About the role

  • Industrial Design Co-op at Crown Equipment Corporation in Kinston, NC supporting product innovation processes and collaborating with design teams on new projects.

Responsibilities

  • Research and document user needs, product requirements, competitive products and industry trends.
  • Conduct field research of users and products, including onsite observations, interviews, filming and task analysis.
  • Follow-up with field research after product introduction.
  • Conceptualize new and innovative products and solutions, including creating aspects of form, aesthetics and physical/psychological interactions between users and products.
  • Create sketches, renderings and models as necessary to convey design intent.
  • Create layouts and test bucks as necessary to resolve basic user ergonomics.
  • Determine material, construction, mechanisms, shape, color, surface finish and manufacturing processes in cooperation with Engineering and Manufacturing.
  • Communicate design solutions to management and other team members.
  • Create 3-dimensional CAD models of appearance parts.
  • Validate surface geometry with rapid prototype samples.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure that manufacturability requirements are met.
  • Assist with product graphics.
  • Assist the Design staff with field testing to ensure user needs have been met.
  • Assist Design staff in preparation for meetings and presentations.
  • Support project leaders with project documentation.
  • Assist with product photography.
  • Create and submit for design competitions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Industrial Design
  • Good written communication, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Analytical problem solving and judgement
  • Reliable transportation to travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday
  • Work Authorization: Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options

Job title

Industrial Design Co-op

Job type

Experience level

Entry level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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