Senior Industrial Designer | Product Development Expert | Concept to Manufacturing
I am a Senior Industrial Designer with 15+ years of experience developing consumer products from early concept through mass production. I help startups, entrepreneurs, and established brands turn ideas into manufacturable, market-ready products by combining industrial design, engineering awareness, and real-world manufacturing knowledge.
My focus is not just creating attractive concepts — it is developing products that can actually be produced, scaled, and sold.
Over the past decade, I have worked on a wide range of consumer products including consumer electronics, home & kitchen products, oral care, medical devices, lifestyle accessories, and kids’ products. My work has supported products sold through major retailers and global brands including Amazon, Target, Walmart, Newell Brands, Perrigo, Gibson Homewares, Microsoft, Nokia, and Disney.
I specialize in guiding products through the entire development pipeline — from initial concept and design language to production-ready CAD and factory collaboration.
My process focuses on three key outcomes:
• User-centered design that stands out in the market
• Engineering-aware development that reduces costly redesigns
• Manufacturing-ready CAD optimized for tooling and production
I regularly collaborate with engineering teams, sourcing specialists, and manufacturers to ensure a smooth transition from design to manufacturing. My experience with materials, tooling, and production methods allows me to design products that are both beautiful and practical to manufacture.
Core Services
• Industrial Design & Product Strategy
• Concept Ideation & Design Exploration
• Sketching & AI-Assisted Concept Development
• 3D CAD Development (Production-Ready)
• Product Architecture & Internal Layout
• CMF (Color, Materials, Finishes)
• Prototyping & Supplier Collaboration
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Manufacturing & Production Guidance
Typical Clients I Work With
• Hardware startups preparing for production
• Entrepreneurs launching new consumer products
• Companies expanding their product lines
• Teams that need production-ready CAD and manufacturing support
I am known for being detail-oriented, proactive, and highly collaborative, with a strong focus on moving projects forward efficiently and avoiding costly development mistakes.
Whether you need help refining an idea, developing production-ready CAD, or bringing a complete product to market, I would be happy to support your project.
I look forward to learning about your product and helping bring it to life.
CATIA
Sketching
Adobe Illustrator
Industrial Design
3D Modeling
3D Design
Adobe Photoshop
KeyShot
3D Rendering
Concept Design
Product Design
Product Development
Concept Development
3Design
Rendering
Luis A.
Mexico City, Mexico
$15/hr
5.0
106 jobs
"Top Rated" and "Among Top 25 FEA" Upwork awards. Certified Solidworks Professional CSWP, with 17 years of experience evaluating products for different types of industries.
✔️ Specialized in:
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
✔️ What you will get from me
Simple: the assurance that I will use all my knowledge and expertise to add value to your product, perform the work with high quality and deliver it on time.
✔️ My way of working
• I only accept projects in which I'm confident I can provide high-quality work and within the deadline.
• I am a strong believer in long-term professional relationships.
• Supported on four pillars: professionalism, responsibility, experience and transparency.
✔️ My background
• As a Product Engineer Freelancer, I have been awarded by Upwork's platform with the "Top Rated" recognition for building a strong reputation by consistently delivering quality work and getting positive feedback from clients; only 10% of the Upwork workforce is awarded with this recognition. Awarded by Upwork's platform with the "Among Top 25 FEA" recognition for demonstrating high knowledge and customer satisfaction in FEA projects.
• I worked for 11 years at GrupoSSC in the design and engineering departments. I was recruited to evaluate the performance of different types of products using CAE tools, anticipate part failures, reduce prototype costs, reduce or eliminate scrap during the manufacturing process, and finally, redesign the parts. Some of the clients I worked with were Bombardier, John Deere, New Holland, Chrysler, Volkswagen, Ford, Cemex, Pemex, Schneider Electric, Mabe - among others
✔️ Certifications
• 3D Modeling - Certified Solidworks Mechanical Design Professional-CSWP
• 3D Modeling - Certified Solidworks Mechanical Design Associate-CSWA
• FEA - Certified Solidworks Simulation CSWA-S
• FEA - ANSYS Mechanical Training Program Certificate
• CFD - ANSYS Fluent Training Program Certificate
• Plastic Injection Molding - Solidworks Molds and Plastics Training Programs Certificates
• 3D Printing - Certified Solidworks Associate Additive Manufacturing CSWA-AM
✔️ About me
• I consider myself a passionate mechanical engineer, honest, responsible, proactive, open to teamwork, and who finds quick turnarounds to changes of scope.
• The best description about me and my work is reflected on my Upwork’s rating, job success score, work history, and client’s feedback.
• I like collaborating with my clients to turn their ideas into reality, at the end of the burdensome road, the reward is waiting, and it is a great feeling! for everybody.
Kind regards,
Luis Andrés
Finite Element Analysis
Stress Analysis
Stress Testing
ANSYS
Engineering Simulation
Mechanical Engineering
Finite Element Analysis Software
Finite Element Modeling
Structural Analysis
Structural Engineering
Structural Analysis & Design Software
CAE
Structural Dynamics
SolidWorks
CFD Analysis
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Fluent
Topology Optimization
Model Testing & Optimization
Model Optimization
Yadi S.
