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Oleksandr M.

Kyiv, Ukraine

$22/hr
5.0
22 jobs

I am a Mechanical Design Engineer with practical experience in developing parts and metal structures for real production. I specialize in creating accurate 2D and 3D CAD models, technical drawings, and manufacturing-ready documentation. I work with projects of different complexity — from single components to complex assemblies. Thanks to my strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as laser cutting, bending, welding, and machining, I design solutions that are efficient, cost-effective, and easy to produce. My services include: 3D modeling of parts and assemblies Production-ready technical drawings Metal structure design Sheet metal design for laser cutting and bending Design optimization for manufacturing (DFM) Reverse engineering Modifying and improving existing designs Software I use: Siemens NX,SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360 Why clients choose me: Designs focused on real manufacturing High attention to detail and accuracy Clear technical communication On-time delivery Reliable and professional approach I am open to long-term cooperation and one-time projects. My goal is to provide high-quality engineering solutions that meet your technical and production requirements. Let’s turn your idea into a precise and reliable design.

  • CAD
  • Modeling
  • Civil Engineering
  • Engineering & Architecture
Nicolas F.

Rio Cuarto, Argentina

$18/hr
5.0
14 jobs

Have a part, assembly or structure that needs to be designed, documented, and validated? I will take it from concept to a finished, production ready product, with the engineering behind every decision. I am a mechanical engineer working in both SolidWorks and Fusion 360. My work stands on three pillars: Real engineering, not just modeling: I think about loads, materials, tolerances, and how the part will actually perform before you commit to production. FEA stress simulation, safety factors, sheet metal with proper K-factor, and design decisions backed by reasoning. Production grade shop and technical drawings: fully dimensioned, GD&T where it matters, proper datum schemes, BOMs, dual units (mm/inch), and title blocks following ISO and ASME standards. The kind of drawing a machine shop can build from without a single question. 3D printing: from prototype to finished product, I design parts specifically for 3D printing (FDM and resin), accounting for print tolerances, overhangs, snap-fits, and material behavior so the part fits and works on the first print. I iterate through prototypes and refine until it's a clean, functional, ready to manufacture product. Models that pass vendor DFM checks (JLCPCB and similar). I also do reverse engineering, rebuilding existing or discontinued parts from photos, measurements, or rough sketches into clean, fully parametric CAD models you can edit and manufacture. My portfolio shows this depth: a complete horse cart with all sheet metal components (bends, flanges, proper K-factor), full constrained assemblies, chassis FEA stress analysis, reverse-engineered replacement parts modeled from photos alone, fabrication drawing sets for industrial piping and CNC-machined parts, and functional 3D-printed enclosures designed with print tolerances in mind. These aren't simple parts, they require thinking like an engineer, not just a modeler. What I deliver: – SolidWorks & Fusion 360 native files (.SLDPRT / .SLDASM / .SLDDRW / .f3d) – Fully dimensioned shop & technical drawings with GD&T (ISO / ANSI / ASME) – Reverse engineering from photos, sketches, or physical measurements – BOMs, revision tables, and shop-ready title blocks – Sheet metal flat patterns and bend tables – 3D-print-ready models (FDM & resin) with proper tolerances and DFM – Export-ready formats: STEP, IGES, STL, DXF – FEA stress, displacement & safety factor reports – Clear revision process and fast turnaround If you can describe it, I can model, validate, document, and manufacture it. Let's talk.

  • SolidWorks
  • Sheet Metal
  • 3D Modeling
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • CAD
  • STEP
  • STL
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Product Design
  • Prototype Design
  • Manufacturing
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Woodworking
  • 3D Printing
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Printable 3D Models
  • CAD Drafting
FERNANDO L.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

$50/hr
5.0
57 jobs

I am a degreed Mechanical Engineer with 31 years of experience. I have a wide breadth of expertise ranging from the design and development of complex gear mechanisms and injection molding to foundry operations and mass production. Specific skills and areas of expertise: - Linkages, brackets, gearbox, and transmissions (from small millimeter systems to large agricultural-equipment) - Drive axles - Steer axles - Suspension - Machined, injected, cast/foundry, and stamped production methodologies - Design for manufacturability (DFM) 
 - Stress/ stability/FEA - Material selection, metals and resins (plastics) - CFD - Automotive loading conditions (on and off road) - Trailer design - Liquidtight, watertight protection design Software: SolidWorks, Inventor, Freecad, Creo, TurboCad, and DesignSpark Solving difficult problems through creative thinking is my greatest strength. I have held engineering management roles at DANA and TYCO. Let me help solve your mechanical design and development needs. Looking forward to hearing from you.

  • Product Development
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Industrial Design
Guntis E.

