Turn an early idea into reviewable CAD.
Translate sketches, requirements and reference products into a clear concept, assembly structure and prototype ready design.
Freelance Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer for Production Ready Products.
Product development, SolidWorks CAD, DFA/DFM and manufacturing support from prototype to production for startups, product teams and manufacturers worldwide.
Share your requirements and receive a clear engineering scope, deliverables and next step.
Core platform
SolidWorks CAD
Manufacturing
DFM and GD&T
Validation
Structural and thermal FEA
Delivery model
Worldwide remote collaboration
Mechanical design services
Focused engineering support for each stage of development.
Choose focused CAD design services or combine several engineering design services into one product development scope. Every service page explains the problem, deliverables, workflow and relevant project evidence.
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SolidWorks Design Services
Parametric SolidWorks modeling, assemblies and drawing packages for product teams who need CAD that a supplier can actually quote and build from, not just a file that opens cleanly on screen.
View serviceMechanical CAD Services
Complete mechanical CAD, from a rough concept or sketch through detailed assemblies, mechanism design and the documentation a manufacturer needs to quote and build.
View serviceProduct Design Engineering
Complete product design engineering, from a rough concept, reference image or early prototype through resolved industrial design, mechanical CAD, DFM and a documentation package ready for manufacturers.
View serviceDesign for Manufacturing Services
Design for Manufacturing review for injection molded plastics, CNC machined parts and sheet metal assemblies, built into the CAD process from the first model instead of added as an afterthought.
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Sheet metal parts and assemblies modeled in SolidWorks with real bend allowances, correctly developed flat patterns, and DXF files ready for fabrication, not just a folded solid that looks right on screen.
View serviceInjection Molding Design Services
Injection molded plastic part design for consumer products and hardware, with wall thickness, draft angles, snap fit geometry and rib structure resolved from the concept stage instead of discovered by a mold maker.
View serviceManufacturing Drawing Services and GD&T
Dimensioned manufacturing drawings and GD&T for machined, molded and sheet metal parts, prepared for real quoting and inspection, not automatically generated views with default tolerances left in place.
View serviceFinite Element Analysis Services
Structural and thermal finite element analysis for enclosures, brackets, actuators and load bearing assemblies, used to validate a design decision before it is committed to tooling or machining.
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Who the work supports
Engineering capacity that fits the stage of the product.
Projects are structured for teams that need practical mechanical design support without adding unnecessary process or permanent overhead.
Add focused CAD and DFM capacity.
Support an existing team with detailed modeling, engineering review, simulation and documentation during busy development stages.
Prepare files that are easier to quote and build.
Resolve dimensions, tolerances, flat patterns, bill of materials and supplier feedback before production release.
Engineering design consultancy
Mechanical design decisions backed by manufacturing context.
Focused support connects the product requirement to the CAD model, the manufacturing process and the final inspection document, reducing ambiguity before prototyping or production.
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Why Work With Me
You work directly with the engineer developing the model. Requirements, tradeoffs, revisions and supplier feedback stay in one traceable conversation, with scope and deliverables agreed before detailed work begins.
About the engineerEngineering Expertise
Product development services cover mechanisms, enclosures, assemblies, interfaces sensitive to tolerance, material selection, structural or thermal FEA and CAD models ready for production from concept through release.
Explore product design engineeringSoftware Expertise
SolidWorks is the primary tool for parametric parts, configurations, assemblies, sheet metal, drawings and simulation. AutoCAD supports practical DWG and DXF work; Fusion 360 is available when its workflow better fits the project.
Review SolidWorks design servicesDeliverables
Handoffs can include SLDPRT, SLDASM, STEP, STL, DWG, DXF and PDF files, plus a BOM, manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, exploded views and controlled engineering documentation.
See drawing and GD&T deliverablesEngineering Standards
Drawings use relevant ASME Y14 conventions for dimensioning and GD&T where required. Datums, fits, tolerances, materials, finishes and revision status are applied to suit function and manufacturing, not as decorative notes.
Explore DFM servicesQuality Assurance
Release checks review model integrity, interfaces, clearances, fasteners, assembly access, drawing to model consistency and file completeness. Critical assumptions and open supplier questions are documented before handoff.
Review engineering case studies
Where the experience applies
Industries served and manufacturing knowledge.
Relevant experience spans mechanical design projects for varied products and processes. Practical engineering notes and future technical articles will be available in the engineering resources and blog.
