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Mechanical Design / CAD Expert

Johannesburg, Gauteng🌐 Remote💼 Full-time💰 $124,800–$124,800🗓 2026-09-27

Core

Evaluate and solve advanced mechanical design and CAD problems to train next-generation AI systems for interpreting mechanical design challenges.

Role type

Contractor mechanical design expert (IC)

Builds

AI training data and model improvements for mechanical design engineering

Domain

Mechanical Engineering / AI Training Data

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

parametric CAD modeling, GD&T per ASME Y14.5, tolerance stack-up analysis, design-for-manufacturability/assembly, part/assembly design, drawing release, manufacturing process constraints

Preferred skills

MS or BS in Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace/Industrial Design, CSWP/CSWE certification, experience with PLM/PDM systems, CAM/CNC programming, problem-authoring rigor (textbook author, exam committee, competition team lead)

Technologies

SolidWorks, Creo, NX, CATIA, Inventor

Responsibilities

Review and assess AI-generated technical responses for engineering quality, analyze and troubleshoot mechanical design problems, document feedback to enhance AI learning, collaborate remotely with distributed experts

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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