Remote | Mechanical Design Engineer – CAD & Manufacturing — $40–$80/hour

24-Mag•New York, NY

7d•Remote

About The Position

We are sharing a specialised consulting opportunity for experienced Mechanical Design Engineers with strong expertise in CAD, engineering drawings, GD&T, design for manufacturing, material selection, and production-ready technical documentation to contribute to an advanced engineering and AI evaluation project. Selected professionals will create and review manufacturable mechanical designs, develop detailed 2D and 3D CAD models, apply professional drafting and tolerancing standards, and evaluate technical documentation for clarity and production readiness. The opportunity is particularly suited to engineers with substantial experience taking mechanical parts from concept through manufacturing. No prior AI experience is required.

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
Experience across SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, Inventor, Creo, or NX is highly valuable
Practical familiarity with FreeCAD for model interpretation or reference
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 judgement
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
Experience collaborating remotely on engineering projects is advantageous
No prior AI-training or model-evaluation experience is required

Responsibilities

Create detailed 2D and 3D mechanical models for manufacturing applications
Work with SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, Inventor, Creo, NX, or comparable CAD platforms
Interpret and reference models using FreeCAD where required
Translate complex mechanical requirements into clear CAD specifications
Maintain accuracy and precision throughout design-development workflows
Create professional engineering drawings suitable for manufacturing
Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles accurately
Define dimensions, tolerances, datums, and manufacturing requirements clearly
Interpret technical drawings and identify incomplete or ambiguous specifications
Apply appropriate drafting standards across mechanical documentation
Evaluate mechanical parts for practical manufacturability
Apply DFM principles to improve production feasibility and efficiency
Consider manufacturing-process constraints during design development
Recommend design changes that improve reliability, cost, or ease of production
Support transition of parts from engineering concept to real-world manufacturing
Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes when evaluating component designs
Select appropriate materials based on mechanical and production requirements
Assess how material properties influence geometry, tolerances, and fabrication methods
Identify design decisions that may create production or assembly challenges
Incorporate practical manufacturing judgement into technical recommendations
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
Collaborate remotely with project contributors while maintaining professional quality standards