Most CAD models look good on screen.
Very few are actually ready for manufacturing, fabrication, or real-world production.
I help startups, manufacturers, fabrication shops, engineering teams, and product developers create production-ready CAD models, sheet metal designs, fabrication drawings, 3D printable parts, and manufacturing documentation that can go directly into production.
If you are struggling with:
✔CAD files that cannot actually be manufactured,
✔Incorrect flat patterns, bend issues during sheet metal fabrication,
✔Poor fabrication drawings with missing dimensions
✔Weak product designs and non-Optimized 3d printable designs,
✔Messy assemblies and unclear BOMs
✔Poor communication and delayed delivery,
✔Freelancers disappearing mid-project,
✔Constant revisions due to manufacturing mistakes,
then I can help.
With more than 6 years of experience, I specialize in turning sketches, concepts, PDFs, STEP files, STL scans, and rough ideas into clean, organized, production-ready engineering deliverables.
PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
✔ Mechanical, Industrial, Consumer, product design
✔ SolidWorks 3D CAD modelling
✔ Product development support
✔ 3D printable part design
✔ FDM, SLA, SLS, and MJF optimized design
✔ Prototype design and optimization
✔ Plastic enclosures and housings
✔ Design optimization for additive manufacturing
✔ Electronic enclosures and device packaging
✔ Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
SOLIDWORKS SHEET METAL SERVICES
✔ SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor Sheet metal design
✔ Flat pattern development using real bend data
✔ Laser cutting DXF preparation for waterjet and Punching
✔ CNC-ready fabrication files
✔ Bend deduction and bend allowance optimization
✔ Sheet metal enclosures and housings
✔ Brackets, panels, guards, covers, and frames
✔ Welded sheet metal assemblies
✔ BOM’s and assembly documentation
FABRICATION DRAWINGS & SHOP DRAWINGS
✔ Fabrication-ready shop drawings
✔ Exploded views
✔ Material cut lists
✔ Production documentation
✔ CNC manufacturing files
✔ DXF, DWG, STEP, IGES, PDF deliverables
REVERSE ENGINEERING & CAD CONVERSION
✔ Reverse engineering from STL and scan data
✔ Geomagic Design X workflows
✔ 2D to 3D CAD conversion
✔ STL to STEP conversion
✔ Mesh cleanup and CAD reconstruction
✔ Legacy drawing recreation
STRUCTURAL & WELDMENT DESIGN
✔ SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor weldments
✔ Structural frames
✔ Machine frames
✔ Support structures
✔ Tube and profile assemblies
✔ Steel fabrication detailing
✔ Industrial structures and supports
✔ Welded fabrication assemblies
WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME
✔ Manufacturing-focused engineering approach
✔ Real understanding of fabrication and production processes
✔SolidWorks Automation and workflow with automated batch renaming, bulk generation of DXF, Pdf creation, folder structure
✔ Clean, organized, editable CAD structure
✔ Production-ready deliverables
✔ Fast and reliable communication
✔ Practical engineering instead of theoretical CAD only
✔ Long-term collaboration mindset
✔ Experience supporting US, UK, EU, and Australian projects
SOFTWARE & ENGINEERING TOOLS
✔SolidWorks
✔Autodesk inventor
✔Fusion 360
✔Onshape
✔AutoCAD
✔Geomagic Design X
✔ANSYS
✔Key Shot
CLIENT SEARCH KEYWORDS
Shop drawings | Laser cutting DXF | Sheet metal Flat pattern | CNC fabrication drawings | Flat pattern | Industrial product design | Product development | 3D printing design | Reverse engineering | 2D to 3D CAD conversion
If you need a mechanical design engineer who understands both CAD and real-world manufacturing and can deliver clean production-ready files that reduce fabrication problems, improve prototyping, and save time on the shop floor, let’s discuss your project.
Regards,
CREO
SolidWorks
CAD
3D Design
3D Modeling
3D Model
Sheet Metal
Mechanical Design
ANSYS
CFD Analysis
Fluent
Manufacturing
Documentation
Assembler
Product Design
Raja Shehryar I.
Islamabad, Pakistan
$17/hr
5.0
7 jobs
Mechanical Design Engineer (Washington Accord) - SolidWorks CAD & ANSYS CAE Specialist in DFM, CFD & Product Design.
I design production-ready mechanical parts, assemblies, and simulations using SolidWorks, ANSYS, CREO, ABAQUS, and DFM-driven engineering.
Clients hire me to reduce cost, weight, and manufacturing complexity while improving performance.
