Reporting to the Vice President of Innovation, the Senior Director of Product Design will develop unique and custom products to meet business objectives required to develop world-class products that deliver exceptional value to customers. The position requires engineering of custom products from conceptual design through a prototype as part of a cross-functional Innovation Team (made up of product designers, product engineers, project management and other personnel as needed). This position will organize and lead cross-functional teams and interface with Accounting, IT, Sales and Marketing.

Essential Duties:

• Create and develop – create conceptual designs, and prototypes. Transform into detailed technical specifications, including CAD drawings, tech packs, and material specifications.
• Collaborate & Innovate – work closely with Product Development, Engineering and Production teams to ensure designs are both creative and manufacturable. 
• Ensure Quality – Participate in sample reviews, provide feedback, and refine designs to meet our high standards for construction, durability, and aesthetics. 
• Drive Efficiency – manage product design and development from concept to production, helping optimize processes and solve technical challenges along the way.
• Stay Ahead of Trends – research industry trends, market preferences, and customer insights to contribute fresh, innovative design ideas. 
• Work with Vendors – partner with domestic and international vendors to maintain consistency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. 

Every day, you will have the opportunity to bring products to life that make an impact while working in a collaborative, hands-on, and fast-moving environment where your designs will go from concept to reality.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• The ability to prepare rough sketches and models of customer products based on customer requests or custom designers.
• Mechanical, electrical and electronic aptitude. 
• The ability to prepare final models and drawings.
• The ability to use hand tools and machines to create models and prototypes.
• Can identify and verify specifications.
• The ability to resolve discrepancies.
• The ability to execute projects and work with the project team to develop cost-saving measures if Value Engineered options are required.
• Will prepare and present engineering modes to the approval teams in custom design, custom engineering, and manufacturing.
• The ability to write reports and maintain record keeping as required by ISO procedures, legal department and project management.
• Can maintain an accurate document filing system.
• Effectively use analytical and problem-solving skills to help manage any design related concerns that may arise during the project.
• Will complete routine clerical work and paperwork for all patent applications.
• The ability to communicate with multiple departments keeping projects on time and withing budgetary constraints. This includes customers, sales team, suppliers, and supervisors. 
• Be customer focused with a vision of continuously improving customer experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Training and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in project management and/or estimating.
• Bachelor’s degree or certification in project management, industrial design, development/design engineering or related field recommended.
• Strong math skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management and strong organizational skills. Must be able to manage multiple projects at any given time.
• Experience organizing and leading cross-functional teams or working independently.
• Experience working with customers, vendors and manufacturers, both domestic and international.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams) and other Project Management tools such as Teamwork.

Physical Requirements:

• Sit and stand, sometimes for extended periods.
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 
• Walk, kneel, or crouch.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and more 25 pounds with assistance. 
• Spend time working in the manufacturing environment to complete projects.
• Apply sight (vision) to monitor, observe processes and see fine details.
• Hear to sense alarms and differences in machine performance.