Prototype Model Maker — CAD/CAM & Additive

Gentex Corp; Norwood (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentex Corporation is seeking a Model Maker to translate industrial design concepts and engineering drawings into physical prototypes with a fabrication and low-rate-manufacturing focus. This role emphasizes planning from materials sourcing to tool use optimization and efficient execution.

You'll manage prototype patterns and tooling designs, fabricate samples, and produce low-rate items using additive manufacturing. Collaboration with engineering and production is essential for on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Four year degree preferred in Industrial Design or Engineering; equivalent experience accepted.
• SolidWorks and/or CAD/CAM experience.
• Interpretation of control drawings and sketches into samples.
• Elaborate fabrication project planning and model shop operations.
• Experience with composite tooling, small-scale molding and machining.

Responsibilities

• Plans, maintains and executes model shop workflow to improve workload visibility and billing codes.
• Plans, prioritizes detailed work assignments for model and machine shop projects.
• Coordinates planning for model and machine shop projects with engineering, product assurance and production.
• Creates and develops prototype patterns, tooling designs and end products.
• Directs and trains less experienced model makers in design and fabrication.

Skills

Interpretation of control drawings

Fabrication planning

Prototype development

Education

Four Year College Degree preferred in Industrial Design or Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD/CAM

Additive manufacturing

Model shop equipment (saws, lathes, laser cutter, FDM, mills, presses)

Job description

Gentex Corporation is seeking a Model Maker to translate industrial design concepts and engineering drawings into physical prototypes with a fabrication and low-rate-manufacturing focus. This role emphasizes planning from materials sourcing to tool use optimization and efficient execution.

You'll manage prototype patterns and tooling designs, fabricate samples, and produce low-rate items using additive manufacturing. Collaboration with engineering and production is essential for on-time delivery.