What I deliver
✔️ SolidWorks CAD: parts, assemblies, 2D drawings, GD&T & BOM — optimized for manufacturing
✔️ ANSYS CAE: structural, thermal, vibrational & CFD (Fluent) — actionable simulation reports
✔️ DFM: machining, sheet metal, molding, welding & 3D printing refinements — lower cost, faster assembly
✔️ Product Development: modeling → prototyping → testing → optimization — full concept-to-production workflow
Why I stand out
✔️ Designed for aerospace, defense, industrial machinery & climate-tech applications
✔️ Every model is built with manufacturing feasibility & assembly efficiency in mind
✔️ Strong communication (IELTS-C1), clean documentation & reliable delivery
✔️ Experience with defense-grade and aerospace design requirements
Whether you need a new design, a manufacturing-ready redesign, a simulation report, or full product development, I can take your project from concept → CAD → CAE → production.
Let’s build something that works in real life, not just on screen.
Share your requirements, and I’ll send 1–2 improvement options within 24 hours.
CREO
CAD
SolidWorks
ANSYS
Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering
Finite Element Analysis
Design for Manufacturing
CFD Analysis
Mechanical Design
Product Design
Engineering Simulation
3D Modeling
Printable 3D Models
2D Drawing
Abaqus
Aryan P.
Ahmedabad, India
$10/hr
5.0
4 jobs
I am a Mechanical Design Engineer specialized in 3D CAD modeling and manufacturing drawings for real production.
I create accurate, fully manufacturable models using SolidWorks, Creo and Siemens NX. I understand machining, tolerances, fits, sheet metal, assemblies and production requirements — not just visuals.
I can help you with:
• 3D CAD modeling of parts & assemblies
• Manufacturing / fabrication drawings (2D drawings with dimensions & tolerances)
• Reverse engineering from images or sketches
• Design for manufacturing (DFM)
• STEP, STL, DXF, PDF files for CNC / laser / 3D printing
Why clients choose me:
I have real workshop & manufacturing understanding — so designs are practical and production-ready.
Fast communication, clear updates and reliable delivery.
SolidWorks
Siemens NX
Creo Parametric
Solid Edge
Design Analysis
Product Design
Engineering Design
Technical Design
CAD Drafting
2D Drawing
STEP
STL
Reverse Engineering
CNC Programming
Linh K.
Hanoi, Vietnam
$15/hr
4.1
17 jobs
I am a Mechanical Engineer and BIM Specialist with strong experience in architectural, structural, and MEP modeling and drafting. My expertise spans both design and advanced simulation, making me a versatile partner for European and international projects.
BIM & Design Expertise:
- BIM modeling for Architecture, MEP, and Structure
- Detailed design for HVAC and Plumbing systems
- Coordination across disciplines to ensure accuracy and efficiency
Simulation & Analysis:
- Thermal comfort
- Energy consumption
- Daylight performance
- Optimization of building performance to meet sustainability and efficiency goals
Software Proficiency:
- Modeling & Design: Revit, AutoCAD, ACCA Edificius
- Simulation & Analysis: IESVE, Grasshopper, Python
What I Deliver
- Accurate BIM models aligned with project standards
- Energy-efficient mechanical designs tailored to European codes
- Performance-driven simulations to support sustainable building strategies
- Clear communication and reliable collaboration throughout the project lifecycle
Mechanical Engineering
HVAC System Design
Plumbing
Autodesk Revit
Autodesk AutoCAD
BIM Coordination
Energy Simulation
Well
Eleazar F.
Algemesi, Spain
$33/hr
5.0
6 jobs
Hi, I’m Eleazar, a Mechanical Engineer & Industrial Designer helping startups and industrial companies transform concepts into manufacturable, production-ready products through CAD/CAE engineering, rapid prototyping, and DFM-driven manufacturing optimization.
I specialize in mechanical design, CAD development, CAE validation and DFM, focused on transforming concepts into manufacturable, production-ready products. Whether you need a concept refined into a manufacturable product, an engineering-ready CAD assembly, or production support for prototyping and industrialization, I can help.
I bring the best of both worlds, engineering and design, to your project:
☑️ Mechanical design focused on industrial standards and manufacturability
☑️ Product design optimized for industrial manufacturing processes
☑️ User-centered industrial design focused on ergonomics and functional aesthetics
☑️ FEA-driven digital validation and engineering analysis
☑️ Short-term deliverables and milestone-based workflow
☑️ Fast, agile, and responsive communication
☑️ Extensive experience working with startups and early-stage products
☑️ Industrial network for rapid prototyping and manufacturing support
☑️ Iterative design process built around clarity and collaboration
My role is to lead the development process and solve any issues that may arise during manufacturing based on my skills, knowledge, experiencie and contacts on the industry.
