Production Digital Sculptor

General Motors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, MI is hiring a Production Technical Sculptor - Digital to lead the development of high-quality digital surfaces that translate design intent into production-feasible solutions. You will partner with design, engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams across programs to drive advanced sculpting and program leadership.

You will influence technical direction, resolve complex surface issues, and set best practices for the sculpting organization while mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in transportation design, industrial design, mechanical engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of automotive digital sculpting or surface development experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Alias, NX, or comparable NURBS-based modeling tools.
• Strong ability to lead cross-functional technical problem-solving and deliver work to accelerated program milestones.
• Excellent written and spoken communication; able to present to diverse audiences.
• Ability to mentor others and lead program execution when assigned by Sculpting Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and refinement of NURBS for complex vehicle interior and exterior components.
• Translate design themes, sketches, and engineering requirements into accurate, production-feasible digital surfaces.
• Evaluate surface quality, continuity, highlights, and feasibility; provide technical direction on complex surface issues.
• Lead collaboration with design, engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to resolve surface and integration issues.
• Own surface development data and releases for reviews, development milestones, and downstream processes.
• Communicate technical recommendations, risks, timing, and tradeoffs to program stakeholders and Sculpting Leadership.
• Mentor sculptors, support program execution, and advance GM Global Design standards, best practices, technologies, and workflows.

Skills

Automotive digital sculpting

Surface development

NURBS modelling tools

Cross-functional leadership

Mentoring others

Education

Bachelor's degree in transportation design / industrial design / mechanical engineering or related field

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Alias

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Job Description

As a Production Technical Sculptor - Digital, you will lead the development of high-quality digital surfaces that translate vehicle design intent into production-feasible solutions. You will serve as a senior technical resource across vehicle programs, partnering with design, engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams. This role combines advanced digital sculpting, surface quality, technical problem-solving, and program leadership to support accelerated vehicle development. You will influence technical direction, resolve complex issues, and advance efficient methods and workflows for the sculpting organization.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development and refinement of NURBS for complex vehicle interior and exterior components.
• Translate design themes, sketches, and engineering requirements into accurate, production-feasible digital surfaces.
• Evaluate surface quality, continuity, highlights, and feasibility; provide technical direction on complex surface issues.
• Lead collaboration with design, engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to resolve surface and integration issues.
• Own surface development data and releases for reviews, development milestones, and downstream processes.
• Communicate technical recommendations, risks, timing, and tradeoffs to program stakeholders and Sculpting Leadership.
• Mentor sculptors, support program execution, and advance GM Global Design standards, best practices, technologies, and workflows.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in transportation design, industrial design, mechanical engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5 or more years of experience in automotive digital sculpting, surface development, or a related discipline.
• Advanced proficiency with Alias, NX, or comparable NURBS-based digital modeling tools.
• Advanced knowledge of surface evaluation, design intent interpretation, production feasibility, and surface quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional technical problem‑solving and deliver work to accelerated program milestones.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to varied audiences.
• Ability to mentor others and lead program execution when assigned by Sculpting Leadership.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience developing automotive interior or exterior surfaces through production.
• Experience with Teamcenter or comparable product data management systems.
• Knowledge of automotive product development processes, GVDP modeling standards, surface quality standards, and manufacturing considerations.
• Experience leading multiple vehicle programs or implementing modeling processes, technical best practices, workflows, or new digital sculpting technologies.

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