Lead CAD Designer – Off-Road Prototyping & Production

Horsepower Automotive Group; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee discount on gear

Job summary

Horsepower Automotive Group in Chandler, AZ is seeking a CAD Designer Lead to turn bold ideas into manufacturable reality for premium off-road bumpers and accessories.

You’ll create SolidWorks models, design complex sheet metal and tubular assemblies, and collaborate with prototype engineers to move products from concept to production. Join a fast-paced team focused on quality and aesthetics.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

English fluency

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

Horsepower Automotive Group in Chandler, AZ is seeking a CAD Designer Lead to turn bold ideas into manufacturable reality for premium off-road bumpers and accessories.

You’ll create SolidWorks models, design complex sheet metal and tubular assemblies, and collaborate with prototype engineers to move products from concept to production. Join a fast-paced team focused on quality and aesthetics.