I am a mechanical engineer specializing in product development, CAD modeling, and prototyping. My areas of expertise include:
- 3D modeling and drawing creation.
- Standards compliance.
- Project management.
- Hands-on prototyping and testing for manufacturability and performance optimization.
I can transform your concepts into functional, market-ready products. I use tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MATLAB, and various project management platforms to ensure quality and efficiency at every stage of development.
I aim to combine my technical expertise in mechanical engineering with my passion for innovation to deliver high-quality solutions for my clients. Please reach out with any questions or opportunities.
CAD
Autodesk Fusion 360
MATLAB
SolidWorks
Compliance
Prototyping
Jason S.
Houston, Texas
$110/hr
5.0
9 jobs
A bottom-line business-minded mechanical engineer with a constant record of achievement through 16 years of increasing profits and reducing costs through an inventive, optimized, & efficient approach to engineering solutions.
Having earned a combined MS & BS and a P.E. License in mechanical engineering and earning the highest level of certification in SolidWorks, I bring comprehensive expertise in mechanical design, analysis, document administration, management & leadership of projects, and exceptional service to my customers
An understanding of people and how to communicate with them and ascertain their needs, whether customer, peer, supervisor, or manager, for a positive interaction and satisfying outcome
16 years as mechanical engineer interfacing with internal & external customers needing expert 3D CAD, product design, GD&T drafting, FEA, simulation, & computational capabilities
Diverse background in Bulk Materials, Defense, Aerospace, Manufacturing, 3D Printing, and Plastics Extrusion, ready to interface with customers and apply engineering principles to serve client or employer needs in any engineering field
Talented 3D CAD design specialist utilizing GD&T, FEA, CFD, surface modeling, and material behavior experience with ability to optimize, troubleshoot and integrate solutions
Small business owner partnering with firms providing critical insight with analysis, manufacturing feasibility, & creative design
Experienced drafter and auditor providing proven results in quality control of engineering drawings before they reach manufacturing
Seasoned design-for-manufacturing mentality, taking ideas from concept to production
Led KULR engineering team as lead Senior Mech. Engineer & SolidWorks PDM Administrator. Organized company file structure & designed efficient CAD workflow and engineering operations to meet auditing criteria. Designed PPR grade battery systems for aerospace, drone, subsea, and niche customers and provided engineering guidance to all personnel. (2024 – present).
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Responsible for successful design & manufacture of liquid oxygen and liquid natural gas Ducts & Lines on four development and production units of Blue Origin’s BE-4 engine over 6-month contract period. (2022)
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Transformed Violett’s Luminair air purifier from a 3D printed prototype to a refined injection molded product, with improved & more cost-effective features & enhancements. Performed complex CFD, detailed injection molding design, produced manufacturing packages. (2021-2023)
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Joined startup Tiberius Aerospace in to produce an industry-changing VTOL aircraft. OML, structural, and component/ systems layout design, modeling and analysis. As lead engineer, used SolidWorks & Catia V5 to model unique aircraft configuration. Performed stress analysis based on projected boundary condition loads, using results to optimize structural member profile & path. Designed modular ground test unit to capture raw data from all aspects of VTOL flight system.
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Took the Gateview Technologies data center rack PDU line from hundreds to thousands of purchasable configurations with new features. Joined their team as Lead Mechanical Engineer responsible for developing and managing product line. Managed and trained junior employees in engineering practice and techniques. Developed & designed configurations with integrated control to SolidWorks in MS Excel, to include mechanical, electrical, and BOMs. Produced vendor BOMs and manufacturing drawings for the entire product line. Effort included injection molding design, sheet metal design, optimization of component placement, PCB layout, wire routing in CAD.
