CAD Designer

Addictive Desert Designs•Chandler, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Horsepower Automotive Group (HPAG) is a leader in the automotive aftermarket industry, known for building premium, made-in-America bumpers and accessories. We are looking for a CAD Designer Lead to join our team at our Chandler, Arizona facility. This role offers the opportunity to own the R&D design process end-to-end, turning bold ideas into manufacturable reality for the off-road community. You will work hands-on with a prototype engineering team, seeing your designs come to life on real trucks.

Requirements

Strong SolidWorks skills — you can manage complex assemblies and create sheet metal and tubular parts with confidence.
3 years - Experience designing similar automotive or aerospace products
Experience with tooling and fixtures, and the know-how to bring a 3D model into physical reality.
Working knowledge of machine work and processes for final parts.
Experience collaborating with an engineering team and producing accurate, measured drawings.
A creative mindset paired with the discipline to translate ideas into clean, manufacturable assemblies.
Self-motivated and assertive, comfortable in a fast-paced shop where priorities shift quickly.
A team-first attitude — you put the success of the team above your own interests.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

Create CAD models in SolidWorks daily — from templates, physical parts, or your own designs.
Build complex 3D sheet metal and tubular assemblies ready for manufacturing.
Process 3D scans and create scanned mesh models of vehicle data to drive new product development.
Partner with the prototype engineering team to move new products into automation and production.
Take open instructions on part and assembly revisions and run with them.