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

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