Autodesk Inventor Specialist (CAD & AI Training)
Type: Contract / Remote
Location: Remote (US Market Focus)
Category: Mechanical Engineering / CAD Design
About the Role
Join a high-impact engineering initiative focused on advanced mechanical design and next-generation AI training. In this role, you will apply your expertise in Autodesk Inventor and parametric 3D CAD modeling to generate, audit, and refine high-quality technical inputs that shape how AI models reason and learn mechanical engineering workflows.
No prior AI experience is required. Your deep domain knowledge in 3D CAD design, GD&T, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) is what matters most. While work involves Autodesk Inventor, skills will transfer to open-source parametric tools like FreeCAD for specific project deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
Parametric CAD Modeling: Develop fully parametric 3D CAD models of complex mechanical parts and assemblies from detailed technical briefs.
Model Refinement & Editing: Update and optimize existing 3D models to meet revised specifications, maintaining parametric integrity and industry best practices.
CAD Quality Auditing: Review technical models for strict adherence to dimensions, tolerances, and manufacturability criteria, documenting technical discrepancies clearly.
GD&T Application: Create and interpret detailed engineering drawings adhering strictly to ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
DFM Integration: Apply robust Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles across CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, and casting/forging.
AI Training Support: Provide clear, structured written rationale behind design choices, edits, and CAD audits to support AI model reinforcement learning.
Required Skills & Qualifications
CAD Expertise: 4+ years of professional parametric modeling experience for design audits and edits; 10+ years for complex, ground-up assembly creation.
Software Mastery: Expert proficiency in Autodesk Inventor. High adaptability to FreeCAD, SolidWorks, or Fusion 360.
GD&T Precision: Demonstrated experience applying ASME Y14.5 standards to real-world mechanical designs.
DFM Knowledge: Hands-on experience designing for at least two major manufacturing processes (CNC, Injection Molding, Sheet Metal, Casting).
Assembly Design: Proven ability to structure and manage multi-part mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies.
Technical Communication: Exceptional written English for documenting design decisions and auditing technical workflows.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with reverse engineering workflows (Scan-to-CAD or point cloud reconstruction).
Familiarity with CAD automation scripts (iLogic, Python, VBA, or NX Open).