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Product Designer 

About the Organization At Polo, we make lives better by manufacturing products for the medical, fire & safety, industrial, and government defense markets. Polo Custom Products has been in business since 1947, designing and manufacturing products right here in the U.S.A.! Our culture of continuous improvement and financial solvency ensure that you can have a career for years to come.  
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PRODUCT DESIGNER POSITION SUMMARY

The Product Designer completes all aspects of an assigned project to include designing, developing, and improving new or existing products and directing the building and testing of prototypes.

Here is what you will do as Product Designer...

  • Serves as a positive role model consistent with Polos corporate culture at all times.
  • Operates within specific deadlines, schedules and requirements.
  • Uses computer design software for pattern making.
  • Originates and/or develops product design concepts from client requirements or as possible proprietary items.
  • Analyzes various design requirements and recommends possible solutions or alternate constructions.
  • Uses customers requirements, samples, prints, etc., to estimate a products manufacturing cost. This will include developing equitable standards and working with the excel quote form to achieve raw materials and labor costs.
  • Uses industrial processes and standards as well as new technology to build quality prototypes.
  • Works with the Quality Manager to establish test requirements, if not previously specified by customer, and develops and directs the testing of new product prototypes to verify product reliability.
  • Maintains internal contact with production personnel regarding ideas, drawings, and products as well as external contact with customers in the development of designs to resolve problems.
  • Works with plant quality control and customers quality department to test out theories or findings.
  • Writes detailed instruction to indicate how a product is to be manufactured.
  • Attends seminars, trade shows, and other manufacturing facilities, as required.

We offer many competitive benefits...

  • Competitive pay
  • Retire Well - 401-k with company match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Enjoy Your Holidays - Eight paid holidays
  • Take Care of Yourself and Family - Healthcare (medical, dental, Flex spending)
  • See Well – Vision program, including Safety Glasses
  • Be Well – “WellBeing” program provides free annual Biometric Screening, Flu shots, prizes, and awards
  • Improve Yourself - Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000/year
  • Have Fun! Our great culture is friendly and community oriented!

 

 
Position Requirements

Here is what you will need to qualify...

  • Education: 3+ years manufacturing experience or 4-year degree in textile design, engineering, manufacturing or a related field.
  • Experience: Industrial/home sewing experience a plus or educational equivalent.

Here are the competencies we are looking for...

  • Textile/soft goods design and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Practical experience using computer design software for pattern making.
  • Proactive.
  • Highly organized and detail oriented.
  • Strong team player who interacts well with others.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to work extended hours as needed and possess the ability to see a project through to completion.

Here are the physical requirements...

  • Performs visual work on the computer for long periods of time.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate 100% of the time via phone, email, or in person to internal and external customers.
  • Moves frequently about the facility, walking, bending, climbing, and reaching.
  • Able to remain in a stationary position standing or sitting 50% of the time.
  • Occasionally lifts/and or carries objects about the facility up to 35 lbs. or with the proper equipment.

 

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Shift Days  
Open Date 2/24/2023  
Location Polo Custom Products IA  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
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This position is currently not accepting applications.

To search for an open position, please go to http://PoloCustomProductsInc.appone.com



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