Mechanical CAD Expert - Remote Part-Time

What You'll Do5

• Create expert-level mechanical design problems that reflect real CAD, tolerancing, and manufacturing workflows.
• Review AI-generated answers for technical accuracy, manufacturability, and practical alignment with shop-floor realities.
• Write structured feedback that points to errors, missing constraints, or flawed assumptions in model responses.
• Evaluate designs and explanations against industry standards for GD&T, FEA, and production methods.
• Set your own schedule and choose tasks without a minimum hour requirement.

Requirements8

• Senior-level industry background with a portfolio of manufactured designs and complex GD&T or FEA work.
• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering combined with hands-on engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in at least one sub-domain: parametric CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, Fusion 360, Onshape), GD&T and DFM, or FEA/simulation.
• US work authorization.
• Strong written communication and close attention to detail.
• Ability to explain complex mechanical design concepts in clear terms.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous setting.
• Candidates with two of the three core qualifications can apply.

Who Should Apply

The ideal applicant brings senior mechanical design experience, a portfolio of parts and assemblies that reached production, and depth in one of three areas: parametric CAD, GD&T with DFM, or FEA and simulation. A BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering plus US work authorization matters, though a strong portfolio can outweigh an advanced degree. Engineers who only have academic projects or no manufactured designs often score lower when their examples stay theoretical. Applications also fall short when candidates cannot show clear written reasoning about tolerances or manufacturability, or when they list CAD tools without demonstrating real design decisions. People seeking a fixed schedule, minimum paid hours, or a permanent role will find this project-based format a poor match.

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