Mechanical Engineer · Remote

• Position: Senior FreeCAD Engineer
• Type: Contract
• Compensation: $40 - $100/hour
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week

Role Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and validate detailed parametric CAD models in FreeCAD to specified project requirements.
• Develop and optimize mechanical assemblies, leveraging best practices in assembly design and component integration.
• Apply rigorous Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to ensure manufacturability and quality.
• Generate clear, precise technical drawings and documentation for engineering review and downstream processes.
• Conduct thorough engineering QA reviews of CAD models and drawings to identify, communicate, and help resolve issues.
• Utilize Python scripting for CAD automation tasks, streamlining repetitive or complex modeling operations.

Requirements

• Have strong relevant experience in mechanical engineering, product design, or industrial engineering with a focus on parametric CAD modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in FreeCAD or equivalent parametric CAD platforms.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals, including GD&T and DFM best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to produce comprehensive technical drawings and documentation for manufacturing and assembly.
• Experience conducting engineering QA and verifying model integrity and compliance with specifications.