Industrial Designer

Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.61 per share payable December 10, 2015, to shareholders of record on November 24, 2015. This represents an increase of $0.08 per share, or 15.1%, over Snap-on's previous quarterly dividend of $0.53 per share.

This position, under the guidance of a supervisor, provides primary support of initial concept sketching, modeling, prototyping and development in order to create innovative products. Multi-project management and technical skills are used to bring new or improved products to the market while satisfying business unit goals, manufacturability requirements and customer needs. Project support responsibilities with close integration of engineering, marketing and product management while developing project plans, schedules, progress updates, expenditures and prioritization is required.

• Rapid conversion of concepts into actionable 2D and 3D representations.
• Multi-project prioritization under the supervision of a manager.
• Regularly interface with end-users to develop customer insights and, ultimately, new product ideas.
• Execute on goals, objectives and project plans in line with business unit goals and customer needs.
• Design and execute hands-on creation of 3D prototypes using rapid prototyping, foam, paper board, clay, steel, cast materials, etc. to communicate form.
• Create “next level” prototypes capable of communicating form and function. Integration of electrical and mechanical systems and “looks like” finishes.
• Contribute ideas on new products, product improvements, techniques and facilities.
• Regularly review project plans, schedules, progress, expenditures and priorities to ensure goals are being met.
• Regularly interface with engineering, marketing, and product management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design required 1-3 years of experience in Industrial Design preferred

Attributes:

• People Related
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to work across functional groups
• Cursory knowledge of ethnographic research practices

Technical

• 3D modeling and drafting, Soldiworks and Rhino preferred
• Computer aided drawing/rendering, Photoshop and Illustrator preferred
• Technical competence with excellent project management skills
• Basic engineering knowledge
• Problem solving skills
• Investigative skills

Other

• Free-hand sketching
• Computer aided sketching
• Rendering
• Innovative/creative minded
• Hands-on prototyping skills
• Organization skills
• Time management skills
• Adaptable to change

Accountabilities:

• Design quality
• Creative problem solving
• Product innovation
• Project schedules