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 #J-18808-Ljbffr