Studio Engineer (AI & Generative Workflows)

Workman Labs; Dearborn, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Design is seeking a Senior Studio Engineer to bridge design and engineering using computational and generative AI tools. You will build AI systems that optimize design processes while preserving the emotional character of vehicles.

The role demands hands-on experience with Catia/3DX, Python automation, and AI-enabled design exploration, reporting to senior studio leadership in a hybrid Dearborn setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Computer Science with a Design focus.
• 3+ years in complete vehicle layout (Body and Trim).
• 1+ years with Catia V5 or 3DX.
• Experience with vibe-coding tools (e.g., Replit, Cursor).
• Familiarity with generative design or text-to-3D workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy AI-driven automation for design checklists and data integrity.
• Create Python scripts within Catia/3DX to automate studio tasks.
• Lead Surface Scaffold development using AI-assisted 3D modeling tools.
• Conduct feasibility studies using predictive AI to identify conflicts early.
• Integrate A-surface with functional inputs while preserving design intent.
• Provide concept alternatives via generative design prompts.
• Manage data pipelines with automated version control.

Skills

Vehicle layout experience

Catia V5/3DX

Vibe-coding

Generative design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or CS (Design focus)

Job description

Ford Design is hiring a Studio Engineer to bridge design and engineering with computational and generative AI tools, building AI systems that optimize design processes while preserving the emotional character of vehicles.

$86,600 – $166,200 / yr

Location

Dearborn, MI

Hybrid

Seniority

Senior

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What you'll do

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy custom AI agents for automating design checklists and data-integrity monitoring
• Use natural-language programming to create Python scripts within Catia/3DX for repetitive studio tasks
• Lead Surface Scaffold development using AI-assisted 3D modeling tools like Vizcom or Luma AI
• Conduct intelligent feasibility studies using predictive AI to identify conflicts earlier Unique
• Integrate A-surface with functional inputs while preserving design intent
• Provide concept alternatives through generative design prompts
• Manage data pipelines with automated version control

What you’ll need

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Computer Science (Design focus)
• 3+ years in complete vehicle layout/package (Body and Trim) Unique
• 1+ years with Catia V5 or 3DX Unique
• Demonstrated vibe-coding experience using tools like Replit or Cursor
• Familiarity with generative design or text-to-3D workflows
• Preferred: agentic workflows (AutoGPT, CrewAI, custom GPTs), AI-compliance knowledge, hacker mindset