Senior FreeCAD Engineer - Remote

Job description

Job Description

Role Title: Senior FreeCAD Engineer

Role Type: Contract

Location: Remote

Scope of Work:

- Create, modify, and validate detailed parametric CAD models in FreeCAD to specified project requirements.

- Develop and optimize mechanical assemblies, leveraging 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 (highly preferred, not mandatory).

- Collaborate by providing insightful feedback on model accuracy, design intent, and process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications:

- 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, product design, or industrial engineering or any other related field 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.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills relevant to remote, project-based collaboration.