James M.
Mechanical Design & 3D CAD Specialist | SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor & 2D Drafting
Nairobi,
Kenya
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About
I am a mechanical engineering designer specialising in parametric 3D CAD modelling, multi-part mechanical assemblies, 2D fabrication drawings, and 3D printing prototypes. Using SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and AutoCAD, I translate rough sketches, concepts, and legacy drawings into clean, manufacturing-ready files.
Core Capabilities:
3D Part & Assembly Modelling: Parametric solid models, exploded views, kinematic mates, and interference verification.
Manufacturing & 2D Drafting: Detailed orthographic drawings, section cuts, dimensional tolerances, and Bills of Materials (BOM) exported to DWG, DXF, and PDF.
Prototyping & File Exchange: Watertight, print-ready STL files for FDM/SLA 3D printing alongside neutral CAD formats (STEP, IGES, Parasolid).
Design for Manufacturability (DFM): A practical engineering focus on wall thickness, clearances, fasteners, and assembly fit.
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Core Capabilities:
3D Part & Assembly Modelling: Parametric solid models, exploded views, kinematic mates, and interference verification.
Manufacturing & 2D Drafting: Detailed orthographic drawings, section cuts, dimensional tolerances, and Bills of Materials (BOM) exported to DWG, DXF, and PDF.
Prototyping & File Exchange: Watertight, print-ready STL files for FDM/SLA 3D printing alongside neutral CAD formats (STEP, IGES, Parasolid).
Design for Manufacturability (DFM): A practical engineering focus on wall thickness, clearances, fasteners, and assembly fit.
Experience
- 3D CAD Designer & Mechanical Drafter Independent CAD Freelancer · Freelance Jan 2025 – Present 1 yrs 10 mos Nairobi, Kenya Modeled parametric 3D mechanical parts, multi-part industrial assemblies (including shell-and-tube heat exchangers and flanged valve mechanisms), exploded animations, and watertight STL files for 3D printing using SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and AutoCAD. Produced dimensioned 2D fabrication drawings with tolerance checks and Bills of Materials (BOM).
Education
- University of Nairobi Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mechanical Engineering 2024 – 2030 (expected) Activities and Societies: Mechanical Engineering Students Association (MESA) Core coursework and laboratory training in engineering drawing & CAD (SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and AutoCAD), mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and machine design.
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Joined: November 14, 2026
Last seen: November 14, 2026
Languages
English Full professional proficiency
Location
Nairobi, Kenya