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Victor B.

Auburn, Washington

$125/hr
5.0
29 jobs

๐Ÿ”ฅ TOP 3% Upwork ๐Ÿš€ TOP 1% Mechanical Engineering and Product Development ๐Ÿš€ TOP 5% System Intergration Summary: I help startups, entrepreneurs, and established companies bring their physical product ideas to life โ€” from a napkin sketch to a market-ready product โ€” through elite Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, and Prototyping services, without the typical manufacturing headaches or communication gaps. I operate through arshop LLC, a registered LLC, which allows clients to work with a structured engineering practice rather than an informal solo freelancer. This means clear project scope, professional documentation, organized billing, and a more reliable process for product development, prototyping, and manufacturing support. ๐Ÿ”น 100+ products designed, prototyped, and launched ๐Ÿ”น $10M+ in collective client product revenues ๐Ÿ”น Products accepted by REI, used in aerospace, consumer electronics, and robotics ๐Ÿ—ฃ "Viktor is the secret weapon behind our hardware product success โ€” his expertise saved us months of trial and error. Best mechanical engineer Iโ€™ve worked with." ๐Ÿ‘‰ If this sounds like what you need, invite me to your job to schedule a free discovery call. Why Clients Choose Me: ๐Ÿš€ ex.Meta, Amazon, Toyota โ€” precision engineering meets real-world manufacturing ๐Ÿ”ฉ Full-stack expertise: Mechanical, Electromechanical, Robotics, Prototyping ๐Ÿ“ˆ Strategic thinker: I donโ€™t just build โ€” I help optimize for cost, scale, and aesthetics ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Direct supplier connections: I can guide you from CAD to factory floor ๐Ÿข Registered LLC โ€”arshop LLC, structured engineering practice with professional project management, documentation ๐Ÿ‘‰ Invite me to your job to book a free discovery call. Services & Solutions: โœ… End-to-End Product Development โ€” from napkin sketch to mass production โœ… Product Design, Industrial Design, Concept Design, Mechanical Design, Electronic Design, Engineering Design โœ… Mechanical Engineering & Electromechanical Systems: actuators, sensors, control systems โœ… Advanced Product Roadmap & Product Management โ€” from MVP to scalable products โœ… 3D Design, 3D Modeling, 3D Rendering, 3D Texturing, Visualization for Pitch Decks & Marketing โœ… Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), DFx: optimizing for cost, reliability, and scalability โœ… Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Structural & Thermal Simulation for durability and performance โœ… Rapid Prototyping: 3D Printing, CNC Machining, Sheet Metal, Welding, Injection Mold Design, fabrication โœ… PCB Design: Circuit Design, Mechatronics PCB, High-speed Digital & RF PCB Design โœ… Embedded Systems: Microcontroller Programming, Embedded System 3D Modeling, Raspberry Pi, Arduino โœ… Electronics Prototyping & Low-volume Manufacturing โœ… CAD Modeling, Drafting, Technical Documentation (Autodesk AutoCAD, Fusion 360, SolidWorks) โœ… Robotics & Automation Solutions: Industrial Robotics, Custom End Effectors, Industrial Design Robotics Engineering โœ… Aerospace-grade Engineering: precision tolerances, lightweight structures โœ… Consumer Electronics & IoT Device Development โœ… Retail & Consumer Goods, Sports & Recreation Equipment Design (incl. Footwear Design) โœ… Manufacturing Consulting: supply chain optimization, Design Transfer to Factory, Capital Equipment Evaluation โœ… Operations Management Software integration for production scaling โœ… Quality Control Process Design, Reliability Testing, HALT/HASS methodologies โœ… Sustainability Consulting: Design for Repair, Modular Design, Materials Optimization Tech Stack: SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion 360, Autodesk AutoCAD, DraftSight CAD & CAM software suites (Printer Automation Experience CAD & CAM Software) FEA Tools: ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation, Fusion 360 Simulation PCB Design Tools: Altium Designer, KiCad, Eagle PCB Embedded Development Platforms: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, STM32 Programming: C/C++, Python (for automation and prototyping), MicroPython 3D Printing: SLA, SLS, FDM technologies CNC Machining (multi-axis), Sheet Metal Fabrication, Injection Molding workflows 3D Rendering & Visualization: Blender, KeyShot Prototyping labs network in US & Asia for fast iteration Supply Chain & Manufacturing Management: Factory Collaboration Platforms Quality & Reliability Tools: ISO standards application, DFMEA, PFMEA Operations Management Software: Odoo, Katana MRP Collaboration Tools: Notion, Slack, Trello, ClickUp Supplier Network in the US and Asia ๐Ÿ‘‰ Invite me to your job to schedule a FREE discovery call and letโ€™s make your product a success.

  • Manufacturing & Construction
  • Product Design
  • 3D Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • Product Development
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • SolidWorks
  • Engineering Design
  • Industrial Design
  • Concept Design
  • Mechanical Design
  • CAD
  • Electronic Design
  • Design for Manufacturing
Josh P.

