Studio Engineer (AI & Generative Workflows)
Ford Design is hiring a Studio Engineer to bridge design and engineering with computational and generative AI tools, building AI systems that optimize design processes while preserving the emotional character of vehicles.
$86,600 – $166,200 / yr
Location
Dearborn, MI
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Compared with 41 other Engineering roles: Common across similar roles Unique to this role
What you'll do
Responsibilities:
Develop and deploy custom AI agents for automating design checklists and data-integrity monitoring
Use natural-language programming to create Python scripts within Catia/3DX for repetitive studio tasks
Lead Surface Scaffold development using AI-assisted 3D modeling tools like Vizcom or Luma AI
Conduct intelligent feasibility studies using predictive AI to identify conflicts earlier Unique
Integrate A-surface with functional inputs while preserving design intent
Provide concept alternatives through generative design prompts
Manage data pipelines with automated version control
What you’ll need: Experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Computer Science (Design focus)
3+ years in complete vehicle layout/package (Body and Trim) Unique
1+ years with Catia V5 or 3DX Unique
Demonstrated vibe-coding experience using tools like Replit or Cursor
Familiarity with generative design or text-to-3D workflows
Preferred:
agentic workflows (AutoGPT, CrewAI, custom GPTs), AI-compliance knowledge, hacker mindset