Manufacturing Design Engineer at micro1

Manufacturing Design Engineer | $30–100/hr | Worldwide Remote

Join a forward-thinking engineering team as a Manufacturing Design Engineer, where you'll apply your expertise in CAD modeling and mechanical design to deliver high-quality, manufacturable solutions. This is a specialist contractor role ideal for engineers who thrive in applied engineering environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed 3D CAD models and assemblies using FreeCAD and parametric modeling techniques
• Create precise engineering drawings and technical documentation for manufacturing and production teams
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to optimize designs for cost-effective production
• Perform CAD validation and quality assurance to ensure design accuracy and compliance with specifications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine and iterate on mechanical designs
• Maintain thorough and organized technical documentation throughout the design lifecycle

Required Skills

• FreeCAD proficiency
• Parametric CAD modeling
• Mechanical and assembly design
• 3D CAD modeling
• Engineering drawings and GD&T
• CAD validation and quality assurance
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Technical documentation

This is a remote contractor opportunity open to qualified candidates worldwide. Compensation ranges from $30 to $100 per hour based on experience and scope of work.