Class A Surfacing Modeler (Alias Modeler)

The ePlane Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to eVTOL aircraft surfaces

Compact, senior multidisciplinary team

Aircraft certification exposure

Job summary

The ePlane Company in Chennai is seeking a Class A Surfacing Modeler to craft complex 3D surfaces using Autodesk Alias. You’ll shape exterior and interior components, working closely with designers and engineers to achieve flawless surface quality.

Requirements include 2–3 years of Alias experience, a related degree, a strong portfolio, and excellent communication. Join a trailblazing team shaping India’s eVTOL and aerospace surfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Aircraft Design, Automotive Design, Product Design, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in Class A surfacing using Alias software.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Alias (Alias Automotive or Alias Surface).
• Knowledge of NURBS modelling and surface evaluation tools.
• Portfolio showing high-quality surface work and strong collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop Class A surfaces for exterior and interior components to meet quality standards.
• Refine surfaces for aesthetics, continuity, and manufacturability.
• Address complex curvature transitions, reflections, and highlights.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to translate sketches into 3D surfaces.

Skills

Autodesk Alias

Alias Automotive

NURBS modelling

Surface evaluation

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Industrial Design / Aircraft Design / Automotive Design / Product Design

Tools

Autodesk Alias

Alias Automotive

Alias Surface

Job description

As a Class A Surfacing Modeler, you'll be responsible for creating complex, flawless 3D surfaces using Autodesk® Alias® software. Your work will directly impact the final appearance of aircraft exteriors, interiors, and other industrial products. You'll collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and other stakeholders to achieve exceptional surface quality.

Class A Surfacing Modeler (Alias Modeler) | Product Design & User Experience (PDX) Team

Key Responsibilities

Surface Modeling

• Develop Class A surfaces for exterior and interior components, ensuring they meet stringent quality standards.
• Refine existing surfaces to achieve optimal aesthetics, continuity, and manufacturability.
• Address complex curvature transitions, reflections, and highlights.

Collaboration

• Work closely with industrial designers, design engineers, and other team members.
• Interpret 2D sketches or clay models and translate them into 3D surfaces.
• Iterate based on feedback from cross-functional teams.

Surface Integrity

• Pay meticulous attention to surface continuity, tangency, and curvature.
• Ensure surfaces are free from gaps, ripples, or other imperfections.
• Optimize surfaces for tooling and manufacturing processes.

Problem-Solving

• Resolve surface-related challenges such as reflections, highlights, and transitions.
• Balance design intent with engineering constraints.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design, Aircraft Design, Automotive Design, Product Design, or a related field.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in Class A surfacing using Alias software.
• Proficiency in Autodesk® Alias® (Alias Automotive or Alias Surface).
• Knowledge of NURBS modelling techniques and surface evaluation tools.
• Familiarity with Class A surfacing principles and best practices.
• Portfolio demonstrating expertise in creating high-quality surfaces.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively.

Good to Have

• Experience in aerospace or consumer electronics.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., composite manufacturing, CNC machining).

Benefits

• The opportunity to shape the surfaces of an Indian eVTOL aircraft from an early stage.
• A compact, senior, multidisciplinary team where your work directly defines flying hardware.
• Exposure to aircraft certification, prototyping, and vendor ecosystems rarely accessible this early in a career.