Principal Industrial Designer
Evenflo Company, Inc. - Canton, Massachusetts, us, 02021![Evenflo Company, Inc.](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
Work at Evenflo Company, Inc.
Overview
- Apply
Overview
Ideating through communicative hand/digital sketching and rough mock-upsUsing SolidWorks to build your ideas, leading to 3D printed or hand-built functional prototypes to validate your ideasMaking stuff with your hands, breaking stuff, making it again, only betterMaking beautiful forms in CAD or by hand- whatever works for you.Communicating ideas/design specs and providing feedback to colleagues in the Midwest/Southeast U.S. and Asia using PowerPoint. Like everywhere else these days, lots of video conferencing, but in-person meetings are best. Must be willing to travel.Delivering highly refined 3D CAD models and supporting documentation to engineering/manufacturing counterparts throughout the design phasePreparing concept digital renderings for focus groups and management presentationsInstalling car seats in lots of cars, repeatedly.Interacting with caregivers, medical professionals and toddlersParticipating in/assessing consumer research/Marketing direction to identify opportunities for innovation in child safety and consumer convenienceIncreasing your knowledge and worth by participating in child safety programs, conventions, community car seat checks and completing safety educationRequired Technical, Core Competencies
Excellent 3D CAD surfacing, modeling and rendering skills (SolidWorks required. CREO/Rhino/Alias experience is a plus, as is Keyshot or similar rendering program)Strong conceptual sketching skillsExpertise in Photoshop/Sketch Book (or similar), Adobe Illustrator, Power Point.Keen sensitivity to form, proportion, color and detailStrong mechanical aptitude and understanding of basic engineering principles,Thorough knowledge of injection molding- draft constraints, line of draw, fit and finishAble to work independently, as well as within a coordinated team environmentFinds quick ways to validate ideas and choosing a course of action to meet your goalCan quickly get up to speed on the child safety marketplace and product trends
The ideal candidate will need to be more than a stylist and CAD wiz. We’ll rely on you to come up with a dozen ways to solve a problem, zero in on the best idea, refine it, validate it and make it a reality. If you’re a designer who is excited about the problem you’re solving because you care deeply about what you do, take pride in your work, and want to create a product that will save lives, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
EEO/AA EMPLOYER