CAD Design Expert (Instructor)

This remote consulting opportunity is designed for experienced CAD professionals who want to apply their engineering expertise to advanced AI training and technical evaluation projects. You will develop and assess complex parametric models and multi-part assemblies while demonstrating best practices in design intent, tolerancing, and manufacturability. Your work will help establish high-quality examples of real-world engineering reasoning, enabling AI systems to better understand sophisticated CAD workflows. Beyond modelling, you will document technical decisions, evaluate alternative designs, and explain the trade-offs behind engineering solutions. The role also offers opportunities to contribute instructional content and share practical knowledge with distributed project teams. No previous AI experience is required, making this an opportunity to apply your existing CAD expertise in an emerging technical field.

The ideal candidate is an experienced CAD specialist with strong technical judgment, a deep understanding of complex assemblies, and the ability to communicate engineering reasoning clearly. Professional CAD expertise is the primary qualification; previous AI training or model evaluation experience is not required. Candidates should demonstrate the following:

• At least five years of professional CAD design experience.

• Experience making or leading design decisions for complex, multi-part assemblies.

• Advanced proficiency in parametric modelling and assembly design using a major CAD platform.

• Experience with one or more relevant tools, such as SolidWorks, Creo, NX, CATIA, Inventor, Fusion, Onshape, or Solid Edge.

• Familiarity with FreeCAD is an advantage.

• Strong understanding of component architecture, assembly relationships, mating strategies, and design intent.

• Experience with tolerance analysis, tolerance stack-ups, and assembly constraints.

• Solid knowledge of Design for Manufacturability principles and practical production considerations.

• Ability to explain design logic, technical constraints, and engineering trade-offs clearly.

• Experience reviewing, evaluating, or critiquing CAD designs and identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality engineering work.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in remote and asynchronous environments.

• Experience teaching, mentoring, or supporting other CAD professionals is an advantage.

• Relevant professional credentials are highly valued, including CSWE, CSWP, Autodesk Certified Instructor, Autodesk Expert Elite, ASME GDTP, or SOLIDWORKS Champion.

• Relevant professional certifications or credentials may substitute for some formal experience requirements.

• No prior AI training or model evaluation experience is necessary.