Senior FreeCAD Engineer | 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 senior-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:Senior FreeCAD Engineer
Role Type:Contractor
Location:Remote
We are engaging Senior FreeCAD Engineers to contribute expertise to a dynamic customer project. 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.
Required Skills
* FreeCAD
FreeCAD
* Parametric CAD Modeling
Parametric CAD Modeling
* Python Scripting
Python Scripting
* Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
* GD&T
GD&T
* Design for Manyfacturing (DFM)
Design for Manyfacturing (DFM)
* CAD Automation
CAD Automation
* Assembly Design
Assembly Design
* Technical Drawings
Technical Drawings
* Engineering QA
Engineering QA
Scope of Work
* Create, modify, and validate detailed parametric CAD models in FreeCAD to specified project requirements.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Advanced proficiency in FreeCAD or equivalent parametric CAD platforms.
* Strong knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals, including GD&T and DFM best practices.
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.
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.
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.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills relevant to remote, project-based collaboration.
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About Xperteez Technology
Xperteez Technology is a company in the Operations industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 23 open positions on Hirezar. View all Xperteez Technology jobs →