Freelance Mechanical Engineer / CAD Designer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Feb 11, 2026. RKS Design scores B on the Alion truth index.
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