CAD Design Engineer (SolidWorks) – Pilot Dataset Project at Careerflow.ai

United States

Job Title: CAD Design Engineer (SolidWorks) – Pilot Dataset Project ROLE OVERVIEW Seeking experienced CAD professionals to develop a structured dataset of high-quality SolidWorks parts across Automotive, Aerospace, and Healthcare domains. The role involves end-to-end part modeling, annotation, documentation, and reasoning capture aligned with strict engineering and quality standards. This is a short-term pilot project (weekend delivery) with potential for extended collaboration based on performance. Key Responsibilities * Design and build SolidWorks parts (SLDPRT) based on detailed engineering briefs and problem statements * Follow step-by-step build directions to ensure reproducibility and consistency * Create fully constrained sketches and clean feature trees (no suppressed/unused elements) * Record screen capture of the modeling process with clear voiceover, subtitles, or annotations * Develop and validate working macros to rebuild parts from scratch * Produce 2D drawings (.SLDDRW) aligned with engineering standards * Apply Model-Based Definition (MBD) with complete GD&T (datums, tolerances, dimensions) * Document engineering reasoning in structured JSON format for all annotation decisions * Ensure assemblies (where applicable) are properly mated and functional Dataset Complexity distribution: Easy / Medium / Hard (as per specification) Each part must include: * 3D model * Macro * Screen recording * 2D drawing * MBD annotations * Reasoning log Required Skills & Qualifications * 5+ years of experience and strong proficiency in SolidWorks (part modeling, assemblies, drawings, MBD) * Deep understanding of GD&T and engineering design principles * Experience with parametric modeling and feature tree optimization * Ability to create fully constrained, production-grade CAD models * Familiarity with automation/macros in SolidWorks * Strong documentation and communication skills (for annotations and reasoning logs) * Prior experience in Automotive, Aerospace, or Healthcare design preferred Deliverables Quality Expectations * Clean, reproducible models with no errors or missing constraints * Engineering-grade annotations reflecting real-world functional intent * Clear, structured, and traceable design reasoning * High-quality recordings demonstrating build methodology and thought process Engagement Details * Project Type: Pilot / Freelance * Timeline: Weekend delivery * Collaboration: Individual contributors Application Requirements * Confirmation of availability and interest * Number of parts that can be delivered within the timeline * One sample SolidWorks part (with documentation) demonstrating capability Ideal Candidate Profile * Detail-oriented CAD expert with strong engineering judgment * Able to balance speed, quality, and documentation rigor * Comfortable working with structured specifications and reproducible workflows