3D Solid Modeling Car Parts

SALTWORKS FAB LLC; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

SaltWorks MFG in Sarasota, FL is seeking a 3D Solid Modeler / CAD Engineer to design and model complex, one-off components for high-end, custom builds. You will turn concepts into manufacturable parts and work closely with fabrication, machining, and assembly teams to drive real-world solutions.

The role emphasizes practical CAD work over drafting, with attention to fit, function, and performance in fast-paced projects.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in 3D CAD modeling; Fusion 360 preferred.
• Deep understanding of machining processes, material behavior, tolerances and assembly relationships.
• Ability to think through a part before modeling it.
• Speed and efficiency without sacrificing accuracy.
• Self-driven mindset—continuous learning and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design and model complex, one-off components from concept to production.
• Develop manufacturable solutions for real-world problems (not theoretical CAD).
• Work directly with fabrication, machining, and assembly teams.
• Create parts that go from screen → machine → vehicle with minimal iteration.
• Ensure designs meet fit, function, and performance requirements.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Machining processes

Material behavior and tolerances

Assembly relationships

Think through a part before modeling

Speed and efficiency

Self-driven mindset

Tools

Fusion 360

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

3D Solid Modeler / CAD Engineer (Automotive Coachbuilding)

Company: SaltWorks MFG

Location: Sarasota, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

This is not a drafting position.

If your experience is limited to making drawings from someone else’s ideas, this is not the role.

We are looking for a true problem solver—someone who understands how parts are made, how systems work together, and how to turn complex ideas into real, manufacturable components.

What We Do

SaltWorks builds high-end, one-off custom vehicles. Every part, every system, every interface is intentional. We don’t follow templates—we create them.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Design and model complex, one-off components from concept to production
• Develop manufacturable solutions for real-world problems (not theoretical CAD)
• Work directly with fabrication, machining, and assembly teams
• Create parts that go from screen → machine → vehicle with minimal iteration
• Insure designs based on fit, function, and performance

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in 3D CAD modeling (Fusion 360 preferred)
• Deep understanding of:
  • Machining processes (CNC, billet, sheet forming, etc.)
  • Material behavior and tolerances
  • Assembly relationships and real-world constraints
• Ability to think through a part before modeling it
• Speed and efficiency without sacrificing accuracy
• Self-driven mindset—always learning, always improving

This Role Requires

• Problem-solving under pressure
• High attention to detail
• Ownership of your work from start to finish
• The ability to adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment

What We Value

• Passion for the automotive/custom fabrication industry
• Pride in craftsmanship—even in digital work
• People who invest in themselves and stay on top of their game
• Team players who elevate those around them

What You Won’t Find Here

• Repetitive production modeling
• Slow corporate processes
• Hand-holding or micromanagement

What You’ll Get

• Work on some of the highest-end custom builds in the industry
• Direct collaboration with elite fabricators, machinists, and builders
• A fast-paced environment where your work matters immediately
• Competitive compensation based on skill and output