🚀 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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