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          "text": "<p><strong>We are currently seeking a Sr. Product Design Engineer to join our team.</strong> In this role, you will design consumer products&#xa0;with a specific focus on plastics&#xa0;that&#xa0;meet&#xa0;functional, aesthetic,&#xa0;safety&#xa0;and cost requirements while supporting cross-functional engineering and manufacturing needs. You will contribute technical&#xa0;expertise&#xa0;throughout the product development cycle, including concept creation,&#xa0;prototyping&#xa0;and durability evaluation. You will also collaborate across teams, clearly communicate design&#xa0;intent&#xa0;and work with a range of materials to deliver reliable, high-quality product solutions. Applicants should have a strong understanding of product design principles, including functionality, durability,&#xa0;safety&#xa0;and cost considerations. The ideal candidate also possesses EIT and/or PE certification.&#xa0;</p><p><strong>A day on the job looks like this:&#xa0;</strong></p><ul><li>Designing consumer products in SolidWorks, ensuring functionality, durability,&#xa0;safety&#xa0;and alignment with cost targets&#xa0;</li><li>Partnering with Quality to evaluate testing results, address design risks and ensure solutions meet performance requirements&#xa0;</li><li>Representing&#xa0;the engineering perspective in product development discussions, applying technical judgment to align designs with project goals&#xa0;</li><li>Providing detailed responses to engineering and technical requests from cross-functional partners&#xa0;</li><li>Building proof-of-concept models and prototypes using in-house 3-D printers and related tools&#xa0;</li><li>Sharing design concepts and recommendations during product reviews and team discussions&#xa0;</li><li>Collaborating across departments&#xa0;including international cross-functional partners&#xa0;to clearly translate technical concepts and support effective teamwork&#xa0;</li><li>Performing stress analyses to support durability and performance assessment&#xa0;</li></ul>",
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          "text": "<p>At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, over 50 stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.</p>",
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