Manufacturing Design Engineer (FreeCAD) | Remote - Contract
Xperteez Technology
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote contract position at Xperteez Technology is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Role Title:Manufacturing Design Engineer
Role Type:Contractor
Location:Remote
We are engaging Manufacturing Design Engineer experts to contribute to a customer’s project focused on advanced mechanical design for manufacturing. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. Participants will leverage proficiency in FreeCAD or similar parametric CAD platforms to design, document, and validate production-ready components and assemblies. This opportunity is ideal for professionals passionate about precision engineering, technical documentation, and advancing the future of intelligent design tools.
Required Skills
* FreeCAD
FreeCAD
* Parametric CAD modeling
Parametric CAD modeling
* Mechanical Design
Mechanical Design
* 3D CAD Modeling
3D CAD Modeling
* Assembly Design
Assembly Design
* Engineering Drawings
Engineering Drawings
* CAD Validation & Quality Assurance
CAD Validation & Quality Assurance
* Technical Documentation
Technical Documentation
* Design for Manufacturing
Design for Manufacturing
Scope of Work
* Create and modify detailed parametric 3D CAD models of mechanical parts and assemblies using FreeCAD or comparable software.
Create and modify detailed parametric 3D CAD models of mechanical parts and assemblies using FreeCAD or comparable software.
* Develop comprehensive engineering drawings, including GD&T and tolerance stack-ups, suitable for manufacturing handoff.
Develop comprehensive engineering drawings, including GD&T and tolerance stack-ups, suitable for manufacturing handoff.
* Design for a variety of manufacturing processes, such as sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, plastics, and injection molding.
Design for a variety of manufacturing processes, such as sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, plastics, and injection molding.
* Perform CAD validation and quality assurance reviews to ensure model accuracy and readiness for production use.
Perform CAD validation and quality assurance reviews to ensure model accuracy and readiness for production use.
* Prepare clear, concise technical documentation and assembly instructions as reference materials for AI model training.
Prepare clear, concise technical documentation and assembly instructions as reference materials for AI model training.
* Incorporate feedback from technical reviewers to revise and improve CAD models and supporting documents.
Incorporate feedback from technical reviewers to revise and improve CAD models and supporting documents.
Preferred Qualifications
* Minimum 2 years’ experience designing mechanical components for manufacturing environments.
Minimum 2 years’ experience designing mechanical components for manufacturing environments.
* Expertise in FreeCAD or similar parametric CAD software for advanced modeling, assemblies, and drawing generation.
Expertise in FreeCAD or similar parametric CAD software for advanced modeling, assemblies, and drawing generation.
* Hands-on exposure to sheet metal, CNC, plastics, and injection molding design considerations.
Hands-on exposure to sheet metal, CNC, plastics, and injection molding design considerations.
* Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) best practices.
Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) best practices.
* Proven ability to produce production-grade CAD models and validate them against real-world manufacturability criteria.
Proven ability to produce production-grade CAD models and validate them against real-world manufacturability criteria.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clarity in documentation and collaborative exchanges.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clarity in documentation and collaborative exchanges.
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About Xperteez Technology
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