About the role

Terac is hiring Mechanical Engineering SMEs to help evaluate standard engineering change workflows. This paid project focuses on how complex CAD models are managed and updated within professional automotive and aerospace environments.

You will participate in a remote session to walk through your typical engineering change processes, deliver realistic CAD models using tools like SolidWorks or FreeCAD, document the steps required to implement and approve a design change, and answer questions about friction points in your current workflow.

Your input will help improve tools for managing engineering documentation and version control. This opportunity is for experienced automotive and aerospace engineers, 3D modelers, simulation specialists, and mechanical or industrial designers.

Scope of Work

• Deliver realistic CAD models using SolidWorks, FreeCAD, or similar tools.
• Walk through your standard engineering change workflows.
• Document the steps taken to update and approve design modifications.
• Provide feedback on current challenges in version control and documentation.

What you’ll bring

• Must be 18 or older and fluent in English.
• Must be located in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia or New Zealand.
• Must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Must have 3 or more years of professional experience in the automotive and/or aerospace industries.
• Must work as an Aerospace Engineer, Automotive Engineer, 3D Modeler / Simulation Specialist, or Mechanical / Industrial Designer.
• Must regularly use CAD software such as SolidWorks, FreeCAD, Fusion 360 / Inventor, or Catia / NX.
• Must have direct experience with engineering change processes (ECR/ECO/ECN), GD&T, PDM/PLM version control, or structured design documentation.

Benefits

Not provided in the source listing.

Contract & Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote opportunity that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Opportunities can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your participation will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are processed weekly based on services rendered.
• We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

Where you can work

Applicants must be 18 or older, fluent in English, and located in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia or New Zealand. Terac states that it cannot support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

This role is open to people based in: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand.

Remote does not always mean work from any country. Always check the employer’s location and working-hour requirements.