Prototype Model Maker – Rapid Vehicle Prototyping

HireArt; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 72,555 - 103,336; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre‑tax commuter benefits

Healthcare coverage (HireArt)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Disability & life insurance

401k plan

Job summary

HireArt is seeking a hands-on Model Maker for an on-site position in Foster City, CA, to advance autonomous mobility prototyping.

You will fabricate parts across metalworking, composites, additive manufacturing, and CNC processes, working with internal teams to meet tight timelines while upholding quality and safety standards. Requires 2+ years’ hands-on fabrication experience and CAD familiarity (SolidWorks).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on fabrication experience as a model maker, fabricator, or prototype technician.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Basic proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks.
• Experience with hand tools and fabrication/finishing tasks.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support rapid fabrication and iteration of prototype parts and assemblies for vehicle development projects.
• Collaborate with prototyping teammates and internal clients to understand project requirements, timelines, and risks.
• Prioritize and complete work in a fast-paced prototyping environment while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Communicate project updates, fabrication constraints, and timing expectations clearly and professionally.
• Operate and support fabrication equipment and processes, including CNC machinery, metalworking tools, and additive manufacturing systems.
• Perform fabrication and finishing tasks such as deburring, hand-tool work, assembly, and fitment adjustments.
• Support prototyping activities across disciplines including sheet metal fabrication, machining, welding, composites, and 3D printing.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused shop environment.

Skills

Model making

Fabrication

Communication

CAD (SolidWorks)

Tools

SolidWorks

CNC machines

3D printing

Sheet metal fabrication tools

MIG/TIG welding

CATIA

GD&T

Jira

Confluence

Job description

HireArt is seeking a hands-on Model Maker for an on-site position in Foster City, CA, to advance autonomous mobility prototyping.

You will fabricate parts across metalworking, composites, additive manufacturing, and CNC processes, working with internal teams to meet tight timelines while upholding quality and safety standards. Requires 2+ years’ hands-on fabrication experience and CAD familiarity (SolidWorks).