Senior Digital Sculptor

Kenworth Truck Co.; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Pension plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Kenworth Division of PACCAR in Renton, Washington, is seeking a Senior Digital Sculptor to generate Class-A CAD surfaces using Alias, translating design intent with manufacturing feasibility in mind.

The role requires extensive experience in surface modeling, collaboration with design, engineering and suppliers, and delivering high-quality data for engineering release. Strong communication skills and a portfolio are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Transportation or Engineering related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience creating concept and Class-A advanced digital surfaces.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in transportation design studio.
• Portfolio demonstrating skills and projects is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop Class-A surface CAD models from approved styling themes using Alias.
• Coordinate packaging constraints with product engineering, suppliers and Studio Engineer.
• Release high-quality Class-A surface data to Engineering groups and suppliers.
• Manage multiple projects, meeting schedule and budget targets.
• Demonstrate ability to resolve manufacturing feasibility between Industrial Design and Engineering.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders across departments.

Skills

Alias proficiency

Surface modeling

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Transportation or Engineering

Tools

Alias

VRED

Job description

Kenworth Division of PACCAR is hiring Senior Digital Sculptor to join our team in Renton, Washington.

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids.

Senior Digital Sculptor

Job Description

The Senior Digital Modeler’s expertise is generating Class-A CAD surface models using 3D software to translate the design intent, incorporating the technical and engineering criteria and manufacturing feasibility inputs. Their objective is to capture the design intent using Alias through the guidance and direction from the designer. They are responsible for ensuring CAD surface continuity and fidelity, the data transfer and export, and release of high quality Class-A surface data to Engineering groups, suppliers, and support the Modeling Studio property builds. Senior Digital Modeler reports to Design Manager

Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Proven ability to develop Class-A surfaces utilizing scan data, design sketches, 3D sketch models and verbal direction
• Works closely with the Studio Engineer, Design and Modeling Studio staff and Engineering to develop designs meeting design requirements and packaging constraints.
• Develop and release Class-A surface CAD models from approved styling themes using Alias.
• Understands all phases of the Industrial Design process and has the knowledge and skills to execute multiple projects from concept through to surface release.
• Develop, manage and release Class-A surface CAD models from approved styling themes to the Studio Engineer.
• Coordinate packaging constraints with product engineering, PTC, and suppliers to ensure accurate CAD surface models and scale model development.
• Manage programs and projects to deliver product within schedule and budget targets.
• Demonstrate ability to handle multiple tasks and rapidly respond to model or packaging revisions and product changes as requested from Product Planning, Engineering and/or Industrial Design staff.
• Demonstrate professional and successful communication skills (verbal/written) with strong, effective interpersonal abilities.
• Must be able to identify, prioritize, and coordinate resolution of manufacturing feasibility between Industrial Design and Engineering Design.
• Requires a proactive approach to defining issues and forcing early resolution and consensus, and able to solve complex surface development with minimal supervision

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Transportation or Engineering related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in creating concept and Class-A advanced digital surfaces required.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in transportation design studio required.
• Highly proficient Alias skills are required.
• Knowledge of and experience in heavy truck assembly, heavy truck components and systems preferred.
• Strong surface modeling skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments. Highly creative, motivated and team oriented.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Portfolio required demonstrating skills and projects.
• Must be able to develop constructive relationships across departments and across divisions (PB and DAF).
• Flexibility to meet changing priorities.

Preferred Skills

Experience with digital visualization and rendering tools is highly valued for this role. Proficiency in VRED or similar real-time rendering platforms is preferred, as is experience creating animations and interactive visualizations of 3D models for design communication and stakeholder presentations, including VR. Candidates with a background in automotive visualization, product animation, or experience presenting design work through rendered content are encouraged to apply. This skillset enables effective communication of design intent across the organization and supports the design review process.

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

• Global Fortune 500Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields
• Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for Senior Digital Sculptor is $104,100 - $162,900 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer