Lead Mechanical Designer: From Concept to Production

The Judge Group; McHenry (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group seeks a Mechanical Designer to drive the development of innovative hardware from concept through production. You will partner across engineering, product, and business teams to deliver functional and visually compelling solutions.

The role blends exceptional design aesthetics with strong manufacturing and prototyping expertise, requiring a track record in delivering production-ready designs for complex hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of professional industrial or product design experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in product design, visualization, prototyping, and production-ready solutions.
• Expertise in modeling and rendering tools including SolidWorks, Rhino, NX, KeyShot, and C4D.
• Deep understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and DFM.
• Exceptional sketching, concept development, and visual communication skills.
• Experience taking physical products from concept through production.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial design efforts from concept development through production.
• Create compelling product concepts through sketching, ideation, and visualization.
• Develop detailed 3D CAD models and product specifications.
• Produce high-quality renderings with realistic materials, textures, and lighting.
• Define color, material, and finish (CMF) strategies across product lines.
• Collaborate with product architects, mechanical engineers, and cross-functional teams to establish cohesive product form language.
• Build and evaluate mockups, prototypes, and proof-of-concept models.
• Incorporate manufacturing requirements and DFM principles into product development.
• Participate in design reviews, critiques, and stakeholder presentations.
• Work directly with suppliers, manufacturers, and external partners to support product realization.
• Manage multiple design projects in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

SolidWorks

Rhino

NX

KeyShot

Cinema 4D (C4D)

DFM principles

Visualization

Product development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

Rhino

NX

KeyShot

C4D

Job description

The Judge Group seeks a Mechanical Designer to drive the development of innovative hardware from concept through production. You will partner across engineering, product, and business teams to deliver functional and visually compelling solutions.

The role blends exceptional design aesthetics with strong manufacturing and prototyping expertise, requiring a track record in delivering production-ready designs for complex hardware.