Crossing Hurdles
Mechanical Engineer (FreeCAD) | Remote
United Kingdom
$30 – $100/hr
Posted about 21 hours ago
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Position: Manufacturing Design Engineer
Type: Contract
Compensation: $30 - $100/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week
Role Responsibilities
- Create and modify detailed parametric 3D CAD models of mechanical parts and assemblies using FreeCAD or comparable software.
- Develop comprehensive engineering drawings, including GD&T and tolerance stack-ups, suitable for manufacturing handoff.
- Design for a variety of manufacturing processes, such as sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, plastics, and injection molding.
- Perform CAD validation and quality assurance reviews to ensure model accuracy and readiness for production use.
- Prepare clear, concise technical documentation and assembly instructions as reference materials for AI model training.
- Incorporate feedback from technical reviewers to revise and improve CAD models and supporting documents.
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Requirements
- Have strong relevant experience in designing mechanical components for manufacturing environments.
- Expertise in FreeCAD or similar parametric CAD software for advanced modeling, assemblies, and drawing generation.
- Hands-on exposure to sheet metal, CNC, plastics, and injection molding design considerations.
- Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) best practices.
- Proven ability to produce production-grade CAD models and validate them against real-world manufacturability criteria.
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Skills
FreeCAD
Parametric 3D Modeling
GD&T
Tolerance Stack-up
Design for Manufacturing
Sheet Metal Fabrication
CNC Machining
Plastics Design
Injection Molding
CAD Validation
Technical Documentation
Quality Assurance
Mechanical Design
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