Industrial Designer Job at Klein Tools in Mansfield

Klein Tools is a dynamic, fast-paced and results driven company dedicated to launching hundreds of innovative products each year. Are you ready to make an impact?

Perks for you include:
• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance

Are you a creative thinker who loves turning ideas into real-world products? We're looking for an Industrial Designer to join our team and help bring new product concepts to life. This is a hands-on role where you'll take designs from sketch through prototype and into production.

You'll work closely with engineering, marketing, and manufacturing partners, reporting directly to the Manager of Product Engineering. In this role, you'll play a key part in developing products that balance usability, functionality, and aesthetics.

What You'll Do

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• Develop and refine product concepts through sketches, 3D modeling, renderings, and prototypes.
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• Translate design ideas into manufacturable solutions while maintaining brand identity and user-focused design.
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• Research materials, ergonomics, and user needs to guide design decisions.
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• Collaborate with engineering to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and ready for production.
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• Partner with cross-functional teams to move projects from concept to launch.
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• Prepare presentation materials to communicate design intent to stakeholders.
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• Stay informed on industry trends, competitive products, and design innovations.
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What We're Looking For

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• \nBachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field.
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• \n2-5 years of professional experience in industrial design, preferably with consumer products.
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• A strong portfolio that demonstrates creative thinking, technical skill, and experience in sketching, CAD modeling, rendering, and prototyping.
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• Proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., SolidWorks, KeyShot, Adobe Creative Suite).
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• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
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• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
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• Passion for creating thoughtful, functional products that enhance the user experience.
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Why You'll Love It Here

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• Take ownership of design projects and see your ideas directly influence real products.
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• Work across the full product lifecycle, from early concepting through production.
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• Collaborate with a supportive, cross-functional team that values innovation.
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• Be part of a company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, dependable products.
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Physical Demand Requirements

Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

10% (3 days per month)

Your main focus:
• Quality
• Customer Obsession
• Innovation
• Ownership
• Teamwork

Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at [email protected].