Senior Manager - Industrial Design

Join Our Leadership Team as a Senior Manager - Industrial Design!

The Role

Toyota Material Handling North America is seeking an accomplished Senior Manager - Industrial Design to lead our Industrial Design team within our Corporate Engineering department. This leader drives product design strategy, brand identity, and user centered innovation across Toyota and Raymond forklift product lines. The team combines expertise in surface design, injection molding, advanced form development, ergonomics, UI and UX design, and visual storytelling to deliver innovative material handling equipment solutions.

As Senior Manager of Industrial Design Engineering, you will define and execute the design vision, align cross functional initiatives with Corporate Strategic Objectives, and ensure global integration and consistency. This role provides executive oversight for styling, ergonomics, human machine interaction, and concept development while operating with significant autonomy and strategic influence.

We are seeking a forward-thinking design leader with strong business acumen, a solutions-oriented mindset, and a passion for building high performing, collaborative teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and manage a team of engineers and industrial designers in the development and visualization of innovative product concepts using CAD and advanced digital design tools.
• Drive industrial design strategy including form development, aesthetics, CMF development, branding, and ergonomics for powered industrial trucks and forklift products.
• Collaborate cross functionally with Engineering, R&D, Product Management, Manufacturing, Marketing, and global partners to deliver production ready solutions.
• Plan, assign, and monitor personnel and project commitments; oversee technical progress and adjust direction to meet engineering, product performance, quality, and business objectives.
• Serve as technical lead or project director for major new product development programs and platform initiatives.
• Evaluate technical outcomes of research and development efforts; prepare and deliver executive level presentations with actionable recommendations.
• Align engineering and industrial design initiatives with corporate strategy; provide input and thought leadership to senior and executive leadership teams.
• Lead workforce planning including hiring, performance management, succession planning, mentoring, and professional development.
• Represent Industrial Design Engineering in executive reviews, customer engagements, supplier meetings, and industry events; travel as required.
• Provide technical guidance related to regulatory standards and industry requirements within the forklift and material handling industry; participate in formal design reviews.
• Maintain a safe working environment and operate in a constant state of alertness.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Industrial Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related engineering or design discipline.
• 12 years of progressive engineering experience, including 5 years of leadership experience managing industrial design or product design teams.
• Demonstrated experience in industrial design engineering within manufacturing, automotive, heavy equipment, or material handling industries.
• Strong expertise in:
• Concept sketching and ideation
• CMF development and material selection
• Design language systems and visual identity development
• User experience and ergonomics analysis
• Surface modeling and CAD based design tools
• Injection molding and manufacturing processes
• Design strategy and product portfolio alignment
• Executive level presentations and visual communication of design intent
  

What Sets You Apart

• Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Industrial Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, MBA, Engineering Management, or a related engineering or design discipline.
• Experience leading global or multi brand design organizations.
• Background in forklift, material handling equipment, automotive, or industrial equipment design.
• Proven success driving innovation from concept through production in a stage gate product development environment.
• Strong understanding of human machine interface, UI and UX design for industrial applications.
• Ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive cross functional alignment.
• Passion for building collaborative, high performing teams focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  
  

Where And When You’ll Work

• This position is based on-site at our Greene, New York location, where you’ll collaborate closely with your team in a dynamic workplace.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits Package

Salary: $149,600 - $191,800 per year. Compensation is based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Relocation: Relocation assistance may be available.

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

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