Industries Served
Consumer products, industrial equipment, automation, medical devices, furniture, electronics, manufacturing, renewable energy, packaging and industrial machinery.
Manufacturing Knowledge
Injection molding, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, additive prototypes and mixed material assemblies each require different rules for access, tolerances, draft, bends, fastening and inspection.
Prototype learning carried into release.
Prototype findings, DFA/DFM feedback and supplier constraints are converted into controlled model and drawing revisions so the production package reflects what was actually learned.
Selected work
Explore projects visually.
Preview the work from the project dock, then open a case study for the engineering brief, specifications and original presentation.
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Bench Grinder Assembly for AI Training Dataset
Prototype to production engineering
Design Process: a practical five-step workflow.
Every stage produces a clear decision, review point or manufacturing deliverable.
Requirements
Define the product
Fit, function, references, materials and target dimensions are agreed before geometry begins.
CAD development
Build the CAD system
Parametric parts, multi-part assemblies, mechanisms, interfaces and fasteners are developed in SolidWorks or Fusion 360.
DFM review
Review manufacturing risk
Moldability, machining access, sheet metal bends, fit relationships and assembly sequence are reviewed before release.
Simulation and checks
Validate performance
Structural, thermal and tolerance checks are completed where the product needs evidence rather than assumption.
Production documentation
Document the handoff
Drawings, GD&T, bills of materials, exploded views and exchange files are packaged for suppliers and production.
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Product and Consumer Design
Consumer products, wearable electronics and electromechanical systems designed around real use, assembly and production.
Project 02: Product Design
Precision Wind Direction Indicator
Challenge: expose direction clearly outdoors. Solution: weatherproof housing and low friction vane assembly. Outcome: a reviewable instrument design for airports, helipads and industrial rooftops.
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Project 03: Consumer Product
On the Go Baby Formula Feeding Container
Challenge: separate formula and water during travel. Solution: a sealed modular container with controlled interfaces. Outcome: a compact assembly designed for filling, cleaning and transport.
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Project 05: Electronics Integration
Smart LED Glasses
Challenge: package electronics within wearable geometry. Solution: coordinated PCB, battery, LED and speaker housings. Outcome: an integrated assembly prepared for SLS production.
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Project 06: Assembly Design
Modular Lunchbox System
Challenge: create modular storage with dependable closure. Solution: four gasketed compartments and dual latches. Outcome: a resolved assembly with supplier ready exploded documentation.
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Project 07: Ergonomic Design
Ergonomic Handheld Power Tool Housing
Challenge: balance grip comfort with internal packaging. Solution: a TPE overmold housing around electronics and heat set inserts. Outcome: an ergonomic power tool enclosure ready for assembly.
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Project 08: Mechanism Design
Precision Cordless Screwdriver
Challenge: package a compact configurable drivetrain. Solution: coordinated planetary gearing, battery management and control electronics. Outcome: one controlled assembly supporting multiple product configurations.
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Industrial and Mechanical Systems
Mechanical assemblies, structural products and power transmission systems developed with realistic interfaces and validation.
Project 14: Multi Part Assembly
Bench Grinder Assembly for AI Training Dataset
Challenge: create believable original mechanical training data. Solution: a bench grinder with more than 18 realistic parts. Outcome: documented assembly logic, BOM and STEP export.
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Project 01: Real Time Software
Gothic Tower Clock Display System
Challenge: preserve ornate clock detail on a large outdoor display. Solution: custom real time graphics mapped to 2048 × 2048 pixels. Outcome: legible day and night rendering.
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Project 04: FEA, Thermal and Structural
EV Battery Pack Enclosure
Challenge: package and protect twelve battery modules. Solution: an aluminum enclosure evaluated structurally and thermally. Outcome: validated CAD supported by a complete manufacturing drawing package.
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Project 09: Power Transmission
Planetary Gear Actuator
Challenge: transmit up to 12,000 Nm through precision components. Solution: a toleranced planetary driveline with defined interfaces. Outcome: GD&T and production drawings for machining review.
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Precision and Manufacturing Documentation
Machined enclosures, sheet metal assemblies, GD&T and supplier ready manufacturing drawing packages.
