Chief Modeler, Transportation
A Society Group, Inc.
Irvine, california
Job Details
Contract
Full Job Description
• Oversee creation of scale and full-size interior and exterior clay models for design evaluation by Designers and Engineers following verbal instructions and drawings.
• Sculpt interior and exterior models to the instruction and/or direction of Designers, managers, and Chief Designers.
• Coordinate manpower needs with Design Managers and Designers to allocate manpower to meet project deadlines and budgets.
• Assist with planning timeline and manpower for all Studio clay models and color and trim issues.
• Attend Management meetings and communicate information between upper management, design, engineering and the modeling staff.
• Communicate with Design Managers and Chief Designer to assure modeling needs and expectations are met.
• Consult with Engineering and Management on clay design issues.
• Interact with Marketing, Product Planning, Engineering, the press and other media regarding designs.
• Ensure compliance with Air Quality Management District (AQMD) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, California OSHA requirements and manage Studio maintenance.
• Assist with inventory tracking, procurement, receiving and stocking of studio materials and tools.
• Assist with crating and shipping of all models.
• Assist with research and acquisition of new equipment and tools for studio.
• Assist in planning fixed asset budget for studio.
• Create and present technical reports as assigned.
• Perform administrative functions such as purchasing requests, timecard, vacation requests, travel requests, etc.
• Perform additional projects as assigned.
• Travel up to 20% oftime domestically and internationally.
• Utilize Digital tools available.
Requirements
• Minimum of 10 + years of professional experience in creating clay models for major automotive design studios.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of manual surface development
• Experience 5 years' coordinating work with Design Managers, Senior Engineers, Color and Trim Designers, and Chief Designer to understand design and engineering requirements.
• Expert knowledge of model making techniques, tools, materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of Automotive Industry engineering and manufacturing.
• Able to support 3D printing of parts and machinery
• Know how to operate clay milling machines 5-axis
• Understanding how to scan clay models exterior and interior
• Expert in advanced design programs and managing project timeline and milestones