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Jaya Lakshmi B.

Visakhapatnam, India

$15/hr
4.7
68 jobs

Hi, I’m Jaya— a mechanical CAD designer with 5+ years of experience creating manufacturing-ready drawings and 3D models for CNC, sheet metal, millwork, cabinetry, and mechanical parts. I help clients convert sketches, PDFs, images, STL files, and 2D drawings into accurate production-ready CAD files. Services I provide: • 2D to 3D CAD conversion • DXF / DWG / STEP / STL file creation • Sheet metal and fabrication drawings • CNC-ready files for laser cutting and machining • Shop drawings and assembly drawings • Millwork and cabinetry design • Reverse engineering from photos or PDFs • Design modifications for manufacturing Software: • Solid Edge (primary) • AutoCAD • SolidWorks I focus on clean geometry, accurate dimensions, fast turnaround, and fabrication-ready results. I’ve completed projects including: • CNC parts • Sheet metal components • Custom cabinetry • DXF conversion projects • STL to STEP conversion • Manufacturing drawings • 2D to 3D modeling If you need reliable CAD support for fabrication or production, I’d be happy to help. New achievement unlocked can provide jewelry CAD files too using Matrix and zbrush

  • CAD
  • 2D Drawing
  • DXF
  • STEP
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Solid Edge
  • SolidWorks
  • STL
  • DWG
  • Sheet Metal
  • 2D Design & Drawings
  • 3D Design
  • Vector Tracing
Haider F.

Islamabad, Pakistan

$20/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Hey, I’m Haider, an industrial designer and mechanical design engineer with over 5 years of hands-on experience bridging the gap between stunning product aesthetics and flawless factory-floor manufacturability. Aesthetics without engineering is just a render, but engineering without aesthetics doesn’t sell. Pure designers often create unmanufacturable concepts, while pure engineers often build blocky, uninspired products. I bridge this gap. By balancing high-end industrial design with strict DFM rules from day one, I sculpt sleek, premium product identities that look stunning to investors and run flawlessly on production lines. 🎯 The Problem I Solve For You Clients usually bring me a rough sketch, an idea, or a functional prototype that looks unpolished. They need two things to move forward: 1. Market-Ready Appeal: A stunning, minimalist, and ergonomic exterior that out-designs the competition. 2. Factory-Ready Blueprints: Precision engineering files that an overseas or local manufacturer can quote instantly without endless technical back-and-forth. By identifying and correcting design flaws early, I protect you from the classic $15,000 tooling mistake on revision two. 🛠️ Strategic Expertise & Services The following core services are executed in parallel to preserve aesthetic integrity while ensuring structural survival: 🔹 Industrial Design & Premium Aesthetics - Form Development & Styling: Crafting sleek, modern, and ergonomic product architectures with premium visual appeal. - Advanced Surface Modeling: Expert manipulation of complex, organic geometries and seamless curvature continuity in SolidWorks. - CMF & Visualization: Defining Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) coupled with high-end KeyShot renders for investor pitch decks and marketing campaigns. 🔹 Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Tooling Logic - Injection Molding & Tooling Optimization: Designing precise wall thicknesses, draft angles, ribbing structures, and hidden parting lines. - Advanced Structural Architecture: Integrating high-end cosmetic features with global tooling standards (HASCO, DME, MISUMI). - FEA Validation: Simulating stress, deformation, and thermal factors to prove structural integrity before cutting steel. 🔹 Manufacturing Documentation & Handoff - GD&T Blueprints: High-fidelity 2D engineering drawings per ASME Y14.5 standards for flawless factory execution. - Production Asset Packs: Comprehensive Bill of Materials (BOM), hardware specifications, and flat patterns for sheet metal. ⚡ The Execution Process: How We Work - Phase 1: Aesthetic & Constraint Alignment: We map out your target market, visual styling preferences, and production budget constraints to ensure the look and the business logic align perfectly. - Phase 2: Sculpting & DFM Loops: I develop the high-fidelity CAD, continuously balancing stunning exterior surfaces with internal mechanical constraints, latch mechanisms, and wall thicknesses. - Phase 3: Physical Check & Final Handoff: We freeze the design after a prototyping check. I release a pristine, production-ready file pack (STEP, IGES, PDF, DXF, BOM) your factory can use instantly. 📁 High-Fidelity Deliverables You Receive - Native CAD Files: Parametric SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or Siemens NX formats. - Manufacturing Assets: Clean STEP, IGES, Parasolid, and DXF flat patterns. - Technical Blueprints: Comprehensive 2D PDFs with full GD&T and tolerances. - Marketing Assets: Ultra-realistic KeyShot renders and assembly views. 🌐 Target Industries Served - Consumer Electronics & Wearables (Sleek, compact, high-finish enclosures) - Smart Home Devices & Appliances (Premium tactile appeal and minimalist form) - Medical Device Housings (Ergonomic, pristine, impact-resistant design) - Industrial & IoT Enclosures (Rugged structural design that maintains a modern aesthetic) 🤝 The Client Commitment - IP Protection: Strict adherence to NDAs. Your proprietary concepts remain secure. - Production Mindset: Zero "theoretical" designs. If I design it, it can be manufactured. - Transparent Execution: Clear milestones, fixed-fee structure options, and zero communication gaps. Let’s turn your product vision into something beautiful, scalable, and highly profitable. 📩 Click "Invite to Job" or send a message with your project details today. Whether you have a napkin sketch or a half-finished CAD

