Industrial Design Engineer

You will transform blue-sky ideas into manufacturable products that delight users. Combining *artistic intuition* with engineering rigor, you’ll own the full industrial-design cycle—from napkin sketch… to Class-A surface… to photorealistic render—ensuring aesthetics, ergonomics, and production viability align.

Key Responsibilities  

- Generate rapid concept sketches that communicate form, function, and story.  

- Build parametric 3D surface models in Rhino, Alias, or SolidWorks—refining curvature until it meets Class-A standards.  

- Orchestrate CMF strategy: select color, texture, coatings, and sustainable materials that fit brand DNA.  

- Conduct user-research sessions; translate ergonomic data into interface geometry and tactile feedback.  

- Create high-fidelity mock-ups and KeyShot visualizations to secure stakeholder buy-in.  

- Partner with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to reconcile DFM constraints with design intent.  

- Iterate through rapid-prototyping loops—SLA, SLS, CNC—until fit, finish, and feel are impeccable.  

- Document design specifications, GD&T callouts, and tolerance analyses for smooth hand-off to tooling vendors.  

Required Skills  

- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or Mechanical Engineering.  

- 5+ years crafting consumer products (electronics, housewares, automotive interiors, medical devices, or furniture).  

- Mastery of Sketchbook Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino or Alias, plus SolidWorks surfacing.  

- Deep understanding of human-centered design, anthropometrics, and usability testing.  

- Proven track record delivering mass-production products under tight timelines.  

- Portfolio showcasing sketch ideation, ergonomic validation, and photorealistic renderings.  

Preferred Experience  

- Familiarity with plastics injection molding, die-cast metals, and sustainable composites.  

- Exposure to IoT hardware packaging and PCB constraint negotiation.  

- Knowledge of UL, FCC, and FDA design guidelines.  

What You’ll Work With  

- CAD: Rhino 7, Alias 2024, SolidWorks 2023.  

- Visualization: KeyShot 2024, Adobe Substance 3D, After Effects for UI motion mocks.  

- Collaboration: Miro, Figma, cloud-based PLM.