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Ahmad M.

Multan, Pakistan

$15/hr
4.7
77 jobs

🎯With 50+ successful products and machines designed by me, my clients have generated over💲1M 💰in revenue from selling products, I don't do designs only, I also help you from design to manufacturing and successful launch of your product in the market. I have 4+ years of experience as Mechanical Engineer having expertise in Industrial & Product designing and manufacturing♻️. I deliver precise, designs and drawings for manufacturing ✅Certified SolidWorks Expert ✅Worked with 12 plus big companies. 🎖️Top 10 percent SolidWorks Professional 🏆Winner of Abul Kalam Design Challenge ⭐If you are a startup company we have 6 weeks plan in which we will help you design (household appliances to industrial machines) to bulk manufacturing and shipping (to amazon warehouse or any location). I can also help you to launch your product at Amazon, TikTok Shop, Shopify, eBay and Amazon. ⭐If you are facing any issue in your idea to bring it to life we also provide consultation, how you can take your concept to development and successful launch in the market. Working globally, I’ve collaborated with clients from the US, UK, Germany, and Canada, Australia and Middle East countries, bringing innovative ideas to life — leading to multiple patents and awards. My designs emphasize simplicity and functionality. ⭐My services include: ✅3D Product Design (2D Drawings, 3D Design, Realistic Renders) ✅3D Printing Design ✅Industrial Design ✅Product Development (From designing, testing the product , help to launch the product in market) ✅3D Printing (From printing to shipment at your location) ✅PCB Enclosure Design ✅Injection Mold Design ✅2D to 3D Conversion ✅Sheet Metal Design ✅Children Toy Design ✅Furniture Design ✅2D Drawings ✅CNC Production ✅Part Design ✅G-codes (Geometric) and M-codes (Machine) for CNC machines ✅3D Printing Services (SLA,FDM,MJF) ✅3D CAD Product Design ✅SolidWorks 3D Modeling ✅Design for Manufacturing (DFM) ✅Machine Design ✅Concept Design ✅Prototyping [3D Printing (FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF, SLM)] ✅Custom Part Design ✅Assembly Drawings ✅ CAD Drafting ✅Mechanical Design ✅STL/STEP/STP Files ✅CNC Laser Cutting ✅CAD Software ✅Engineering Design ✅Patent Design ✅Bill of materials (BOM) ✅3D Modeling Check out my portfolio below 🚩 Let’s bring your next innovative product to life. Contact me today and let’s discuss how we can turn your vision into a tangible success. Together, we can design the future. Kind Regards! Ahmad Makwal

  • SolidWorks
  • Product Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Industrial Design
  • 3D Printing
  • Injection Mold Design
  • Product Development
  • 3D Design
  • 3D Drawing
  • CAD
  • CAD Software
  • Mechanical Design
  • 2D Product Drawing
  • Industrial Product
Hammad A.

Rawalpindi, Pakistan

$28/hr
5.0
19 jobs

🚀 Have a product idea, sketch, prototype, or existing design that needs to become profitable? I turn product concepts into manufacturing-ready designs that actually get built—profitably. Most product designers focus on CAD. I focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and making sure your product can be manufactured at scale without surprises, cost overruns, or timeline delays. 👤 WHO I AM Certified SolidWorks Expert with 5+ years specializing in product design, DFM, injection molding, and manufacturing optimization. I've completed 18+ projects with 100% client satisfaction—helping startups, entrepreneurs, and established brands turn ideas into real products that manufacturers quote accurately. 🔄 MY PROCESS: IDEA → SOLUTION → CAD → PROTOTYPE → SCALE ⚙️ STEP 1: GENERATE SOLUTION Analyze your product idea, identify manufacturing challenges, develop practical cost-effective approach—BEFORE any CAD modeling starts. (Result: Clear roadmap, no wasted effort) 📐 STEP 2: CAD IT INTO 3D Manufacturing-ready SolidWorks models with DFM built in from day one. Draft angles, wall thickness, parting lines, assembly logic that factories understand. (Result: Production-ready files, zero confusion at factory) 🖨️ STEP 3: PROTOTYPE & OPTIMIZE In-house 3D printing for fit testing, design validation, and iteration. Physical prototypes prove your design works BEFORE tooling investment. (Result: Validated design, reduced risk, faster to market) 📈 STEP 4: SCALE IT UP Production-ready technical drawings, material specs, manufacturing guidance for reliable high-volume production. (Result: Smooth manufacturing, confident scaling) ✅ WHAT YOU GET ✓ Manufacturing-ready CAD models (SolidWorks + STEP) ✓ DFM analysis—draft angles, wall thickness, parting strategy, cost optimization ✓ 3D-printable prototypes for testing and validation ✓ Technical drawings with tolerances and material specs ✓ Production guidance & supplier-ready documentation ✓ Photorealistic renders for presentations/investors 🏆 SPECIALIZATIONS ✓ Product Design for New Ideas (idea → prototype → production) ✓ Product Optimization for Existing Designs (cost reduction, manufacturability) ✓ Injection Molding DFM (draft, wall thickness, undercuts, parting strategy) ✓ Tooling & Mold Design Consultation ✓ Sheet Metal Design for Manufacturing ✓ Mechanical Assemblies & Moving Parts Design ✓ 3D Printing Optimization (FDM prototyping and rapid iteration) ✓ Technical Documentation & Manufacturing Drawings 💡 WHY WORK WITH ME? → I think like a manufacturer, not just a designer → DFM-first approach means manufacturability is built in from day one → In-house prototyping = fast iteration, physical validation before investment → 100% job success rate means clients get what they expect → I speak the language of factories (no translation needed) → Full-stack expertise covers idea-to-production journey → Cost optimization through smart design (protects your margins) 🎯 WHO SHOULD HIRE ME? → Startups with product ideas needing validation before manufacturing → Entrepreneurs preparing products for mass production → Brands optimizing existing products for cost & performance → Companies with high-complexity assemblies needing DFM review → Teams needing production-ready CAD and manufacturing support 🚀 LET'S START You have a product idea? Send me your concept, sketch, or existing design. We'll discuss: ✓ Your product vision and goals ✓ Manufacturing challenges & opportunities ✓ Timeline and budget expectations ✓ Exact next steps to bring it to life Then I'll outline how to move forward—with zero fluff, zero surprises. Ready for a FREE consultation? 📩Message me with your product idea. I'll review your concept and provide honest feedback on manufacturability, timeline, and approach. Let's turn your idea into a profitable product. 🎯

