Clay Model Maker

Royal Enfield · Chennai, India

Job Purpose:

The Clay / Physical Modeller will support all design modeling activities of Industrial design and ensure project progress in alignment with timelines. The incumbent will communicate proposals visually through sketches & 3D models and collaborate with other teams to ensure that design intent is followed through in vehicle production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build full scale, accurate and interactive physical prototypes for verification and development of design finesse
• Prepare options and conduct design calculations for CAD model based on surfacing and digitizing clay models for hard model development
• Carry out Conceptualization & Visualization for running model and new proposals such as pre-Concept Model, Clay Model Development, Graphic implementation, Fit & Finish of Components
• Assist in the setup of ID Studio Chennai Tech Centre Planning & support activities such as new machinery setup, new pneumatic operated power tools/ hand tools and all Safety equipment
• Create clay model based on design sketch by understanding the nuances to be incorporated while converting design sketch to clay model
• Create realistic full-scale models of the design intent, working with materials such as resin, wood and metal to create a 3-D “hard model” that has the quality of the real production vehicle
• Deliver advanced interactive electronics, lighting, hand crafted upholstery and cabin detailing that can make prototypes appear showroom ready
• Collate necessary information and develop specific, measurable steps leading toward the accomplishment of the specific goals
• Leverage understanding of automotive assembly/repair and efficiently perform work specified to repair or replace damaged or worn parts
• Diagnose, maintain and repair vehicle automotive systems providing input regarding upgrades / modifications to customize vehicles
• Leverage understanding of various manufacturing processes like fabrication, machining, painting, plating, finishing etc. and able to audit these processes if required

Education:

• B. E / B. Tech degree – Mechanical

Experience:

• 4+ years’ experience in Industrial design including experience in a similar role