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Manufacturing Design Engineer at micro1
posted 3 months agoManufacturing 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.