Mechanical Engineer | Remote

Crossing Hurdles; Brasil; Remote; BRL 280,000 - 701,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a Senior FreeCAD Engineer for a remote, contract role. You will create, modify and validate detailed parametric CAD models in FreeCAD to meet project requirements and develop robust mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities include applying GD&T and DFM principles for manufacturability, generating clear drawings and documentation, and performing QA reviews. You will also use Python scripting to automate repetitive tasks, with a commitment of 10-40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in mechanical engineering or product design with parametric CAD modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in FreeCAD or equivalent parametric CAD.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and DFM.
• Ability to produce comprehensive technical drawings and documentation.
• Experience conducting QA and verifying model integrity.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and validate detailed parametric CAD models in FreeCAD to project requirements.
• Develop and optimize mechanical assemblies with proper integration.
• Apply GD&T and DFM to ensure manufacturability and quality.
• Generate technical drawings and documentation for review and downstream processes.
• Conduct engineering QA reviews of CAD models and drawings to resolve issues.
• Utilize Python scripting for CAD automation tasks.

Skills

Parametric CAD modeling

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Design for Manufacturing

Technical drawings

Engineering QA

Tools

FreeCAD

Python scripting

Job description

Position: Senior FreeCAD Engineer

Type: Contract

Compensation: $40 - $100/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week

Role Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and validate detailed parametric CAD models in FreeCAD to specified project requirements.
• Develop and optimize mechanical assemblies, leveraging best practices in assembly design and component integration.
• Apply rigorous Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to ensure manufacturability and quality.
• Generate clear, precise technical drawings and documentation for engineering review and downstream processes.
• Conduct thorough engineering QA reviews of CAD models and drawings to identify, communicate, and help resolve issues.
• Utilize Python scripting for CAD automation tasks, streamlining repetitive or complex modeling operations.

Requirements

• Have strong relevant experience in mechanical engineering, product design, or industrial engineering with a focus on parametric CAD modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in FreeCAD or equivalent parametric CAD platforms.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals, including GD&T and DFM best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to produce comprehensive technical drawings and documentation for manufacturing and assembly.
• Experience conducting engineering QA and verifying model integrity and compliance with specifications.