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Muhammad Ali K.

Jand, Pakistan

$16/hr
4.5
54 jobs

🚀 Have a product idea, sketch, or rough design that needs to become a real, manufacturable product? I turn concepts into production-ready engineering — designed right the first time, so it can actually be built, assembled, and manufactured without costly surprises. I'm a Mechanical & Product Design Engineer with 7+ years of experience, 50+ delivered projects, and 1,000+ hours on Upwork, helping startups, inventors, and manufacturers take products from idea to production using SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and Autodesk Inventor. Most CAD freelancers stop at "making it look right." I focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) — making sure every part, assembly, and material choice actually works on the factory floor, at the right cost, at scale. 🔄 MY PROCESS: CONCEPT → CAD → PROTOTYPE → PRODUCTION 1. Concept & Feasibility I review your idea, sketch, or existing design and flag manufacturing risks before any CAD begins. → Result: a clear, cost-aware roadmap — no wasted design hours. 2. Engineering & CAD Modeling Manufacturing-ready SolidWorks/Fusion 360 models — correct draft angles, wall thickness, tolerances, and assembly logic that factories can quote and build without back-and-forth. → Result: production-ready files, zero confusion at the factory. 3. Prototyping & Validation 3D-printed prototypes to test fit, function, and durability before you commit to tooling. → Result: a validated design and lower financial risk. 4. Production & Scaling Complete technical drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, BOM, and manufacturing documentation for injection molding, sheet metal, or CNC production. → Result: smooth handoff to manufacturers, confident scaling. ⚙️ CORE SERVICES ✔ Product Design & Development (concept to production) ✔ Mechanical Design & Engineering ✔ Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFM/DFMA) ✔ Injection Molded Part & Mold/Tooling Design ✔ Sheet Metal Design ✔ Electronic & Industrial Enclosure Design ✔ Mechanical Assemblies & Machinery Design ✔ Prototype Development & 3D Printing Optimization ✔ Technical Drawings, GD&T & Tolerance Analysis ✔ FEA & CFD Analysis ✔ Reverse Engineering ✔ Product Rendering & Visualization 🧩 SOFTWARE SolidWorks • Fusion 360 • Autodesk Inventor • AutoCAD • Creo • CATIA • Siemens NX • KeyShot • ANSYS • Blender 🏭 INDUSTRIES Consumer Products • Electronics & Enclosures • Industrial Equipment • Automotive Components • Medical Devices • Packaging • Machinery & Mechanical Systems 💡 WHY WORK WITH ME → DFM-first mindset — manufacturability is built in from day one, not fixed later → 7+ years, 50+ projects, Top Rated on Upwork → Fluent across SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and Inventor — no software lock-in → Full-stack coverage: concept, CAD, prototyping, and production documentation → I speak the language of factories, so your files get quoted accurately the first time 🎯 WHO SHOULD HIRE ME → Startups and inventors who need an idea turned into a manufacturable product → Founders preparing a product for mass production or investor pitch → Brands optimizing an existing product for cost, strength, or manufacturability → Teams needing production-ready CAD, drawings, and BOM for a manufacturer 📩 LET'S TALK Send me your idea, sketch, or existing design. I'll give you honest feedback on manufacturability, timeline, and next steps — no fluff. Let's turn your idea into a product that actually gets built

  • Autodesk Inventor
  • 3D Design
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • SolidWorks
  • CAD
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Printing
  • Product Design
  • Industrial Design
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Mechanical Design
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Prototyping
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Injection Mold Design
  • Rendering
  • 2D Design & Drawings
  • Concept Design
Oleksandr M.

Kyiv, Ukraine

$25/hr
5.0
24 jobs

Mechanical Design Engineer with expertise in sheet metal, machined parts, hydraulic and electromechanical systems, and reverse engineering. Proficient in SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360, and Onshape. I deliver manufacturing-ready 3D models and 2D drawings (DFM-optimized, GD&T compliant). What I do: • Sheet metal design — enclosures, brackets, flat patterns ready for laser cutting and bending • Machined parts — DFM-optimized designs with complete manufacturing drawings • Reverse engineering — recreating parametric CAD models from physical parts, measurements, photos, or scan data (STL/mesh to solid), legacy drawings to 3D • Hydraulic systems — components, manifolds, schematics • Electromechanical assemblies — mechanism design, motor integration, BOM • CAD conversion — STEP, IGES, Parasolid, native formats You get clean, parametric models and drawings your manufacturer can use without questions. Available for both one-off projects and long-term collaboration.

  • Autodesk Inventor
  • CAD
  • SolidWorks
  • Siemens NX
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Onshape
  • 3D Modeling
  • Sheet Metal
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Mechanical Design
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Hydraulic Engineering
  • Electromechanics
Jacob P.

