Industrial Designer

We’re looking for an Industrial Designer to join Curtiss-Wright Williams Controls. As an Industrial Designer, you will play a pivotal role in our design process, contributing uniquely to innovative product creation. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, with a significant portion of your time dedicated to advanced SolidWorks modeling and mechanical design.

In this role, you will engage in various design activities such as user research, concept development, sketching, and prototyping. You will create and refine product aesthetics, ensuring they align with brand standards and customer expectations. Developing ergonomic and user-friendly designs that enhance the overall user experience will be a key focus. You will also conduct market and trend analysis to inform design decisions and stay ahead of industry developments. Presenting design concepts and prototypes to stakeholders for feedback and approval will be part of your responsibilities.

Additionally, you may be called on to create detailed mechanical drawings. You will also contribute to graphic design projects, creating copy and images for brochures and customer-facing presentations. This diverse role requires a blend of technical and creative skills, ensuring our products are both functionally superior and visually appealing.

Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid)

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge:

• Generate bold design concepts through sketches and representations

• Develop 3D prototypes in collaboration with Engineering, Marketing, and Customers

• Stay updated on design trends

• Present ideas visually and verbally

• Create branded design strategies, meet program deadlines proactively

• Integrate branding, product functionality, and SolidWorks modeling

• Merge brand elements into product design, ensuring seamless functionality and precision through SolidWorks modeling

• Translate customer insight into engaging designs and visually stunning product designs reflecting brand identity

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Graphic Design or experience equivalent.

• Minimum of 5 years related experience.

• Bring a portfolio to demonstrate expertise in hand sketching, 3D CAD SolidWorks, 3D Rendering, Adobe Creative Suite.

• Strong mechanical understanding, communicate effectively with engineering teams, and excel in multi-disciplinary environments.

Who We Are

Williams Controls Inc., a business unit of Curtiss-Wright manufactures products such as electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic throttle controls, configurable joysticks, adjustable pedal systems, sensors, hand controls and armrest systems for use on all types of commercial vehicles.  The products are the legacy of the Williams Controls company founded in 1937 and acquired by Curtiss-Wright in 2012. Find out more information and view our products here:  https://www.cw-industrialgroup.com/About/Williams-Controls

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.