Mechanical Engineer | Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; GBP 67,000 - 132,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a Mechanical Design / CAD Expert for a remote contract role. The position emphasizes advanced CAD input and manufacturability analysis across assemblies.

The role involves evaluating drawings for accuracy, tolerancing and manufacturability, and contributes to mechanical modeling challenges. Flexible 10-40 hours per week with project-based work.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with GD&T and DFM principles.
• Experience with CAD platforms for detailed design input.
• Ability to critique drawings for manufacturability and tolerancing.
• Knowledge of mechanics and geometric modeling challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed input on mechanical design solutions using advanced CAD tools.
• Evaluate and critique engineering drawings for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Assess and recommend design for manufacturability and tolerance analysis practices.
• Contribute insights on engineering mechanics and geometric modeling challenges.
• Review and enhance graphics and geometric modeling representations for assemblies.
• Offer guidance on best practices in manufacturing engineering and simulate design scenarios.

Skills

GD&T

DFM

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

Tribology

Engineering mechanics

Geometric dimensioning

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

Job description

Position: Mechanical Design / CAD Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $66 - $130/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week

Role Responsibilities

• Provide detailed input on mechanical design solutions using advanced CAD tools.
• Evaluate and critique engineering drawings for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Assess and recommend design for manufacturability and tolerance analysis practices.
• Contribute insights on engineering mechanics and geometric modeling challenges.
• Review and enhance graphics and geometric modeling representations for assemblies.
• Offer guidance on best practices in manufacturing engineering and simulate design scenarios.

Requirements

• Have strong relevant experience in production design with GD&T and DFM principles.
• Proficiency with industry-standard CAD platforms like SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX.
• Strong understanding of tribology, engineering mechanics, and geometric dimensioning.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering and end-to-end product development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey technical concepts.