Hire a remote CAD/CAM Mechanical Engineer

Mid–senior operators who own design → manufacturable CAD → production-ready output, not pretty-model theater.

• CAD modeling — SolidWorks/Inventor/etc. parts and assemblies that build.
• GD&T & drawings — Tolerances and docs manufacturers can produce from.
• CAM / manufacturing awareness — Toolpaths and DFM that cut scrap and rework.
• Materials & FEA basics — Choices and checks matched to real loads.
• Revision control — ECO/rev discipline so shops don’t cut the wrong rev.
• Cross-team collaboration — Clear handoffs with suppliers and product teams.

How we vet before shortlist:

• CAD / portfolio review — Real manufacturable work, not concept-only renders.
• Design exercise — Can they turn requirements into a buildable model and drawing?
• References — Confirmed delivery with engineering leads or founders.
• Change under pressure — Clear rev plan when requirements shift mid-build.
• Founder-ready communication — Manufacturability + next rev, not CAD theater.