Designer - New Product Development
Job Description
Join our Toyota Material Handling Team as a DESIGNER - NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT!
The Role:
We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated Designer to join our team. In this role, you’ll support engineers in the New Product Development group by creating 3D models, 2D drawings, and documentation for frame, body, cabin, and other components on electric forklifts. It requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication and CAD (Computer-Aided Design) skills. We value innovative and creative ideas—yes, even during meetings (where snacks are always welcome). If you enjoy tackling challenges with positivity and a bit of humor, you’ll feel right at home here.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Develop parametric 3D models, drawings, and study files using CREO. Manage files in PDM software.
- Work with a wide range of parts including welded steel assemblies, metal castings, plastics, rubbers, multi-part assemblies, electrical components, and more.
- Conduct engineering checks. Provide data and documentation to engineers for analysis and judgment. Update models and documentation according to the directions as required.
- Diagnose design problems and prepare countermeasure options as needed.
- Ensure drawing quality by considering design intent, materials, quality control characteristics, dimensions, tolerances, product requirements, and clarity.
- Manage parts list (BOM) in PDM and in other engineering documents.
- Create engineering change documentation.
- Follow technical company standards for modeling and drafting.
- Participate in recurring design reviews to uphold design quality and facilitate communication within the group.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability, cost, quality, and delivery of new products.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
- Additional duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology.
- 4+ years of experience creating models and drawings in CAD software (CREO preferred).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and strong analytical ability.
- Great documentation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- High level of interpersonal skills and work effectively with cross-cultural team.
What Sets You Apart:
- Material handling, automotive, or heavy equipment design experience
- Proficiency with surface modeling and advanced surface modeling techniques.
Where and When You’ll Work:
- This is an in-person role located at our Greene, NY office—ideal for those who thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.
What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:
Salary - $73,840 - $94,667 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience.
Relocation: This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.
World Class Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Performance Bonus
- Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
- Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
- 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
- Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
- Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
- Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
- Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic
- Best in class work culture!
Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota
Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.
Learn more here: https://www.toyotaforklift.com/careers
Follow us on Social Media: Working at Toyota Material Handling | Glassdoor
Join our Toyota Material Handling Team as a DESIGNER - NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT!
The Role:
We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated Designer to join our team. In this role, you’ll support engineers in the New Product Development group by creating 3D models, 2D drawings, and documentation for frame, body, cabin, and other components on electric forklifts. It requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication and CAD (Computer-Aided Design) skills. We value innovative and creative ideas—yes, even during meetings (where snacks are always welcome). If you enjoy tackling challenges with positivity and a bit of humor, you’ll feel right at home here.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Develop parametric 3D models, drawings, and study files using CREO. Manage files in PDM software.
- Work with a wide range of parts including welded steel assemblies, metal castings, plastics, rubbers, multi-part assemblies, electrical components, and more.
- Conduct engineering checks. Provide data and documentation to engineers for analysis and judgment. Update models and documentation according to the directions as required.
- Diagnose design problems and prepare countermeasure options as needed.
- Ensure drawing quality by considering design intent, materials, quality control characteristics, dimensions, tolerances, product requirements, and clarity.
- Manage parts list (BOM) in PDM and in other engineering documents.
- Create engineering change documentation.
- Follow technical company standards for modeling and drafting.
- Participate in recurring design reviews to uphold design quality and facilitate communication within the group.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability, cost, quality, and delivery of new products.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
- Additional duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology.
- 4+ years of experience creating models and drawings in CAD software (CREO preferred).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and strong analytical ability.
- Great documentation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- High level of interpersonal skills and work effectively with cross-cultural team.
What Sets You Apart:
- Material handling, automotive, or heavy equipment design experience
- Proficiency with surface modeling and advanced surface modeling techniques.
Where and When You’ll Work:
- This is an in-person role located at our Greene, NY office—ideal for those who thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.
What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:
Salary - $73,840 - $94,667 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience.
Relocation: This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.
World Class Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Performance Bonus
- Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
- Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
- 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
- Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
- Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
- Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
- Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic
- Best in class work culture!
Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota
Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.
Learn more here: https://www.toyotaforklift.com/careers
Follow us on Social Media: Working at Toyota Material Handling | Glassdoor
About Toyota Material Handling - North America
Toyota Material Handling offers a full line of material handling products proudly assembled in the United States, including forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, pallet jacks, container handlers, automated guided vehicles, and tow tractors, along with aerial work platforms, fleet management services, and advanced automation engineering and design.
Toyota’s commitment to quality, reliability and customer satisfaction, the hallmark of the Toyota Production System, extends throughout more than 230 locations across North America.