Manufacturing Design Engineer (FreeCAD)
Manufacturing Design Engineer (FreeCAD) is a current Micro1 opportunity with applicant compensation of $40 - $100/hour and explicit remote or location eligibility of Remote.
- Pay
- Firm hourly pay: $40 - $100/hour
- Location
- Remote
- Eligibility
- Remote, applicant location not specified
- Qualification difficulty
- Selective
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- Platform
- Micro1
- Fit category
- Engineering
- Listing/source checked
- Sep 12, 2026
- Apply link checked
- Sep 12, 2026
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What this role involves
Manufacturing Design Engineer (FreeCAD) is a current Micro1 opportunity with applicant compensation of $40 - $100/hour and explicit remote or location eligibility of Remote. Public role details include 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.
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. 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..
What you’d do
- 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.
- 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.
- Prepare clear, concise technical documentation and assembly instructions as reference materials for AI model training.
What they’re looking for
- 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.
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Why it may fit
- Applicants whose experience directly matches the current Manufacturing Design Engineer (FreeCAD) qualifications.
- Professionals eligible for the stated Micro1 location and remote-work conditions: Remote.
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- You cannot meet the public role's stated location or eligibility requirements.
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- Review the current Micro1 job post before applying. Role type, contractor status, location, screening steps, pay text, hours, and availability can change.
- Applicant eligibility still needs checking: Remote, applicant location not specified.
What to prepare
- 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. 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. 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.
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