Grand Junction, Colorado

$25/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I am a passionate product designer and engineer that specializes in creating durable and functional 3D prints via CAD. My expertise stems from a strong background in and love for drafting, machining, engineering, and aviation. I pride myself on my obsessive attention to detail and ability to lose myself in projects. Rest assured, I am a devote follower of the โ€œmeasure twice, cut onceโ€ philosophy. I prefer to personally prototype and test each and every design before giving it my stamp of approval to ensure that every single aspect of my work; from the manufacturing to the consume experience is both carefully tailored my clientโ€™s vision and reflects my high standard of quality. If you have a great idea for a product I would love to bring it to life for you!

  • Manufacturing
  • CAD
  • CAD Conversion
  • Product Design
  • 3D Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Rendering
  • 3D Printing
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
Zack R.

Pueblo, Colorado

$45/hr
5.0
13 jobs

Hi, my name is Zack and Iโ€™m a mechanical engineer. I have approximately 5 years of work experience involving work with CAD design, 3D printing, design for manufacturing, and project management. I have used Freeform, Solidworks, Inventor and Fusion 360 design software. I primarily use Autodesk Inventor and Fusion 360 today. I graduated from Northern Arizona University in Fall 2020 Cum Laude with a degree in mechanical engineering. Iโ€™m currently working as a senior manufacturing engineer/project manager where I take customer requirements, convert them into 3D models for approval and take them through the manufacturing processes. I am responsible for all projects through each step of our processes in a sheet metal environment so I am familiar with laser cutting, CNC machining, bending, welding, assembly, and powder coating. I also tutored mathematics in college where I learned crucial problem solving skills.

  • Manufacturing & Construction
  • 3D Printing
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • 3D Modeling
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • CAD
  • CNC Programming
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Design Concept
  • 3D Design
  • 3Design
  • Tutoring
  • Product Design
Brent G.

Greybull, Wyoming

$70/hr
4.9
51 jobs

Design for Manufacturing 3D CAD Design 3D Modeling 3D Printing Rapid Prototyping Machining Processes Tool selection, process development CNC CAM programming, and Post Processor Development.

  • 3D Modeling
  • CAD Drafting
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Product Development
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • 3D Printing
  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Process Development
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Process Engineering
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Machine Design
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • CNC Programming
  • CAD & CAM Software
Luke M.

Gresham, Oregon

$67/hr
4.9
63 jobs

Hi, I'm Luke, and I specialize in everything CAD / CAM / CNC / Manufacturing Consultation / ETC. My services: โ€ข CNC Programming (CAM) in Fusion 360 - Lathe and Mill (Full 5-axis simultaneous) โ€ข 3D Modeling (CAD) โ€ข Design for Manufacturing Consulting โ€ข Industrial Drawings (print making) โ€ข Tutoring (CAD, CAM, Drawings) Details: CAD / CAM: Iโ€™m a CNC programmer, machinist and CAD designer with 13+ years of professional experience in CNC Programming and machining for industries such as Food, Firearms, Consumer Electronics, Aerospace, Specialty Equipment, Agriculture, Government Contracts, and more. I specialize in optimizing programs to your companyโ€™s exact manufacturing needs, so I'm confident I can add value to your next project. DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING CONSULTING: With the abundance of information online, knowing what to trust can be difficult. I guide people in designing parts and assemblies for maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness, drawing on my extensive knowledge of manufacturing techniques. INDUSTRIAL DRAWINGS: For print making, I use Fusion 360โ€™s drawings environment to create professional prints to your exact needs. TUTORING: I teach on the following: โ€ข Fusion 360 Design / modeling (CAD) โ€ข Fusion 360 Manufacturing / CNC Programming (CAM) โ€ข Fusion 360 Drawings (Industrial prints) I speak English fluently as my only language. My company is MahlerWorks and can be found at MahlerWorks . com

  • Manufacturing
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Printing
  • Product Design
  • Problem Resolution
  • Prototype Model
  • Woodworking
  • 2D Design & Drawings
  • CNC Programming
  • Product Development
  • STL
  • CAD
  • CAD & CAM Software
John M.

Friendship, Wisconsin

$45/hr
5.0
72 jobs

What I Do: Product Design & Prototyping โ€“ CAD modeling, rapid prototyping, and design for manufacturability (DFM). Tooling & Mold Design โ€“ Plastic injection molds, compression molds, die casting, jigs, and fixtures. CNC Programming & Machining Support โ€“ 3-axis/ programming, setup optimization, and part accuracy. Manufacturing Consulting โ€“ Material selection, cost reduction strategies, and supplier sourcing. Tools & Skills CAD: SolidWorks, Fusion 360 CNC Programming: Mastercam, G-Code optimization, Fusion 360 Manufacturing: Injection molding, sheet metal, prototyping, machining, automation design Industries I Serve Consumer products Medical devices Automotive and aerospace components Industrial equipment Sporting goods and specialty items Why Clients Hire Me Precision and reliability from decades in tool and die shops and product design Speed to market with practical designs that avoid costly rework Full cycle support, from sketch to prototype to production Proven track record: 100% Job Success, Top Rated, and 35+ projects on Upwork "John was extremely professional and delivered excellent work ahead of schedule. Highly recommend!" โ€“ Upwork Client Hourly Rate: $45/hr | Open to project-based or ongoing work Letโ€™s talk about your project and figure out the best way to bring it to life.

  • Manufacturing & Construction
  • 3D Design
  • Industrial Design
  • SolidWorks
  • Mechanical Design
  • Product Design
  • CAM Software
  • CAD
  • Product Development

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