  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Injection Mold
  • SolidWorks
  • Industrial & Product Design Consultation
  • Product Design
  • 3D Printing
  • Mechanical Design
  • Product Development
  • Product Concept
  • Sheet Metal
Fabien G.

Shenzhen, China

$50/hr
4.8
238 jobs

🏆 Top Rated Plus • Top 3% on Upwork • 13,000+ hours delivered 🏆 226+ projects with 5-star reviews • 1,000+ SKUs successfully moved to mass production 🏆 25+ years engineering pedigree - Airbus, Thales Group, Safran & secure mobile networks Why Clients Hire Me I’m a true engineering partner with a full team and own a facility in South China: ✅ In-house SMT prototyping line - boards assembled in hours, not weeks ✅ Own plastic injection molding workshop - CNC, EDM, small-to-mid presses (mold + tooling + production under one roof) ✅ R&D lab for signal, power, safety & environmental validation ✅ Reliability testing lab - ESD, vibration, temperature/humidity, salt spray, waterproof ✅ Local sourcing teams in Shenzhen (China), Chennai (India) and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) - a ready-made China +1 option Every stage of your project is under our direct control - never outsourced to unknown factories. What I Deliver 1. R&D & Full-Cycle Product Development - End-to-end hardware development from concept to mass production - including industrial design, IP-rated enclosures, and DFM-ready CAD. - I help startups and established brands through professional engineering, prototyping, tooling, certification, and production. 2. Electronics & PCBA Design - Schematics, multilayer PCB layout, component selection, and manufacturing-optimized Gerber files. - Embedded systems on STM32, ESP32, nRF, and Raspberry Pi, with BLE/Bluetooth, RF, IoT, custom sensors, motion control, robotics, and automated machines. - Firmware in C, C++, and embedded software with user interfaces. 3. Plastic Injection Molding (In-House Workshop) - Complete in-house service in China: DFM, mold design, tooling fabrication, and production. - Faster lead times, tighter quality control, stronger IP protection, and quick validation with first shots and pre-production runs. What My Clients Get ✅ Rapid prototypes (typically 14-21 days) ✅ Complete support from initial concept through CAD/DFM, tooling, certification, packaging, and logistics ✅ Direct factory access across China, India & Vietnam - a built-in China +1 option, no middlemen Track Record ⭐ 50 Engineering Design Projects Completed from Scratch ⭐ 54 Projects Successfully Transitioned into Production ⭐ 750+ Clients Assisted with Product & Component Sourcing ⭐ 22,000+ Orders Processed ⭐ 30,000+ On-Site Audits and Inspections Conducted Tools & Tech Stack CAD: Siemens NX (UG), Creo/ProE, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ANSYS EDA: Altium Designer, KiCad, EasyEDA, Eagle, Pads Platforms: STM32/8, ESP32, nRF52/54, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, STC8, Airoha156x/157x, JieLi709x Programming: C, C++, Python Languages: English (Fluent) | French (Native) | Chinese (Conversational) If your product needs expert engineering, reliable sourcing, and tooling all handled by one experienced team, message me and I’ll be glad to talk through your project.

