Design Sculptor – Computational

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Global Design is seeking a Lab Engineer/AR Designer to develop computational design tools and streamline sculpting workflows for automotive programs. You will create and manage definitions and scripts for digital models, simulations, and visualization to support decision-making throughout the design process.

You will mentor sculptors on the theory and application of computational design, ensuring tools align with common design processes and data management practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Science, or related field.
• 3 years of experience as Lab Engineer, AR Designer and Developer, or related occupation in Automotive Design.
• 1 year of experience with Python for automation in automotive design.
• Developing advanced tools and scripts for automation of real-time design.
• Building applications for creative automotive design and interactive sculpting workflows.
• Designing computational pipelines that integrate design visualization with enterprise or cloud-based systems.
• Incorporating human-centered ergonomic and engineering constraints into computational design and simulation processes.
• Creating immersive simulation environments that unite automotive design, human factors, and manufacturing validation.
• Data-driven design automation for interactive 3D visualization and cross-disciplinary reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply computational design tools to meet quality and time requirements as directed by Sculpting Leadership for assigned programs.
• Streamline design processes in the creation of aesthetic models.
• Create and manage Computational Design definitions and scripts for digital models, simulations, and visualization to support decision-making throughout the design process.
• Use and create Computational Design algorithms to build complex sculpted surfaces throughout the GVDP.
• Mentor sculptors on the use, theory, and implementation of Computational Design.
• Ensure that computational design tools and processes adhere to common GM Global Design processes and best practices.
• Support surface releases which meet Design approval, production engineering, and data release requirements.
• Comprehend program timelines and all relating model quality requirements.
• Adhere to corporate data management processes including Teamcenter, SharePoint, and communication systems.

Skills

Computational design

Python programming

Automation tooling

3D visualization

Ergonomic evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Teamcenter

SharePoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply computational design tools to meet quality and time requirements as directed by Sculpting Leadership for assigned programs.
• Streamline design processes in the creation of aesthetic models.
• Create and manage Computational Design definitions and scripts for digital models, simulations, and visualization to support decision-making throughout the design process.
• Use and create Computational Design algorithms to build complex sculpted surfaces throughout the GVDP.
• Mentor sculptors on the use, theory, and implementation of Computational Design.
• Ensure that computational design tools and processes adhere to common GM Global Design processes and best practices.
• Support surface releases which meet Design approval, production engineering, and data release requirements.
• Comprehend program timelines and all relating model quality requirements.
• Adhere to corporate data management processes including Teamcenter, SharePoint, and communication systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Science, or related field of study.
• Three (3) years of experience as a Lab Engineer, Augmented Reality Designer and Developer, or related occupation in Automotive Design.
• One (1) year of experience with programming including Python for developing automation logic and interactive workflows tailored to automotive design.
• Developing advanced tools and scripts automation for real-time design and extending software functionality beyond native capabilities.
• Building applications specifically for creative automotive design, ergonomic evaluation, and interactive sculpting workflows.
• Designing and deploying computational pipelines that integrate design visualization with enterprise or cloud-based systems and multi-disciplinary data.
• Incorporating human-centered ergonomic and engineering constraints into computational design and simulation processes.
• Creating immersive simulation environments that unify automotive design, human factors, and manufacturing validation.
• Data-driven design automation for interactive 3D visualization and cross-disciplinary design reviews.