Remote Mechanical Engineer - CAD & Design (Project-Based)

AfterQuery Experts; Greater London; Remote; GBP 62,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Commitment

Exceptional Pay

Startup Exposure

Job summary

AfterQuery is seeking a remote mechanical engineer to join on a project-by-project basis, delivering CAD-driven designs, analyses, and technical documentation for components, assemblies, and systems.

This role is asynchronous, with an expected commitment of 10–20 hours per week, and offers flexible scheduling, exposure to real-world challenges, and a strong portfolio boost as you collaborate with a YC-backed startup.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in mechanical engineering, product design, or a related field.
• Ability to produce detailed mechanical designs and drawings to industry standards.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and iterate on mechanical designs and CAD models for components, assemblies, and systems.
• Develop detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation to manufacturing standards.
• Perform engineering analysis and support product development workflows.
• Document design decisions, assumptions, and methodologies clearly and reproducibly.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Mechanical design

Engineering drawings

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Fusion 360

CATIA

NX

Job description

AfterQuery is seeking a remote mechanical engineer to join on a project-by-project basis, delivering CAD-driven designs, analyses, and technical documentation for components, assemblies, and systems.

This role is asynchronous, with an expected commitment of 10–20 hours per week, and offers flexible scheduling, exposure to real-world challenges, and a strong portfolio boost as you collaborate with a YC-backed startup.