Surface modeling3D CAD modelingClass-A and freeform surfacesCAD software such as CATIA, Siemens NX, PTC Creo, SolidWorks, Autodesk Alias, or similarSurface and curvature analysisGeometric validation and continuity checks
The Surface Modeling Specialist develops complex 3D surface models, digital designs, and engineering geometry for products and components.
The role works with product design, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to create accurate, refined, and manufacturable surface models.
The position is listed as full-time and mid-level to senior.
Key Skills for This Role
Surface modeling3D CAD modelingClass-A and freeform surfacesCAD software such as CATIA, Siemens NX, PTC Creo, SolidWorks, Autodesk Alias, or similarSurface and curvature analysisGeometric validation and continuity checks
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Role overview
The Surface Modeling Specialist develops complex 3D surface models, digital designs, and engineering geometry for products and components.
The role works with product design, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to create accurate, refined, and manufacturable surface models.
The position is listed as full-time and mid-level to senior.
Key responsibilities
Develop 3D surface models for products, components, assemblies, and engineering applications.
Create Class-A and freeform surfaces and translate sketches, concepts, requirements, scan data, and references into digital models.
Perform surface, curvature, continuity, and geometric analysis and maintain CAD models, drawings, assemblies, and documentation.
Support reverse engineering, tooling, prototyping, manufacturing, simulation, production, design validation, and product improvement.
Apply GD&T, tolerances, dimensional requirements, DFM, DFA, and manufacturability standards.
Collaborate across design, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams and provide technical recommendations.
Maintain revisions and model libraries, improve workflows and CAD standards, and stay current with surface-modeling technologies.
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Proven experience in surface modeling, CAD design, product design, automotive design, aerospace design, or a related engineering field.
Strong advanced surface-modeling and freeform-geometry experience.
Proficiency with CATIA, Siemens NX, PTC Creo, SolidWorks, Autodesk Alias, or a similar CAD platform.
Strong understanding of Class-A surfaces, continuity, curvature, surface quality, GD&T, tolerancing, design standards, and manufacturing processes.
Experience with solid modeling, wireframes, assemblies, and engineering drawings is preferred.
Scan data, point clouds, reverse engineering, and surface reconstruction experience is an advantage.
Strong understanding of DFM and DFA, attention to detail, spatial visualization, analytical ability, technical problem-solving, and collaboration.
A bachelor’s degree or diploma in mechanical engineering, industrial design, product design, manufacturing engineering, or a related field is preferred.
What the employer offers
Opportunity to work on complex 3D surface modeling and advanced product-design projects.
Exposure to CAD technologies, product development, engineering, manufacturing, and digital design.
Opportunity to contribute to products from concept through production.
Access to advanced CAD tools, technical training, mentorship, and professional development.
Potential progression
Potential progression includes Senior Surface Modeling Specialist, Lead Surface Designer, Class-A Surface Modeler, Senior CAD Designer, Product Design Engineer, Surface Design Manager, or Design Engineering Manager.