Industrial Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in manufacturing-ready CAD solutions for industrial equipment, bulk material handling systems, and heavy machinery.
Experienced with Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and fabrication drawings for real-world industrial applications.
I help companies develop efficient, manufacturable, and production-ready mechanical systems with a strong focus on functionality, reliability, and engineering quality.
3D Modeling
Design Writing
Mechanical Design
Mechanical Engineering
Autodesk Inventor
Autodesk AutoCAD
SolidWorks
Autodesk Revit
CREO
CATIA
Rhinoceros 3D
Gatot W.
Bandung, Indonesia
$15/hr
4.2
239 jobs
Need accurate CAD drawings that are ready for manufacturing—not just impressive 3D models?
With over 10 years of professional experience, I help manufacturers, fabricators, engineers, and product developers transform ideas, sketches, PDFs, and existing designs into production-ready CAD models, fabrication drawings, DXF files, BOMs, and complete manufacturing documentation.
Specializing in Autodesk Inventor, I create practical, manufacturable designs with clear dimensions, accurate assemblies, and well-structured documentation that helps reduce production errors, simplify fabrication, and keep projects moving efficiently from concept to production.
Services
• Mechanical & Structural 2D Drafting with AutoCad
• 3D Part & Assembly Modeling
• Product Design & Prototype Development
• Sheet Metal Design, Flat Patterns & DXF Files for Laser Cutting
• Fabrication, Workshop & Manufacturing Drawings
• Assembly & Exploded Views
• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• CAD Conversion (PDF, Sketch, Image, or Existing Drawing to CAD)
• Design Revisions & Engineering Changes
• Photorealistic Product Rendering
Software
• Autodesk Inventor
• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks
• AutoCAD Advance Steel
• KeyShot
Why Clients Choose Me
✔ 10+ years of professional CAD drafting and design experience
✔ Top Rated Plus Freelancer with a 99% Job Success Score
✔ Manufacturing-ready drawings with a strong focus on accuracy and practicality
✔ Meticulous attention to detail
✔ Responsive communication and reliable turnaround times
✔ Flexible and collaborative throughout the design process
Client Feedback
"Gatot is one of the top three easiest and most productive freelancers I've worked with on Upwork. I'm glad to have found him."
"Professional through and through. Hired for multiple projects."
"This is our first project with Gatot and he did excellent work. Very flexible with revisions."
"Looking forward to working with you again on our next project!"
Whether you need a single custom component, a complete sheet metal assembly, structural fabrication drawings, or a fully documented manufacturing package, I'm ready to help.
Let's discuss your project and create accurate, efficient, and production-ready CAD solutions that are built for manufacturing.
Autodesk Inventor
SolidWorks
3D Rendering
Manufacturing & Construction
Autodesk AutoCAD
3D Modeling
CAD Conversion
CAD Drafting
3D Drawing
Steel Detail Drawing
Drafting
Sheet Metal
2D Design & Drawings
2D Drafting
Prototype Model
Daniela Carolina Y.
Puerto Montt, Chile
$40/hr
5.0
28 jobs
Innovative Mechanical Engineer with over 10 years’ experience in CAD and CAE, specialising in Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360, AutoCAD and Vault. Proven ability to adapt CAD expertise across platforms to meet diverse technical and creative project needs.
My abilities include 3D modelling, advanced surfacing, assemblies, animations, exploded views, working with design center (gears, bolted connections, frames, shaft, bearing, disc cam, spring, etc), cable and harness, plastic parts, stress analysis, FEA, drafting (views, detail views, section views, BOM) and hi-quality rendering in Autodesk Inventor and automations in ilogic
Adobe Illustrator
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Design
Autodesk Revit
Microsoft Excel
Autodesk Inventor
Autodesk AutoCAD
SolidWorks
Autodesk Fusion 360
Adobe Photoshop
MathCad
Canva
CapCut
3D Modeling
Printable 3D Models
Haris A.
