Chief Modeler, Transportation

•* 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