Freelance/ Mechanical Engineer / CAD Designer

Freelance Mechanical Engineer / CAD Designer

SolidWorks CAD Update & Documentation (Beta Reconciliation)

About RKS
RKS is a 40-year industrial design and product development firm bringing
complex products to market across consumer, medical, appliance, and industrial
sectors. We integrate industrial design, mechanical engineering, and
electronics to deliver production-ready systems for global clients.

The Engagement

We
are seeking a mid-level Mechanical or CAD Designer (contract/freelance) with strong SolidWorks experience to support reconciliation of a beta prototype
with its 3D CAD database.

The
product is in a working beta stage. The core architecture is established. The
immediate need is detailed, methodical CAD updating to reflect the current beta
prototype and documentation alignment to prepare the database for production
assembly reference as the CAD database may lack detail around mounting plates,
wiring harnesses and other components were added in the build of the beta unit.

This
is a hands-on CAD-intensive role suited for someone highly comfortable working
in large assemblies and managing detailed updates.

Key Responsibilities

1. Beta Prototype vs. CAD Review

• Review physical beta
  prototype against existing SolidWorks assembly
• Identify discrepancies
  between as-built hardware and current 3D CAD
• Document differences
  in geometry, mounting, fasteners, routing, and interfaces

2. 3D CAD Database Updates

• Update large
  SolidWorks assemblies to reflect the current working prototype
• Resolve interferences
  and misalignments discovered during reconciliation
• Maintain proper
  assembly structure, part references, and configurations
• Ensure clean,
  organized, production-ready model structure

3. 2D Documentation Updates

• Update 2D drawings to
  reflect revised 3D geometry
• Revise dimensions,
  tolerances, materials, and notes as required
• Maintain revision
  control and drawing standards
• Ensure drawing package
  aligns with updated BOM and assembly structure

Required Qualifications

• Approximately 4–7
  years of product development experience
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (large assemblies required) / 3D + 2D CAD
• Experience updating
  and maintaining complex 3D CAD databases
• Experience generating
  and revising detailed 2D production drawings
• Strong attention to
  detail and methodical documentation skills
• Ability to work
  independently within an established engineering structure

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in
  Mechanical Engineering

• Experience with sheet
  metal and injection-molded parts

• Familiarity with
  Electromechanical assemblies (PCBs, wiring, motors, pumps, etc.)

• Experience preparing
  documentation for manufacturing release

Engagement Details

• Freelance / Contract
• Immediate start
• Project-based
  engagement
• In office​

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Approximately 4–7
  years of product development experience
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (large assemblies required) / 3D + 2D CAD
• Experience updating
  and maintaining complex 3D CAD databases
• Experience generating
  and revising detailed 2D production drawings
• Strong attention to
  detail and methodical documentation skills
• Ability to work
  independently within an established engineering structure