Lahore, Pakistan
$19/hr
5.0
87 jobs
ONLY looking for potential ongoing regular work, discounted rate for more than 20 hours per week
🔩 SHEET METAL DESIGN & FABRICATION (SolidWorks / Autodesk Inventor Expert)
✔ Flat pattern development and DXF output for CNC cutting
✔ Sheet metal part design with bend reliefs, tabs, and slots
✔ BOM automation using SolidWorks macros
✔ DXF + PDF batch outputs for production
✔ Material optimization and nesting
✔ Enclosures and mechanical assemblies with strong DFM/DFA focus
🏗️ STRUCTURAL STEEL DETAILING, TAKEOFFS & PREFAB CONSTRUCTION
(Tekla Structures, Inventor Frame Generator, SolidWorks Weldments)
✔ Structural steel shop, fabrication, GA, assembly and erection drawings
✔ Steel quantity takeoffs, Material Take-Offs (MTO), Bills of Materials (BOM) and procurement schedules
✔ Architectural steel takeoffs including staircases, handrails, balustrades, guardrails and miscellaneous metals
✔ Primary and secondary steel structure detailing
✔ Stairways, balustrades, handrails, fences, gates and pergolas
✔ Curtain wall, cladding and façade shop drawings
✔ GRC and GRP panel detailing with mounting hardware
✔ Planter boxes, flashing details, drop ceilings, bulkheads and aluminium panels
✔ Panelized wall and roof systems for modular and prefabricated buildings
✔ Structural sub-assemblies and approval drawings
✔ Foundation layouts, anchor bolt plans and connection detailing
(Aligned with AS 1170 / AS 4100 upon request)
🪚 JOINERY & FIT-OUT DRAFTING (SWOOD, AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
✔ Custom furniture CAD for manufacture
✔ Parametric cabinetry and joinery modeling
✔ Nesting and cut-list preparation
✔ DXF output for CNC routing
✔ Exploded views for fit-out and installation teams
✔ Door, window and frame detailing from architectural specifications
✔ Retail fit-out and interior millwork detailing
🎯 Industries I Work With
• Structural steel fabricators
• Façade contractors and curtain wall manufacturers
• Modular and prefabricated construction companies
• Architectural steel fabricators
• Sheet metal fabrication shops
• Joinery and furniture manufacturers
• GRC / GRP cladding manufacturers
🧰 CAD & Design Software Proficiency
• Tekla Structures
• SolidWorks (Sheet Metal, Weldments, SWOOD)
• Autodesk Inventor (Sheet Metal, Frame Generator)
• SWOOD
• CATIA
• AutoCAD
• KeyShot
• Geomagic Design X
📈 Why Clients Choose Me
✔ Top Rated Plus on Upwork | 100% Job Success
✔ Strong DFM/DFA and Design for Manufacture expertise
✔ Production-ready shop drawings and fabrication documentation
✔ Structural steel detailing, steel takeoffs and estimating support
✔ Clear communication and proactive technical problem solving
✔ Experience with Australian, UK, EU and US standards
✔ Clean, well-organized CAD models and drawings for efficient review and manufacturing
🔎 Keywords Clients Use to Find My Services
Structural steel detailing | Steel takeoffs | Material Take-Off (MTO) | Quantity takeoffs | Tekla Structures | Shop drawings | Fabrication drawings | Erection drawings | GA drawings | Assembly drawings | SolidWorks sheet metal | DXF for CNC | Curtain wall detailing | Façade shop drawings | GRC detailing | Modular construction | Prefabricated buildings | SWOOD joinery | CNC fabrication drawings | 2D to 3D CAD conversion | CATIA
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CATIA
SolidWorks
Autodesk Inventor
Autodesk AutoCAD
3D Modeling
Structural Detailing
CAD & CAM Software
Drafting
Steel Detail Drawing
Mechanical Design
Sheet Metal
Technical Illustration
Industrial Design
Packaging Design
Injection Mold Design
Lucio P.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
$18/hr
5.0
4 jobs
I help real estate developers, architects, and property owners design, document, and present their projects through BIM modeling, architectural documentation, and high-quality 3D visualizations.
With experience as an architect and BIM Modeler in Archicad, I create accurate drawings and realistic images that help communicate ideas, attract clients, and visualize projects before construction.
What you can expect:
* Archicad BIM modeling & architectural documentation
* Realistic interior and exterior 3D visualizations
* Fast communication and attention to detail
If you have a project in mind, feel free to message me. I’ll be happy to help bring it to life.
SketchUp
V-Ray
Lumion
Adobe Photoshop
Autodesk AutoCAD
Archicad
3D Rendering
Rendering
3D Architectural Rendering
Draft Documentation
Khwaja I.
Lahore, Pakistan
$18/hr
5.0
164 jobs
🔴 ONLY LOOKING FOR LONG TERM ONGOING WORK
🟢 Discounted rates available for commitments above 20 hours per week
🏗️ I provide fabrication ready CAD models, shop drawings, and CNC DXF files for sheet metal, structural, architectural, and joinery projects. My work is used directly on the shop floor for laser cutting, bending, welding, routing, and assembly.