Project 10: Precision Machining
Rugged Handheld Instrument Enclosure
Challenge: protect a field display while controlling critical interfaces. Solution: a hard anodized machined enclosure with reinforced mounting points. Outcome: drawings ready for inspection of tightly toleranced features.
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Project 11: IP67 Sealing
Rugged Sensor Enclosure
Challenge: seal sensitive optical hardware. Solution: a machined enclosure with an AS568 O ring groove and controlled mating surfaces. Outcome: a package intended for IP67 supplier review.
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Project 12: Sheet Metal Design
Countertop Convection Oven Assembly
Challenge: coordinate a complex appliance with mixed parts. Solution: resolved sheet metal, insulation, frame, door and actuator interfaces. Outcome: a 19 sheet package with a 36 item BOM.
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Project 13: Sheet Metal
Oven Door and Food Chamber Subassembly
Challenge: coordinate glass, steel, insulation and motion. Solution: an eight part door and dimensioned AISI 316 chamber. Outcome: defined fabrication geometry and actuator interfaces.
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About Talha
Factory floor thinking from the first sketch.
Talha Javed Malik is a registered mechanical engineer, product development engineer and mechanical design consultant based in Islamabad, working remotely across product design, SolidWorks CAD, DFM, FEA and production documentation.
Projects range from consumer products and wearable electronics to EV hardware, mechanisms, precision enclosures and complete sheet metal manufacturing packages.
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FEA
Structural and thermal
DFM
Manufacturing review
GD&T
Production drawings
Worldwide engineering support
Global Collaboration and the Benefits of Working Remotely.
A remote mechanical design engineer gives startups and manufacturers flexible access to specialist CAD, DFM, FEA and documentation capacity without adding permanent overhead. Written review points, shared files and time zone handoffs create a clear record of decisions for teams in the USA, Australia and worldwide.
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Structured remote mechanical design with clear milestones, documented reviews, secure file exchange and supplier coordination across time zones.
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United States
Remote SolidWorks CAD, DFM, FEA and production documentation for US startups, product teams and manufacturers.
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Australia
Mechanical design support for Australian product companies, custom fabricators and hardware teams.
Before we begin
Common project questions, answered clearly.
Quick answers about scope, deliverables, collaboration and manufacturing support.
What does a Mechanical Design Engineer do?
A mechanical design engineer converts product requirements into functional, manufacturable parts and assemblies. The work can include concept development, 3D CAD, mechanism design, material and process decisions, tolerance definition, DFM, validation and production drawings.
What files will I receive?
The agreed handoff can include native SLDPRT, SLDASM and SLDDRW files, STEP, STL, DWG, DXF and PDF files, plus bills of materials, manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, exploded views and engineering documentation.
Can you redesign existing products?
Yes. Existing CAD, prototypes, scans, photographs or drawings can be reviewed to correct failures, simplify assembly, reduce manufacturing cost or adapt the design to a new process or requirement.
Can you sign an NDA?
Yes. An NDA can be signed before confidential concepts, product files or supplier information are shared. The project can then continue through secure, agreed file sharing and communication channels.
Which CAD software do you use?
SolidWorks is the primary platform for parametric parts, assemblies, sheet metal, drawings and simulation. AutoCAD supports compatible 2D DWG and DXF work, while Fusion 360 is available when it is a better fit for the project.
Do you support startups?
Yes. Mechanical design engineering for startups can begin with sketches and requirements, then progress through concept CAD, prototype files, design reviews, DFM and a controlled production handoff.
Can you prepare manufacturing drawings?
Yes. Manufacturing and assembly drawings can include dimensions, datums, fits, tolerances, GD&T, materials, finishes, weld or bend notes, bills of materials and revision information appropriate to the process.
Do you optimize products for injection molding?
Yes. Injection molding design reviews address draft, wall thickness, ribs, bosses, snap fits, parting direction, undercuts, fastening and assembly so tooling risks are found before mold release.
Can you collaborate with manufacturers?
Yes. Supplier questions, DFM feedback, quotation clarifications, prototype findings and drawing revisions can be managed directly so design intent stays clear through production preparation.
How does the engineering process work?
The process follows five controlled stages: define requirements, build the CAD system, review manufacturing risk, validate critical performance and release an agreed production documentation package.
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- Product objective and main function
- Sketches, images, scans or existing CAD
- Known dimensions, materials and manufacturing method
- Required outputs such as STEP, drawings, BOM or FEA
- Target dates and supplier constraints
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