Manufacturing CAD Designer

Addictive Desert Designs•Chandler, AZ

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Horsepower Automotive Group (HPAG) is seeking a CAD Designer to develop and refine automotive aftermarket products at its Chandler, Arizona facility. The role owns the R&D design process from concept through manufacturable product, creating premium bumpers and accessories designed to complement vehicle bodylines and preserve OEM functions. The designer works hands-on with a prototype engineering team to take designs from CAD into physical prototypes, automation, and production.

Requirements

Strong SolidWorks skills, including the ability to manage complex assemblies and confidently create 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 translate a 3D model into a physical product.
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, with comfort working in a fast-paced shop where priorities may shift quickly.
Team-first attitude, prioritizing team success.
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.
Develop complex 3D sheet metal and tubular assemblies 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.
Independently carry out part and assembly revisions from open-ended instructions.
Create accurate, measured drawings and collaborate with the engineering team.