Hire freelance Welding designers near Detroit, MI

I’m a mechanical engineer with hands-on experience in CAD design, manufacturing, testing, and maintenance. I specialize in SolidWorks, CAD/CAM, mechanical design, GD&T, tooling, design modifications,... Read more

I’m a mechanical engineer with hands-on experience in CAD design, manufacturing, testing, and maintenance. I specialize in SolidWorks, CAD/CAM, mechanical design, GD&T, tooling, design modifications, and engineering change documentation. My experience includes developing testing procedures, updating 3D models and drawings, designing production tooling, troubleshooting mechanical systems, and supporting manufacturing operations. I also have practical skills in machine design, hydraulics, heat transfer, FEA, welding, electrical wiring, and preventive maintenance. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Grand Valley State University and bring a practical, detail-oriented approach to delivering reliable and manufacturable designs.

Skilled with incorporating design features required for most disciplines of manufacturing methods including: -Metal stamping, casting and machining -Plastic injection, vacuum and blow molding -Additi... Read more

Skilled with incorporating design features required for most disciplines of manufacturing methods including: -Metal stamping, casting and machining -Plastic injection, vacuum and blow molding -Additive manufacturing (FDM) Also skilled in product system design assembled with: -Welding (arc, resistance, laser) -Riveting -Threaded fasteners Other skills include: -Check fixture design -Weld fixture design -PowerPoint -NX CAD In-house capabilities*: CAD software: Solidworks 2026 Equipment: -3D FDM printing (ABS) 10"x10"x12" Stratasys Fortus 250MC -3D Scanning (Peel3) -Metal Fabrication (mig/tig/stick welding) plasma cutting, vertical knee mill. *Hourly rate will vary less