Manufacturing CAD Designer

Addictive Desert Designs•Chandler, AZ

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Horsepower Automotive Group (HPAG) is hiring a CAD Designer Lead to create and improve premium automotive aftermarket bumpers and accessories at its Chandler, Arizona facility. The role owns the R&D design process from initial concepts through manufacturable products, with designs progressing from CAD to physical prototypes and production. The designer works closely with a prototype engineering team and contributes to products made in the United States for off-road vehicles. The position involves creating daily SolidWorks models from templates, physical parts, or original designs; building complex 3D sheet-metal and tubular assemblies; processing 3D scans and creating scanned mesh models of vehicle data; supporting revisions; and helping move new products into automation and production. The company describes its environment as collaborative and fast-paced, with priorities that may shift quickly. This is a full-time, on-site position at HPAG’s Chandler, Arizona facility, scheduled for an 8-hour day shift, Monday through Friday. Starting pay is $27.00 per hour, with advancement depending on experience. Applicants must be able to pass a background check and drug test.

Requirements

Strong SolidWorks skills, including managing complex assemblies and creating sheet-metal and tubular parts.
At least 1 year of experience designing similar automotive or aerospace products.
Experience with tooling and fixtures, and the ability 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.
Creative mindset and discipline to translate ideas into clean, manufacturable assemblies.
Self-motivated and assertive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced shop where priorities shift quickly.
Team-first attitude, putting the success of the team above personal interests.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Ability to pass a background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

Create CAD models in SolidWorks 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 support new product development.
Partner with the prototype engineering team to move new products into automation and production.
Carry out part and assembly revisions from open instructions.
Produce accurate, measured drawings and collaborate with the engineering team.