CAD Design Instructor

Role Overview

Apply advanced CAD expertise to help train next-generation AI systems through sophisticated multi-part assembly and parametric modeling work. This remote contract role centers on translating real-world design judgment, methodologies, and instructional insight into high-quality project contributions. No prior AI experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze product requirements and design robust, manufacturable multi-part assemblies using advanced parametric CAD tools.
• Demonstrate design intent and assembly reasoning through decisions on architecture, component placement, mating strategies, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Create, annotate, and optimize 3D models and assemblies that reflect expert CAD methodologies.
• Document design rationales, best practices, and design-for-manufacturability considerations for AI learning workflows.
• Review sample designs and provide detailed feedback on modeling strategies and design feasibility.
• Collaborate asynchronously with the project team, clearly explaining complex design decisions in writing and verbally.
• Contribute educational or mentoring content that improves project deliverables.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional CAD design experience, including responsibility for design decisions on complex assemblies, architecture, tolerances, mating strategies, and design-for-manufacturability principles.
• Mastery of a major parametric CAD package, such as SolidWorks, Creo, NX, CATIA, Inventor, Fusion, Onshape, or Solid Edge. Familiarity with FreeCAD is a plus.
• Strong command of CAD tools, parametric modeling, design intent, and assembly reasoning.
• Ability to clearly communicate design logic, trade-offs, and assembly intent through documentation and interactive discussions.
• Experience mentoring, teaching, or enabling others in CAD design, formally or informally.
• A recognized credential, such as CSWE or CSWP, Autodesk Certified Instructor or Expert Elite, ASME GDTP, or SOLIDWORKS Champion, is highly valued and may substitute for a formal experience requirement.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, asynchronous professional environment, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality contributions.

Work Terms

• Remote contract engagement.

Compensation

• $40 to $90 per hour.

Application Process

Submit an application through the designated application flow, including email or available third-party sign-in options, to be considered for the project.