Mechanical Engineer | Remote

Crossing Hurdles; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,465,000 - 2,886,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a Mechanical Design / CAD Expert for a remote contract role. You will provide input on mechanical designs using advanced CAD tools and ensure manufacturability.

Proficiency in SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX is required, along with a strong understanding of GD&T, DFM principles, tribology, engineering mechanics, and geometric dimensioning. The position demands clear communication and end-to-end product development experience.

Qualifications

• GD&T and DFM principles are essential.
• Experience with CAD platforms such as SolidWorks, CATIA or NX.
• Strong understanding of tribology, engineering mechanics and geometric dimensioning.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering and end-to-end product development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed input on mechanical design solutions using advanced CAD tools.
• Evaluate and critique engineering drawings for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Assess and recommend design for manufacturability and tolerance analysis practices.
• Contribute insights on engineering mechanics and geometric modeling challenges.
• Review and enhance graphics and geometric modeling representations for assemblies.
• Offer guidance on best practices in manufacturing engineering and simulate design scenarios.

Skills

GD&T

DFM

Engineering mechanics

Tribology

End-to-end product development

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

Job description

Position: Mechanical Design / CAD Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $66 - $130/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week

Role Responsibilities

• Provide detailed input on mechanical design solutions using advanced CAD tools.
• Evaluate and critique engineering drawings for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Assess and recommend design for manufacturability and tolerance analysis practices.
• Contribute insights on engineering mechanics and geometric modeling challenges.
• Review and enhance graphics and geometric modeling representations for assemblies.
• Offer guidance on best practices in manufacturing engineering and simulate design scenarios.

Requirements

• Have strong relevant experience in production design with GD&T and DFM principles.
• Proficiency with industry-standard CAD platforms like SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX.
• Strong understanding of tribology, engineering mechanics, and geometric dimensioning.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering and end-to-end product development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey technical concepts.