Industrial Design Engineer

What makes Stephen Gould Exceptional.

Founded through a passion for entrepreneurship, our success is due to the ingenuity and tenacity of our extraordinary teams, bringing people and ideas together. With Stephen Gould, everything is within reach including an exciting career opportunity. We want you to join our team and build on our incredible 80-years of excellence. Stephen Gould looks for people that want to design and develop exciting solutions for a variety of engaged and passionate clients across the globe. With headquarters in Madison New Jersey, 40 locations throughout the U.S and operations in six countries outside the U.S, we have grown tremendously while maintaining staying true to our 5 Principles: Stephen Gould - 5 Principals

Values and behaviors we look for:

• Be committed to delivering the best results as a team, recognize that decisions may differ from individual opinion, succeed as a group.
• Integrity and reliability show up every day in my work.
• Turn challenges into opportunities, be proactive and problem-solve early

Qualified candidates will be located in the Southern, MA or Rhode Island area. Must be able to work a hybrid model of in office and remote with occasional travel to supplier and or customer sites.

Stephen Gould Corporation

Stephen Gould Corporation is a global provider of packaging, merchandising, and supply chain solutions for leading brands and retailers. We’re looking for an Industrial Designer in Rhode Island to join our growing, cross‑functional design team.

This role offers hands‑on involvement throughout the full product development process, from concept ideation through engineering, production, and retail execution, working with a wide range of materials, manufacturing processes, and retail environments.

Role Overview

The Industrial Designer will support new product development, packaging, and merchandising initiatives by creating concepts, producing detailed engineering documentation, and collaborating with internal teams and client stakeholders. This position is ideal for a creative, technically proficient designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable balancing multiple projects with quick turnaround demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Create quick-turn, photorealistic concept renderings and illustrations using SolidWorks and SolidWorks Visualize.
• Develop detailed, part-level engineering specifications for quoting and production
• Manage lead times and project priorities in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
• Think creatively to deliver innovative, visually compelling, and manufacturable design solutions
• Collaborate closely with internal design, engineering, and international manufacturing teams
• Work with client marketing and brand teams to align design intent with retail strategy
• Support graphic design needs when required.

Types of Projects

• Merchandising POP Displays
  • Temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent retail fixtures
• Packaging Design
  • Consumer retail and protective/industrial packaging
• New Product Development
  • Product design across multiple markets.

Materials & Manufacturing Knowledge

The Industrial Designer will work across a broad range of materials and production methods, including:

• Corrugate
• Paperboard
• Rigid chipboard packaging
• Thermoforming / vacuum forming
• Molded paper
• Injection molding
• Sheet metal, aluminum, and wire
• Fabricated plastics
• Wood and particleboard
• Cut & sew fabrics
• Foam

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes and production methods
• Strong ability to communicate technical specifications, including coordination with international offices and vendors
• High proficiency in SolidWorks, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
• Skilled in conceptualizing ideas through hand sketches, marker renderings, or digital sketching
• Ability to manage projects from concept through production, with flexibility to work overtime when needed
• Must reside in Rhode Island or Southern Massachusetts
• Maintain a dedicated home office to support hybrid work
• Ability to travel within the Northeast for client meetings, development reviews, or corporate collaboration as required