Manufacturing‑Ready Footwear CAD Engineer Needed (Using Existing Concept STEP Files)

I am developing an innovative footwear product that includes a mechanical heel mechanism. I already have a concept‑level 3D model, STEP files, and an exploded view created by a previous engineer. These files demonstrate the design intent and functional concept, but they are not manufacturing‑ready. I am now looking for a highly skilled Footwear CAD Engineer / Mechanical Designer who can take the existing concept files and rebuild them into a fully engineered, production‑ready design suitable for prototyping and manufacturing. --- Scope of Work You will be responsible for transforming the concept model into a complete, engineering‑grade CAD package. This includes: • Rebuilding the full shoe model (upper, midsole, outsole) • Engineering the heel mechanism for real‑world functionality • Ensuring manufacturability (tolerances, clearances, part thicknesses, material considerations) • Creating individual component files for all parts • Integrating the mechanism into the shoe structure • Producing manufacturing‑ready CAD files (STEP, STL, native CAD) • Generating technical drawings (orthographic, section, exploded views) • Providing assembly documentation • Optional: Animation of mechanism function --- What I Will Provide • Concept‑level STEP file • Exploded view • Reference images • Brand direction • Measurements • Mechanism concept and functional intent --- Ideal Candidate • Experience in footwear CAD, mechanical engineering, or product engineering • Ability to take concept models and rebuild them for manufacturing • Strong understanding of tolerances, materials, and DFM • Experience with mechanical components in soft‑goods products (preferred) • Ability to communicate clearly and deliver on deadlines --- Deliverables • Fully engineered, manufacturing‑ready CAD model • All individual part files • Assembly file • Technical drawings (PDF + CAD) • Exploded views • STEP, STL, and native CAD formats • Optional animation --- How to Apply Please include: • Examples of footwear or mechanical consumer product CAD work • Your experience with manufacturing‑ready design • Your preferred CAD software • Estimated timeline and cost