Studio Engineer (AI & Generative Workflows)

Ford • Dearborn, MI

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Studio Design Engineer (AI & Generative Workflows), you will bridge the gap between visionary design and engineering reality by leveraging the next generation of computational tools. You won’t just concept solutions; you will build the systems that optimize it. You will use vibe coding to rapidly prototype studio tools, utilize AI-driven 3D generation to accelerate surface scaffolding, and deploy autonomous agents to streamline the feasibility process. Your goal is to move the studio from traditional CAD process to an AI-augmented environment where the "emotive character" of a design is protected by intelligent, real-time engineering feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or Computer Science with a focus on Design.
• 3+ years of experience in complete vehicle layout/package, including Body and Trim.
• 1+ years of experience in Catia V5 or 3DX.
• Demonstrated experience in "Vibe Coding" (e.g., using Replit, Cursor, or LLMs to build functional tools/scripts without deep manual coding).
• Familiarity with AI-3D Workflows: Experience with generative design tools or text-to-3D/image-to-3D pipelines.

Nice To Haves

• Agentic Workflow Experience: Demonstrated ability to build or use "Agents" (e.g., AutoGPT, CrewAI, or custom GPTs) to automate professional workflows.
• Strong familiarity with legislative requirements and the ability to train/prompt AI models to check for compliance.
• Experience in leading and presenting AI-generated design explorations to decision-making forums.
• A "Hacker" mindset: A proven track record of finding unconventional ways to use new technology to solve old engineering bottlenecks.

Responsibilities

• Architect AI Agents: Develop and deploy custom AI agents to automate the monitoring of Design Development Checklists, data pedigree, and property setup integrity.
• Vibe Coding & Visual Scripting: Use natural language-based programming (vibe coding) to create bespoke Python scripts or macros within Catia/3DX that automate repetitive "Studio property" setups and manikin drops.
• Generative 3D Scaffolding: Lead the development of Surface Scaffold files by integrating AI-assisted 3D modeling tools (e.g., Vizcom, Luma AI, or Generative CAD) to rapidly explore "what-might-be" scenarios before committing to formal A-surface.
• Intelligent Feasibility: Lead the completion of studies within Design Feasibility Checkpoint Process by using legacy and predictive AI models to identify potential hardpoint or legislative conflicts earlier than traditional methods allow.
• Augmented Integration: Lead the integration of A-surface with thematic and functional inputs, using AI to ensure the emotive character of the art is preserved while meeting strict engineering and attribute requirements.
• Provocation & Optimization: Provide concept alternatives through generative design prompts, using AI to provoke new ways of reconciling thematic intent with program assumptions.
• Data Orchestration: Manage the flow of data into and out of the studio using automated pipelines, ensuring the "data pedigree" is maintained via intelligent version control.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level