Liepaja, Latvia

$45/hr
4.7
244 jobs

🚀 Top Rated Plus | Top 1% Freelancer ✅ Mechanical/Design Engineer-Master with 8+ years of experience in: 2D/3D CAD, Product Design, Development, and Manufacturing. Preparing parts for 3D Printing, Molds, CNC, and Sheet Metal processing. Product Presentation, 3D Rendering, and Animation. 💡 I have helped startups grow into industry leaders by providing cutting-edge design, precision engineering, and manufacturing solutions. 💬 Professionalism, technical expertise, and excellent communication ensure top-tier results, always delivered ahead of deadlines. 🔧 Services Provided 🔹 CAD/CAM Solutions 🔹 Product & Mechanical Design 🔹 Design & Drafting for Sheet Metal, CNC, Injection Molding, 3D Printing, etc. 🔹 Machine & Robotics Design 🔹 Reverse Engineering 🔹 Rendering & Drafting 🔹 Prototyping 🔹 Electronics & Hardware Design 🛠 Software Expertise 💻 SolidWorks (Mechanism Design, Plastics, Mold Tools, Dynamics) 💻 Inventor | Fusion 360 | Revit | Advance Steel | AutoCAD 💻 EdgeCam | MathCad ⚡ Let’s build something amazing! Need expert design and engineering to scale your business? Let’s talk! 🚀

  • SolidWorks
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • CAD Drafting
  • Product Development
  • 3D Printing
  • Mechatronics
  • Injection Mold
  • CAD & CAM Software
  • Engineering Design
  • 2D Drafting
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Onshape
Quang D.

Bien Hoa, Vietnam

$25/hr
5.0
9 jobs

OVERVIEW I am a structural steel and fabrication engineer, not just a CAD drafter. I specialize in delivering fabrication-ready structural steel models and drawings, including Tekla models, GA drawings, shop drawings, and material take-offs — all prepared for real workshop and site use. With 15+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, steel fabrication, QC inspection, and production management, I understand not only how to design, but how steel structures are actually fabricated, delivered, and erected. Typical services I provide: • Structural steel modeling (fabrication-ready) • General Arrangement (GA) drawings • Shop / fabrication drawings • Material Take-Off (MTO / BOM) • Drawing revisions and as-built updates Tools and workflow I use (depending on project needs): • Tekla Structures – fabrication-level modeling, GA, shop drawings, MTO • AutoCAD / AutoCAD Mechanical – detailing, coordination, markups • SolidWorks – custom steel components and assemblies • Autodesk Inventor – mechanical parts and special fabrication details • STAAD – structural analysis reference and design verification Clients hire me for fabrication-ready drawings that reduce RFIs, rework, and site issues, with clear communication and reliable delivery.

  • Tekla Structures
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • SolidWorks
  • CAD Drafting
  • 3D Modeling
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Design
  • Sheet Metal
  • 2D Design & Drawings
  • Steel Detail Drawing
  • Structural Engineering
  • STAAD
  • Quality Control
  • Manufacturing Engineering
Devie Mar A.

Montevista, Philippines

$20/hr
5.0
34 jobs

Hello, I’m Devie Mar Abadilla, a Licensed Mechanical Engineer based in the Philippines and a full-time freelance mechanical designer specializing in steel fabrication projects. I provide manufacturing-focused design solutions, from SolidWorks 3D modeling to assembly design using equations and configurations, and clear, fabrication-ready workshop drawings. My work includes sheet metal bending and flat pattern development, weldments, bills of materials (BOM), and setting-out drawings for product assembly. I have hands-on experience designing a wide range of steel structures and fabricated components, working closely with fabrication requirements and real-world shop constraints. Steel Fabrication Projects: ✅ Stairs (spiral & straight, with balustrades and handrails) ✅ Trolleys and material-handling equipment ✅ Mega benches and heavy-duty frames ✅ Steel & wooden furniture R&D PROJECTS: ✅ Philippine Rice Combine Harvester ✅ Truck Column Lift ✅ Truck Lower Enclosure for PUDU Robot Platform Additional Capabilities: ✅ Concept and detailed design ✅ Assembly design (with equations) ✅ SolidWorks configurations ✅ Complete workshop drawings ✅ Rendering for product visualization ✅ 3D printing for prototype validation If you need a designer who understands how parts are actually fabricated and assembled, I’m ready to support your project, part-time or full-time. Let’s turn your concepts into production-ready steel designs.

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • SolidWorks
  • Furniture Design
  • Machine Design

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How to Hire Top Welders

How to hire welders

CAD designers with welding expertise know how to create engineering drawings that manufacturers will be able to use. 

So how do you hire welders? What follows are some tips for finding top welders on Upwork.

How to shortlist welding professionals

As you’re browsing available welding consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • CAD program. You want a welder who understands your preferred CAD software.
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., welding thermoplastic materials together).
  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular welder.

How to write an effective welding job post

With a clear picture of your ideal welder in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project. 

An effective welding job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From parts lists to 3D CAD models, list all the deliverables you’ll need. 
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project. 
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain types of welding (e.g., shielded metal arc welding), mention this here.
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

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WELDERS FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is welding? 

Welding is the process of joining two or materials together (typically metals or thermoplastics). CAD (computer-aided design) designers need to understand the basics of welding if they are to properly represent welds in their engineering drawings.

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in welding professionals:

  • Welding
  • Manufacturing design
  • CAD tools such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks
  • CAD welding techniques (e.g., creating weld beads)

Why hire welders?

The trick to finding top welders is to identify your needs. Do you need someone adept at working with sheet metal, panel layouts, and steel structures in AutoCAD? Do you require an accurate physical model of your weld to perform FEA (finite element analysis) in a program such as COMSOL? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life. 

How much does it cost to hire a welder?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced welder may command higher fees but also work faster, have more specialized areas of expertise, and deliver a higher-quality product.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their welding services more competitively. 

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.