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Remote | Mechanical Design / CAD Expert — $60–$130/hour

24-MagNew York, New York

$60 - $130 / hour

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Overview

Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
Remote
Compensation
$60-$130/hour

Job Description

We are sharing a specialised consulting opportunity for experienced Mechanical Design and CAD professionals with strong expertise in parametric modelling, GD&T, tolerance stack-up, design for manufacturability and assembly, production drawings, and engineering release workflows to contribute to an advanced AI training and mechanical-design evaluation project.

Selected professionals will solve and review complex mechanical-design problems, assess AI-generated engineering responses, analyse production-ready designs, and provide rigorous feedback across CAD modelling, tolerancing, manufacturing constraints, and drawing release. No prior experience in AI is required.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Design, CAD & Tolerancing

  • Solve advanced part and assembly design problems across realistic production scenarios
  • Review parametric CAD models for design intent, robustness, constraints, and maintainability
  • Apply GD&T principles in accordance with ASME Y14.5
  • Evaluate datum schemes, feature control frames, fits, interfaces, and dimensional requirements
  • Perform or review worst-case and statistical tolerance stack-up analyses

DFM/DFA & Production Release

  • Evaluate designs for manufacturability and assembly across machining, sheet metal, injection moulding, casting, and related processes
  • Identify tooling, access, draft, fixturing, assembly, and producibility constraints
  • Review engineering drawings for dimensions, tolerances, notes, and release readiness
  • Support concept-to-detail design development and ECR/ECN-related changes
  • Recommend practical improvements balancing function, manufacturing, and reliability

AI Evaluation & Technical Review

  • Review AI-generated mechanical-design responses for technical correctness and practical applicability
  • Identify incorrect assumptions, incomplete reasoning, or unrealistic design recommendations
  • Distinguish substantive engineering issues from acceptable alternative approaches
  • Provide clear, structured technical feedback supporting model improvement
  • Collaborate remotely with other subject-matter experts and project participants

Ideal Profile

  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related discipline
  • 5+ years of production-design or comparable mechanical-engineering experience
  • Proven experience owning designs through GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, drawing release, and production
  • Expert knowledge of parametric CAD modelling
  • Strong knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and tolerance stack-up analysis
  • Experience with machining, sheet metal, injection moulding, casting, or related manufacturing processes
  • Familiarity with SolidWorks, Creo, NX, CATIA, Inventor, or comparable CAD platforms
  • PLM/PDM, CAM, CNC programming, or ASME B89 experience is advantageous
  • CSWP or CSWE certification is a plus
  • Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills
  • Evidence of rigorous technical-review or problem-authoring experience, including standards work, competitions, publications, research recognition, or comparable achievements, is highly valued
  • No prior AI-training or model-evaluation experience is required

Engagement Details

  • Independent contractor engagement
  • Fully remote
  • Displayed compensation range: $60–$130/hour
  • Actual compensation structure is output-based, with payment made per task that meets project specifications
  • Task completion time may vary depending on experience and workflow
  • Minimum weekly submission requirements apply; the source does not specify the exact number of required tasks
  • Work will involve mechanical design, CAD modelling, GD&T, tolerance stack-up, DFM/DFA, production drawing review, and AI-generated engineering-content evaluation
  • Roles are typically filled within approximately 48 hours
  • Selected experts are expected to begin initial tasks within approximately 24–48 hours after onboarding
  • Project scope, workload, design problems, and evaluation standards may evolve depending on project requirements
  • Work must be completed without using confidential or proprietary information belonging to any employer, client, manufacturer, engineering organisation, 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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FAQs About Remote | Mechanical Design / CAD Expert — $60–$130/hour Jobs at 24-Mag

What is the work location for this position at 24-Mag?
This job at 24-Mag is located in New York, New York, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at 24-Mag?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $60–$130 per hour for this role.
What employment applies to this position at 24-Mag?
The employer has not provided this information. This may be discussed during the hiring process.
What experience level is required for this role at 24-Mag?
24-Mag is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
Does 24-Mag allow remote work for this role?
Yes, this position at 24-Mag supports remote work, giving candidates the flexibility to work outside the primary office location.
What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
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