Hayden, Idaho

$45/hr
4.7
58 jobs

Owner of Pacheco Solutions LLC with a Fusion 360 Commercial License 3D CAD and Drafting Services I am a mechanical engineer with experience in application and design. I operate a small, up and coming design firm with a dedication to timeless designs and customer service. I have a wide range of design experience from personal to professional and am familiar with the design process, starting with prototyping and scope to mass manufactured production. Here's how I can help you: - Creating detailed 3D models and technical drawings for manufacturing. - Conducting design reviews and optimizations to improve functionality and manufacturability. - Implementing changes to reduce material costs and improve product performance. - Iterating on designs based on prototype testing results to ensure the final product meets all specifications. - Analyzing results to make informed decisions on design improvements and ensure reliability and safety. I specialize in the design and development of prototypes, transforming conceptual sketches into fully functional models. This involves iterating designs based on testing and feedback to achieve optimal models. My knowledge of mechanical engineering, manufacturing methods, and business production helps me do so. By partnering with me, you will benefit from precise, innovative, and efficient 3D mechanical CAD designs that elevate your product development process and lower production costs. Expect to see a high level of professionalism and reliability brought to the table. Area of my expertise: - Fusion 360 - Technical Drawings - Sheet Metal Design - 3D Printing - DFM and FDM Strengths - Ensuring quality and timely deliverables - Remaining easily accessible to clients - Maintaining clear and consistent communication with clients to ensure their vision is realized. - Keeping projects on schedule and within budget, from initial concept through to final production. Why This Work Excites Me Mechanical CAD design combines my passion for engineering with my talent for innovation. Each project presents a unique challenge and an opportunity to innovate, pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved in product design. Helping businesses bring their visions to life through precise and efficient design solutions is immensely rewarding, both professionally and personally. Let's Collaborate! Contact me to discuss how we can work together to create exceptional products that stand out in the market. Let's transform your ideas into detailed, functional, and manufacturable designs that drive success for your business.

  • Autodesk Inventor
  • CAD Software
  • 3Design
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Sketching
  • Siemens NX
  • Canva
  • Manufacturing
  • 3D Printing
Sameth S.

Panadura, Sri Lanka

$9/hr
5.0
20 jobs

Have a mechanical component, assembly, or product that needs to be properly designed and clearly documented? I can help with that. I'm Sameth, a Mechatronics Engineer based in Sri Lanka with 4 years of experience in mechanical design and CAD. I work with engineers, product designers, and small businesses to turn ideas and rough concepts into detailed, manufacturable designs. What I typically work on: 3D part and assembly modeling — designed with manufacturing in mind Technical drawings with tolerances and annotations, your supplier can work from Mechanism design, motion studies, and sheet metal components DFM reviews to catch potential issues before production 3D printing — prototypes and functional parts when needed, in FDM or SLA Tools I use: SolidWorks · Autodesk Inventor · Fusion 360 · AutoCAD I'm SolidWorks-certified, hold a diploma in AutoCAD, and take communication and accuracy seriously on every project — whether it's a single bracket or a full product assembly. Feel free to message me with your project details, and we can take it from there.

  • Autodesk Inventor
  • 3D Design
  • SolidWorks
  • 3D Modeling
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • CAD
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • CAD & CAM Software
  • 2D Drafting
  • 2D Design & Drawings
  • 3D Drawing
  • Mechanical Design
  • Product Design
  • 3D Printing
  • Floor Plan Design
Chung H.

Da Nang, Vietnam

$25/hr
5.0
23 jobs

With over 6 years of experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer, I’m now offering freelance services, specializing in: ✅ Prefabricated steel and sheet metal structure design ✅ SPM (Special Purpose Machine) Design ✅ Design & Manufacturing Solutions ✅ 3D to 2D Conversion ✅ 3D CAD Modeling & Drafting ✅ Product Design & Development ✅ Engineering Analysis & Optimization ✅ Prototyping & Manufacturing Support Whether you need help designing complex special-purpose machines, converting designs from 3D to 2D, or developing design and manufacturing solutions, I’m here to collaborate and bring your ideas to life.

  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • 3D Modeling
  • Drafting
  • CAD Drafting
  • 2D Design & Drawings
  • Mechanical Design
  • Sheet Metal
  • 3D Printing
  • SolidWorks
  • Product Design
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
Daniela Carolina Y.

Puerto Montt, Chile

$40/hr
5.0
26 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

  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Design
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • SolidWorks
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • MathCad
  • Canva
  • CapCut
  • 3D Modeling
  • Printable 3D Models

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