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Remote | CAD Data Generation & Validation Specialist (FreeCAD) — $40–$100/hour

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in mechanical design, CAD modelling, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a closely related field
  • Strong hands-on experience with FreeCAD or equivalent parametric CAD software
  • Demonstrated expertise in parametric modelling and mechanical design
  • Strong understanding of engineering best practices

Responsibilities

  • Create precise parametric CAD models using FreeCAD
  • Review CAD models for dimensional, geometric, and structural accuracy
  • Apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing principles to mechanical models
  • Document modelling workflows, assumptions, and design decisions clearly

Key facts

  • Remote from: New York (USA)
  • Freelance
  • Mid-level (2-5 years)
  • 4 - 4K yearly
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Detail Oriented
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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24-MAG

Business Consulting & Services

Company details

IndustryBusiness Consulting & Services
Company size2 - 10

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Job description

We are sharing a specialised consulting opportunity for experienced CAD Data Generation & Validation Specialists with strong expertise in FreeCAD, Python, parametric modelling, mechanical design, CAD validation, GD&T, manufacturing processes, and engineering documentation to contribute to an advanced AI training and engineering-data project.

Selected professionals will create, edit, validate, and document high-quality parametric CAD models used in AI training datasets, with a strong focus on geometric accuracy, engineering best practices, reproducibility, and manufacturing relevance. The work combines CAD generation, quality assurance, technical documentation, and optional Python-based automation.

Key Responsibilities

Parametric CAD Model Generation

  • Create precise parametric CAD models using FreeCAD
  • Develop mechanical parts, assemblies, and reusable geometric features
  • Apply robust modelling practices that preserve design intent
  • Maintain geometric accuracy across complex model structures
  • Build diverse CAD assets suitable for dataset development and AI training

CAD Validation & Quality Assurance

  • Review CAD models for dimensional, geometric, and structural accuracy
  • Identify discrepancies, modelling errors, or incomplete design information
  • Validate models against engineering requirements and best practices
  • Correct issues while preserving intended functionality and parametric behaviour
  • Maintain consistent quality standards across large collections of CAD data

GD&T & Engineering Standards

  • Apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing principles to mechanical models
  • Ensure CAD outputs reflect real-world manufacturing standards
  • Review dimensional relationships, tolerances, and geometric controls
  • Identify design elements that may conflict with manufacturing or inspection requirements
  • Apply engineering judgement to maintain realistic and production-relevant model data

Mechanical & Manufacturing Design

  • Apply mechanical-design principles when developing and reviewing components
  • Consider common manufacturing methods when evaluating geometry and tolerances
  • Incorporate industrial-engineering and manufacturability considerations where relevant
  • Ensure models are representative of realistic engineering applications
  • Support creation of technically diverse datasets spanning multiple mechanical-design scenarios

Python & CAD Automation

  • Optionally use Python to automate repetitive CAD modelling or validation tasks
  • Enhance model parametrisation through scripting where appropriate
  • Develop reproducible workflows that improve modelling efficiency
  • Support scalable dataset generation through technical automation
  • Apply scripting to increase variation, consistency, and richness across CAD assets

Technical Documentation & Reproducibility

  • Document modelling workflows, assumptions, and design decisions clearly
  • Maintain detailed engineering documentation for validation and dataset traceability
  • Record revisions and quality-assurance findings consistently
  • Ensure modelling processes can be reproduced by other technical contributors
  • Communicate complex engineering information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Ideal Profile

  • 2+ years of experience in mechanical design, CAD modelling, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a closely related field
  • Strong hands-on experience with FreeCAD or equivalent parametric CAD software
  • Demonstrated expertise in parametric modelling and mechanical design
  • Strong understanding of engineering best practices
  • Experience with CAD validation and quality-assurance workflows
  • Practical knowledge of GD&T and its application to real-world manufacturing scenarios
  • Familiarity with industrial-engineering principles and common manufacturing processes
  • Experience preparing detailed engineering documentation
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to geometric accuracy
  • Ability to incorporate feedback and revisions efficiently
  • Python scripting experience is advantageous, particularly for CAD automation or parametrisation

Engagement Details

  • Independent contractor engagement
  • Fully remote
  • Compensation: $40–$100/hour
  • Work will involve FreeCAD modelling, CAD data generation, validation, mechanical-design review, GD&T, quality assurance, and engineering documentation
  • Python-based automation may be used to improve modelling efficiency and dataset diversity
  • Strong parametric CAD and engineering-quality experience are central to this engagement
  • Assignments may include parts, assemblies, features, validation workflows, and manufacturing-oriented CAD scenarios
  • 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.

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