3D Solid Modeling Car Parts

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 

How to Apply


Send:

• thom@saltworksmfg.com
• Put "I want to be a Saltworks Cad Modeler"  In Subject.
•  Resume or experience summary 
•  Portfolio of your CAD work (must include parts designed for real-world manufacturing) 
•  Brief explanation of a complex part you designed and how you approached it