JOB OVERVIEW

The 3D CAD Engineer is responsible for 3D CAD generation of components used across multiple categories including Golf and Lifestyle Bags. They will expand upon and develop ground up new ideas and processes for products at a high level of complexity. The candidate should have intimate knowledge of the injection molding and its tooling process, with a deep understanding of its capabilities and constraints. This will inform their work in turning a conceptual design into a 3D CAD suitable for tooling and final industrialization. Incumbent must be able to work independently, handling multiple projects at one-time, prioritizing tasks and collaborate in a team environment interpreting direction from fellow designers and directors. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and design new product components from concept to an engineered 3D CAD with minimal supervision. 
• Take existing design concepts (loose sketches or technical drawings) and model 3Ds CADs in Solidworks informed by manufacturing considerations. 
• Conduct market and competitive landscape research to identify trends in the soft goods industry that relate to golf/lifestyle and travel bag design with a focus on hardware and components that can elevate our products. 
• Present and illustrate creative ideas to improve the function, aesthetic and form through design and materials innovation. 
• Manage development process from CAD to Production Ready approved components. 
• Conduct product testing at every step of development to verify that prototypes and production components perform to meet design and functionality intent. 
• Manage and Request 3D Printed prototypes. 
• Lead prototype reviews and obtain feedback at each stage of development from stakeholders. 

(design team, product management, engineering team, manufacturing partners)

• Design parts and assemblies for high volume fabric and plastic manufacturing processes: Injection molding, Vacuum forming, Compression molding, Blow molding, etc. 
• Select and specify materials for production parts based on user needs, performance, function and design. 
• Analyze data and product specifications to determine feasibility of product proposal. 
• Work with local and offshore vendors throughout the development and production process. 
• Identify, formulate and produce effective solutions to emerging problems. 
• Collaborate with other designers to develop innovative new products to bring to market. 
• Work in an independent fashion, solve problems, make decisions, and communicate effectively in difficult situations. 
• Manage deliverables to stay on time and budget, including presentations and reports to clients and prototype development of parts and assemblies. 
• Travel to suppliers to work on-site to review CADs, prototypes and production tooling. 

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software. 
• Passion for designing features and has great fluency with fundamental design engineering principles. 
• Advanced knowledge in 3D CAD, detailed surfacing, engineering drawings, prototyping and testing for products in multiple materials. 
• Ability to develop simple and elegant solutions to complex engineering problems. 
• The ability to collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team, communicate and influence throughout organization. 
• Fluency in English. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors Degree in Industrial and/or Mechanical Engineering or relevant. 
• Minimum 3 years of experience with durable goods manufacturing, particularly working with multiple vendors.