Freelance Mechanical Engineer – Autodesk CAD + MIL‑SPEC Expertise (On‑Site Monthly, Shawnee KS)

We are a small aerospace manufacturing company located in Shawnee, Kansas seeking a freelance Mechanical Engineer for ongoing part‑time work. This role involves updating and modifying mechanical drawings, ensuring compliance with MIL‑SPEC standards, and supporting our ISO 9001 design control process. This is a hybrid role — remote work is fine, but we require at least 10 hours of on‑site collaboration per month in Shawnee, KS. Scope of Work: Update and revise mechanical drawings using Autodesk CAD Modify existing engineering documentation and customer drawings Maintain current MIL‑SPEC and aerospace standard requirements Provide engineering input for production and quality teams Support design control documentation for ISO 9001:2015 Attend monthly on‑site engineering sessions (10 hours minimum) Required Skills: Autodesk Inventor or AutoCAD Mechanical engineering background (5+ years preferred) Experience with MIL‑SPECs, aerospace machining, GD&T Strong drawing interpretation and revision skills U.S. citizenship or green card (ITAR/CUI environment) Ability to be on‑site in Shawnee, KS monthly Contract Terms: Ongoing monthly work (10–20 hrs/month) Hourly rate: $40–$100/hr depending on experience Long‑term relationship preferred To Apply: Please include: Resume Examples of CAD work Confirmation you can be on‑site monthly Your hourly rate CATEGORY: Mechanical Engineering LOCATION PREFERENCE: United States only TALENT TYPE: Independent BUDGET: $40–$60/hr. HOURS PER WEEK: Less than 20 hrs./week