Freelance Mechanical Engineer / CAD Designer
On-siteThousand Oaks, California, United States
Thousand Oaks, California, United StatesOn-siteContractMid LevelSmall
ContractMid LevelSmall
Job Summary
Review physical beta prototypes against existing SolidWorks assemblies to identify discrepancies in geometry, mounting, fasteners, and interfaces. Update large 3D CAD databases to reflect as-built hardware, resolving interferences and misalignments while maintaining clean, production-ready model structures. Revise 2D drawings to align with revised 3D geometry, ensuring dimensions, tolerances, and notes match updated BOMs and assembly configurations. This hands-on, methodical reconciliation supports RKS's transition of complex industrial, medical, and appliance products from beta testing to manufacturing release.
Required Qualifications
- Approximately 4–7 years of product development experience
- Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (large assemblies required) / 3D + 2D CAD
- Experience updating and maintaining complex 3D CAD databases
- Experience generating and revising detailed 2D production drawings
- Strong attention to detail and methodical documentation skills
- Ability to work independently within an established engineering structure
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience with sheet metal and injection-molded parts
- Familiarity with electromechanical assemblies (PCBs, wiring, motors, pumps, etc.)
- Experience preparing documentation for manufacturing release
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