Designer

Company: Goken America
Location: Torrance
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Position Summary:
This role is responsible for Class A surface development from concept to production.

Essential Duties (This list is not exhaustive and other duties may be assigned):

• Creates High Quality Interior and/or Exterior Surface Data utilizing CATIA V5/ICEM. (Alias Considered)
• Supports Styling Team by presenting Data Proposals and Styling Solutions based on Sketch, Scan, or verbal input.
• Works together with Engineers to incorporate high level feasibility for Class A final tooling data.
• Collaborates with many cross-functional Team members including, Aero, Fabrication, -Digital & Clay Modeling, & Project Leadership.
• Utilizes Parametric Modeling, including Templates, Macros, & Power Copies for efficiency and quick Styling proposals. Qualifications
• Extensive Class A Surface experience working from existing data, sketch, and scan data.
• Deep understanding of Theoretical Intersections, Curve relationships, Smoothing, & G3
• Curvature Continuous Curves.
• Thorough knowledge in Highlights, Curve Analysis, Draft, & min Radius Tools. -Understands fundamental basics of Injection Molded Plastics and/or Sheet Metal Stamping.
• Detail Oriented with Appearance Quality, encompasses a deep understanding of Fit & Finish, Gaps, & Flushness.
• Comfortable in a fast pace environment, adapts quickly to changes, and flexible with tight schedules.

• Expert level CATIA V5/ICEM user. (Catia V6 is a big plus) (Expert level Alias also considered).
• Must have Automotive Design Studio Experience working on Production Interiors and/or Exteriors.
• Minimum Bachelors degree in Engineering and 5+ yrs relevant industry experience or Bachelors degree and 7+ years relevant industry experience or Associates degree and 8+ years relevant industry experience.
• Experience using 3-D modeling software tools (CATIA V5 preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS office.

Preferred Skills:

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.

Goken America is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Goken America is an Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. At Goken America we strive to expand and deliver upon our company motto of Creating Something Different. We are continually striving to strengthen our organization, and are always seeking talented individuals who have a strong desire to work in an environment where they can make a difference.

Our Vision is to empower our associates to affect change wherever change is needed. Our Mission is that in building trust we foster greatness in our people, excellence in our clients and impact in our communities.

Goken America provides an excellent benefits package, one month of paid time off per year and a very competitive compensation plan. In addition, when applicable, we will also provide relocation assistance, temporary housing, visa support and other fringe benefits.

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