Senior Digital Modeller

Zoo Grips; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive design firm in Coventry is looking for a Senior Digital Modeller. This mid-senior level position involves executing surfacing for interiors and exteriors with a focus on Class A standards. Applicants should have proficiency in Autodesk Alias and relevant automotive experience. The role requires strong communication and data management skills, along with the ability to deliver high-quality CAD solutions. This is a full-time position offering a chance to work closely with design and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent engineering related discipline.
• Good data management habits and clear communication skills.
• Industrial design and related majors are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical expert for Class A production Digital Solutions.
• Generate High Integrity data to defined 'A' class standard.
• Support the Studio Design Team in delivering digital and physical design properties.
• Ensure delivery of premium quality CAD solutions.
• Support production of physical properties to develop standards of craftsmanship.

Skills

Autodesk Alias proficiency in both NURBS and SUBD

Knowledge of component manufacturing tooling requirements

Experience with RPT/Milling and Clay Model support

Proficient with V-Red Design

Ability to use visualisation tools

Education

Degree in engineering or related discipline

Relevant automotive experience

Job description

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Our automotive client based in Coventry is searching for a Senior Digital Modeller on a permanent basis, 39 hours a week.

Primary Purpose

The job holder will be an expert in the field of technical and conceptual surfacing and will execute the surfacing of a range of interiors and exteriors both in SUB‑D and NURBS.

Main Responsibilities

• Act a technical expert for Class A production Digital Solutions within the Studio.
• Generate High Integrity data as/where necessary - to defined 'A' class standard.
• Supporting the Studio Design Team to enable the delivery of both digital and physical design properties.
• Responsibility of ensuring delivery of premium quality CAD solutions to support Design and Engineering intent whilst meeting key programme timing.
• Be responsible for the surfacing and data delivery for a small team of people for specific components in support of the Design Release Process.
• Contribute effectively to team technical discussions to ensure that the component engineers understand proposed design changes.
• Plan and prioritise own workload and that of an assigned team.
• Support production of physical properties to further develop standards of excellence in Craftsmanship and Design detail.
• Support the entire Design Studio, and external departments of with feasible CAD solutions to design proposals and actively suggest /implement solutions using experience and judgement.

Principle Contacts / Working Relationships

• Role will report to Digital Design Chief.
• Role will have deep cooperation with China team.

Key Challenges

• Communicating with Senior Management and Key Stakeholders to get projects progressed through key gateways and senior reviews.
• Interacting multiple members of the design and engineering teams to produce the best possible designs.

Education, Training And Experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent engineering related discipline, with relevant automotive experience.
• Good data management habits, document preservation and filing in an orderly manner.
• Strong understanding, clear logic, good communication skills and be proactive.
• Industrial design and related majors are preferred.

Skills And Personal Specification Required

• Autodesk Alias proficiency in both NURBS and SUBD with OEM studio experience.
• A working knowledge of component manufacturing tooling requirements.
• RPT/Milling plus Clay Model support understanding.
• Proficient with V-Red Design.
• Must be able to setup/use range of visualisation tools including projector/power wall facilities to support the presentation of Design teamwork.

Other Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Manufacturing
• Industries: Manufacturing

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