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Joined the NASA JETS contracting team at Jacobs Engineering & HX5 as a lead CREO engineer designing, analyzing, and testing engineering designs on the latest iterations of the xEMU project PGS, PLSS, and INFO subsystems of the NASA astronaut spacesuit and the ISS payloads for space flight extra-vehicular activity (EVA). (2017 – 2021)
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Reorganized and restructured Inline Inspection Tool product line of Envirocal, Inc. as Engineering Project Manager. Restructured and fixed components and assemblies files of their SolidWorks files, adding metadata to properly automate BOM creation. Created fabrication- and procurement-ready drawing packages (assembly exploded views, full BOMs, complete part details & dimensions) for each of their inspection tool sizes. (2019)
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Joined the Flexible Lifeline Systems team as part of the 3-man engineering group responsible for transforming the company from a custom fabrication job shop into an engineered modular and catalog-part manufacturing facility, turning a dying business into a multi-million dollar company. (2016-2017)
Finite Element Analysis
Product Design
3D Design
SolidWorks
CATIA
CREO
Microsoft Excel
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
Maulik K.
Houston, Texas
$60/hr
5.0
2 jobs
🛠️ Overview
Hi, I’m Maulik—a seasoned Project Manager with 15+ years of experience delivering complex engineering and manufacturing projects on time and on budget. Whether you need help managing a multi-phase technical project, implementing an ERP system, or aligning your operations with ISO 9001 standards, I bring structure, strategy, and results to the table.
I’ve led global, cross-functional teams and managed projects ranging from $200K to $3M. I thrive on bringing clarity to complex initiatives, improving processes, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks—so you can focus on the bigger picture.
💡 My Core Skills & Strengths
✔ End-to-End Project Management (Scope, Budget, Timeline, Delivery)
✔ Cross-Functional Team Leadership (Remote & Onsite)
✔ ERP Systems (Implementation, Training, Optimization)
✔ ISO 9001 Quality Systems & Documentation
✔ Engineering Change Management (ECOs)
✔ Risk Mitigation & Change Control
✔ Supply Chain & Vendor Management
✔ Client & Stakeholder Communication
✔ P&L and Financial Oversight
✔ KPI Development & Operational Efficiency
🚀 What Sets Me Apart
I don’t just manage tasks—I build systems, lead teams, and solve problems before they become roadblocks. My approach is hands-on, proactive, and deeply collaborative. I’m equally comfortable talking to engineers and executives, and I pride myself on keeping projects organized, on track, and aligned with your goals.
If you’re looking for a reliable project manager who can hit the ground running and drive results—let’s talk.
🎓 Education & Certifications
🎓 M.S. in Mechanical Engineering – Worcester Polytechnic Institute (USA)
🎓 B.E. in Mechanical Engineering – University of Pune (India)
🏅 Project Management Professional (PMP®) – Certified by PMI
SolidWorks
Smartsheet
Cost Estimate
Proposal
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Project Management
Excel Formula
Vendor Management
Change Management
Cost Management
Project Management Professional
Microsoft Project
Ian Donnet J.
Houston, Texas
$60/hr
5.0
9 jobs
I specialize in 3D modeling, product design, and manufacturing, offering comprehensive solutions for turning concepts into reality. Whether you're aiming to bring a creative vision to life, enhance product development, or optimize manufacturing processes, I'm here to assist you at every step.
What I Offer:
With a strong foundation in 3D modeling and product design, I provide tailored solutions to meet your unique needs. From conceptualization to tangible prototypes, I guide projects through every phase of development.
Expertise:
-3D Modeling & Design: Proficient in SolidWorks and Fusion 360, I bring ideas to life in three dimensions, enabling visualization and precise representation.
Product Development: Turning ideas into functional designs that are ready for production, while considering factors like usability and manufacturability.
-3D Printing & Manufacturing: Leveraging cutting-edge techniques to bring designs into the physical realm, ensuring accuracy and efficiency throughout the process.
-SolidWorks CSWA & CSWP: Certified in SolidWorks, demonstrating proficiency in advanced skills and techniques.
3D Design
3D Modeling
SolidWorks
Autodesk Fusion 360
SketchUp
Autodesk
Tinkercad
Modeling
CAD Software
CAD Conversion
CAD
Brandon H.
