Remote | SolidWorks Specialist — $40–$100/hour

We are sharing a specialised consulting opportunity for experienced SolidWorks Specialists with strong expertise in parametric CAD modelling, GD&T, design for manufacturability, mechanical design, assembly modelling, CAD auditing, and technical documentation to contribute to an advanced AI training and engineering-data project.

Selected professionals will create, edit, audit, and document fully parametric mechanical models based on detailed technical requirements, applying professional CAD practices and real-world manufacturing knowledge. Although SolidWorks expertise is especially relevant, the project itself will focus on FreeCAD, making transferable parametric-modelling experience highly valuable. No prior experience in AI is required.

Key Responsibilities

Parametric CAD Modelling

• Create fully parametric 3D CAD models of mechanical parts and assemblies
• Build models from written briefs and detailed engineering requirements
• Apply robust feature-tree structures, dimensions, constraints, and design intent
• Ensure models remain editable, stable, and adaptable as requirements evolve
• Maintain high standards for geometry quality and modelling consistency

CAD Editing & Feature-Tree Management

• Edit and update existing parametric CAD models to reflect revised technical requirements
• Preserve model integrity while incorporating design changes
• Manage complex feature trees and dependent geometry
• Diagnose unstable features, broken references, or problematic modelling sequences
• Document modifications clearly and consistently

GD&T, Tolerances & Manufacturability

• Apply GD&T principles consistent with ASME Y14.5 or equivalent standards
• Review dimensions, tolerances, datums, and geometric controls
• Evaluate models for manufacturing feasibility and production readiness
• Identify tolerance or geometry choices that may create downstream manufacturing issues
• Maintain alignment between design intent and manufacturing requirements

Design for Manufacturability

• Apply DFM principles across multiple manufacturing processes
• Evaluate designs for injection moulding, sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, casting, and forging
• Identify opportunities to simplify manufacturing or improve production robustness
• Recommend design adjustments that preserve function while improving manufacturability
• Apply practical manufacturing knowledge throughout modelling and review workflows

Assembly Modelling & Mechanical Design

• Develop and review assembly-level CAD models
• Manage mechanical relationships, interfaces, and component constraints
• Evaluate assemblies for fit, function, and design consistency
• Support complex mechanical systems rather than exclusively single-part modelling
• Apply strong spatial reasoning and mechanical-design judgement

CAD Auditing, Reverse Engineering & Automation

• Audit models for dimensional accuracy, tolerance application, design intent, and manufacturability
• Support reverse-engineering workflows such as scan-to-CAD and point-cloud conversion
• Translate existing geometry into structured parametric models
• Apply CAD automation or scripting using Python, iLogic, VBA, or comparable tools where relevant
• Help standardise modelling, validation, and documentation workflows

Ideal Profile

• 4+ years of hands-on parametric CAD experience for model-editing assignments
• Approximately 10+ years of relevant experience may be appropriate for complex assembly-creation work
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks
• Experience with FreeCAD, Fusion 360, Autodesk Inventor, or comparable parametric CAD systems is highly relevant
• Prior FreeCAD experience is ideal, as the project itself will focus on FreeCAD
• Practical experience applying GD&T in real-world manufacturing environments
• Strong DFM expertise across at least two manufacturing processes
• Experience with injection moulding, sheet metal, CNC machining, casting, forging, or comparable production methods
• Current or recent involvement in mechanical or industrial CAD modelling
• Strong assembly-level modelling experience
• Experience with CAD model auditing and tolerance application
• Reverse-engineering experience involving scan-to-CAD or point-cloud conversion is highly valued
• Familiarity with CAD automation or scripting using Python, iLogic, VBA, or similar tools is advantageous
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• No prior AI-training or model-evaluation experience is required

Engagement Details

• Independent contractor engagement
• Fully remote
• Compensation: $40–$100/hour
• Work will involve parametric CAD modelling, CAD editing, model auditing, GD&T, DFM, assembly design, reverse engineering, and technical documentation
• The project will primarily use FreeCAD, while strong SolidWorks and transferable parametric CAD expertise are highly relevant
• Assignments may include mechanical part creation, complex assembly modelling, manufacturing review, CAD automation, and validation
• Experience requirements may vary depending on task complexity, particularly between model-editing and advanced model-creation assignments
• Project scope, workload, modelling requirements, and quality standards may evolve depending on project needs
• Work must be completed without using confidential or proprietary information belonging to any employer, client, institution, or other third party

About the Platform

This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.

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