Remote | Mechanical Design Engineer – CAD & Manufacturing — $40–$80/hour
About The Position
24-MAG LLC is seeking experienced Mechanical Design Engineers for a remote independent consulting engagement supporting an advanced engineering and AI evaluation project. Contributors will create and review manufacturable mechanical designs, develop detailed 2D and 3D CAD models, apply drafting and GD&T standards, and assess technical documentation for clarity and production readiness. The work is particularly suited to engineers with substantial experience taking mechanical parts from concept through manufacturing. Prior AI experience is not required. Work may include CAD modelling, engineering drawing development, GD&T, design-for-manufacturing (DFM), manufacturing analysis, and technical documentation. Contributors may also review, critique, and improve existing engineering materials, and must clearly explain design decisions in writing and verbally. Project scope, CAD workflows, manufacturing scenarios, and technical standards may evolve with project needs. Work must not use confidential or proprietary information belonging to any employer, client, engineering organization, manufacturer, institution, or other third party. The engagement is fully remote, pays $40–$80 per hour, and is offered through 24-MAG LLC, which connects experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.
Requirements
- Extensive professional experience in mechanical design and product development.
- Demonstrated experience taking mechanical parts from concept through manufacturing.
- Expert-level proficiency with one or more professional CAD platforms.
- Strong knowledge of engineering drawing interpretation.
- Advanced understanding of GD&T and dimensional tolerancing.
- Strong command of drafting standards and manufacturing documentation.
- Deep understanding of design for manufacturing principles.
- Knowledge of multiple manufacturing processes and their design implications.
- Strong material-selection judgment.
- Experience producing manufacturing-ready technical documentation.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-review capabilities.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to precision.
- Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills.
- No prior AI-training or model-evaluation experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, Inventor, Creo, or NX is highly valuable.
- Practical familiarity with FreeCAD for model interpretation or reference.
- Experience collaborating remotely on engineering projects is advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Create detailed 2D and 3D mechanical models for manufacturing applications.
- Use professional CAD platforms and interpret or reference models using FreeCAD when required.
- Translate complex mechanical requirements into clear CAD specifications and maintain accuracy throughout design workflows.
- Create professional manufacturing-ready engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles accurately.
- Define dimensions, tolerances, datums, and manufacturing requirements clearly; interpret drawings and identify incomplete or ambiguous specifications.
- Apply appropriate drafting standards to mechanical documentation.
- Evaluate parts for manufacturability and apply DFM principles to improve production feasibility and efficiency.
- Consider manufacturing-process constraints and recommend design changes that improve reliability, cost, or ease of production.
- Support the transition of parts from engineering concept to manufacturing.
- Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes and select materials based on mechanical and production requirements.
- Assess how material properties affect geometry, tolerances, and fabrication methods, and identify potential production or assembly challenges.
- Document design intent, manufacturing processes, and engineering decisions clearly.
- Review and critique existing drawings, CAD models, and technical documentation; identify opportunities to improve clarity, precision, and manufacturability.
- Provide constructive written and verbal feedback on engineering deliverables and collaborate remotely with project contributors.
- Complete work without using confidential or proprietary third-party information.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
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