CAD Design Engineer (SolidWorks) – Pilot Dataset Project

Job Title CAD Design Engineer (SolidWorks) – Pilot Dataset Project Role Overview Seeking experienced CAD professionals to develop a structured dataset of high-quality SolidWorks parts across Automotive, Aerospace, and Healthcare domains. The role involves end-to-end part modeling, annotation, documentation, and reasoning capture aligned with strict engineering and quality standards. This is a short-term pilot project (weekend delivery) with potential for extended collaboration based on performance. Key Responsibilities • Design and build SolidWorks parts (SLDPRT) based on detailed engineering briefs and problem statements • Follow step-by-step build directions to ensure reproducibility and consistency • Create fully constrained sketches and clean feature trees (no suppressed/unused elements) • Record screen capture of the modeling process with clear voiceover, subtitles, or annotations • Develop and validate working macros to rebuild parts from scratch • Produce 2D drawings (.SLDDRW) aligned with engineering standards • Apply Model-Based Definition (MBD) with complete GD&T (datums, tolerances, dimensions) • Document engineering reasoning in structured JSON format for all annotation decisions • Ensure assemblies (where applicable) are properly mated and functional Dataset Complexity distribution Easy / Medium / Hard (as per specification) Each part must include • 3D model • Macro • Screen recording • 2D drawing • MBD annotations • Reasoning log Required Skills & Qualifications • 5+ years of experience and strong proficiency in SolidWorks (part modeling, assemblies, drawings, MBD) • Deep understanding of GD&T and engineering design principles • Experience with parametric modeling and feature tree optimization • Ability to create fully constrained, production-grade CAD models • Familiarity with automation/macros in SolidWorks • Strong documentation and communication skills (for annotations and reasoning logs) • Prior experience in Automotive, Aerospace, or Healthcare design preferred Deliverables Quality Expectations • Clean, reproducible models with no errors or missing constraints • Engineering-grade annotations reflecting real-world functional intent • Clear, structured, and traceable design reasoning • High-quality recordings demonstrating build methodology and thought process Engagement Details • Project Type Pilot / Freelance • Timeline Weekend delivery • Collaboration Individual contributors Application Requirements • Confirmation of availability and interest • Number of parts that can be delivered within the timeline • One sample SolidWorks part (with documentation) demonstrating capability Ideal Candidate Profile • Detail-oriented CAD expert with strong engineering judgment • Able to balance speed, quality, and documentation rigor • Comfortable working with structured specifications and reproducible workflows Apply To This Job

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