Studio Engineer

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Purpose of the Role: Take ultimate responsibility to deliver a set of surface models that define an exterior & interior of a vehicle that meet all attribute & feasibility targets including cost & weight considerations.

Oversee & supply all necessary information for the surface modelling & clay development teams to meet their targets.

Principal Accountabilities: The main purpose of the role is to support the chief engineer & senior designer (styling) develop the surfaces that define the visible areas. Responsible for overseeing the integrity the surface delivery & accuracy of the full size & clay models, ensuring that quality & craftsmanship considerations are fully integrated in the design.

Support (& be accountable to) the concept team manager in terms of manpower & timing, to the chief engineer in terms of vehicle integrity & senior designer (styling) in terms of overall design.

Coordinate the requirements of all attribute owners to meet the selected theme including the use of new technologies. Working with the colour & materials team ensure that the colour scheme meets cost targets & jointly investigate the possibilities of new opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Education to degree level is preferred but a proven track record is paramount, an advanced understanding of vehicle design to chief engineer standard for niche/supercars is a requirement.

The highest level of communication & arbitration skills both verbally & using all Microsoft applications will be needed every day, the ability to interact at all staff levels from executive to intern in a manner that can be easily understood will be necessary.

The ability to balance styling & engineering requirements without prejudice while meeting attribute, feasibility, cost & weight considerations through a sound knowledge of the latest techniques & materials.

Be a natural problem solver. Catia proficiency to interrogate & create schemes, make drawings to support non CAD activities. An understanding of Alias & Icem surfacing tools will aid working with the surface modellers.

Attention to detail & the ability to understand at a glance complex design issues, work under the pressure of multiple deliveries across all the studio disciplines. Ensure the appropriate resources are in place to meet deadlines especially by working closely surface modeller leads.

Personal Attributes: Intrinsically self-motivated & the ability to motivate others, maintain a very high level of professionalism, be a natural leader & instil trust Be the voice of reason when resolving issues under pressure to ensure a balanced outcome Always be available for advising the studio engineering staff & help develop the team’s skills