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Eray C.

Istanbul, Turkey

$50/hr
5.0
37 jobs

Expert naval architect and marine engineer with 7+ years of hands-on execution inside internationally recognized shipyards and yacht design offices, from keel laying through delivery. RINA, SNAME, and American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) member. I have contributed to projects spanning 125m+ megayachts, military vessel programs, yacht support vessels, planing hull craft, self-righting RIBs, and ISO Category A bluewater sailing boats. My shipyard experience includes direct collaboration with world-class naval architects, America's Cup sailing boat designers, outfitting specialists, and marine equipment suppliers including Espen Oeino International, Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture, H2 Yacht Design, Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, Dolker + Voges, Newthex, Akerboom, and Van Cappellen, among others. This has given me first-hand exposure to the standards, workflows, and expectations of HNWI-level projects and the consultants who serve them. My technical scope covers from hull form development, structural integration, outfitting engineering to regulatory compliance across, ABYC, USCG, CISR, IMO Regulationsi ISO 12215, ISO 12217, CE/RCD, SOLAS, and Lloyd's Register classification frameworks. I work in structured deliverable cycles with clear phase breakdowns, revision tracking, and cost-per-hour transparency. Through my own consultancy, Agrilia Studio, I serve an international client base with services ranging from concept design and feasibility studies to full technical documentation packages, scope of work development, and project-level coordination with class societies and third-party suppliers. Whether working inside a design office, a shipyard, or remotely as a freelancer, my goal is the same: to deliver precise, regulation-compliant, and buildable design solutions that move projects forward without guesswork. My expertise includes: ✅ Yacht Design and Building Consultancy ✅ Naval Architecture Services ✅ Project Management and Consultation ✅ Stability and Resistance Calculations ✅ Regulations and Standards Compliance ✅ Class and Flag Rules including Lloyd Register, Cayman Islands and Marshall Islands ✅ General Layout and Arrangement Drawings ✅ Yacht Sale and Boat Market Research ✅ Risk Assesment Studies ✅ Outfitting Design ✅ 3D Design/Modeling and Rendering ✅ 2D Drafting ✅ Workshop/Production Drawings: Providing the blueprint for turning designs into reality. My Technical Software Proficiency: ✅ Rhinoceros 3D ✅ Orca3D ✅ Autocad ✅ V-Ray ✅ Maxsurf ✅ Cadmatic ✅ Star CCM+ ✅ Photoshop My commitment to excellence and a passion for pushing the boundaries of being an engineer and designer make me a valuable asset to any project. Let's collaborate to transform your vision into reality.

  • Manufacturing
  • 3D Design
  • CAD
  • 3D Rendering
  • 3D Modeling
  • CAD Drafting
  • 2D Drafting
  • V-Ray
  • Rhinoceros 3D
  • CAD & CAM Software
  • Naval Engineering
  • Engineering Design
  • Marine Engineering
  • Boat
  • Project Management
Kamran A.

Islamabad, Pakistan

$15/hr
4.8
130 jobs

As a Certified and Experienced procurement professional with over 12 years of experience, I specialize in sourcing vendors, stockists, manufacturers, and wholesalers. My expertise includes contract negotiations and management, vendor qualification, creating bidding documents, and evaluating and submitting bids for goods and services procurement. We offer cost-effective turnkey supply chain solutions worldwide, representing your best interests by working with global suppliers to ensure production consistently meets your cost, quality, and delivery requirements. Our team consists of dedicated engineers, fully-staffed specialists, and sourcing professionals who can enhance your overseas purchasing capability, reduce fixed costs, and streamline your buying processes. Our mission is to support our clients' supply chain needs by providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions that meet and exceed their expectations.

  • Supplier Search
  • Chinese
  • Product Sourcing
  • Online Research
  • Vendor & Supplier Outreach
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Procurement
  • Tender Document
  • Wholesale
  • Sourcing
  • Contract Manufacturing
  • Selling
Muhammad Usman S.

