Manufacturing Design Engineer (FreeCAD) | Remote - Contract✦ anywhere

Role Title: Manufacturing Design Engineer

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

We are engaging Manufacturing Design Engineer experts to contribute to a customer’s project focused on advanced mechanical design for manufacturing. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. Participants will leverage proficiency in FreeCAD or similar parametric CAD platforms to design, document, and validate production-ready components and assemblies. This opportunity is ideal for professionals passionate about precision engineering, technical documentation, and advancing the future of intelligent design tools.
Required Skills

- FreeCAD

- Parametric CAD modeling

- Mechanical Design

- 3D CAD Modeling

- Assembly Design

- Engineering Drawings

- CAD Validation & Quality Assurance

- Technical Documentation

- Design for Manufacturing

Scope of Work

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Create and modify detailed parametric 3D CAD models of mechanical parts and assemblies using FreeCAD or comparable software.

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Develop comprehensive engineering drawings, including GD&T and tolerance stack-ups, suitable for manufacturing handoff.

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Design for a variety of manufacturing processes, such as sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, plastics, and injection molding.

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Perform CAD validation and quality assurance reviews to ensure model accuracy and readiness for production use.

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Prepare clear, concise technical documentation and assembly instructions as reference materials for AI model training.

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Incorporate feedback from technical reviewers to revise and improve CAD models and supporting documents.

Preferred Qualifications

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Minimum 2 years’ experience designing mechanical components for manufacturing environments.

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Expertise in FreeCAD or similar parametric CAD software for advanced modeling, assemblies, and drawing generation.

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Hands-on exposure to sheet metal, CNC, plastics, and injection molding design considerations.

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Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) best practices.

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Proven ability to produce production-grade CAD models and validate them against real-world manufacturability criteria.

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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clarity in documentation and collaborative exchanges.

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