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American Outdoor Brands Inc. · 1 month ago

Product Designer I

Columbia, MO, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

American Outdoor Brands Inc. is a company focused on outdoor products, seeking a Product Designer I to design, develop, and release new products related to shooting, hunting, and the outdoors. The role involves collaboration with Product Engineers, adherence to the New Product Introduction Process, and responsibility for product quality and cost improvements.

Consumer GoodsManufacturingSporting Goods

No H1B

Responsibilities

All aspects of design and development for products for the company, including:

Design

Documentation

Quality

Improvements and problem resolution

Documentation standards and records (computer and product specs)

Work under the guidance of the Product Engineers on:

Product testing

Product verification and validation

Root cause analysis

Work with Product Engineers on projects requiring Industrial Design input

Adhere to and improve the company’s New Product Introduction Process (NPI)

Act as Project Champion for projects including cost analysis, quality, schedule, compliance, etc. while maximizing the quality and output of the NPI process

Responsible for improving costs, quality, and design of existing products

Collaborate with purchasing, marketing, and supply base in relation to NPI

Build and maintain professional, constructive working relationships with other departments and with suppliers

Resolve quality and customer support issues by lending expertise to respective departments

Work safely as well as identify and report any safety hazards immediately

Maintain good housekeeping in personal area and all common areas

Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Industrial DesignCAD softwareAdobe IllustratorProject managementProblem-solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Engineering, or Equivalent

1-3 years of experience

Proficient with CREO, Solidworks or other CAD platform

Proficient with Adobe Illustrator or other rendering software

Microsoft Office

Experience with MS Office, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint

Manage and prioritize time and resources

Excellent problem-solving skills

Project management

Type accurately

Excellent written and oral communication

Attentive to detail

Good organizational skills

General office equipment

Judgment and problem-solving skills based on advanced or technical concepts

Regular and predictable attendance is required

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer

Ability to move about facility on regular basis to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking

Visual and hearing acuity

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Engineering, or Equivalent preferred

2-5 years of experience preferred

Passion for the outdoor industry is preferred

Company

American Outdoor Brands Inc.

WE BUILD BETTER BRANDS! We work where we play! Turning pursuit into passion, AOB delivers brands that move you because our success is measured by moments that matter.

Founded in 1852

Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

201-500 employees