Lead Model Maker - Prototyping, CAD & Mentorship

MillerKnoll; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll is seeking a Senior Model Maker to independently construct prototypes, models and mock-ups per Design and Development schedules. The role leads in cost estimation, fixture/mold design, and model development to support evaluation and presentation with minimal supervision.

The position requires expert materials knowledge, rapid-prototyping experience, and strong communication skills to guide assigned teams and apprentices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in a Design/Development Model Shop.
• Strong competence and creative skills.
• Professional knowledge of materials such as clay, wood, metal, sheet metal, plastics, epoxies, urethanes and metal castings.
• Familiarity with Industrial Design concepts and processes.
• Professional knowledge of manufacturing processes related to wood, metal forming and plastic.
• Well-developed conceptual, analytical and communication skills.
• Professional understanding of Rapid-Prototyping and Rapid-Tooling industry and processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost estimating exercises for components and large development builds.
• Collaborate on product design solutions with Design and Development teams to influence feasibility of production or prototype runs.
• Design and build fixtures or molds to aid in models and prototypes.
• Develop and build models, prototypes and mock-ups per customer requirements and objectives.
• Lead in development and training of model maker apprentices.
• Work safely and in compliance with policies.

Education

Journeyman Design Model Maker or equivalent

Tools

Product View

Solid View

Pro-E drawing

CAD data import/export

CNC/CAM

Product Visualization

FEA

Job description

MillerKnoll is seeking a Senior Model Maker to independently construct prototypes, models and mock-ups per Design and Development schedules. The role leads in cost estimation, fixture/mold design, and model development to support evaluation and presentation with minimal supervision.

The position requires expert materials knowledge, rapid-prototyping experience, and strong communication skills to guide assigned teams and apprentices.