Senior FreeCAD Engineer - Remote

YO IT Consulting; Finland; On-site; USD 55,104 - 117,096; Full time

Job summary

YO IT Consulting 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 mechanical assemblies with best practices in design and integration.

You will apply GD&T and DFM principles, generate precise drawings, perform QA reviews, and use Python scripting to automate CAD tasks. Strong collaboration and communication in a remote, project-based setting are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, product design, or related field with a focus on parametric CAD modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in FreeCAD or equivalent parametric CAD platform.
• 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.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for remote, project-based collaboration.

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 (highly preferred, not mandatory).
• Collaborate by providing insightful feedback on model accuracy, design intent, and process improvements.

Skills

FreeCAD

GD&T

DFM

CAD modeling

Technical drawings

QA

Python scripting

Remote collaboration

Mechanical engineering

Tools

FreeCAD

Python

Job description

• 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 (highly preferred, not mandatory).
• Collaborate by providing insightful feedback on model accuracy, design intent, and process improvements.

Job Description

• 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 (highly preferred, not mandatory).
• Collaborate by providing insightful feedback on model accuracy, design intent, and process improvements.

Role Title: Senior FreeCAD Engineer

Role Type: Contract

Location: Remote

Scope Of Work

• 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 (highly preferred, not mandatory).
• Collaborate by providing insightful feedback on model accuracy, design intent, and process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, product design, or industrial engineering or any other related field 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.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills relevant to remote, project-based collaboration.