Hire Design for Manufacturing Designers near North Carolina, United States

•10+years of experience •Design for manufacturing/cost •Drafting •Prototyping/3D printing •Automation/macro development

•10+years of experience •Design for manufacturing/cost •Drafting •Prototyping/3D printing •Automation/macro development

Mechanical Design Engineer | Autodesk Inventor | Fusion 360 | Product Development I'm a mechanical design engineer specializing in turning concepts into manufacturable 3D models and production-ready... Read more

Mechanical Design Engineer | Autodesk Inventor | Fusion 360 | Product Development I'm a mechanical design engineer specializing in turning concepts into manufacturable 3D models and production-ready drawings. I help inventors, startups, and manufacturers with: Mechanical 3D CAD modeling Part and assembly design Manufacturing drawings Sheet metal design Weldments and fabricated assemblies Design for manufacturability (DFM) Reverse engineering from sketches, photos, or existing parts 3D printing and prototype design Assembly instructions and exploded views Design revisions and engineering changes Software Autodesk Inventor Autodesk Fusion 360 Deliverables Native Inventor (.ipt/.iam) Fusion 360 files STEP, IGES, Parasolid, STL PDF manufacturing drawings DXF files for laser or waterjet cutting Bill of Materials (BOM) I focus on clean, organized CAD models that are easy to manufacture, modify, and document. Whether you need a simple bracket, a complete machine assembly, or production drawings for fabrication, I can deliver accurate models with attention to detail and clear communication. I'm committed to meeting deadlines and providing designs that are ready for prototyping or manufacturing.

My expertise lies at a unique crossroads between artistic design and mechanical engineering. As a freelance designer, I offer clients a rare combination: strong creative sensibility, supported by a pr... Read more

My expertise lies at a unique crossroads between artistic design and mechanical engineering. As a freelance designer, I offer clients a rare combination: strong creative sensibility, supported by a practical engineering foundation. For entrepreneurs, artists and inventors seeking to turn a concept into a physical object, I can help take the project beyond design: identifying suitable manufacturers and gathering quotes. My education and early professional career gave me the vital tools for mechanical product design: sound CAD modeling and drawing practices, design for manufacturability, comparing quotes, sourcing and vetting manufacturers, and using a top-down design approach to create solutions which fulfill their performance, space, and cost requirements. I have thrived taking on challenges which call for inventive solutions. Feeling inclined toward more creative expression, I started designing and making jewelry, repurposing my mechanical design background to create innovative gemstone and pearl settings. This evolved into my own fashion brand, carving a niche for high-precision, sculptural-mechanical jewelry and accessories with an otherworldly design language which pays tribute to futurism and science fiction. Past projects ranged from simple one-offs, like a custom acrylic cabinet for home stereo equipment, to the more technically complex, such as the complete redesign of a high accuracy, multi-speed syringe pump for medical research.

Fusion 360 Certifications CAD, CAM, and Practical CNC Machining for Milling Modeling and Design for Manufacturing Design for Manufacturing Design for Manufacturing Professional

Fusion 360 Certifications CAD, CAM, and Practical CNC Machining for Milling Modeling and Design for Manufacturing Design for Manufacturing Design for Manufacturing Professional

I am a Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) with 15+ years of experience designing mechanical components and complete product assemblies — with deep specialization in LED architectural lighting fi... Read more

I am a Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) with 15+ years of experience designing mechanical components and complete product assemblies — with deep specialization in LED architectural lighting fixtures. My background spans the full product development cycle: concept sketching, 3D modeling, 2D drawings per ASME Y14.5/Y14.1 with GD&T, BOM creation, design for manufacturing (DFM), prototype coordination, and UL/CSA safety certification support. SPECIALTIES: - SolidWorks (CSWP), Creo, AutoCAD, SolidWorks PDM - Sheet metal, aluminum extrusion, die casting, injection molding, CNC (punch/laser/press brake) - LED linear and downlight fixture design (architectural and decorative) - Overseas factory communication and production guidance - ASME Y14.5 GD&T, installation and architectural submission drawings PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS: Edison Price Lighting (Long Island City, NY), Mercury Lighting (Fairfield, NJ), LEDPAX (New York, NY). I work fully remote and async — production-ready deliverables on schedule, every time. Let's discuss your project.