Product Design Director jobs in Kansas

Description

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:

• Design and Quote projects for designated customers across CE and PDQ for the timely and accurate delivery of all customer interactions, including quotes, drawings and ultimately finished product 

• 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 

Qualifications

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