MSA - The Safety Company · 1 day ago
Industrial Designer II
MSA - The Safety Company is a purpose-driven organization committed to innovation and technology in safety products. The role of Industrial Designer II involves shaping user-centered safety products from concept to completion, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate customer insights into effective design solutions.
Responsibilities
Translate research insights into high-level product concepts and detailed feature designs
Collaborate with engineering teams to develop integrated product solutions, balancing design intent with technical feasibility
Produce detailed 3D CAD models (design intent, not for manufacture) using SolidWorks
Create compelling visualizations and renderings to communicate design intent
Support prototyping efforts using techniques such as clay modelling, foam prototyping and 3D printing to validate design concepts
Contribute to UI development (light and sound patterns, graphic workflows, screen designs) — desirable but not essential
Validate of graphic UI workflows and screens
Be an active voice in the product core team (Product Manager, Lead Engineer, Designer), contributing to design decisions from concept through launch
Engage in VOC (Voice of Customer) activities to uncover real user needs and champion those insights throughout the design process, supporting research activities, including the creation of illustrations, scripts, and pretotypes
Challenge assumptions, advocate for the right solution, and remain flexible to deliver exceptional hardware products at speed
Qualification
Required
Proficient in SolidWorks
Experience using KeyShot and Figma — desirable
Strong understanding of injection molded plastic and other common manufacturing techniques
Familiarity with electrical-mechanical or connected product development
Skilled in prototyping techniques, including 3D printing
Proactive and collaborative in solving mechanical design challenges
Execution-focused with a strong ability to deliver tangible design outcomes
Strong portfolio demonstrating creative thinking and technical skill
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field
3+ years of experience in product design, preferably in consumer electronics or hardware
Preferred
Experience working in cross-functional teams and fast-paced development environments
Exposure to UI/UX design principles and tools is a plus
Company
MSA - The Safety Company
MSA is a global organization committed to developing, manufacturing, and supplying safety products.