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Mechanical Design Engineer, CAD & Manufacturing

$40–$80/hr

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About this role

Apply mechanical design expertise to help train next-generation AI systems through accurate, real-world engineering input. This remote contract role centers on creating manufacturable CAD deliverables, interpreting drawings, and improving documentation for production-ready designs. No prior AI experience is required.

Key Responsibilities
  • Create and interpret professional engineering drawings with the details needed for manufacturing.
  • Translate complex design requirements into clear, accurate, manufacturable CAD specifications.
  • Produce detailed 2D and 3D models using SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, Inventor, Creo, NX, and reference models in FreeCAD.
  • Apply dimensioning, tolerancing, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, GD&T, principles to deliverables.
  • Document manufacturing processes and design intent clearly in written and verbal formats.
  • Review, critique, and improve engineering documentation for clarity and manufacturability.
  • Provide design-for-manufacturing guidance and optimize parts for real-world production scenarios.
Qualifications
  • Extensive mechanical design industry experience, including parts progressed from concept through manufacturing.
  • Expert-level proficiency across multiple CAD platforms, including SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, Inventor, Creo, and NX.
  • Hands-on familiarity with FreeCAD for model interpretation or reference.
  • Strong knowledge of drafting standards, engineering drawing interpretation, GD&T, tolerancing, technical documentation, manufacturing processes, material selection, and design for manufacturing.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, precision, problem-solving ability, and constructive feedback skills.
  • Experience collaborating remotely on engineering projects.
Work Terms
  • Remote contract engagement.
Compensation
  • $40 to $80 per hour.
Application Process
  • Submit an application through the available application options. By continuing, candidates acknowledge the applicable candidate terms and privacy policy.

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