What are the responsibilities and job description for the KIA Senior Physical Modeler position at Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)?
Kia Design Center America located in California is currently looking for a [Senior Physical Modeler] that will:
- Construct scale-size and full-size physical models
- Construct hard foam models
- Construction includes steel/aluminum armature fabrication
- CMF fabrication models
- Input and evaluate surface data for design review
- Input and evaluate engineering specifications review
- Create physical models and develop surfaces by CNC mill and by hand for design evaluation by designers and engineers following verbal instructions, CAS data, and drawings.
- Cut, bond, and weld metals, plastics, foam and wood to create parts for armatures and clay models. Apply paint, modeling film and tape applications for clay model presentations.
- Fabricate CMF presentation models from wood, plastics, foam and metals.
- Work with outside vendors for project needs.
- Input and evaluate computerized surface data with Autodesk - Alias Studio software for engineering and modeling feasibility.
- Perform general shop maintenance, organize tools, clean shop, crate and uncrate models, and operate forklift to load and unload trucks.
- Perform administrative functions such as timecard, vacation requests, travel requests, ….etc.
- Perform additional studio projects as assigned.
- Travel up to 5% of time domestically and internationally.
- High School Diploma
- Associates degree in Industrial, Transportation Design, Sculpting(Preferred)
- 8 Years hands on experience creating physical models for major automotive manufacturer
- 5 years’ experience coordinating work with Design Managers, Senior Engineers, CMF Designers, and Chief Designer to understand design and engineering requirements
- Experience working in culturally diverse team environments
- Expert skills in sculpting and building physical models from verbal instructions, blueprints, and engineering drawings
- Proficient in using shop tools to build armatures and fabricate models - band saws, lathes, drills, grinders, etc.
- Proficient in using various materials in creating models - clay, wood, bondo, automotive paint, resins, etc.
- Some experience in Autodesk Alias software; and /or CATIA software; and/or Majics software
- Proficient skills in MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Proficient time management and organization skills
- Proficient self-management skills
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
- Exposure to wood, plastics, metals, clay, foam, paints and resins
- Exposure to temperature changes indoors and outdoors
- May be required to work in awkward and unusual body positions for extended periods of time
- May be required to lift and push items up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to work safely with hand and power tools and shop machinery and equipment
- Zero dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family
- 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
- Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays
- A global environment that fosters diversity
- Competitive salaries
- Retirement savings and planning benefits
- Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
- Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
- Up to 20% travel (domestic and international)
