Remote Mechanical Design Engineer - Project-Based

AfterQuery; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

AfterQuery is seeking a remote, project-based mechanical engineer to support design tasks over the next 2–3 weeks. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of hands-on CAD and mechanical design experience and can work asynchronously on multiple assignments.

You will create and iterate CAD models, prepare detailed drawings and BOMs, perform basic engineering analysis, and document design decisions for manufacturing. Pay is competitive and project-based, up to $100/hour.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering, product design, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in CAD platforms (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, CATIA, NX or equivalent).
• 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 DFM assessments.
• Support product development workflows from concept through prototype to production-ready design.
• Document design decisions, assumptions, and methodologies clearly and reproducibly.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Mechanical design

Engineering analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Fusion 360

CATIA

NX

Job description

AfterQuery is seeking a remote, project-based mechanical engineer to support design tasks over the next 2–3 weeks. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of hands-on CAD and mechanical design experience and can work asynchronously on multiple assignments.

You will create and iterate CAD models, prepare detailed drawings and BOMs, perform basic engineering analysis, and document design decisions for manufacturing. Pay is competitive and project-based, up to $100/hour.