Product Design Director manages and coordinates design, development, and enhancement of new and existing products/product lines. Evaluates and ensures design feasibility and design optimization. Being a Product Design Director assists in the determination of project milestones and timelines. Ensures team meets project milestones and completes projects within the established timeline. Additionally, Product Design Director evaluates issues, provides resolution, and communicates to management. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Product Design Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Product Design Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary:
Delivering an exceptional Design and Quote across all customer needs for assigned customers, working with Regional Sales Manager, Customer Experience and Product Design & Quote staff and other internal resources as needed. Primary Designer and Quote Developer based on customer specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure effective, accurate and timely communication across region/segment team members
Track and document customer knowledge, ensuring that material new insights are shared with broader team
Provide Quality Control check for quotes and drawings relative to PDQ Associate knowledge
Fulfill key PDQ responsibilities in documented Quote to Delivery process for designated customers including:
Review of Customer specifications
Utilize software for proper fit and manufacturing ability.
Consulting with Customer Experience Team members to ensure proper design and Quote outcomes
Buyout review for proper pricing within Quote
Coordination of paperwork for Customer Experience
Core external/customer responsibilities
Work with Customer Experience as questions arise for proper communication with customers
Education/Experience:
Associates Degree in Drafting/CAD or 1 year of Drafting and Design experience
Proven problem-solving capabilities in a technical environment, including problem-solving skills required
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products and CAD Software
Exceptional communication skills required both verbal and written
Ability to work independently, self-starter but also a strong team player with a can-do attitude
Proven skills in time management and multi-tasking responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and an independent problem solver
Ability to expand work hours to meet deadlines and workload fluctuations
Physical Effort:
Ability to sit, stand, walk intermittently for 8 hours
Ability to work on a PC as required