Senior Lead Industrial Designer - Interiors

Company Information

PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Peterbilt Motors Company

On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability, and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability, and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

Requisition Summary

The Senior Lead interior Industrial Designer is responsible for providing concepts, design and oversight for the Interior programs and projects including advanced technology projects and subprojects through production. Presentations and delivery of product visions to internal and external customers.

Closely collaborates with Engineering, Digital Modeling teams and the Clay Modeling staff to ensure the design intent is captured in both digital surface models and physical model properties through all phases of the design and product creation process. Leverage Artificial Intelligence to maximize productivity.

Highly skilled and knowledgeable in industrial design and product development initiatives with the expertise and experience in the creative and technical aspects of a product’s design from concept through production. Reports to the Chief Designer informally daily with weekly formal design reviews with the Design Director as required. Close collaboration with the Exterior design team to optimize holistic design solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Create and implement innovative design solutions for future and current Peterbilt truck interior designs, including advanced technology projects and subprojects.
• Experience with User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Brand Management and Colors, Materials & Finish (CMF) research and implementation.
• Knowledge and skills to independently execute multiple programs and projects through all phases of design and product development from concept through to production implementation.
• Work closely with the Digital Modelers and Modeling Staff, and engage all internal and external customers, suppliers, and stakeholders through design development to ensure the design intent and objectives are met
• Provide design direction as necessary to follow up development of 3D CAD models and scale models to ensure a high level of surface refinement and quality of design
• Work jointly with studio designers, modelers, product planners and engineering to achieve the stated goals, and promoting clear and concise communication about project deliverables and timelines ensuring milestones are met
• Be able to communicate designs concepts through sketches and renderings and make formal presentations to Executive Level Management and internal and external customers. Document meeting highlights and action items

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Develop and effectively manage the scheduling for projects/programs including efficient & timely completion. Assess project/programs priorities and adjust assignments as necessary to maintain project objectives

• Well adept in understanding the manufacturing processes, materials, and assembly and can design within the constraints

• Demonstrate professional and successful communication skills (verbal/written/visual) with strong and effective interpersonal abilities

• Able to identify, prioritize, and coordinate resolution of design feasibility between Industrial Design and Engineering Groups

• Remain abreast of automotive and industry trends and technologies to enhance a competitive advantage

• Demonstrate ability to handle multiple tasks and to rapidly respond to model or packaging revisions and product changes as requested from Product Planning, Engineering and Industrial Design staff

• Assist the Chief Designer in administrative activities and planning of projects and programs

• Documentation and recommendation of best practices and procedures of the design process. Implement continuous improvement 

• Up to 5% travel can be expected

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Industrial Design or Transportation Design required.
• 8 + years of professional Vehicle Design Studio Experience with proven Interior Design examples.
• Experience using Vizcom AI, Alias, Rhino CAD and Photoshop or equivalent software are required.
• Design Portfolio required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptionally creative, highly motivated and team oriented.
• Demonstrate ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Leadership skills, mentoring ability, with strong emotional intelligence.
• Foster a creative and innovative culture internally and externally.
• Use of VR/XR is preferred.
• Skilled use in Blender, VRED, and Gravity Sketch and other 2D/3D visualization tools is highly preferred.
• Skilled in UX, UI and CMF
• Familiarity with Parametric modeling tools, Grasshopper.

General Description of all Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

• This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an E-Verify & Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership & Development (B.O.L.D), and ADVOCATE (an LGBTQ+ support group).

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