Houston, Texas
$120/hr
5.0
172 jobs
You want to:
✅ Develop the perfect message
✅ Reach your target audience
✅ Compel them to take action
That's where this trusted copywriter comes into play.
Over the past 15 years, notable brands such as Verizon Media, NASA, and MD Anderson—along with numerous SMBs across multiple industries—have trusted me to strategize and craft the perfect curation of words to achieve the results they were seeking.
What kind of results?
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I've helped by clients by:
🏅 Garnering ~$750,000 in program funding for a NASA internal IT incubator by delivering an extensive, compelling report of nearly 40 high-impact agency projects funded across the U.S.
🏅 Increasing revenue by 30% year over year (despite a 6% lower open rate) for a software developer’s sales launch of its companion product by devising tailored email marketing copy
🏅 Growing avg monthly organic sessions by 50% (+3,000) & 1st-page Google SERP rankings 80% (+107) of property tax firm's website by taking unique ideation, SME interviewing, and writing approaches
🏅 Achieving 95 1st-page Google SERP rankings + several #1-#3 spots for a SaaS client’s target keywords through insight-filled, reader- and skimmer-friendly, SEO-infused article content
🏅 Jump-starting a consulting firm's lead generation efforts from 0 to 13 B2B leads in just a few days by crafting enticing ad and landing page copy and lead magnet content
🏅 Enabling 100+ crew members to operate and maintain $1M+ drilling equipment, avoiding personal injury and extending equipment life
And I can do the same for your business.
How?
It's in my approach.
I like to say I'm a thinker first 🧠 and copywriter second 🖊️ because creating compelling copy requires a heck of a lot of thought.
After all, words have a significant impact on the way people think and perceive the world around them—from products and services to people and relationships—which naturally influences the actions they take.
Understanding this psychology, and combining it with the ability to immerse myself in the audience, is how I create compelling copy that speaks directly your ideal client's needs and desires.
And that copy inspires happy clients to share feedback like this...
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❝Brandon is our most trusted copywriter. We trust him with our biggest, most important copy requests and he delivers each time. Not only is he a talented writer and easy to work with, but his copy converts. You really can't ask for more in a writer and we look forward to working with him again.❞
- Email campaign manager, business software company | Project: Copywriting for email marketing | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
❝Working with Brandon was a great experience! He has a super positive attitude and was easy to collaborate with. He wrote excellent copy and hit the tone and message we were going for perfectly. Highly recommend!❞
- VP of project management, software development agency | Project: Copywriting for SaaS product landing page | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
❝If you want to be told you're the best, Brandon might not be your ideal expert. However, if you want to *be* the best, there is no better option. Do not hesitate. [He] is the real deal.❞
- Founder, admissions essay editing company | Project: Web copy for 6-page website | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
❝Brandon was wonderful to work with. I was impressed with how quickly he grasped [our] industry and was able to ask intelligent questions that made the final product outstanding.❞
- Director of marketing, payments consulting firm | Project: Content writing for convincing case study | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
❝Brandon is one of the best freelancers I have had the opportunity to work with and would highly recommend. Since our first call, he has been extremely responsive, timely in his submissions and thoughtful in his [outreach] to our clients.❞
- Project manager, financial services information company | Project: Copywriting for fintech company profiles | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
There are more than 100 other examples of happy clients (just check my work history), but we both know you're convinced if you've made it this far, right?
Right. So here's my call to action for you...
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Don't take the unnecessary chance on someone who's just a "good writer" because they're cheaper. It WILL cost you, financially and mentally.
Make sure you're partnering with an experienced, successful copywriter who knows how to develop the perfect message, every time—and deliver ON time. ⏰
So if you're ready to...
✅ STOP scrolling through copy & paste Upwork proposals
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Then work with me. It'll be the BEST marketing decision you make this year, I promise.
👋🏽 Invite me to your project.
✉️ Send me a message.
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