Title: Design Engineer III Location: Keller, TX 76244 Duration: 3 Months Shift: 30 hours per week (hybrid)
Description:
All candidates submitted must provide a link to their portfolio for the hiring team to review. This is a hybrid role (Keller, TX), so they will be required to be on site at times.
Position Overview: Client Communications is seeking an experienced and talented Industrial Designer / Design Engineer to join a global design team. You will collaborate with mechanical engineers, manufacturing experts, product line managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, market-ready designs that uphold our brand’s integrity, meet customer needs and adhere to our technical standards. You will be supporting the design efforts for a wide range of products including connectors, adaptors, testing devices, fiber housings, wireless terminals, splice cassettes, as well as the accompanying tools, accessories, and packaging.
Qualifications: - Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field - 5+ years of product development experience
How you will make a difference: - Assist in the conceptualization and iterative development of innovative fiber optic hardware solutions for all market segments. - Create 3D models and prototypes that demonstrate functionality and/or appearance. - Enjoy being hands-on and getting into the field to look for insights. - Participate in brainstorming sessions and design reviews to contribute ideas and feedback to the global design team. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align design intent with project objectives and business goals throughout the project. - Prepare detailed design documentation and presentation materials. - Train, educate and advise on industry best practices for Visual Language, Design Thinking and UX/UI. - Execute packaging and label graphics that align with current standards.
Skills for your success: - Strong communication skills - designers must have the ability to clearly communicate design intent through written, drawn, and verbal direction to a diverse audience. - Proficiency in CAD software (experience with CREO is preferred). - Often approach problems from many different angles and challenge the status quo. - Good to strong digital sketching and visual communication skills. - Expert level proficiency in KeyShot and Adobe Creative Cloud. - Solid understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering principles. - High personal standard for detail and craftsmanship. - Dynamic in collaborative environments with the ability to deliver constructive feedback diplomatically. - Naturally curious and inquisitive about how and why things work with a willingness to try and fail at something new. - Able to execute within an established visual brand language across a broad portfolio. - Effective organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. - Natural interest in sustainability, AI, generative design, and cutting-edge design tools. - Familiar with DFM/A. - Advanced understanding of human factors and ergonomics. - Additional experience or training in UX is a plus.
Work Environment: - Office conditions with regular computer and phone usage. - Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials. - Infrequent visits to manufacturing facilities, labs, and in the field, where personal protective equipment or PPE is required. Travel: Minor travel (domestic and international)
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $41.17/daily.
