PRODUCT DESIGNER (INDUSTRIAL & MECHANICAL DESIGN)

Location: Ruston, Louisiana (preferred, relocation & housing assistance provided)
Salary: $60,000 – $120,000 (depending on experience and expertise)

ABOUT US

We are a fast-growing product development and R&D company that transforms innovative ideas into real-world products. Our projects span consumer and industrial devices, from early concepts to mass production. We are searching for a Product Designer who combines the creativity of an industrial designer with the technical expertise of a mechanical engineer. This role requires a balance of design aesthetics, engineering rigor, and hands-on prototyping experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of product design experience in consumer and/or industrial products.
• Strong expertise in mechanical engineering and product design.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes, including:
• Injection molding
• Silicone rubber molding
• CNC machining
• Other mass-production techniques
• Proficiency in CAD modeling software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or equivalent).
• Proven experience building prototypes using 3D printing and rapid prototyping techniques.
• Ability to produce manufacturing-ready documentation.
• Knowledge of safety standards and design validation processes.

BONUS SKILLS (NICE-TO-HAVE)

• Industrial design background with a strong eye for aesthetics and usability.
• Experience collaborating on consumer electronics or integrated electro-mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with rendering/visualization tools for high-quality presentations.
• Knowledge of materials science and ergonomics.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Product Designer, you will play a critical role in developing products that are not only visually appealing and user-friendly, but also technically feasible, manufacturable, and safe. You will be responsible for creating 3D CAD models, detailed manufacturing drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and photorealistic renderings to support the transition from concept to production. This position requires close collaboration with electronics engineers and prototyping specialists to ensure designs can be built, tested, and scaled effectively.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop consumer and industrial products from concept to production.
• Create 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and BOMs for prototyping and manufacturing.
• Develop photorealistic renderings and presentation materials for client and internal reviews.
• Work hand-in-hand with electronics engineers to integrate mechanical and electronic components.
• Ensure designs meet requirements for manufacturability, safety, durability, and user experience.
• Collaborate with prototyping teams to validate designs through rapid prototyping (3D printing, machining, etc.).
• Support the transition of products to mass production, including vendor communication and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) improvements.