Senior FreeCAD Mechanical Engineer

Great Value Hiring is seeking a Senior FreeCAD Mechanical Engineer to create and validate detailed parametric CAD models. The role involves optimizing mechanical assemblies, applying GD&T and DFM principles, and generating technical documentation for engineering processes.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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
• 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)
• Collaborate by providing insightful feedback on model accuracy, design intent, and process improvements

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
• 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
• Conduct thorough engineering QA reviews of CAD models and drawings to identify, communicate, and help resolve issues
• Collaborate by providing insightful feedback on model accuracy, design intent, and process improvements
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, product design, or industrial engineering with a focus on parametric CAD modeling
• Advanced proficiency in FreeCAD or equivalent parametric CAD platforms
• 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
• 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
• Utilize Python scripting for CAD automation tasks, streamlining repetitive or complex modeling operations (highly preferred, not mandatory)
• Proficiency in Python scripting for CAD model automation is highly advantageous