Posted Sep 23, 2026

Mechanical Design / CAD Expert

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We are sharing a specialised consulting opportunity for experienced Mechanical Design and CAD professionals with strong expertise in parametric modelling, GD&T, tolerance stack-up, design for manufacturability and assembly, production drawings, and engineering release workflows to contribute to an advanced AI training and mechanical-design evaluation project. Selected professionals will solve and review complex mechanical-design problems, assess AI-generated engineering responses, analyse production-ready designs, and provide rigorous feedback across CAD modelling, tolerancing, manufacturing constraints, and drawing release. No prior experience in AI is required. Key Responsibilities Mechanical Design, CAD & Tolerancing - Solve advanced part and assembly design problems across realistic production scenarios - Review parametric CAD models for design intent, robustness, constraints, and maintainability - Apply GD&T principles in accordance with ASME Y14.5 - Evaluate datum schemes, feature control frames, fits, interfaces, and dimensional requirements - Perform or review worst-case and statistical tolerance stack-up analyses DFM/DFA & Production Release - Evaluate designs for manufacturability and assembly across machining, sheet metal, injection moulding, casting, and related processes - Identify tooling, access, draft, fixturing, assembly, and producibility constraints - Review engineering drawings for dimensions, tolerances, notes, and release readiness - Support concept-to-detail design development and ECR/ECN-related changes - Recommend practical improvements balancing function, manufacturing, and reliability AI Evaluation & Technical Review - Review AI-generated mechanical-design responses for technical correctness and practical applicability - Identify incorrect assumptions, incomplete reasoning, or unrealistic design recommendations - Distinguish substantive engineering issues from acceptable alternative approaches - Provide clear, structured technical feedback supporting model improvement - Collaborate remotely with other subject-matter experts and project participants Ideal Profile - BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related discipline - 5+ years of production-design or comparable mechanical-engineering experience - Proven experience owning designs through GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, drawing release, and production - Expert knowledge of parametric CAD modelling - Strong knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and tolerance stack-up analysis - Experience with machining, sheet metal, injection moulding, casting, or related manufacturing processes - Familiarity with SolidWorks, Creo, NX, CATIA, Inventor, or comparable CAD platforms - PLM/PDM, CAM, CNC programming, or ASME B89 experience is advantageous - CSWP or CSWE certification is a plus - Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills - Evidence of rigorous technical-review or problem-authoring experience, including standards work, competitions, publications, research recognition, or comparable achievements, is highly valued - No prior AI-training or model-evaluation experience is required Engagement Details - Independent contractor engagement - Fully remote - Displayed compensation range: $60–$130/hour - Actual compensation structure is output-based, with payment made per task that meets project specifications - Task completion time may vary depending on experience and workflow - Minimum weekly submission requirements apply; the source does not specify the exact number of required tasks - Work will involve mechanical design, CAD modelling, GD&T, tolerance stack-up, DFM/DFA, production drawing review, and AI-generated engineering-content evaluation - Roles are typically filled within approximately 48 hours - Selected experts are expected to begin initial tasks within approximately 24–48 hours after onboarding - Project scope, workload, design problems, and evaluation standards may evolve depending on project requirements - Work must be completed without using confidential or proprietary information belonging to any employer, client, manufacturer, engineering organisation, institution, or other third party About the Platform - This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC - We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams - By submitting this application, you acknowledge that your information may be processed by 24-MAG LLC for recruitment and opportunity matching in accordance with our Privacy Policy: https://www.24-mag.com/privacy-policy