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • CAD
  • Product Design
  • SolidWorks
  • Industrial Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Prototype Design
  • Product Development
  • Engineering Design
  • Mechanical Design
  • Concept Design
  • 3D Drawing
  • Prototype Model
  • Reverse Engineering
Felipe R.

Luis Guillon, Argentina

$12/hr
4.7
42 jobs

I’m a Product and 3D Designer specialized in realistic renderings and product visualization. I help brands and startups bring their concepts to life through clean, high-quality 3D models and visual presentations ready for marketing, manufacturing, or crowdfunding. 💡 My work combines graphic precision and industrial design logic (from packaging mockups to functional product designs). ✅ Expert in: • Product modeling for prototyping & 3D printing • Realistic 3D rendering & visualization • Packaging and product presentation 🧰 Tools: Blender, Keyshot, Rhino, Adobe Suite, AutoCAD.

  • Autodesk 3ds Max
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • 2D Design & Drawings
  • 3D Rendering
  • KeyShot
  • Packaging Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • Rhinoceros 3D
Zeeshan A.

Jhelum, Pakistan

$15/hr
4.0
56 jobs

*** *** *** *** We Design What Manufacturers Build. *** *** *** *** Are you a startup, inventor, or manufacturer who needs a product designed right the first time production-ready, manufacturable, and built to go from CAD to factory floor without costly redesigns? I am a Product Development Engineer and SolidWorks Expert with hands-on experience taking products from concept sketch all the way through to production-ready design. I specialize in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), injection molding, and mechanical engineering, ensuring every part I design can actually be built efficiently and cost-effectively. ―――――――――――――――――――― WHAT I DO ―――――――――――――――――――― ✔ New Product Development (NPD) — Full product development cycle from ideation, concept design, and 3D modeling through prototyping and manufacturing-ready documentation. ✔ SolidWorks 3D Modeling & CAD Design — Precision parametric models, complex assemblies, 2D engineering drawings, STEP, STL, IGES, and DXF file delivery. ✔ Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & DFA — Injection molding DFM analysis, draft angle optimization, wall thickness review, parting line design, gate and runner placement. I catch manufacturing problems before they reach the factory. ✔ Injection Mold Design — Plastic part design optimized for injection molding, including core/cavity split, shut-offs, undercuts, and mold flow considerations. ✔ Mechanical Engineering & Machine Design — Structural components, mechanisms, jigs, fixtures, and enclosures designed for real-world use and assembly. ✔ Sheet Metal Design — Bend allowance, k-factor, flat pattern generation, and manufacturing-ready sheet metal parts in SolidWorks. ✔ Prototype Design & 3D Printing — Rapid prototype geometry optimized for FDM, SLA, and SLS printing prior to injection molding tooling. ✔ Reverse Engineering — Physical part to accurate 3D CAD model using measurements, calipers, and reference data. ✔ Product Rendering & Visualization — Photorealistic renders for client presentations, crowdfunding campaigns, and patent applications. ―――――――――――――――――――― WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME ―――――――――――――――――――― → 100% Job Success Score — every project delivered to specification → Top Rated on Upwork consistent 5-star client feedback → I think like a manufacturer, not just a CAD operator. Every design decision considers tooling cost, cycle time, and assembly ease. → Fast turnaround with clear communication at every stage → Deliverables are ready to send directly to your supplier or manufacturer ―――――――――――――――――――― TOOLS & SKILLS ―――――――――――――――――――― SolidWorks | AutoCAD | DFM | Injection Molding | Sheet Metal | FEA | STEP/STL/IGES | BOM | GD&T | Tolerancing | CNC Machining Guidelines | 3D Printing | Assembly Design | Mechanical Design | Industrial Design | Product Design | CAD Design Let's discuss your product and get it built right. Send me a message I typically respond within a few hours.