Bandung, Indonesia
$20/hr
4.7
133 jobs
#Welcome to my Profile
Hi valuable Client,
I am CAD specialist in Design, drafting & modeling, at least more than 19 years' experience in field of Mechanical.
I have worked for the Indonesian, Asian and European company in the field of Mechanical, Automation, Home appliances product and Railway Interior.
Expert in 2D Drafting by AutoCAD and 3D Modeling by Catia & SolidWorks, and good experience in manufacturing process.
Now I am a full-time Freelancer, beside in Mechanical field jobs I often work freelance in the field of architects as a draftsman.
My passion for drawing and modeling is very high, it doesn't matter in the field of Mechanical or Architect.
Work type:
*Part Design 2D & 3D models.
*Shop Drawing.
*Plastic Injection Mold Design.
*Create Electrode for EDM Process.
*Wire cut Drawing.
*Laser Cutting Drawing
*Press tool Design & Sheet metals.
*Product Design for 3D Printing.
*Jig & Fixture.
*Checking Fixture.
*Mechanical design.
*3D Printing Specialist.
*3DModels for catalogue.
*Converting model or convert hand sketch, jpg or PDF to 2D drawing or 3D model by AutoCAD, Catia or SolidWorks.
*STL to .STEP File.
*Scanned file to .STEP Fle
*Little bit knowledge in Automation, such as PLC, Motor selection & HMI.
*Architecture Draftsperson.
*Logo Design
*Badge Design
Software literature:
Expert in:
*AutoCad 2022.
*Catia V5 R21.
*SolidWorks 2022.
*Inventor 2020
*Photoshop.
*3D Rendering.
Software In Development:
*Abaqus.
*Revit 2022.
*Blender
*Lumion 6.0.
*3DS Max.
Good communication in English and little bit German.
Overview:
Design in 2D & 3D must be accompanied by experience in making these items become real and understand the problems that will arise, so it can be predict from the beginning, it's Excellent Design.
"Yadi is a great mechanical engineer. He redesigned the setup several times after prototyping. He understands much of the requirements, and he never gives up. He is willing to go the extra mile and do the design for you after you explain the setup very simply. Amazing results. Very service oriented and polite. I would reccomend him for other jobs."
- Mattis Asp
Thank's for reading my profile, I hope we can collaborate.
*Honest, Trustworthy and Good Communication are "Key of Job Success".
CATIA
3D Modeling
3D Rendering
Autodesk AutoCAD
SolidWorks
CAD
Injection Mold Design
Architecture
3D Printing
DXF
Product Design
2D Drafting
Mechanical Engineering
Furniture Design
Logo
Chiheb A.
Tunis, Tunisia
$15/hr
4.8
10 jobs
I am Chiheb ,a mechanical design engineer with 5 years of experience ,i will assist you with your project, and deliver high quality work!
You have a product to build, a problem to solve, or an idea that needs to come to life. With deep expertise in
*Product & Industrial Design,
*3D CAD Modelling,
*SolidWorks,
*Mechanical Engineering,
*Mechatronics and Prototyping.
I help you tackle complex challenges and turn your vision into reality. Whether you're developing a product from scratch or improving an existing design, I can handle your project across mechanical, electrical, and software domains, all under one roof.
You’ll get clear designs, manufacturable parts, and well-integrated systems all tailored to your exact needs. I focus on delivering results, not just files.
If you want someone who understands the full picture and is ready to dive into your project with energy and precision, let’s connect.
🔹 My Expertise 🔹
✅ Mechanical Engineering : From concept development to final product realization.
✅ CAD Modeling & 3D Design: Creating detailed, accurate, and optimized designs.
✅ Prototyping & Validation: Ensuring real-world feasibility and performance.
✅ Manufacturing Optimization: Designing for cost-effective and scalable production.
🔹 What I Bring to the Table 🔹
🌟 Innovative Problem-Solving: A natural ability to tackle complex challenges with creative solutions.
🌟 Precision & Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy and functionality in every design.
🌟 Start-Up & Industry Experience: Extensive hands-on experience in modeling, prototyping, and preparing products for mass production.
💡Skills:
Product Design & Ideation
CAD Modeling
Design for Manufacturing
Surface modeling
Sheet Metal Design
Plastic design
Prototyping
3D Printing
Mecatronics
Robotics
🔹About me
✔helpful and flexible person
✔in-depth knowledge of SolidWorks and its advanced features
✔Extremely organized person from cad folder structure to features tree inside Solidworks
✔I take companies SOPs seriously
✔I respect clients privacies
CATIA
SolidWorks
Mechanical Engineering
3D Drawing
Robotics
CAD & CAM Software
Mastercam
Blender
Rendering
Raja Shehryar I.
Islamabad, Pakistan
$17/hr
5.0
6 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.
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
CREO
Abaqus
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
CATIA
CAD
Mechanical Engineering
CAM Software
Engineering & Architecture
CAE
SolidWorks
Flow Simulation
Siemens NX
Industrial & Product Design Consultation
Industrial Design
Design for Manufacturing
Rapid Prototyping
Functional Prototype
Injection Mold Design
Sheet Metal
Welding
Surface Modeling
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