Remote Mechanical Design Engineer - CAD/DFM, Up to $100/hr

AfterQuery (YC W25)

United States

Remote

USD 83,000 - 138,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

AfterQuery is seeking a remote, project-based mechanical engineer with 2-4 years of hands-on CAD and mechanical design experience. You will complete tasks spanning design, engineering analysis, documentation, and product development support. The role runs over 2-3 weeks, asynchronously, with an expected commitment of 10-20 hours per week for accepted projects.

This position offers exceptional pay, exposure to real-world engineering challenges, and a strong addition to your professional portfolio.

Qualifications

2-4 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering, product design, or a related field.
Strong proficiency in at least one major CAD platform (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, CATIA, NX, or equivalent).
Demonstrated ability to produce detailed mechanical designs and engineering drawings to industry standards.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on technical tasks.

Responsibilities

Create, review, and iterate on mechanical designs and CAD models for components, assemblies, and systems.
Develop detailed engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation to manufacturing standards.
Perform engineering analysis including stress, tolerance, and design for manufacturability (DFM) assessments.
Support product development workflows from concept through prototype and into production-ready design.
Document design decisions, assumptions, and methodologies clearly and reproducibly.