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Rust-Oleum

New Product Designer

Rust-Oleum, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States, 53158


Job Description

Job Title:

NEW PRODUCT DESIGNER

Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI

Department: Research & Development

Reports To: Technical Leader - Design Engineering

Direct Reports/Manages others: No

Rust-Oleum Corporation

is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.

Job Purpose

New Product Designer

will have the responsibility for design, development, and testing of application of new product concepts for our new technology development and existing products. You will work closely with Marketing, Product Management, Manufacturing, and R&D to ensure that the designs meet market needs, cost targets, and production requirements.

ResponsibilitiesTranslate consumer insights into meaningful and innovative design solutions through ideation, CAD development, and prototyping.Support conceptualization and development of new products on small and large programs in a team environment.Galvanize support for your ideas through strong presentation and communication skills.Leverage new, and existing Visual Design Language to maintain strong brand integrity.Participate in consumer empathy research and design discovery.Develop feasible products and validate prototypes.Identify and select materials and components to meet design objectives.Requirements

Minimum of bachelor's degree in industrial design or mechanical engineering or other related fields.2 or more years of hands-on experience in new product development, prototyping, and testing of mechanical systems with proven track record of successful new product design and development, preferably in durable consumer marketsHave a strong understanding of design principles, user experience, and technological elements.A passion for design, engineering, problem solving, with critical thinking and creativity.Excellent working knowledge of Computer Aided Design modelling concepts and software proficient with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks) for 3D part modeling, drawing, and assembly creation of the mechanical componentsAbility to work effectively with a cross-functional team from project concept through commercialization.Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills including good special acuity for design.Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and presentation skills.

From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates!

After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.

Rust-Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.

Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.