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 seeking 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 from conception to manufacturing, working closely with a prototype engineering team to bring bold ideas to life for the off-road community. You will be instrumental in creating, refining, and improving products that are built for tough trucks on the trail.

Requirements

Strong SolidWorks skills, including managing complex assemblies and creating sheet metal and tubular parts.
3 years of experience designing similar automotive or aerospace products.
Experience with tooling and fixtures, and understanding 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.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

Create CAD models in SolidWorks daily, from templates, physical parts, or original 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 implement them.