![](https://dn9tckvz2rpxv.cloudfront.net/enableamerica.jobs/img/logo.jpg)
Job Information
Crown Equipment Corporation Industrial Designer in New Bremen, Ohio
Industrial Designer (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required)
Location:
New Bremen, OH, US, 45869
Company Description:
Crown Equipment Corporation is one of the world’s largest material handling companies, with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering and technology, and superior after-sale service. Crown produces and sells a broad range of forklifts, batteries, chargers, automation and fleet management technologies that are revolutionizing the material-handling industry.
Job Responsibilities:
As an Industrial Designer, you will be responsible for the research, conceptualization, and development of a superior user experience for the company’s products. This involves assisting a lead designer and working in collaboration with other designers as well as other disciplines.
Research - Discover, analyze and synthesize user insights and product requirements that lead to innovative, differentiated products and deliver new and unexpected value. Perform research and/or testing, which includes on-site data collection in customer facilities via observing, interviewing, and recording. Compile and present results to team members and management. Attend trade shows and professional events to keep current with trends.
Conceptual Design - Conceptualize new and innovative products, including creating aspects of form, aesthetics and physical/psychological interfaces between users and products. Create sketches, renderings and models as necessary to convey design intent and resolve basic usability. Determine material, construction, mechanisms, shape, color, surface finish and manufacturing processes in cooperation with Engineering and Manufacturing. Communicate design solutions to management and other team members.
Design Development & Support - Create 3-dimensional CAD models of appearance parts. Validate surface geometry with rapid prototype samples. Review CAD files, engineering drawings, tooling, prototypes and production parts to ensure that design intent is maintained. Communicate design intent and appearance quality standards with engineering and manufacturing, and coordinate with suppliers as necessary. Assist with product graphics. Support Engineering and Manufacturing in the development of prototypes. Conduct field testing in conjunction with Engineering to ensure that user needs have been met.
Miscellaneous – Assist withproject documentation, product photography, training/assisting other designers/students, and performing other duties as assigned.
Location: This onsite position is based in our New Bremen, Ohio global headquarters.
Visit YouTube to learn more about
Crown Equipment – Defining the Future of Material Handling (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmhcSukfx-8)
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in Industrial Design
2 years of Industrial Design work experience (Salary will be commensurate with experience)
Good 2D sketching/visual communication, written communication, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
3D modeling and CAD skills
Good analytical research, creative problem solving and Design skills
Ability to acquire lift truck license
Ability to travel occasionally with overnight stays (0-5%)
Reliable transportation to travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday
Work samples must exhibit strong industrial design skills -- Include portfolio link with application
Preferred Qualifications:
4 or more years of Industrial Design work experience strongly preferred
Digital experience and/or exposure to Interaction Design and User Experience strongly preferred
Intuitive and highly creative thinking with ability to apply insights in practical product terms
Foundational knowledge of Human Factors
Good knowledge of Materials and Processes
Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment with minimal supervision
Work Authorization:
Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Individuals with temporary visas are ineligible. Sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, is unavailable.
No agency calls please.
Compensation and Benefits:
Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.
EO/AA Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Crown Equipment Corporation
-
- Crown Equipment Corporation Jobs