WS - Senior Product Designer

WillScot; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

WillScot is seeking a Senior Product Designer to support products through lifecycle, working with Product, Manufacturing and Operations teams to ensure design and production success. You may lead or support engineering projects, provide technical guidance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes CAD design, tolerance analysis, manufacturing understanding, and collaboration across multiple functions. This is an in-office position with travel 0–10% internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of eight years of product design experience.
• Proficiency with CAD 2D/3D software (SolidWorks or equivalent) with parametric modeling.
• Proficiency with PDM/PLM software.
• Autodesk Revit experience preferred.
• GD&T ASME Y14.5 preferred.
• CAE/FEA simulation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of industry standards (IBC, ADA, UL) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design complex parts and products with general design intent.
• Analyze design impact on subsystems and translate requirements into solutions.
• Support prototypes, builds and on-site customer installations.
• Support product improvement and value engineering.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, marketing and product teams.
• Estimate scope of work including drawings, BOMs and specs.
• Contribute to cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with IP opportunities and product management collaboration.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Manufacturing awareness

Tolerance analysis

Open, objective mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Revit

PDM/PLM

Job description

At WillScot, our team of nearly 5000+ people makes our company a Great Place to Work and we believe our people are what give us a competitive advantage in the industry. Our differentiation begins with our values, which are lived through our employees and aligned to the needs of our customers and communities. From day one, we invest in your growth and your future, while giving back to the communities we serve. Learn more about WillScot and who we are, here . As North America’s leading provider of complete temporary space solutions, we have helped customers across 260+ locations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, get the innovative flexible workspace and portable storage solutions that are right for their timeline and their project, Right From the Start. Learn More .

ABOUT THE JOB:

The Senior Product Designer is responsible for supporting products throughout their lifecycle, including: product design, product improvements, engineering documentation, and manufacturing support. This role works closely with Product, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to ensure products are developed, produced, and maintained successfully. The Senior Product Designer may lead or support engineering projects, provide technical guidance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Design complex parts, sub-assemblies and products with general direction of design intent per WillScot and industry standards.
• Analyze the impact that proposed designs will have on other subsystems, parts and assemblies. Translate architectural requirements, building codes and customer expectations into engineered product solutions.
• Provide support for prototype & builds and occasional on-site job support for customer installs.
• Support product improvement and value improvement opportunities.
• Provide dedicated support to the assigned program team(s) including members from multiple functions such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing and Product Management.
• Estimates scope of work and efforts for given assignments including engineering documentation (drawings, BOMs, product specifications and assembly instructions) and ensure products meet or exceed applicable performance standards.
• Contribute to cost reduction, value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist Product Management and Legal teams to draft and pursue intellectual property opportunities.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of eight years of product design experience.
• Proficiency with CAD 2D and 3D software (SolidWorks or equivalent) with parametric modeling.
• Proficiency with PDM/PLM software.
• Autodesk Revit experience preferred.
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance ASME Y14.5 preferred.
• CAE/FEA simulation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards and regulations – IBC, ADA, UL, etc. preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to develop and review a Bill of Material structure.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Power Point, Excel, etc.
• Ability to understand manufacturing tolerances and perform tolerance analysis of a system.
• Working understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes i.e., structural steel, sheet metal, welding, injection molding, etc.
• Able to independently design components/assemblies that are part of the overall product based on general direction of the design intent.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work with other team members in collaborative discussions to share design ideas and develop sound design criteria and decisions.
• High level of collaboration with strong written and verbal skills; able to deliver overall technical solutions on projects.
• Open, scientifically objective and creative mindset.

Work Environment:

This is an in office role; not hybrid.

Travel Requirements:

0-10% including ability to travel internationally.

Physical Requirements:

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Eyesight and Auditory Skills must be sufficient to meet safety expectations of the position. The employee must be able to verbally communicate with employees, co-workers, and customers in person and by phone. The employee must also be able to travel to various work environments.

Disclaimer: This posting describes the general nature and level of work performed and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, skills, or physical abilities required. Team members may be required to perform duties outside normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

Base Wage Range:$106,100.00-$159,100.00

Individual rates are based on a variety of factors such as degrees or certifications, skill-level and years of experience, and include considerations such as expected overtime and variable compensation pay such as bonus or commission.

All regular WillScot positions offer a generous benefits package to help our employees and their families Be Well. This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off (including Company holidays), tuition reimbursement, a retirement savings plan with company match, and more! More information about benefits may be found here. Many positions also have variable pay opportunities including commission, bonus, performance rewards, or other incentive programs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.