Senior Industrial Design Engineer — Remote Innovation

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options or bonuses

Home office allowance

Flexible working hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employee discounts on products

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Design Engineer to lead the design of consumer electronics and durable goods from concept to production. This remote-first role requires strong 3D modeling and rendering skills, a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, and a portfolio that demonstrates innovative product solutions.

You will collaborate with mechanical engineering, marketing and manufacturing teams, advocate for user-centered design, and drive ergonomic and aesthetic decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field.
• Strong portfolio showcasing product designs and problem-solving.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and rendering software (SolidWorks, Alias, KeyShot, Rhino).
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes (injection molding, CNC) and materials.
• Experience with user-centered design and usability testing.
• Excellent sketching and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial design process for new and existing products from concept to production.
• Develop product concepts through sketching, 3D modeling, and rapid prototyping.
• Translate user needs and technical requirements into appealing aesthetics and functional designs.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and renderings using SolidWorks, Rhino, Alias, and KeyShot.
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, and manufacturing to ensure feasibility.
• Select materials and finishes balancing cost, durability and aesthetics.
• Develop product form, ergonomics, and user interaction.
• Present concepts to stakeholders and senior management.
• Stay updated on design trends and competitor products.
• Oversee design validation and usability testing.

Skills

3D modeling

Sketching

Visualization

Communication

Remote collaboration

User-centered design

Ergonomics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Strong portfolio

Tools

SolidWorks

Rhino

Alias

KeyShot

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Design Engineer to lead the design of consumer electronics and durable goods from concept to production. This remote-first role requires strong 3D modeling and rendering skills, a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, and a portfolio that demonstrates innovative product solutions.

You will collaborate with mechanical engineering, marketing and manufacturing teams, advocate for user-centered design, and drive ergonomic and aesthetic decisions