[Hiring] SolidWorks Specialist @24-MAG

Role Description

We are sharing a specialised consulting opportunity for experienced SolidWorks Specialists with strong expertise in parametric CAD modelling, GD&T, design for manufacturability, mechanical design, assembly modelling, CAD auditing, and technical documentation to contribute to an advanced AI training and engineering-data project. Selected professionals will create, edit, audit, and document fully parametric mechanical models based on detailed technical requirements, applying professional CAD practices and real-world manufacturing knowledge. Although SolidWorks expertise is especially relevant, the project itself will focus on FreeCAD, making transferable parametric-modelling experience highly valuable. No prior experience in AI is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Parametric CAD Modelling
  • Create fully parametric 3D CAD models of mechanical parts and assemblies
  • Build models from written briefs and detailed engineering requirements
  • Apply robust feature-tree structures, dimensions, constraints, and design intent
  • Ensure models remain editable, stable, and adaptable as requirements evolve
  • Maintain high standards for geometry quality and modelling consistency
• CAD Editing & Feature-Tree Management
  • Edit and update existing parametric CAD models to reflect revised technical requirements
  • Preserve model integrity while incorporating design changes
  • Manage complex feature trees and dependent geometry
  • Diagnose unstable features, broken references, or problematic modelling sequences
  • Document modifications clearly and consistently
• GD&T, Tolerances & Manufacturability
  • Apply GD&T principles consistent with ASME Y14.5 or equivalent standards
  • Review dimensions, tolerances, datums, and geometric controls
  • Evaluate models for manufacturing feasibility and production readiness
  • Identify tolerance or geometry choices that may create downstream manufacturing issues
  • Maintain alignment between design intent and manufacturing requirements
• Design for Manufacturability
  • Apply DFM principles across multiple manufacturing processes
  • Evaluate designs for injection moulding, sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, casting, and forging
  • Identify opportunities to simplify manufacturing or improve production robustness
  • Recommend design adjustments that preserve function while improving manufacturability
  • Apply practical manufacturing knowledge throughout modelling and review workflows
• Assembly Modelling & Mechanical Design
  • Develop and review assembly-level CAD models
  • Manage mechanical relationships, interfaces, and component constraints
  • Evaluate assemblies for fit, function, and design consistency
  • Support complex mechanical systems rather than exclusively single-part modelling
  • Apply strong spatial reasoning and mechanical-design judgement
• CAD Auditing, Reverse Engineering & Automation
  • Audit models for dimensional accuracy, tolerance application, design intent, and manufacturability
  • Support reverse-engineering workflows such as scan-to-CAD and point-cloud conversion
  • Translate existing geometry into structured parametric models
  • Apply CAD automation or scripting using Python, iLogic, VBA, or comparable tools where relevant
  • Help standardise modelling, validation, and documentation workflows

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on parametric CAD experience for model-editing assignments
• Approximately 10+ years of relevant experience may be appropriate for complex assembly-creation work
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks
• Experience with FreeCAD, Fusion 360, Autodesk Inventor, or comparable parametric CAD systems is highly relevant
• Prior FreeCAD experience is ideal, as the project itself will focus on FreeCAD
• Practical experience applying GD&T in real-world manufacturing environments
• Strong DFM expertise across at least two manufacturing processes
• Experience with injection moulding, sheet metal, CNC machining, casting, forging, or comparable production methods
• Current or recent involvement in mechanical or industrial CAD modelling
• Strong assembly-level modelling experience
• Experience with CAD model auditing and tolerance application
• Reverse-engineering experience involving scan-to-CAD or point-cloud conversion is highly valued
• Familiarity with CAD automation or scripting using Python, iLogic, VBA, or similar tools is advantageous
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• No prior AI-training or model-evaluation experience is required

Engagement Details

• Independent contractor engagement
• Fully remote
• Compensation: $40–$100/hour
• Work will involve parametric CAD modelling, CAD editing, model auditing, GD&T, DFM, assembly design, reverse engineering, and technical documentation
• The project will primarily use FreeCAD, while strong SolidWorks and transferable parametric CAD expertise are highly relevant
• Assignments may include mechanical part creation, complex assembly modelling, manufacturing review, CAD automation, and validation
• Experience requirements may vary depending on task complexity, particularly between model-editing and advanced model-creation assignments
• Project scope, workload, modelling requirements, and quality standards may evolve depending on project needs
• Work must be completed without using confidential or proprietary information belonging to any employer, client, 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.