Mechanical Design Engineer – CAD & Manufacturing

24-MAG
New York, NY
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

We are sharing a specialised consulting opportunity for experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to contribute to an advanced engineering and AI evaluation project. Selected professionals will create and review manufacturable mechanical designs, develop detailed 2D and 3D CAD models, and evaluate technical documentation for clarity and production readiness.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include CAD modelling, mechanical design, engineering drawings, GD&T, DFM, manufacturing analysis, and technical documentation. You will work with SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, Inventor, Creo, NX, or comparable CAD platforms.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Ideal candidates have extensive professional experience in mechanical design and product development, with expertise in CAD, engineering drawings, GD&T, design for manufacturing, material selection, and production-ready technical documentation.

Requirements

  • Extensive professional experience in mechanical design and product development
  • Expert-level proficiency with one or more professional CAD platforms
  • Practical familiarity with FreeCAD for model interpretation or reference
  • Strong knowledge of engineering drawing interpretation
  • Advanced understanding of GD&T and dimensional tolerancing
  • Strong command of drafting standards and manufacturing documentation
  • Deep understanding of design for manufacturing principles
  • Knowledge of multiple manufacturing processes and their design implications
  • Strong material-selection judgement
  • Experience producing manufacturing-ready technical documentation
  • Strong problem-solving and critical-review capabilities
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to precision
  • Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills
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