Senior FreeCAD Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Senior FreeCAD Engineer to create, modify, and validate detailed parametric CAD models for various projects. This contract position is remote and offers flexible hours ranging from 10 to 40 per week.

Key responsibilities

• Create, modify, and validate detailed parametric CAD models in FreeCAD to meet project requirements.
• Develop and optimize mechanical assemblies, applying 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.

Required profile

• Strong relevant experience in mechanical engineering, product design, or industrial engineering with a focus on parametric CAD modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in FreeCAD or equivalent parametric CAD platforms.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals, including GD&T and DFM best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to produce comprehensive technical drawings and documentation for manufacturing and assembly.
• Experience conducting engineering QA and verifying model integrity and compliance with specifications.

Required skills

• FreeCAD
• Parametric CAD modeling
• GD&T
• DFM
• Technical drawing
• Python scripting