Freelance Mechanical Engineer & SolidWorks CAD Designer

Rks Design Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

A design and engineering firm in Thousand Oaks is seeking a Freelance Mechanical Engineer / CAD Designer. This hands-on role requires strong SolidWorks skills to reconcile and update a beta prototype's CAD database. Candidates should have 4–7 years of product development experience and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. The position involves reviewing the physical prototype against CAD designs, updating complex assemblies, and revising 2D drawings. Immediate start in-office work is preferred.

Qualifications

• Approximately 4–7 years of product development experience.
• Experience updating and maintaining complex 3D CAD databases.
• Experience generating and revising detailed 2D production drawings.

Responsibilities

• Review physical beta prototype against existing SolidWorks assembly.
• Update large SolidWorks assemblies to reflect the current working prototype.
• Update 2D drawings to reflect revised 3D geometry.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

A design and engineering firm in Thousand Oaks is seeking a Freelance Mechanical Engineer / CAD Designer. This hands-on role requires strong SolidWorks skills to reconcile and update a beta prototype's CAD database. Candidates should have 4–7 years of product development experience and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. The position involves reviewing the physical prototype against CAD designs, updating complex assemblies, and revising 2D drawings. Immediate start in-office work is preferred.