CAD Production Design – High Jewelry - Bangkok, Thailand - Tiffany & Co

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Position Overview;

The CAD Production Design–High Jewelry supports and facilitates all aspects related to internal manufacturing projects to meet design and manufacturing objectives and timeline commitments while maintaining aesthetic and product integrity. The position will focus on ensuring design for manufacturing; product functionality, technical design elements including aesthetics. The CAD Production Design–High Jewelry will work closely with the IM team, Design, JDIW, Product Development, and TWS to provide CAD models that result in the highest quality finished product at best manufacturing yield and all phases of project development.

Key Accountabilities:

Prototype & File Creation:

• The CAD Production Design – High Jewelry will translate concepts, and oversee the product functionality, and technical design elements including aesthetic, form, style, details and materials into 3D CAD models, ensuring design for manufacturability, design intent, and quality requirements are achieved during all phases of design development.
• Plan, create, and develop all 3D CAD models for new products and existing products, reverse engineering, and for all phases of design development in accordance with department best practices, modeling techniques, and team processes to ensure project agility and model quality, taking accountability for project outcomes during all phases of development.
• Create drawings for components by translating designs into 3D models and/or all components to meet critical requirements for use in Jewelry manufacturing.
• Ensure ALL models created are in keeping with CAD modeling best practices and manufacturing standards (e.g., closed solid objects, minimal object density, model/structure organization, etc.)
• Create, maintain and organize 2-D, 3-D shared design standards, specifications and templates.  Prepare engineering and design materials in compliance with archiving procedures.
• Provide timely and innovative CAD solutions to complex mechanical problems, at any point in the production life cycle, and work with cross-functional teams to refine design critical requirements based on functional capabilities.
• Identify opportunities for Continuous Quality Improvement and the creation of efficiencies within areas of responsibility and overall department, with follow-up as needed for achieving successful outcomes.

Rapid Prototyping:

• Perform regular print setups and conduct routine maintenance on all machines, manage post-processing of 3D prints on office 3D printers.
• Communicate printing supplies and material needs to Management, organize printing supplies, and material ordering.  Facilitate waste removal.

Communication:

• Ensure key product creation process dates/gates are met, tools are effectively utilized, and cross-functional teamwork occurs. Monitor and ensure adherence to timelines and accurate completion of projects.  Communicate effectively to keep team updated on project status, issues, and concerns. 
• Identify and communicate potential barriers to meeting completion timelines as soon as they arise. 
• Actively participate in brainstorming sessions and, proactively flag critical issues for consideration that may impact design and/or design aesthetic when creating and transferring 3D CAD models, and at any point in the production life cycle.
• Proactively flag critical issues for consideration that may impact design integrity and/or aesthetic, manufacturing and/or quality of final product (e.g., meeting of tolerances, reliability between 3D CAD and final product) when creating and transferring 3D CAD models, and at any point in the production life cycle.

Support for Cross-Functional Partners:

• Partner with internal BK teams to oversee CAD development regarding project direction, review of Concept Art / CAD timelines and issue.
• Provide relevant updates and propose solutions to Senior CAD Designers, Managers, Directors, and cross-functional departments on project direction, review of CAD files, timelines, and any potential challenges.
• Attend and actively participate in internal meetings with Management to provide feedback on new and/or updated standards, templates, and processes.
• Proactively communicate risks and opportunities to all relevant US based counterparts.
• Support internal and external suppliers as needed by the project team to demonstrate product requirements and techniques.

Collaboration & Leadership:

• Identify opportunities for improvement and creation of efficiencies within area of responsibility and overall department. Create and implement plans to achieve results. 
• Lead by example by sharing learnings, outcomes, and proven innovative approaches with the CAD team to foster collaborative growth opportunities and idea exchange.

Technology Leader:

• Create opportunities to research and operationalize innovative processes during the design, concept, and prototyping stages of the design life cycle. 
• Propose, develop, and enhance new and existing CAD workflows, and supporting communication tools as needed.
• Remain current with industry standards and knowledge related but not limited to; CAD, Model Making, Gold/Metalsmithing, material properties of precious and non-precious materials from different manufacturing processes (e.g. direct casting from 3D model vs. hand fabricated assembly).
• When required, work with IT and management to implement and troubleshoot new and existing CAD technology; update/advise management on departmental software/technology upgrades; and work with IT and Design Administration to implement modern technology.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Jewelry Design, Jewelry Art or in related design field; combination of experience.
• Significant CAD and model making training and experience with high degree of aesthetic sensibility.
• Manufacturing knowledge of jewelry making and/or other related industries 
• Expert skill set in Rhino software, SubD tool in Rhino, Z-Brush, Jewelry Design
• Proficiency in the Adobe Suite; Photoshop, illustrator, InDesign
• Ability to work independently, to adapt and meet urgent timelines under high demand conditions.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Good people skills and team player.
• English Professional Working Proficiency – Perform the core responsibilities of the role that require English communication

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Photorealistic rendering and animation software, Keyshot, V-Ray.
• Prominent level of professionalism and communication
• Jewelry industry certification.