Automotive Surface Studio Engineer (CATIA, Teamcenter)

Sumitomo Electric; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric is seeking a Studio Engineer (Contract) for the Metro Detroit area to support interior and exterior surface development. You will work with the Design Studio from sketch through to the final surface release, coordinating with Design and Vehicle Engineering to resolve conflicts and ensure feasibility of design concepts.

The role requires strong CATIA experience and Team Centre usage, with the ability to communicate design intent and ensure compliance with packaging standards and

Qualifications

• Experience in interior and exterior surface development.
• Ability to support the Design Studio from sketch to final release.
• Strong communication with Design, Vehicle Engineering and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Support surface development for interior and exterior surfaces.
• Collaborate with the Design Studio from sketch to final surface release.
• Track issues with design teams and escalate as needed.
• Liaise with Vehicle Engineering to communicate design intent and resolve conflicts.
• Ensure packaging standards and legal requirements are implemented.
• Provide technical input for design evolution and validation.
• Assist in feasibility studies for components and system integration.
• Create reports assessing design themes against master sections.

Skills

Surface development

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

CATIA

Team Centre

Job description

Sumitomo Electric is seeking a Studio Engineer (Contract) for the Metro Detroit area to support interior and exterior surface development. You will work with the Design Studio from sketch through to the final surface release, coordinating with Design and Vehicle Engineering to resolve conflicts and ensure feasibility of design concepts.

The role requires strong CATIA experience and Team Centre usage, with the ability to communicate design intent and ensure compliance with packaging standards and