Industrial Designer

Job description

**Job Title** Industrial Designer **Location** Bangalore **About Us** Ingersoll Rand is a global provider of mission-critical flow creation, life science and industrial solutions. Ingersoll Rands Global Engineering & Technology Center (GEC) in Bangalore, **A GREAT PLACE TO WORK CERTIFIED WORKPLACE** is driven by an ownership mindset and entrepreneurial spirit, has been a beacon of innovation for over 19 years, embodying our purpose to “Make Life Better” for our employees, customers, shareholders and the planet. The Engineering & Technology center has expertly supported a diverse range of industrial products, offering deep expertise in core and digital engineering space. By cultivating a sense of inclusion, belonging and respect, and a collaborative culture, the GEC has fostered the most talented and capable engineers, thereby playing a pivotal role in driving Ingersoll Rand’s purpose and strategic focus areas. **Job & Division Summary:** We are seeking a highly creative and technically skilled **Industrial Designer** to develop innovative, ergonomic, and visually compelling cordless and pneumatic power tools, and industrial lifting products. The ideal candidate will be proficient in translating user needs and market insights into product concepts through **hand sketching** followed by creating production-ready and **advanced surface models using Creo** and other industrial design software. The role requires close collaboration with engineering, marketing, product management, and manufacturing teams to deliver user-centric designs that align with brand identity, functionality, manufacturability, and cost targets. **Responsibilities** **Concept Development & Ideation** - Generate multiple product concepts through freehand sketching. - Create compelling product forms, styling themes, and design directions for power tools and accessories. **Product Styling & Visualization** - Develop high-quality concept sketches, renderings, and presentations. - Create detailed design proposals that balance aesthetics, ergonomics, usability, and functionality. - Produce photorealistic visualizations using industrial design software. **Advanced Surfacing & CAD Modeling** - Build complex and production-ready surface models using **Creo Advanced Surfacing.** - Design injection-molded plastic components. - Convert concept sketches into manufacturable 3D CAD models. - Refine product geometry considering CMF (Color, Material & Finish), assembly requirements, and tooling constraints. - Work with engineering teams to optimize designs for DFM/DFA requirements. **Ergonomics & User-Centered Design** - Conduct ergonomic studies and human-factor evaluations. - Develop handle designs, grip surfaces, trigger locations, and interface layouts for superior user comfort. **Cross-Functional Collaboration** - Work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Product Management, and Suppliers. - Support rapid prototyping, design validation, and product testing activities. - Participate in design reviews throughout the product development cycle. **Prototype & Design Validation** - Support prototype development using 3D printing and rapid prototyping technologies. - Evaluate prototypes for form, fit, functionality, and aesthetic quality. - Incorporate feedback from customers, stakeholders, and testing teams into final designs. **Required Qualifications** Bachelor's or Master's Degree in **Industrial Design,** with 7-9 years of industrial design experience in power tools, consumer products, outdoor equipment, appliances, or related products. **Technical Skills** - Strong freehand sketching and concept visualization skills. - Ability to communicate design intent through quick ideation sketches and presentation-quality renderings. - Strong understanding of product form development and design aesthetics. - Computer proficient using CAD and design software, including SolidWorks, Creo, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. **Preferred Experience** - Experience in cordless power tools, professional tools, garden tools, or industrial equipment. - Understanding of injection molding, die casting, over-molding, and surface finishing processes. - Familiarity with battery-powered products and handheld electronics. - Knowledge of CMF development and brand language implementation. **Key Competencies** - Creativity and innovation - Strong visual communication skills - Advanced surfacing expertise - User-centered design thinking - Ergonomic design knowledge - Attention to detail - Team collaboration **What we Offer** - We are all owners of the company! Stock options (Employee Ownership Program) that align your interests with the company's success. - Yearly performance-based bonus, rewarding your hard work and dedication. - Leave Encashments - Maternity/Paternity Leaves - Employee Health covered under Medical, Group Term Life & Accident Insurance - Employee Assistance Program - Employee development with LinkedIn Learning - Employee recognition via Awardco - Collaborative, multicultural work environment with a team of dedicated professionals, fostering innovation and teamwork.