacturability with Production team- Coordinate design / structural integrity of shade structures with Professional Engineering firm- Component research of parts and material selection- Establish sizing / tolerance of mechanical parts and interfaces- Preparation of parts drawings and Bills Of MaterialPROJECT MANAGEMENT- Liaison with manufacturing, purchasing, engineering and QA- Product design liaison for Sales and Project Management team- Responsible for successful hand-off of Assembly Drawings to manufacturing teamCONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT- Corrective and preventative action for existing mechanical products (ECR investigator)- Design enhancements for continuous improvement and cost savings- Preparation of documents to record and detail mechanical design changes (ECNs)Qualifications:Education/Training Diploma or degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering/Technology or equivalent experienceExperience Minimum 4 years experience in mechanical/industrial design and/or manufacturing settingSkills A designer with a flare for creativity and the ability to think outside the box'. Mechanical design and detailing, specializing in product design. Expertise in using AutoCAD/Inventor for 3D part design, detailing, assembly, and manufacturing. Mechanical design analysis, including structural frame sizing, mechanical interface calculations and feasibility. Ideally, comes with experience working in a manufacturing environment Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes used in custom manufacturing.
Job Title
Industrial Designer