Kornwestheim, Germany

$35/hr
4.9
173 jobs

🎯 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀-𝗕𝗲𝗻𝘇, 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲, 𝗧𝗼𝘆𝗼𝘁𝗮 & 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗱. 🇩🇪 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 🤝 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴. ✅ 𝟭𝟭+ 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. 𝟮𝟬𝟬+ 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱. 🇺🇸 𝗨𝗦 & 🇪🇺 𝗘𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. ☑️ <𝟴 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝟳 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸. 🛠 𝟮-𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. 🥋 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝘅 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝘁 (𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆) Hi, I’m Muhammad! You can think of me as your go-to expert to design and develop the firmware and software for all types of hardware devices and products. I cover both on-device needs and their matching companion apps on desktop and mobile. Beyond the software, I work in person with a small, talented team that can support every aspect of hardware development and mechanical design as well. When you work with me, you get a one-stop shop for bringing your product to market. 📞 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ❝ Muhammad and his team did an absolutely fantastic job. They are the real deal. Not only did they complete everything I asked for to build me a very complicated machine, they constantly added in their own innovations and modifications to improve the performance of the device. It was extremely easy to work with them, and they are extremely professional and true experts in their fields. I proposed many changes during the development of the product, and they were able to accommodate my requests and provide valuable insight if changes weren’t needed or were too costly. They are backed by an engineering firm with specialists in so many fields, so we never needed to outsource work to an outside firm. Their firm felt like a one-stop shop that had all the resources needed to build a complicated mechanical product. I really could not imagine that many other engineer freelancers would have access to the resources needed to build my machine, so I am very grateful I found Muhammad instead of wasting my time and money with other freelancers. Do not hesitate to hire him. ❞ 🗣𝙏𝙖𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧 𝙆𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙧 - 𝘾𝙀𝙊 - 𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙈𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙮𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙘𝙨 Highlights of the software skills I support my clients with include: ☑️ Hardware Device Firmware Development - ☑️ Software Development - Software Architecture Design ☑️ Desktop App Development - Desktop Software Development ☑️ Printed Circuit Boards - PCB - Circuit Design - Altium - KiCAD - Eagle ☑️ Controllers - Raspberry Pi - Nordic (NRF) - Espressif - ESP32 - ESP8266 - STM - NXP - TI - Nvidia Jetson ☑️ Programmable Circuit Boards - Microcontroller Projects - Integrated Development Environment (IDE) ☑️ Electronic Design Automation - EDA - Eagle ☑️ Mobile App Development For Hardware Devices - Flutter (Hybrid) - Swift (Apple iOS) - Java/Kotlin (Android) ☑️ IoT Development ☑️ Embedded Systems - Embedded Engineering - C - C++ - Python - Rust - RTOS - Zephyr ☑️ Web Technologies - HTML5 - JavaScript - Node.js - RESTful APIs - PyQt ☑️ Tools & IDEs - Visual Studio - STM32CubeIDE - Eclipse - Keil Product Examples I’ve Worked On Include: 🔹 Consumer Electronics - Headphones - Smartwatches 🔹 Kitchen Appliances 🔹 Medical & Health - Medical Devices 🔹 Vending Machines - Retail 🔹 Automotive Tech 🔹 IoT - Internet of Things 🔹 Gadgets 📞 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. Thanks for taking the time to learn a bit more about me. Look forward to supporting you with your product soon! Muhammad Usman Sardar ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ❝ Working with Muhammad has been an absolute pleasure! He is incredibly skilled, reliable, and went above and beyond to deliver high-quality work on time. He communicated clearly throughout the project, understood the requirements perfectly, and handled every challenge with professionalism and a positive attitude. The end result exceeded expectations, and I’m truly grateful for his contribution. I highly recommend Muhammad to anyone looking for a talented and trustworthy developer. ❞ 🗣 𝘾𝙝𝙡𝙤𝙚 𝙑𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙚 - 𝘾𝙀𝙊 - 𝙏𝙚𝙙 & 𝘾𝙤.

  • Manufacturing & Construction
  • Embedded System
  • STM32
  • ESP32
  • Arduino
  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python
  • C++
  • PCB Design
  • Prototyping
  • KiCad
  • Altium Designer
  • Microcontroller Programming
  • Electronic Circuit Design
  • Multilayer PCB
  • Electrical Engineering
  • WordPress
  • Circuit Design
  • Microsoft Visual Studio
  • RESTful API
Baseer A.

Rawalpindi, Pakistan

$30/hr
5.0
42 jobs

Mechanical design engineer with hands-on manufacturing experience at Nessfab (Netherlands), specializing in sheet metal fabrication, product development, and 3D printing optimization. I provide two core services: 1) CAD Engineering & Design Production-ready models that go straight to manufacturing - not just visual renders. My designs account for real-world constraints: bend allowances, tolerances, material behavior, and production workflows. ✓ Sheet metal design - enclosures, cabinets, brackets with proper k-factors and flat patterns ✓ Mechanical assemblies - precision fits, tolerance stackup, assembly documentation ✓ 3D printing optimization - FDM parts designed for actual printability ✓ DXF/DWG files for CNC, laser cutting, and press brake operations ✓ Manufacturing drawings - dimensioned, toleranced, ready for fabrication ✓ Reverse engineering - recreate parts from photos or measurements 2) Technical Operations & Admin Support Reliable operational support for engineering teams, manufacturers, and product development companies: ✓ Project coordination - task tracking, documentation management, workflow organization ✓ CAD file management - library organization, version control, file preparation ✓ Technical documentation - SOPs, process documentation, assembly instructions ✓ CRM & data management - contact records, project databases, client coordination ✓ Administrative workflows - scheduling, email management, document preparation Tools: SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, Autodesk Inventor | Google Workspace, Notion, ClickUp, CRM systems What makes me different: Most CAD specialists don't handle operations. Most VAs don't understand technical files. I bridge both - design your part AND manage your project documentation, keep your files organized, and handle the administrative workflows around engineering projects. Fast execution. Zero hand-holding. Clean deliverables.