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🤹♂️CORE SKILLS🤹♂️
🤖 Mechanical design & engineering solutions
✅ Industrial standards compilance (ISO and CE marking expertise)
🖥️ 3D Modeling using CAD Technologies (SolidWorks, SolidEdge, CATIA, NX)
📊 Design validation using F.E.M. (SW Simulation & ANSYS)
⚙️ 2.5/3/4 axis for CNCs usign CAM Technologies (CAMWorks & BobCAM)
📡 Reverse engineering and DG&T definition
🦾CNC programming for FANUC controllers (ISO based G-Code lenguages)
🤹♂️ALL MY SKILLS🤹♂️
🖥️INDUSTRIAL DESIGN (TRL 1-4)
- Brainstorming & Concept Design
- Concept Sketching / Mockup presentation
- Minimum Viable Product definition
- Quick & Didrty and Prove of Concept prototyping
⚙️ MECHANICAL DESIGN (TRL 5-7)
- Detailed CAD modeling & Class AAA Surfacing modeling
- Calculous and Analysis usign CAE
- Technical drawings and documentantion
- Rapid, Funcional & Enginering prototyping
- Alpha & Beta prototyping leading and control
🧠 PATENT & MARKING (TRL 8-9)
- Design review for manufacturing release
- Pre-production and production ready protoyping
- EU compilance and CE technical documentation
- Patentability and infringement study
🔩 Manufacturing & Assembly-oriented engineering (DfMA)
- CNC machining-ready parts design
- Injection molding-ready part design
- Sheet Metal & Weldment part design
- Part count reduction ("The best part is no part")
- Ease of assembly ("Intuitive assembly workflows")
- Poka-Yoke ("Human mistakes are design mistakes")
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⭐ My methodology: "THE DESIGN INTENT®"
1st STEP: Briefing specification meeting
2nd STEP: Technical feasibility and risk assessment
3rd STEP: Define project scope and all the validation checks
4th STEP: Select the most suitable project control method
- If working by milestones we will use "MS Planner"
- If working hourly we will use "Screenio"
5th STEP: CAD development and Iterative refinement until:
- We reach the limit established on the revision/change management
- Written client approval is obtained
6th STEP: Physical prototyping is mandatory before manufacturing
- Prototype manufacturing costs are covered by the client
- Prototype costs are not included in the development budget
7th STEP: Final deliverables are released upon formal approval and payment confirmation.
🌟 My clients choose me because...
- I carefully select projects where I can deliver real engineering value
- Just-in time answering (I only accept projects from close GMTs)
- Robust, worldwide & universal engineering deliverables packages
- long-term production autonomy (I retain clients through excellence, not dependency)
- I make difficult engineering decisions before they become expensive problems
CAD
Mechanical Engineering
CAM Software
Engineering & Architecture
CAE
SolidWorks
Flow Simulation
CATIA
Siemens NX
Industrial & Product Design Consultation
Industrial Design
Design for Manufacturing
Rapid Prototyping
Functional Prototype
Injection Mold Design
Sheet Metal
Welding
Surface Modeling
Jianjun W.
Dongguan, China
$17/hr
5.0
5 jobs
Mechanical Design Engineer with 10+ years of experience in product mechanical design for consumer electronics, automotive switch modules, connectors, and precision mechanical components like plastic enclosures, sheet metal parts, and die-casting parts.
Previously, I worked at global companies such as Amphenol and Littelfuse, where I was responsible for mechanical design, 3D modeling, assembly design, manufacturing drawings, and supporting products from development to mass production.
I specialize in 3D product design, CAD drafting, DFM, and rapid prototyping. My experience covers the complete product development process, from concept design and engineering drawings to prototype validation and manufacturing support.
My expertise includes:
• 3D modeling and assembly design using Creo
• 2D CAD manufacturing drawings and technical documentation
• Product structure design for consumer electronics products/electronic components/precision mechanical parts
• DFM for plastic injection parts, sheet metal structures, 3D printing
• 3D printing design, prototype optimization, and design validation
• Converting sketches, PDFs, or ideas into accurate CAD models
• Supporting prototype builds and design optimization
I can help with:
• CAD drafting and technical drawings
• 3D modeling for mechanical parts
• Product structure design
• Design optimization for manufacturing
• STEP / DWG / STL file preparation
• 3D printing design and prototype preparation
I focus on accurate design, clear communication, and fast delivery.
Feel free to contact me to discuss your project.
Mechanical Engineering
CAD
CAD Conversion
Product Design
Consumer Electronics
Sheet Metal
3D Modeling
3D Printing
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