Remote CAD Design Engineer (Contract) - GD&T/DFM Expert

Crossing Hurdles

South Africa

On-site

ZAR 1,465,000 - 2,886,000

Part time

9 days ago
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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.

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