British Columbia Industrial Design Association

CODETTA Product Design

Codetta is a busy product design firm located in the heart of downtown Victoria, British Columbia. We offer a studio environment that is relaxed and casual but very productive and service focused.  Our primary client base is in the music industry so if you are looking to design rugged creative tools for musicians then codetta is your place. We also develop medical, Industrial, and consumer products for clients spanning the globe; from Victoria to Denmark, New York to Seattle. Check out www.codetta.com

We are currently seeking a Product Design Engineer / Industrial Designer with a passion for their work and experience in consumer product design. 

You have:

• Completed a university degree in product design engineering, industrial design, or mechanical engineering.
• 5+ Years product design experience, preferably in a consultancy environment.
• Pro/Engineer or other 3-D CAD proficiency.
• Experience in designing parts for Injection molding, Sheet-metal, and other manufacturing methods.
• Microsoft Office and other general computer experience. 
• Able to meet and communicate ideas and project details with clients.
• A Reliable and efficient approach to work.
• Rendering experience with Rhino or other software.
• Excellent problem solving, Visual and verbal communication skills.

Main role: Realize product designs through to manufacturing on the basis of project briefs and other client or team guidance.

Duties include:

• Engineer product parts and assemblies, solving for appearance, safety, function, durability, serviceability, budget, production costs/methods, and marketing requirements.
• Engineer and problem solve mechanical problems related to product designs such as snap fit details, living hinges, and other novel mechanisms.
• Engineer detailed mechanical components, assemblies, and enclosure parts using Pro Engineer 3-D solid modeling.
• Assist with printed circuit board layout as it interfaces to the mechanical design.
• Determine appropriate method of manufacture (e.g. sheet metal, machining, casting, injection molding, stamping, extrusions etc.) and select appropriate materials.
• Transfer designs to manufacturing with 2-D part drawings, standard part and hardware specifications and other documentation.   
• Interface with other Industrial Designers to implement product concepts.
• Prepare sketches of ideas, detailed drawings, illustrations and renderings by hand or using computer-aided design equipment.
• Work with toolmakers and other vendors to achieve desired results.
• Estimate mechanical elements (time, cost) to support project planning.
• Fabricate, Assemble and test physical mock ups and prototypes.

Salary will depend on experience. Position includes year end bonus and 3 weeks vacation. Apply via email to: ask@codetta.com. Please keep portfolios under 2mb in size and only in PDF format.