Structural Design

Design Observer; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Design Observer Group in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced Structural/Industrial Designer to drive product design from concept through production hand-off. You will model with CAD, leverage Artios for packaging structures, and coordinate prototyping with Kongsberg and TOPS tools, while ensuring cost-reduction and design-for-manufacture goals.

Responsibilities include leading design projects, delivering CAD manufacturing layouts, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Product Design or equivalent.
• 8+ years’ experience in Product Design.
• 6+ years relevant product design experience in Paperboard & Corrugated Manufacturing.
• 3+ years’ Design experience in Paper Packaging.
• 3+ years’ experience with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks a plus.

Mansioni

• Design and/or participate in design-related process-improvements and cost-reduction activities.
• Research and implement state-of-the-art design methodologies.
• Assist in developing DOE related to newly required applications.
• Frame research insights (product benchmarking, feature analysis, customer journey maps).
• Coordinate scheduling and completion of multiple design projects.
• Create detailed designs with Artios to meet project objectives.
• Coordinate prototyping with Kongsberg Cutting Table and other methods.
• Create CAD manufacturing layouts; source cost estimates and inspect deliverables for quality.
• Lead design efforts to ensure new products meet standards, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and recommend new product testing processes and verify design requirements.

Conoscenze

CAD Modeling

Artios

Project Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Corrugated Packaging

SolidWorks

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Product Design

Strumenti

SolidWorks

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

TOPS

Kongsberg Cutting Table

Descrizione del lavoro

Structural Design activities related to select new product development initiatives from developing initial design concepts, through CAD modeling of approved designs, and final design hand-off to manufacturing. Use CAD tools and prototyping equipment to make samples for customer use and fit-for-use internal testing. Duties also include research and strategic development of new products / opportunities as well as leading design-related projects focused on increasing revenue, reducing expenses and the cost of products, and improving the quality of products.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Design and/or participate in Design related Process-Improvements and Cost-Reduction activities:
• Research, identify and implement State of the Art design methodologies.
• Assist in developing DOE related to newly required applications.
• Frame research insights (product benchmarking, feature analysis, customer journey maps, etc.)

Manage Multiple Projects From Concept To Production Release Including

• Coordinate the scheduling and completion of multiple design projects.
• Using Artios software, create detailed designs to meet project objectives.
• Coordinate internal & external prototyping development efforts utilizing Kongsberg Cutting Table and other methods as required.
• Create and communicate palletizing options utilizing TOPS software.
• Create CAD manufacturing layouts; work with vendors to source, secure cost estimates, process purchase orders, and inspect deliverables to ensure quality.
• Coordinate and facilitate tool and manufacturing capability studies with Engineering Team to assure that all new products meet established standards and specifications.
• Lead efforts to ensure that all new products meet established process conditions, “Fit for Use” criteria, product safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and legality when applicable.
• Responsible for establishing initial product performance specifications.
• Develop and recommend New Product testing processes as needed, and verify that all new designs meet the project requirements.
• Aid in assuring that all new products are developed with a “Design-to-Value” approach
• Actively participate in New Product Ideation and Concept generation.
• Have primary product design responsibility for key, select customers; participate as needed in customer visits and represent the organization.
• Aid in onboarding and training of new team members; provide guidance relative to Structural Design and execution.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Highly skilled in CAD Modeling; advanced level in Artios.
• Have natural ability and feel for aesthetic design.
• Highly experienced in managing multiple projects, and be self-directed.
• Great written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong leadership & Organizational Agility skills; demonstrated ability to influence across levels and functions of the organization.
• Have extensive knowledge of corrugated, paperboard, and Structural Design, Thermoforming & molded fiber design knowledge a plus.
• Flexible, comfortable, and professional when interacting with customers, suppliers, and colleagues alike across all levels of an organization; be able to present to upper Management if needed.
• Must be organized, focused, dependable, and able to maintain a positive attitude while working under stressful conditions.
• Maintain departmental hardware/software as needed including recommending upgrades and replacements as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Product Design or the equivalent.

Experience

• 8+ years’ experience in Product Design.
• 6+ years relevant product design experience in Paperboard & Corrugated Manufacturing.
• 3+ years’ Design experience in Paper Packaging.
• 3+ years’ experience working with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Proficiency in Solidworks a plus.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is frequently required to stand and lean over the cutting tables. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus