Industrial Designer - Junior

Do you enjoy mixing creativity with functionality?

Kai USA, the manufacturer of Kershaw Knives and Zero Tolerance Knives in Tualatin, Oregon, continues to grow and has an immediate need for a JR. Industrial Designer.

Schedule: Monday -Friday 8am -4:30pm on site.

Job Responsibilities:

Design and create pocket knives and tools for everyday carry, sporting, and hunting. Create and manage projects for production both in the US Factory and overseas.

• Work with sales and marketing to visualize new concepts and ideas. Communicate those ideas to the R&D and Production teams and guide the product through the manufacturing process.
• Evaluate design ideas based on factors such as appealing appearance, design-function relationships, serviceability, materials and methods engineering, application, budget, price, production costs, methods of production, market characteristics, and client specifications.
• Prepare sketches of ideas, detailed drawings, illustrations, artwork, or computer-aided design. Modify and refine designs using computer programs to conform to customer specifications, production, limitations, or changes in design trends.
• Direct and coordinate spec sheets from sketches, technical drawings, and samples.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• 2-5 yrs industrial designing experience and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Must be detail-oriented, creative and have innovative thinking skills.
• Must be able to effectively communicate rough concepts through hand sketches
• Capable of coordinating multiple projects from early conceptual stages, costing /budgeting, to refined design concepts ready for prototyping and manufacturing.
• Proficient in Solidworks; experience with Mastercam is a plus.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Adobe CS (Photoshop, Illustrator)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary $75,000 to $85,000 depending on experience.
• Consistent work schedule
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance.
• 4.95% 401K Matching Plan.
• PTO (Paid Time Off).
• Paid Holidays.
• 62.5% Employee Discount

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Creating /Improving Processes: 3 years (Preferred)
• CNC programming: 1 year (Preferred)
• SolidWorks: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person