  • SolidWorks
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Product Design
  • 3D Design
  • Mechanical Design
  • Industrial & Product Design Consultation
  • Sheet Metal
  • 3D Modeling Software
  • CAD Software
  • 3D Printer
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Technical Documentation Management
  • CRM Software
  • Administrative Support
  • Technical Design
  • Google Workspace Administration
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Reverse Engineering
Amin A.

London, United Kingdom

$75/hr
4.7
27 jobs

Engineering is easy to describe when everything works on paper. The real challenge begins when a concept must survive manufacturing constraints, real-world operating conditions, cost limitations, assembly realities, and long-term performance expectations. Our team specializes in transforming complex engineering concepts into practical, manufacturable, and production-oriented solutions across multiple industries. Over the years, we have worked on projects involving CAD development, CFD and FEA analysis, enclosure and mechanism design, HVAC systems, injection molding, industrial automation, fluid systems, and manufacturable product engineering for both prototype and production-stage applications. Our workflow is structured around specialized engineering coordination rather than a one-person approach. Depending on the scope of the project, different engineering specialists may be involved during various stages such as concept development, simulation, DFM review, manufacturing preparation, prototyping, and technical validation. This allows each part of the project to be handled by the most suitable technical expert while maintaining organized communication and project continuity throughout the process. We place strong emphasis not only on engineering performance, but also on real manufacturability, assembly feasibility, supplier compatibility, serviceability, and long-term reliability. Many engineering concepts look promising in CAD renders or simulations but become difficult, expensive, or unstable once they reach production. Our goal is to reduce those risks early in the development process. In addition to engineering and simulation support, we also work closely with manufacturing workflows and production-oriented decision making. This includes design optimization for CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing, assembly integration, tolerance considerations, and production preparation depending on the project requirements. Our approach is direct, detail-oriented, and focused on solving engineering problems in a realistic and structured way rather than overcomplicating the process with unnecessary theory or generic outputs. If you are looking for a team that can support your project from concept development to engineering execution with a practical and production-focused mindset, we would be happy to discuss your project further.

  • Mechatronics
  • Mechanical Design
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Finite Element Modeling
  • HVAC System Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Reverse Engineering
  • 3D Printing
  • Injection Mold Design
  • Biomechanical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • SolidWorks
  • Optics
  • Optical Engineering
  • Problem Resolution
  • Injection Mold
  • Design for Manufacturing
Melanie C.

Guangzhou, China

$50/hr
4.1
9 jobs

Hello, I’m Melanie, a China-based sourcing specialist located in Guangzhou, working directly with manufacturers across South China. I support international brands and businesses in sourcing reliable products from China, verifying suppliers, and managing communication with factories to ensure smooth production and delivery. Being based near the major manufacturing hubs in South China allows me to work closely with factories and conduct on-site verification when needed. I regularly work with suppliers across: • Guangzhou • Shenzhen • Dongguan • Foshan These regions are key manufacturing centers for consumer products, electronics, textiles, outdoor gear, and home goods. Services I provide ✔ Supplier sourcing and factory identification ✔ Factory verification (confirming real manufacturers vs trading companies) ✔ Supplier communication and negotiation ✔ Price and MOQ negotiation ✔ Sample coordination and production follow-up ✔ Factory visits and production verification ✔ Quality control coordination with third-party inspectors Product categories I have worked with • Consumer electronics accessories • Batteries and small electronic components • Apparel and textile products • Outdoor and lifestyle products • Home and consumer goods Why clients work with me Many overseas buyers struggle with supplier transparency, communication barriers, and factory verification. Because I am based in China and familiar with local manufacturing regions, I can help clients reduce sourcing risks by verifying suppliers, visiting factories when necessary, and ensuring clear communication throughout the sourcing process. My goal is to help clients build reliable supply chains and long-term supplier relationships in China. ⸻ Feel free to reach out if you need help sourcing products, verifying suppliers, or managing factory communication in China.

  • Product Sourcing
  • Supplier Development
  • Factory & Supplier Auditing
  • English to Chinese Translation
  • Price & Quote Negotiation
  • Business Travel
  • Quality Control
  • Fashion & Apparel
  • Logistics Coordination

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