Automotive Technician / Mechanic - Install Shop

Automotive Technician / Mechanic - Install Shop

Chandler, AZ
WHO ARE WE?
Horsepower Automotive Group (HPAG),

is a leader in the growing automotive aftermarket industry . When you join HPAG, you'll have a unique opportunity to be a part of our exciting and rapidly growing, multi-brand organization. Our brands include Addictive Desert Designs, DV8 Offroad, Flatline Van Co., and Rago Fabrication. We support a collaborative environment and value open participation from individuals with different ideas, experiences, and perspectives.
Are you ready to be part of our future?
Turn Your Mechanical Skills Into Something More

Ready to get out of the routine repair-shop grind?
Horsepower Automotive Group is looking for a

Prototype Install Mechanic

to join our Prototype Install & Test Fit team in

Chandler, Arizona . Instead of spending your days working on oil changes, water pumps, and older vehicles, you'll work in a

clean, organized specialty shop on new vehicles and innovative off-road products—often before those products are available to the public.
Horsepower Automotive Group is a leader in the automotive aftermarket industry and home to multiple off-road and overlanding brands, including

Addictive Desert Designs, C4 Fabrication, Rago Fabrication, DV8 Off-Road, and Flatline Van Co.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys automotive work, fabrication, problem-solving, and seeing how new products go from prototype to production.
What You'll Do

As part of our product development process, you'll work closely with our engineering and product teams to test, evaluate, and prepare new products for release.
Test fit prototype products and verify fit, function, and compatibility with factory-equipped vehicle features
Install aftermarket products such as bumpers, LED lighting, intercoolers, winches, and other off-road accessories
Perform basic 12V automotive wiring for lighting, winches, and related accessories
Identify and report potential fitment, quality, manufacturing, and production-readiness improvements
Assist with quality control inspections of production products
Help create customer installation guides during the prototype and test-fit process
Assist with 3D scanning of vehicles and finished products for engineering and manufacturing evaluation
Assemble finished goods as needed
Collaborate with engineering, product development, and other teams to support successful product launches
What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:
At least one year of hands-on automotive mechanical experience
Working knowledge of automotive mechanical and basic electrical systems
Experience using hand tools and performing mechanical installations
Basic metal fabrication skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company insurance requirements
High school diploma or GED
Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment screening
Preferred Qualifications:
Welding experience; candidates may be asked to complete a welding assessment
Experience with 3D modeling/viewing software such as SolidWorks or eDrawings
Previous aftermarket, off-road, fabrication, or vehicle accessory installation experience
Why Join Horsepower Automotive Group?

This isn't your typical mechanic job.

You'll have the opportunity to:
Work on new and exciting vehicles

instead of routine repair work
Get hands-on with prototype products

before they're released to the public
Help influence new product development

by identifying fitment and manufacturing improvements
Work in a clean, organized specialty shop

with quality equipment
Build experience with 3D scanning, product development, and prototype testing
See your work make it to market

across leading off-road and overlanding brands
Enjoy a consistent

Monday–Friday daytime schedule

with minimal after-hours requirements
Pay:

$22.00–$23.00 per hour
Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Employment:

Full-time, on-site in

Chandler, Arizona
Benefits:

Available following the 60-day introductory period
If you're mechanically inclined, enjoy building and installing automotive products, and want to use your skills in a role that goes beyond traditional repair work,

we'd like to hear from you.
Join Horsepower Automotive Group and help turn the next generation of off-road products from prototypes into production-ready products.
It is the policy of Addictive Desert Designs, and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
This position requires a valid driver's license and successful completion of a background check and MVR check.
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

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