CAD Design Expert
This is a remote, project-based role for CAD professionals with hands-on experience in 3D modeling and technical drafting.
Hiring companyAfterQuery Experts
About the role
You will complete a variety of modeling, drafting, and design-review tasks, assigned on a project-by-project basis. Work is asynchronous and flexible, with an expected commitment of 10-20 hours per week for the projects you accept. Specific project details are shared with accepted experts. This position offers exceptional pay, flexible scheduling, and a strong addition to your professional portfolio.
Why Apply
- Flexible Time Commitment – Work on your schedule while tackling meaningful design challenges.
- Startup Exposure – Work directly with an early-stage Y Combinator-backed company, gaining hands-on experience that sets you apart.
- Exceptional Pay – Project-based pay up to $100/hour.
- Professional Growth – Sharpen your skills on varied, challenging CAD tasks across industries and applications.
Responsibilities
- Complete a variety of CAD modeling and design tasks on a project-by-project basis.
- Produce models and drawings to professional standards.
- Review and evaluate existing designs for quality and completeness.
- Document your work clearly and reproducibly.
Required skills
- Professional experience in CAD design, drafting, or mechanical/product design.
- Strong proficiency in at least one major CAD platform (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, CATIA, NX, or equivalent).
- Demonstrated ability to produce clean, well-structured models and drawings to professional standards.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently on technical tasks.
Preferred skills
- Experience across multiple CAD platforms.
- Familiarity with common manufacturing processes.
- Degree in engineering, design technology, or equivalent professional experience.
Schedule details
Work is asynchronous and flexible, with an expected commitment of 10-20 hours per week for the projects you accept.
Eligibility
Work arrangement: Fully remote
Compensation details
$75–$100 per hour.
$87.5/hr.
Exceptional Pay – Project-based pay up to $100/hour.
More about the hiring companyAfterQuery Experts
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