JOB TITLE : Studio Engineer
LOCATION : Foster City, CA (Onsite)
PAY RANGE : $78 - $88 / hr.
DURATION : 6 months
TOP 3 SKILLS :
- Minimum 8 years in automotive design or related fields, with at least 5 years in a studio environment directly supporting vehicle design and modeling.
- Proficient in CATIA (V6 preferred) with strong ability to create, verify, and release production-intent surfacing and model setups, ensuring engineering and aesthetic compliance.
- Solid understanding of automotive engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and integration of complex systems, with demonstrated capability to translate creative design concepts into functional, production-ready vehicles.
Job Overview :
Client Industrial Design is a team of dreamers and creators who believe in the beauty, function, and value that good design can bring to the world. We are focused on the pursuit of mobility for all through our vehicle and hardware design. We champion a philosophy of balance and harmony in our products to delight the individual and create a positive impact on the greater
community.
s a member of this team, you will be joining our efforts to embrace these principles and design the future of client autonomous mobility. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Studio Engineer to join our dynamic team and play a key role in shaping the future of client autonomous vehicle design.
s a Studio Engineer, you will be responsible for collaborating with our design and engineering teams to transform creative concepts into functional designs and production-ready vehicles. You will be an integral part of the design process, ensuring that our vehicles not only look stunning but also meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and functionality.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Enable Studio Designs with balanced engineering solutionsCreate / Balance Engineering Criteria to support the Studio DesignsSupport Modeling activities in the Studio - create model set-ups, model armaturesInterface with Industrial Design, Engineering, and the Digital Modeling Groups to ensure criteria and aesthetic complianceSupport / lead technical reviews, organize meetings as required to resolve daily working issuesRepresent the studio in any applicable meetings, generating and presenting any necessary documentationCheck surface development against the criteria and develop alternative solutions to support the Design ThemeRelease criteria-compliant surface per Studio & Engineering agreements per program scheduleVerify and release production intent design / engineering compliant math from surfacing groupsMaintain a tracking list of surface development, Engineering, and Design issuesFacilitate Bucks, mock-ups, and rapid prototype partsResponsible for the status of assigned parts at specific program gatesQualifications :
Bachelor of Science Technical Degree (4-Year Degree)5 years studio experience with a minimum of 8 years' experience in a related area of workUnderstanding of engineering theory and principles of automotive designProficient oral and written communication skillsSkilled in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPointDemonstrated ability to work independently and effectively with othersGeneral interest and ability to integrate complex systemsFamiliarity with general automotive manufacturing processesDemonstrated skills in CATIA (V6 preferred)BENEFITS SUMMARY : Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
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