Amazon.com Services LLC

Robotics

SeniorIndustrialDesigner

$145–196k New York, New York, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Industrial Designer at Amazon.com Services LLC. Skills: Class A surfacing, CMF, Production CAD. Own Class A surface development. Work from concept geometry”

Industry & Context.

Robotics
Problems you'll solve

DFM-compliant; Parting line strategy; Appearance critical areas; First article inspection

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8+ years design & innovation, 8+ years research & development, Management of engineering design projects, Experience using business or technical software, Experience using MS Excel, Experience using MS Project, Experience using CAD software

Nice to Have

Master's degree in Engineering, Master's degree in Operations, Master's degree in Business Administration, Knowledge of system architecture, Knowledge of optimization, Knowledge of system dynamics, Knowledge of system analysis, Knowledge of statistical analysis, Knowledge of reliability analysis, Knowledge of decision making, Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, Experience with packaging technologies, Experience with systems, Experience with high-speed manufacturing, Experience with design-in-safety, Experience with process design based on Lean Principles

What You'll Do.

Own Class A surface development

Work from concept geometry

Develop production-intent 3D models

Ensure surfaced geometry is DFM-compliant

Maintain appropriate draft

Maintain wall thickness

Maintain parting line strategy

Refine surface models

Incorporate feedback from sample reviews

Support 2D cosmetic drawing callouts

Define cosmetic finish specifications

Document cosmetic finish specifications

Develop CMF documentation

Manage CMF documentation

Source finish options

Evaluate finish options

Source texture options

Evaluate texture options

Maintain cosmetic appearance standards

Support first article cosmetic inspection

Evaluate cosmetic samples

Communicate acceptability

Communicate corrections

Support design reviews

Prepare visual references

Prepare annotated models

Prepare finish sample boards

Assist in evaluating materials

Assist in selecting materials

Assist in evaluating finishes

Assist in selecting finishes

Contribute to maintaining product language

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Mechanical design process; Broader hardware team; Design Engineers; Tooling vendors; Surface finish suppliers; Cross-functional design support; Hardware and software systems

Communication Scope

Product language

Process & Methodology

Engineering design projects

Full Job Description

As a Senior Industrial Designer, you will be embedded in the mechanical design process, working closely with Design Engineers and the broader hardware team to develop and refine the surfaced geometry of robot exterior parts. This role will translate design direction into production-ready Class A surfaces, owning cosmetic finish specifications, and supporting CMF decisions that hold up through tooling and manufacturing. You're someone who gets excited about getting a parting line right and knows how to have a productive conversation with a tooling vendor about texture. Key job responsibilities Surfacing & Production CAD - Own Class A surface development for injection molded exterior parts, working from approved concept geometry or sketches to production-intent 3D models - Collaborate closely with Design Engineers to ensure surfaced geometry is DFM-compliant — maintaining appropriate draft, wall thickness, and parting line strategy without compromising design intent - Maintain and refine surface models through tooling development, incorporating feedback from T0/T1 sample reviews - Support 2D cosmetic drawing callouts including surface finish, texture zones, parting line locations, and appearance critical areas Cosmetic Finish & CMF - Define and document cosmetic finish specifications for molded and machined parts - Develop and manage CMF documentation: material callouts, color standards, finish samples, and approval criteria for production - Source and evaluate finish and texture options in collaboration with tooling vendors and surface finish suppliers - Maintain cosmetic appearance standards and support first article cosmetic inspection criteria Cross-Functional Design Support - Work with the team to evaluate cosmetic samples and prototypes against intent — communicating clearly what's acceptable, what needs correction, and why - Support design reviews by preparing clear visual references, annotated models, and finish sample boards - Assist in evaluating and selecti

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