Mechanical Designer/Drafter & Solidworks 2026, 3D Experience, and/or Onshape Specialist Anyone

Location: Brampton, Ontario (Hybrid / Remote with On-Site capability preferred)
Engagement Type: Contract / Project-Based
Software Platforms:
Solidworks 2026 with Solidwork 3D Experience and/or Onshape (Seat/license provided)
Target Start: Immediate
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Contract Mechanical Designer/Drafter and Onshape and/or Solidworks (Design/3D Experience) Specialist to execute a dual-purpose project.
You will be tasked with modeling and re-drafting an existing heavy-duty parts bin, while simultaneously establishing our company’s foundational CAD infrastructure. We already have a physical sample on our shop floor, along with legacy hardcopy and scanned PDF drawings, so no from-scratch conceptual design is required.
A critical component of this engagement is knowledge transfer. We are looking for a professional who is comfortable working transparently—allowing 1 to 2 internal team members to shadow your workflow via Onshape’s cloud-native collaboration tools to learn manufacturing best practices.
Key Deliverables
Phase 1: CAD Environment & Infrastructure Setup
Before diving into the parts bin design, you will configure our standardized Solidworks/Onshape workspace to streamline all future in-house drafting.
Company Title Blocks: Design and implement standardized engineering drawing templates (A through D sizes). Configure metadata mapping so that part numbers, descriptions, weights, and material properties automatically populate from the 3D model.
Weldment & Profile Libraries: Utilize and/or Set up a custom library of structural shapes (square/rectangular tubing, channels, angles) matching our standard stock to ensure accurate cut lists.
BOM Structures: Configure hierarchical Bill of Materials (BOM) templates that integrate seamlessly with shop floor fabrication and supply chain tracking.
Branding Integration: Ensure templates are cleanly branded to support our operational transition (incorporating AMFT and SURmUN MFG nomenclature/logos as directed).
Phase 2: Parts Bin Modeling & Manufacturing Package
Deliver a complete, production-ready drawing package based on our existing design.
Legacy Conversion: Utilize our provided scanned PDFs, hardcopy drawings, and (if on-site) physical shop-floor measurements to accurately recreate the existing parts bin in Onshape.
3D Parametric Modeling: Create a robust, fully constrained model of the parts bin optimized for sheet metal nesting and structural weldments.
Weldment Drawings: Detail all structural framing, including explicit weld symbols, joint preparation details, and exact cut lists (lengths, angles).
Sheet Metal Flat Patterns: Generate optimized flat patterns with correct bend allowances and K-factors for laser cutting and press brake forming.
Assembly Packages: Produce top-level assembly drawings with detailed BOM callouts, balloon indexing, and clear hardware/fastener specifications.
Export Formats: Provide clean, production-ready STEP files, DXF flat patterns, and high-resolution PDFs of all drawing sheets.
Phase 3: Team Shadowing & Knowledge Transfer
Workflow Handover: Utilize live screen-sharing to walk our internal team through your design choices, template utilization, and assembly constraints.
Best Practices Document: Provide a brief, simple cheat sheet outlining the file structure, naming conventions, and revision control rules established for our workspace.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Solidworks/Onshape Expertise: Deep proficiency in Solidworks Design, Solidworks 3D Experience, and/or Onshape is non-negotiable. You must understand document data management, multi-part Part Studios, and cloud-based assembly configurations.
Manufacturing Background: Demonstrated practical experience designing for sheet metal fabrication, structural welding, and general machining. You must know what a welder or laser operator needs to see on a drawing to build it without guesswork.
Drafting Standards: Strong command of standard drafting practices, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), structural weld callouts, and clean drawing layouts.
Communication & Mentorship: Excellent English communication skills and a collaborative mindset. You must be comfortable explaining why you are modeling something a certain way, rather than just working in isolation.
Proximity to Brampton (Preferred): While the CAD work can be done entirely remotely, preference will be given to candidates in the Brampton/Mississauga/GTA area who can spend 1–2 days on-site at our facility for shop floor validation and hands-on team onboarding.
How to Apply / Quote
Please respond with:
Your standard hourly contract rate or a rough flat-fee estimate split between Infrastructure Setup and Bin Drafting.
A brief summary or portfolio sample of past sheet metal/weldment projects you have executed.
Acknowledgment that you are comfortable working from scanned legacy PDFs and/or visiting the Brampton facility to verify measurements against the physical sample.
Your availability to begin. read less