Manufacturing Design Engineer (FreeCAD)
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate (by country)
$40–$100/hr
Actively Hiring
50 openings
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About this Role
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Role Title: Manufacturing Design Engineer Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Manufacturing Design Engineer experts to contribute to a customer’s project focused on advanced mechanical design for manufacturing. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. Participants will leverage proficiency in FreeCAD or similar parametric CAD platforms to design, document, and validate production-ready components and assemblies. This opportunity is ideal for professionals passionate about precision engineering, technical documentation, and advancing the future of intelligent design tools. Scope of Work
- Create and modify detailed parametric 3D CAD models of mechanical parts and assemblies using FreeCAD or comparable software.
- Develop comprehensive engineering drawings, including GD&T and tolerance stack-ups, suitable for manufacturing handoff.
- Design for a variety of manufacturing processes, such as sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, plastics, and injection molding.
- Perform CAD validation and quality assurance reviews to ensure model accuracy and readiness for production use.
- Prepare clear, concise technical documentation and assembly instructions as reference materials for AI model training.
- Incorporate feedback from technical reviewers to revise and improve CAD models and supporting documents. Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years’ experience designing mechanical components for manufacturing environments.
- Expertise in FreeCAD or similar parametric CAD software for advanced modeling, assemblies, and drawing generation.
- Hands-on exposure to sheet metal, CNC, plastics, and injection molding design considerations.
- Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) best practices.
- Proven ability to produce production-grade CAD models and validate them against real-world manufacturability criteria.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clarity in documentation and collaborative exchanges.
Requirements
- FreeCAD
- Parametric CAD modeling
- Mechanical Design
- 3D CAD Modeling
- Assembly Design
- Engineering Drawings
- CAD Validation & Quality Assurance
Why This Role
Work from anywhere, at any time. This fully remote Manufacturing Design Engineer (FreeCAD) position ($70/hr) breaks down geographic barriers, allowing you to earn US-competitive rates regardless of your local market. It is a perfect stepping stone for building a career in the Design ecosystem.
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Can I apply to Micro1 from outside the US or UK?
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What does asynchronous AI training work mean in practice?
No set hours, no check-ins, no meetings. You log in when you want, pick up an available task, complete it, and submit; nobody is waiting on you in real time. That's different from remote employment, where you're expected online during business hours. The tradeoff: you're competing with others for available tasks, so an empty queue means there's simply nothing to do until more work is released.
What does Design work look like for a Manufacturing Design Engineer (FreeCAD)?
Tasks here are scoped to Design, not generic labeling. As a Manufacturing Design Engineer (FreeCAD), expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Design) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Design background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
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