Senior FreeCAD Mechanical Engineer (Remote)

About the role

A remote contract position for a Senior FreeCAD Engineer, working 10 to 40 hours per week. The role covers parametric CAD modelling, mechanical assembly design, technical drawing and QA review of engineering deliverables.

Key responsibilities

• Create, modify and validate detailed parametric CAD models in FreeCAD to project requirements.
• Develop and optimise mechanical assemblies using best practices in assembly design and component integration.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to ensure manufacturability and quality.
• Produce clear, precise technical drawings and documentation for engineering review and downstream processes.
• Conduct engineering QA reviews of CAD models and drawings to identify and help resolve issues.
• Use Python scripting to automate CAD tasks and streamline repetitive or complex modelling.

Required profile

• Strong relevant experience in mechanical engineering, product design or industrial engineering focused on parametric CAD modelling.
• 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

• Advanced proficiency in FreeCAD or an equivalent parametric CAD platform.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals, including GD&T and DFM.
• Python scripting for CAD automation.

Pay is $40-$100 per hour. Applications are submitted through the Easy Apply option on LinkedIn, followed by a resume evaluation and interview stage.