Technical Design Manager
POSITION TITLE: Technical Design Manager
POSITION REPORTS TO: Director of Development
DEPARTMENT: Development
POSITION EFFECTIVE: January 1, 2024
Position Summary
The Technical Design Manager will be a key part in the development process, forming sound engineering concepts with the use of visual appealing presentations. They will be the conduit between Marketing and Engineering as projects transition from creative ideation to a refined concept we can quote and manufacture. They will lead a team of industrial and graphics designers to nurture cost competitiveness and manufacturing while relating to creatives in our space. Will need to drive efficiency through organizing project schedules and optimizing the use of 2D and 3D software.
Key Responsibilities
This position does have direct reports.
Position Requirements
STATEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT
All Employees Of VIRA Insight Are Expected To
VIRA Insight LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally protected Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.
POSITION REPORTS TO: Director of Development
DEPARTMENT: Development
POSITION EFFECTIVE: January 1, 2024
Position Summary
The Technical Design Manager will be a key part in the development process, forming sound engineering concepts with the use of visual appealing presentations. They will be the conduit between Marketing and Engineering as projects transition from creative ideation to a refined concept we can quote and manufacture. They will lead a team of industrial and graphics designers to nurture cost competitiveness and manufacturing while relating to creatives in our space. Will need to drive efficiency through organizing project schedules and optimizing the use of 2D and 3D software.
Key Responsibilities
- A selfless leader that operates as we, and not I.
- Delivers engineering direction to the team.
- Strong understanding of engineering and manufacturing in wood, steel, and plastics.
- High level of business acumen regarding key attributes of winning.
- Freight, Value Engineering, Margin, Customer relationships
- Ability to use MRP system to populate information, assign tasks, track progress, and gather key metrics in support of development.
- Support sales development by joining front line customer meetings; understand our customers’ needs and communicate sound technical design.
- Rely on Marketing direction to support new account development as projects transition through the development process.
- Work closely with engineering to efficiently evolve from technical design into manufacturing. The use of SolidWorks to develop concepts will be an integral part.
- Research customer objectives and merchandise presentation techniques to assist in the development of projects.
- Lead and develop the team in support of executing on deliverables for customers using strong design and technical skills.
- Sketching, 3D CAD, Rendering and 2D creative suites.
- Contribute to deliverables as a working manager at times when capacity is at a high.
- Responsible for 3D installation instructions and support of 2D
- Value engineering of existing product offerings to improve margin.
- Performs other duties as needed and assigned.
This position does have direct reports.
Position Requirements
- Foundation in engineering principals
- Strong understanding of wood, metal, and plastics manufacturing.
- Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, and database management programs specifically the Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Good at drawing/mechanical drafting
- Attention to detail
- Practical, yet creative
- 5+ years of experience in product design and manufacturing
- 2+ years of management experience
- SolidWorks 3D CAD or other computer-aided industrial design (CAID) software
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, design engineering, engineering, product design, relevant field, or a combination of education and experience
- This position must be able to travel up to 10% of the time or as required.
- Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must be able to lift to 50 pounds, bend, and walk and climb stairs
STATEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT
All Employees Of VIRA Insight Are Expected To
- Act as an ambassador of and in accordance with the company’s Core Values.
- Adhere to the company’s Principles of Business and Conduct.
- Demonstrate good judgment and respect the confidentiality of company and personnel information.
- Deal professionally and courteously with all internal and/or external contacts.
- Seek guidance and direction as necessary in the performance of duties.
VIRA Insight LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally protected Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.
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Industries
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