Industrial Designer, Parts and Accessories

Impassioned by the goal of delivering high-performance products to both the professional athlete and the recreational cyclist, Cycling Sports Group encompasses several powerhouse Cycling brands, including Cannondale, GT, Charge, and Fabric. Cycling Sports Group is proud to present a truly unique and powerful portfolio of cycling brands to the market, continually striving to evolve through the very best products and service available today.

Frome, UK

Cycling Sports Group

<strong>At Dorel Sports, innovation and product is at the heart of what we do. Every project, every meeting, every moment is an opportunity to create the perfect ride for millions of consumers around the world. From a Sunday family ride to the Tour de France, Dorel Sports employees are helping people find the perfect ride.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Walking the Talk.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Health insurance and a retirement savings plan is just the beginning for our employees. Our culture is as fun and lively as the lifestyle brands we represent.</strong><br /><br /><strong>STAY WELL.</strong> https://www.dorelsports.com/

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Full Time

Overview: <p style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Highly creative industrial designer responsible for product design of bicycle parts and accessories from concept to production with a focus on providing product with unique rider centric innovation.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">​<br /><br /></span></span></p>
Responsibilities: </span></span></p> <ul> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Conceptualize, prototype, engineer, innovative bicycle helmets</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Ability to solve complex problems though developing and evaluating options and implementing solutions.</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Defines, maintains and evolves brand design language.</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Produce 3D and traditional concept models and functional prototypes for concept evaluation</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Keep products current with new and developing trends in design, development and manufacturing.</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Work with Product Management to define user requirements</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Fully accountable for multiple project schedule coordination and tracking within a fast-paced product/development/manufacturing implementation environment.</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Strong understanding of and experience with the manufacturing processes including raw materials, production processes, injection molding, rapid prototyping and quality control procedures.</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Work with suppliers to optimize production techniques, tooling and part cost, pre-production testing and troubleshooting</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Understanding of social and environmental impacts of design decisions for the product’s entire lifecycle</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Ability to work in a team environment required.</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Maintains and improves ID shop area.</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">
Requirements: <ul> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in industrial/commercial design or engineering related field required.</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Proficiency with 3D CAD software &amp; advanced surface modeling. Solidworks, AutoCAD Fusion 360 strongly preferred, PTC Creo is advantageous</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Proficiency with 2D and 3D rendering software such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Keyshot.</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Flexible to work in a fast-paced, open team environment, while working on multiple projects in varying levels of development and quickly adjust to market opportunity</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">3D printing experience</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Hand sketching and modeling</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Familiarity with PC computer systems required</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Knowledge of MS Office applications required.</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Deep understanding of latest manufacturing techniques and materials</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">2D drawing with geometric tolerancing</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Domestic and International travel required.</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Ability to work in a team environment required.</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Excellent written, oral and visual communication skills required.</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Beneficial Qualifications</span></span></p> <ul> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Interest in cycling</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Experience in bicycle/sporting goods product development and design</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Mechanical finite element analysis set up and analyzing experience</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Experience working with international vendors and manufacturing</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Proficiency in Workfront, Rhino, Viewforia software programs</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Fundamental understanding of electronics, PCB production and battery technology</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Experience in working with fabric manufacturing techniques</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Generative design experience</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Bicycle parts and assembly knowledge</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Paint spray booth experience</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Metal machining</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Experience maintaining and servicing 3D printers</span></span></li> </ul> <br /> <p style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Physical Demands</span></span></p> <ul> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Working conditions are normal for an office environment.</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Must be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time.</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Traveling 15 - 25 % of the time including international travel</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Use of hand tools</span></span></li> <li style="margin: 8px 0px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri,sans-serif;">Must be able to travel domestic and international</span></span></li> </ul>