🔩 SHEET METAL CAD FOR MANUFACTURING (SOLIDWORKS SPECIALIST)
🔵 Development of accurate flat patterns using real bend data
🔵 DXF preparation for laser cutting waterjet and punching
🔵 Sheet metal components with forming features tabs slots and reliefs
🔵 Industrial enclosures covers panels and housings
🔵 Press brake aware design with controlled bend sequencing
🔵 Welded assemblies with clear fabrication notes
🔵 Assembly level BOMs with production focused structure
🏗️ STRUCTURAL AND ARCHITECTURAL METALWORK (SOLIDWORKS WELDMENTS)
🟢 Structural frames brackets and support systems
🟢 Stairs balustrades handrails walkways and access platforms
🟢 Architectural elements including cladding louvers and façades
🟢 Aluminum panel systems planter boxes and ceiling elements
🟢 Modular wall and roof assemblies
🟢 Sub assemblies shop drawings and approval documentation
🟢 Familiarity with Australian structural design references when required
🔨JOINERY AND INTERIOR FIT OUT DETAILING (SWOOD | SOLIDWORKS | AUTOCAD)
🟣 Manufacturing ready joinery and furniture drawings
🟣 Parametric cabinetry models built using SWOOD workflows
🟣 CNC router DXFs cut lists and nesting layouts
🟣 Exploded views and installation drawings
🟣 Doors windows frames and architectural interiors
🟣 Retail commercial and bespoke fit out projects
⚙ PRODUCTION SUPPORT AND WORKFLOW EFFICIENCY
🟠 Automated BOM extraction using SolidWorks properties
🟠 Batch creation of DXF and PDF drawing sets
🟠 Sheet metal nesting and material yield improvement
🟠 Drawing templates and CAD standards setup
🟠 Consistent metadata units and naming across projects
🎯 TYPES OF CLIENTS I SUPPORT
• Sheet metal and laser cutting shops
• Structural and architectural steel fabricators
• Modular and prefabricated system manufacturers
• Joinery and cabinetry workshops
• Façade and cladding contractors
• GRC and GRP panel manufacturers
• Industrial equipment and machinery builders
🧰 SOFTWARE AND TOOLS
• SolidWorks Sheet Metal Weldments CAM
• SWOOD for woodworking and cabinetry
• SolidWorks NestingWorks
• AutoCAD for detailing and coordination
• CATIA
• Geomagic Design X for scan based modeling
• KeyShot for technical renders
📈 WHAT SETS MY WORK APART
🟢 Drawings created with fabrication in mind not just visuals
🟢 Strong understanding of CNC cutting bending and welding processes
🟢 Clean structured CAD files for easy handover
🟢 Consistent communication and dependable turnaround
🟢 Experience working across AU UK EU and US projects
🟢 Top Rated Plus Upwork profile with proven delivery history
⚡ SOLIDWORKS AUTOMATION AND CAD WORKFLOW ACCELERATION
For sheet metal and structural projects, a significant portion of time is often lost on repetitive non design tasks. I focus heavily on eliminating this waste by streamlining CAD workflows and automating high volume operations inside SolidWorks.
This approach is especially effective on projects involving large assemblies hundreds of parts or drawing heavy deliverables.
🔹 Practical Automation Capabilities
🟢 Batch renaming of parts assemblies and drawings using structured naming logic
🟢 Automated hierarchy control for assemblies sub assemblies and child parts
🟢 Bulk generation of DXF files from sheet metal parts with correct configurations
🟢 Batch export of STEP files for suppliers and external coordination
🟢 Mass PDF creation of drawing sets with controlled file naming
🟢 Automated update of custom properties across parts assemblies and drawings
🟢 Global drawing updates including sheet formats title blocks and metadata
🟢 Standardized output folders for fabrication and procurement teams
🔹 Why This Matters for Manufacturing Projects
✔ Reduces hours spent on manual file handling
✔ Eliminates human error in repetitive export tasks
✔ Ensures consistent data across CAD drawings BOMs and production files
✔ Makes late stage design changes far less painful
✔ Improves handover quality for fabrication and CNC teams
This is particularly valuable for sheet metal fabrication structural steel detailing and modular systems, where even small inefficiencies scale into major time loss.
🔹 How This Is Implemented
I develop and deploy SolidWorks macros and rule based workflows tailored to the project or company standards. These are not generic scripts but production tested tools design
🔎 CLIENT SEARCH TERMS
SolidWorks fabrication drawings | SWOOD joinery CAD | sheet metal flat pattern DXF | architectural steel detailing | CNC cutting drawings | joinery shop drawings | curtain wall detailing | GRC panel CAD | 2D to 3D conversion
Autodesk AutoCAD
SolidWorks
3D Design
3D Drawing
Industrial Design
2D Design & Drawings
3D Printing
Drawing
Drafting
Reverse Engineering
Sheet Metal
2D Drafting
2D Drawing
CAD Drafting
2D Design
Technical Illustration
3D Scanning
Patent Drawing
Tekla Structures
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