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Requirement & Reference Study
Fit, function, materials and constraints defined before any geometry is drawn.
Mechanical Design Engineer · Australia
A mechanical design engineer for Australian product teams and fabricators.
Remote mechanical design engineering for Australian startups, product companies and custom fabrication businesses, filling a gap that is genuinely harder to fill locally: experienced SolidWorks and DFM capacity at a cost that scales with project volume instead of a fixed local salary.
Remote collaboration, structured clearly
This page explains the engagement model for this priority market. The same remote mechanical design services are available to product teams worldwide.
Where this usually goes wrong
Local SolidWorks talent in Australia is in real, well-documented short supply relative to demand, which pushes contract rates and hiring timelines up for exactly the kind of project-based or overflow CAD work most product teams and fabrication shops actually need.
What you get
- SolidWorks CAD, DFM and manufacturing drawing packages for local fabrication or overseas tooling
- Sheet metal design with fabrication-ready DXF files for Australian powdercoaters and fabricators
- Working hours structured around AEST/AWST overlap for scheduled reviews
- Scales with project volume, no notice period or full-time overhead
- Direct experience with custom, one-off fabrication work rather than only high-volume mass production
- NDA-first process for proprietary or custom designs
How it works
A practical five step workflow.
Every stage produces a clear decision, review point or manufacturing deliverable.
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Concept CAD & DFM Review
Parametric modeling reviewed early for moldability, machinability and assembly.
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Detailed Modeling & Simulation
Full assemblies, tolerancing, and FEA/thermal validation where load or heat matter.
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Manufacturing Drawings & GD&T
Dimensioned packages, flat patterns, BOMs and tolerance callouts a supplier can quote.
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Prototype & Handoff
Prototypes confirm fit and function, then final files are packaged for production.
Proof, not promises
A related project example.
The portfolio example shows how the same engineering decisions appear in completed work.
Project 12
Countertop Convection Oven Assembly
A full custom SolidWorks and sheet metal design workflow for architecturally-inspired doors and gates, including flat patterns, bend allowances and fabrication-ready DXF files matched to how parts actually get cut, bent, welded and assembled in a real workshop, the same standard needed for Australian custom fabrication work.
View portfolioCommon questions
Are you based in Australia?
No, the work is remote, with a process built for Australian teams specifically: working-hour overlap for scheduled calls, and direct experience with Australian-style custom fabrication (welding, powdercoating, sheet metal) rather than only mass-production tooling.
Can you work with our existing fabricator or powdercoater?
Yes, DXF files and drawing packages are prepared to match a specific fabricator's process and equipment when that information is available.
Is this suitable for one-off or custom fabrication projects, not just mass production?
Yes, custom, project-by-project fabrication work (gates, enclosures, one-off structural assemblies) is a core part of the experience, not just high-volume consumer product tooling.
What time zone overlap is realistic for calls?
Scheduled calls are set up around AEST/AWST business hours as needed, with async updates and documentation covering the rest.
How does cost compare to hiring a local SolidWorks designer?
Typically lower than a local salaried hire once recruiting time, onboarding and downtime between projects are factored in, with cost scaling to actual project volume instead of a fixed monthly cost.
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Worldwide collaboration
Work remotely without losing engineering clarity.
Share your scope, files and time zone. The project can be structured around clear review points.