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PACCAR Inc. Senior Digital Sculptor in Kirkland, 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. Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services - you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started! Division Information 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. Job Description The Digital Sculptor'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 designers. The models they produce must have high quality surface continuity and fidelity, as well as achieve any defined model tolerances setting needed for export to Engineering groups and suppliers. They must also support the Modeling Studio with data prepared for property builds, including section cuts and 3D exports for milling and rapid prototyping. The Digital Sculptor reports to the Design Manager and receives direction from the Lead Digital Sculptor. Job Functions and Responsibilities: Proven ability to develop aesthetically refined 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 to specified tolerance and model quality settings using Alias. Understands all phases of the Industrial Design process and has the knowledge and skills to execute multiple projects simultaneously from concept through to surface release. Coordinate packaging constraints with product engineering and suppliers to ensure accurate CAD surface models and scale model development. Demonstrate ability to 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, while solving complex surface development with minimal supervision. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's Degree in Design, Transportation or Engineering related field highly preferred. Minimum of 2 years of experience in creating concept and Class-A advanced digital surfaces required. Highly proficient Alias skills are required. Sub-D modeling skills are a plus. Strong surface modeling skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments. Highly creative, motivated and team-oriented. Ability to pe