Senior Industrial Designer

Napoleon leads the way with innovative engineering, advanced manufacturing techniques, unsurpassed customer service and remarkable product quality. Our award-winning products offer a best-in-class experience for all customers' home comfort needs. While we are proudly Canadian, Napoleon is also fortunate to operate on a world-wide scale.

The warmth and experience that a Napoleon product brings to the homes of our customers transcends borders, language, and cultures to enhance everyday living across the globe. Throughout North America, Europe, South America and Asia, Napoleon creates memorable moments through our stunning designs and innovative technologies.

Reports to: Product Design Supervisor

Location: 214 Bayview Drive, Barrie (hybrid)

Job Purpose: The Senior Industrial Designer is the design team(s) specialist to create innovative new designs which fulfill the company's strategic goals while integrating the needs of marketing, sales and manufacturing departments.  The Senior Industrial Designer's responsibilities include the design and development of new products from concept through to production, drafting specifications for components, assemblies and manufacturing, consulting on the creation of prototype models or samples and fine-tuning of designs to prepare for New Product Launches, Special Projects, and Passthrough Products, as required. 
 
Subject Matter Expert (SME) lead for assigned product division; keep up to date with new product offerings within the product portfolio and product roadmap. Make recommendations based on research to PM and R&D Management in order to maintain and/or upgrade current product line-up, or to maintain relevance in the market.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Define concepts or ideas, considering competitive products, benchmarking, trends & lessons learned
• Sketches and simple 3D concept models, rendered images, technical scope documents suitable for obtaining project approval (including presenting ideas to R&D team and management)
• Focus on aesthetic design and appearance of finished units and accessories
• Provide insight to the design team on new concepts and trends through own research and ongoing collaboration with Product Marketing team
• Photo-realistic 3D renderings to clearly communicate design intent to key stakeholders (internal and external)
• Detailed 3D models suitable for prototype and mass production, including Design for Assembly, Manufacture and Serviceability - including installation
• Design for cost, robustness, reliability and quality; considering project targets and project deadlines and whilst working in collaboration with other departments, other sites and outside vendors
• Validate the design concept: (a) Using recognized design tools, including design reviews, functional analysis, (&, where applicable, input to simulation), tolerance stack ups for fit, form and function etc. (b) Actively participate in Stage Gate runs to practically validate part fit, form and function, manufacturability and drawing accuracy
• Create and maintain detailed 2D drawings and specifications where applicable. Create bill of materials, including all necessary details required to populate ERP system. Drawing release, (after checking), for prototype, purchasing, samples, etc. Ensure latest data (2D and 3D) is maintained in company CAD database
• Updating or supporting changes to existing models, drawings, based on Continuous Improvements, Change Notices and/or corrections
• Provide drawings and data to support creation of product manuals, work instructions, compliance / certification, service parts, marketing information, etc.
• Photo-realistic 3D renderings to showcase design, and to provide high quality visual assets to Brand Marketing team
• Assist Product or Engineering Manager with the specification of market requirements, (physical, technical, and aesthetic), for current and future products by conducting comprehensive market research, supported by on-going visits/meetings to/with customers, (internal and external) and non-customers, (associations, bodies, etc.)
• Make recommendations based on research for the development and ongoing maintenance of a detailed and overarching product portfolio strategy and product roadmap
• Provide and maintain an in-depth analysis for all aspects of market, industry, regulatory environment, and competition
• Develop hands-on, in-depth knowledge of competitive products, organize relevant benchmarking and maintain technical analysis of competitive strengths and weaknesses of current and planned product portfolio
• Support market assessments and competitive analyses to identify product opportunities whether new or redesigned to address different/future needs
• Research to be conducted both independently and collaboratively with cross functional teams
• Responsible to ensure new product introductions meet WSL expectations for aesthetic appearance, consistent fit and finish and robust operation, by evaluation at each phase of development; using tools as "test to failure", survey data, early phase field testing, analyzing similar product, customer solutions data, ensuring lessons learnt and design checklists. 

Education and Experience:

• University Degree or College Diploma in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• A minimum of 7 years of directly relevant work experience in design and/or product development (preferably consumer product design), or a minimum of 5 years in a directly related field such as Grills or other thermodynamic products, (HVAC, boilers, heat pumps etc.), may also be considered.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years relevant design experience, specifically using 3D CAD software, (SolidWorks, Solid Edge, ProE, Catia, Mechanical Desktop, etc.). Demonstrated experience in either simulation or CAM would be considered an asset.
• Experience with PLM software systems, (Bluestar, SolidWorks PDM or similar) is an asset.
• CSWA, (Certified SolidWorks Associate), or willingness to achieve this requirement during 75-day onboarding process.
• SolidWorks, (or demonstrated experience with equivalent 3D software and willingness to learn SolidWorks) and MS office.

** Please note that applicants are requested to share a product portfolio along with their application for us to view visual examples of past/current work.

IGNITE YOUR CAREER, Some of our competitive benefits include:

• Competitive Compensation / Wages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP/DPSP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Associate Purchase Programs, Product Discounts, In-house Sales
• Appreciation Events, Raffles, Draws, Fundraising, BBQ's, Competitions
• Napoleon Cares – Associates helping Associates
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Napoleon Recognition Program
• GOevisits, virtual doctor visits
• And more

The Napoleon Group of Companies is committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain Associates with disabilities. This includes providing accessibility across all stages of the employment cycle. Accommodation is available upon request.

We thank you for your interest in The Napoleon Group of Companies and for participating in our competition. Only those candidates selected for consideration will be contacted.