Senior Model Maker

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Senior Model Maker will independently perform and coordinate the building of prototypes, models, and mock-ups to a degree of completion required by Design and Development teams for proper evaluation and presentation. Works from sketches, layout drawings, completed detailed drawings, CAD data as available in accordance with a predetermined schedules and priorities.

Essential Functions

• Able to lead cost estimating exercises for components and large development builds.
• Collaborate on product design solutions with Design and Development teams to influence feasibility of production or prototype runs.
• Design and build fixtures or molds as needed to aid in the building of models and prototypes.
• Develop and build models, prototypes and mock-ups in the most feasible way, per customer requirements, goals and objectives.
• Lead in the development and training of model maker apprentice.
• Perform responsibilities in a safe and organized manner in compliance with state, federal, and company policy.
• Professional in the use with standard modeling techniques, materials, processes, and technology.
• Recommend and use materials, method, procedure, and technology used in building models and prototypes.
• Serve as the lead model maker on projects and provide technical expertise, recommendations, and directional guidance to assigned team.
• Take strong ownership in projects; provide vital feedback to customers on projects completed.
• Work normally under no supervision. Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Design Model Maker or equivalent.
• 10 + years’ experience in a Design/Development Model Shop.
• Possess good competence and creative skills.
• Professional knowledge, understanding and experience working with a variety of materials such as clay, wood, metal, sheet metal, plastics, epoxies, urethanes and metal castings.
• Familiarity with Industrial Design concepts and processes.
• Professional knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes, related to wood, metal forming and plastic.
• Well-developed conceptual, analytical and communication skills.
• Professional understanding of the Rapid-Prototyping and Rapid-Tooling industry and processes.
• Professional knowledge of Product View, Solid View, Pro-E drawing and part files, importing and exporting CAD data, CNC/CAM.
• Professional understanding of the modeling technologies and equipment used in CAD/CAM, Product Visualization, and FEA.
• Ability to make sound decisions without all relevant data present.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to solve problems with the sense of urgency in a fast paced environment.
• Self-starter, reliable, motivated in ones work, with a strong ability to work in a team environment.
• Capable of working under minimal or no supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use office automation, communication, software and tools currently used in the HMI office environment.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities. This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings. MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.