  • Manufacturing & Construction
  • Product Development
  • Sourcing
  • Prototyping
  • PCB Design
  • Firmware
  • Embedded System
  • CAD
  • SolidWorks
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Circuit Design
  • Product Sourcing
  • Injection Mold Design
  • Internet of Things
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Electronic Design
  • Bluetooth LE
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
Broky L.

Dongguan, China

$10/hr
5.0
13 jobs

✨✨✨Injection Mold & Silicon Mold & Metal Die Casting & Silicon Quick Mold✨✨✨ WHAT CAN WE SUPPLY? ✨✨✨Sketch | Molding | Prototype | 3D Printing ✨✨✨DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE OUR DESIGN TEAM ✨✨✨Design Stuido in Guangdong & Hongkong ✨✨✨Solidworks, UG, PRO/E, CAD, Blender, Rhino, Keyshot ✨✨✨More than 10 Years of experience ✨✨✨Nearly Factory^Reaction quickly———Tooling & Fabrication OUR FACTORY ✨✨✨Factory in DongGuan, Guangdong, China ✨✨✨Specializing in injection molds, silicon molds, metal products, and manufacturing SERVICE ✨✨✨Customization----ODM ✨✨✨Sketch, Technic Drawing, 3D Model, Tooling, and Manufacture. ✨✨✨OEM ✨✨✨Manufacture & Fabrication TOOLING ✨✨✨The Biggest injection mold for TESLA EV CAR ✨✨✨The Metal die casting for Janus-Noke ✨✨✨The Silicon mold for prototype and tiny batches. OUR ADVANTAGE ✨✨✨High quality ✨✨✨Low price ✨✨✨Best service ✨✨✨Hope everyone earns money and has fun every day ✨✨✨

  • Product Design
  • 3D Design
  • Industrial Design
  • SolidWorks
  • CAD
  • Prototype Model
  • Injection Mold Design
  • 3D Printing
  • Prototype Design
  • KeyShot
  • Blender
  • Toys
Tery S.

Temecula, California

$30/hr
4.9
741 jobs

Hello! I am Tery- an accomplished jewelry designer and manufacturer with an education in Fine Arts and Jewelry Design, as well as Gemology and Manufacturing, focusing on Creative Concepts and Collections. With 10+ years of Jewelry design and consultancy experience, I am ideally suited to fully support startups, designers, and Jewelers from initial designing to complete production. The great majority of my work is bespoke fine jewelry designing and custom work with extensive experience in manufacturing processes. Design wise I specialize in 3d cad jewelry design using a combination of 3d modeling software such as Rhino3d, Matrixgold, with jewelry industry standard specifications to insure that models are ready for production. Looking forward to working with you!

  • 3D Animation
  • Jewelry Design
  • 3D Rendering
  • 3D Modeling
  • Illustration
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Gemstone
  • Sketch
  • Contract Manufacturing
  • Jewelry
  • Creative Direction
Omer Faruk Y.

Isparta, Turkey

$40/hr
5.0
55 jobs

Mechanical Design Engineer with 13+ years of professional experience delivering production-ready designs in SolidWorks and AutoCAD on time, every time. ✔ 100% Job Success Score ✔ Top Rated Plus — top 3% of talent on Upwork ✔ Available now — 30+ hrs/week I hold dual engineering degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, which gives me a rare combination of design precision and deep materials knowledge. I work with manufacturing companies, fabrication shops, and product development teams across the US and Australia to transform concepts into shop-floor-ready documentation. My deliverables include fully detailed 3D models, fabrication drawings, DXF/STEP files, and complete BOM packages no back-and-forth, no rework. Core expertise: ▸ Trailer & mobile equipment — custom trailers, food trailers, utility trailers, scissor lifts ▸ Welded steel structures — frame design, load analysis, structural calculations ▸ Sheet metal & CNC — DXF-ready flat patterns, bend allowances, nesting optimization ▸ FEA (Finite Element Analysis) — static, fatigue, and structural simulations to validate designs before fabrication ▸ Industrial machinery — hydraulic systems, water treatment equipment, reverse engineering ▸ DFM reviews — catching manufacturability issues before they reach the shop floor What sets me apart: Most designers model what you ask for. I go further — I validate it. My dual background in mechanical engineering and metallurgy means I understand how materials behave under real-world loads, how welds perform under fatigue, and how to optimize designs for both structural integrity and cost-effective manufacturing. Every critical design I deliver is backed by FEA analysis, not just experience. I respond to all messages within 4 hours and provide clear project milestones from day one. You'll always know where your project stands.

  • SolidWorks
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • CAD
  • Mechanical Design
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Steel Detail Drawing
  • Sheet Metal
  • Structural Engineering
  • 3D Drawing
  • 3D Modeling
  • Product Design
  • Structural Analysis
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Engineering Design
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Trailer
  • Machine Design
  • Reverse Engineering

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