Senior 3D CAD Modeler for Custom Automotive Builds

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

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.