Senior FreeCAD Engineer - Remote CAD & GD&T Expert

YO IT Consulting; Austin (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

YO IT Consulting is seeking a Senior FreeCAD Engineer for a remote contract role. You will create, modify, and validate parametric CAD models in FreeCAD to meet project requirements and integrate mechanical assemblies.

You will apply GD&T and DFM, produce precise drawings, perform QA reviews, and use Python scripting to automate modeling tasks. Strong communication for remote collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of mechanical engineering or related field with parametric CAD modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in FreeCAD or equivalent parametric CAD.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and DFM principles.
• Proven ability to produce technical drawings and documentation.
• Experience QA-ing CAD models and verifying specs.
• Excellent analytical and remote collaboration skills.
• Experience with Python scripting for CAD tasks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and validate detailed parametric CAD models in FreeCAD to specified project requirements.
• Develop and optimize mechanical assemblies, leveraging best practices in assembly design and component integration.
• Apply rigorous Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to ensure manufacturability and quality.
• Generate clear, precise technical drawings and documentation for engineering review and downstream processes.
• Conduct thorough engineering QA reviews of CAD models and drawings to identify, communicate, and help resolve issues.
• Utilize Python scripting for CAD automation tasks, streamlining repetitive or complex modeling operations (highly preferred, not mandatory).
• Collaborate by providing insightful feedback on model accuracy, design intent, and process improvements.

Skills

FreeCAD

Parametric CAD

GD&T

DFM

Python scripting

Mechanical design

Remote collaboration

Tools

FreeCAD

Job description

YO IT Consulting is seeking a Senior FreeCAD Engineer for a remote contract role. You will create, modify, and validate parametric CAD models in FreeCAD to meet project requirements and integrate mechanical assemblies.

You will apply GD&T and DFM, produce precise drawings, perform QA reviews, and use Python scripting to automate modeling tasks. Strong communication for remote collaboration is essential.