  • SolidWorks
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • CFD Analysis
  • Design Simulation
  • CAD Software
  • CAD Drafting
  • 3D Printing
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • CNC Programming
  • 3D Drawing
  • CAD Conversion
  • Technical Design
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Prototyping
  • Injection Mold Design
  • Injection Mold
  • Sheet Metal
  • Custom Part Design
Serj C.

Odesa, Ukraine

$20/hr
4.9
15 jobs

I'm a German-trained Mechanical Engineering Designer / Technician currently advancing my qualifications as a Mechanical Engineering Technician (Maschinenbautechniker) while working in the German manufacturing industry. Every day I contribute to engineering and manufacturing projects for companies such as Airbus, Rheinmetall, and Atlas Elektronik, designing production-ready mechanical parts, assemblies, fixtures, and tooling for CNC machining, laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, and additive manufacturing. I don't create models just for visualization—I design parts that are ready to be manufactured. Whether you have a sketch, drawing, photo, or an existing part, I can transform it into a fully parametric CAD model. If needed, I can produce and test a prototype on my own 3D printer before delivering the final manufacturing files, helping reduce production risks and costly revisions. Services • Mechanical CAD Design & Parametric Modeling • Reverse Engineering (Photos, Measurements, STL → STEP) • Technical Drawings (PDF, DWG, DXF, GD&T) • CNC, Laser Cutting & Sheet Metal Preparation • CAM Programming (Mastercam) • DFM Review & Manufacturing Optimization • Functional 3D Printing & Rapid Prototyping I work with aluminum, steel, stainless steel, engineering plastics, composites, and other manufacturing materials, delivering clean STEP, IGES, STL, DXF, DWG, and PDF files ready for production. What you receive: ✔ Production-ready CAD models ✔ Manufacturing drawings ✔ Source and export files ✔ Fast communication ✔ Reliable engineering support from concept to production

  • 3D Rendering
  • 3D Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • Marmoset Toolbag
  • Unreal Engine
  • Substance Painter
  • MarvelousDesigner
  • 3D Coat
  • SpeedTree
  • Mastercam
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • 3D Printing
  • Industrial Design
  • Interior Design
  • Unity
Youssef E.

Ait Melloul, Morocco

$25/hr
4.9
48 jobs

I help clients turn ideas into production-ready CAD models built for real-world manufacturing. Specialized in: • Mechanical CAD Design • Sheet Metal Design • CNC & Manufacturing Drawings • 3D Printing • Design for Manufacturing (DFM) I focus on proper tolerances, assembly fit, and manufacturing constraints — not just visual 3D models. SolidWorks Certified | Top Rated | 100% Job Success

  • SolidWorks
  • 3D Modeling
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • 3D Rendering
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Mechanical Design
  • CAD
  • Sheet Metal
  • Product Design
  • Industrial Design
  • Technical Design
  • Manufacturing
  • 3D Animation
  • Concept Design
  • Engineering Design

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