[Hiring] CAD Design Expert @24-MAG

Role Description

We are sharing a specialised consulting opportunity for experienced CAD professionals with deep expertise in parametric modelling, multi-part assemblies, design intent, tolerancing, and Design for Manufacturability to contribute to advanced AI training and technical evaluation initiatives. Selected professionals will design and review complex assemblies, explain engineering decisions and trade-offs, document expert CAD methodologies, and contribute instructional insight that helps AI systems learn from high-quality real-world design practice. No prior AI experience is required; professional CAD expertise is the primary qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Parametric CAD Design & Modelling
  • Design robust multi-part assemblies using advanced parametric CAD tools
  • Translate product requirements into practical 3D models
  • Apply structured modelling methods suitable for complex assemblies
  • Optimise models for clarity, maintainability, and downstream use
  • Produce work reflecting expert-level CAD methodology
• Assembly Architecture & Design Intent
  • Define assembly architecture and component relationships
  • Make informed decisions on component placement and mating strategies
  • Demonstrate clear design intent throughout the modelling process
  • Evaluate tolerance stack-ups and assembly constraints
  • Explain engineering trade-offs behind key design decisions
• Manufacturability & Engineering Review
  • Apply Design for Manufacturability principles to CAD development
  • Evaluate whether proposed designs are practical to manufacture
  • Identify geometric, tolerance, or assembly-related design risks
  • Review sample designs for feasibility and engineering quality
  • Recommend improvements to strengthen manufacturability and robustness
• Documentation & Technical Evaluation
  • Document design rationale and modelling decisions clearly
  • Annotate models and assemblies to communicate engineering intent
  • Review and critique alternative modelling strategies
  • Provide detailed feedback on design quality and feasibility
  • Capture best practices that support repeatable evaluation workflows
• Instruction, Mentoring & Collaboration
  • Contribute educational insights based on professional CAD experience
  • Explain complex design concepts through clear written and verbal communication
  • Support mentoring-style content for CAD modelling and assembly reasoning
  • Respond asynchronously to technical questions from project teams
  • Collaborate effectively in distributed professional environments

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional CAD design experience
• Experience leading design decisions for complex multi-part assemblies
• Strong expertise in parametric modelling and assembly design
• Advanced proficiency in a major CAD platform
• Relevant tools may include SolidWorks, Creo, NX, CATIA, Inventor, Fusion, Onshape, or Solid Edge
• Familiarity with FreeCAD is advantageous
• Strong understanding of component architecture and mating strategies
• Experience with tolerance analysis and tolerance stack-ups
• Solid knowledge of Design for Manufacturability principles
• Ability to articulate design logic, constraints, and engineering trade-offs clearly
• Experience reviewing or critiquing CAD designs
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
• Experience mentoring, teaching, or supporting other CAD professionals is valuable
• Recognised credentials such as CSWE, CSWP, Autodesk Certified Instructor, Autodesk Expert Elite, ASME GDTP, or SOLIDWORKS Champion are highly valued
• Relevant professional credentials may substitute for some formal experience requirements
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality engineering work
• Ability to collaborate effectively in remote and asynchronous environments
• No prior AI-training or model-evaluation experience is required

Engagement Details

• Independent contractor engagement
• Fully remote
• Compensation: $40–$90/hour
• Work will focus on sophisticated multi-part assemblies and parametric CAD modelling
• Assignments may involve CAD development, design review, assembly reasoning, tolerance analysis, DFM, and technical documentation
• Contributors may be asked to create, annotate, optimise, and critique 3D models and assemblies
• Educational or mentoring-style contributions may form part of the project
• Strong ability to explain design intent and engineering reasoning is central to this engagement
• Collaboration will primarily take place in a remote and asynchronous environment
• Project requirements, CAD platforms, and design scenarios may vary depending on project needs
• Work must be completed without using confidential or proprietary designs, CAD files, drawings, technical documentation, or other information belonging to any employer, client, institution, or other third party