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Schedule:

Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM-4:30 PM | Four-day workweek About the position Fat Baggers is seeking an experienced, self-directed SolidWorks Product Development Designer to expand our aftermarket product lines for Harley-Davidson motorcycles and side-by-side (SXS) vehicles. You will take a new product from a brief scope discussion through measurement, design, prototyping, test fitment, revisions, and final approval for production. This is not an entry-level drafting position. We need someone who can meet with the owner for 15-30 minutes to establish project objectives, then independently drive the work forward, provide progress updates, and bring back a validated, production-ready design for approval. What you will do

• Measure and evaluate new and used Harley-Davidson motorcycles and SXS vehicles to develop and verify aftermarket parts.
• Create new SolidWorks 3D solid models, assemblies, and sheet metal components.
• Design manufacturing-ready parts for in-house laser cutting, CNC press brakes, and CNC machining.
• Prepare detailed drawings, flat patterns, dimensions, tolerances, and production files.
• Coordinate with shop personnel to produce prototypes and physically test parts for fit, function, and appearance.
• Identify issues, revise models, re-test as needed, and present final results for owner approval.
• Own project priorities, communicate status and roadblocks, and move efficiently to the next product. Required qualifications
• Advanced working proficiency in SolidWorks, including parts, assemblies, and sheet metal tools.
• Proven experience taking real mechanical products or components from concept to manufactured part.
• Practical knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, bend allowances, laser cutting, press brakes, and CNC machining.
• Ability to measure physical equipment accurately, design around real-world clearances, and validate fitment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, independent problem-solving, attention to detail, and minimal need for supervision.
• Ability to create clear, accurate, production-ready drawings and communicate directly with the manufacturing team. Required qualifications
• Advanced working proficiency in SolidWorks, including parts, assemblies, and sheet metal tools.
• Proven experience taking real mechanical products or components from concept to manufactured part.
• Practical knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, bend allowances, laser cutting, press brakes, and CNC machining.
• Ability to measure physical equipment accurately, design around real-world clearances, and validate fitment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, independent problem-solving, attention to detail, and minimal need for supervision.
• Ability to create clear, accurate, production-ready drawings and communicate directly with the manufacturing team.

Preferred experience Hands-on prototyping or fabrication; motorcycle, powersports, automotive, or aftermarket accessory development; design for manufacturability; experience improving existing parts for cost, fit, or ease of production.

Pay:

$35.00 - $45.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location:

In person