Remote | Automotive Mechanical Engineering Workflow Specialist — $50–$75/hour

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for professionals experienced in automotive mechanical engineering, vehicle design, manufacturing engineering, CAE/CAD workflows, automotive quality systems, and structured engineering documentation.This role supports current and upcoming remote consulting opportunities focused on structured automotive engineering review, vehicle and subsystem documentation, manufacturing workflow analysis, quality documentation, simulation review, and high-quality project execution. Selected professionals will apply their automotive engineering expertise to review realistic technical scenarios, evaluate engineering requirements, prepare structured written outputs, and support accurate, evidence-based automotive workflow tasks.Key ResponsibilitiesProfessionals in this role may contribute to:Vehicle Design & Mechanical Engineering ReviewReview automotive engineering scenarios involving vehicle design, subsystem design, body, chassis, interior, powertrain, thermal systems, EV systems, battery components, or ADAS-related engineering workflowsEvaluate design review materials against source documentation, technical requirements, tolerance expectations, and expected engineering outcomesSupport structured review of benchmarking decks, CAD-related materials, design documentation, test reports, and vehicle engineering workspacesIdentify missing assumptions, documentation gaps, design inconsistencies, and expected automotive engineering review outcomesCAE, Simulation & Manufacturing Workflow SupportReview CAE, CAD, and simulation scenarios involving structural analysis, NVH, CFD, durability, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing feasibilityEvaluate manufacturing engineering materials involving stamping, body-in-white, assembly, paint, process documentation, and production workflowsSupport structured review of materials connected to ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk, SAP S/4HANA, or similar automotive engineering systemsPrepare clear written explanations for automotive engineering decisions based on source materials and verifiable technical criteriaAutomotive Quality & Program DocumentationReview automotive quality scenarios involving DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP packages, IATF 16949 documentation, test reports, and quality recordsEvaluate quality and program materials against documented requirements, engineering standards, test expectations, and manufacturing controlsSupport structured review of tolerance analyses, validation reports, quality documentation, design reviews, and cross-functional engineering recordsMaintain accuracy, consistency, and professional judgment across submitted workIdeal ProfileStrong candidates may have:3+ years of experience in automotive mechanical engineering, vehicle engineering, subsystem design, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, CAE/CAD, simulation, automotive quality, EV engineering, battery engineering, ADAS engineering, or related technical rolesExperience in automotive OEM, Tier-1 supplier, mobility, transportation manufacturing, or related vehicle engineering environmentsBackground in one or more areas such as body, chassis, interior, powertrain, thermal systems, structural analysis, NVH, CFD, durability, stamping, body-in-white, assembly, paint, APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, EV, battery, or ADAS workflowsFamiliarity with tools and systems such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk, SAP S/4HANA, CAD/CAE platforms, PLM tools, or similar automotive engineering systemsComfort reading and preparing automotive artifacts such as design reviews, DFMEA/PFMEA documents, PPAP packages, tolerance analyses, benchmarking decks, test reports, quality records, and technical summariesStrong analytical thinking and written communication skillsAbility to translate automotive engineering workflows into clear, structured task documentationEducational BackgroundBachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field is helpfulEquivalent practical experience in automotive engineering, vehicle design, manufacturing workflows, automotive quality, simulation, or technical documentation review is also highly relevantNice to HaveExperience at an automotive OEM, Tier-1 supplier, vehicle systems company, EV company, or automotive manufacturing organizationFamiliarity with IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, CAD/CAE, tolerance analysis, manufacturing transfer, validation testing, or program launch workflowsExperience preparing or reviewing design review decks, tolerance analyses, DFMEA/PFMEA files, PPAP packages, benchmarking materials, validation reports, or automotive quality documentationFamiliarity with EV, battery, ADAS, thermal systems, powertrain, chassis, interior, body engineering, or manufacturing process developmentStrong attention to detail in technical, manufacturing-heavy, and documentation-heavy automotive environmentsWhy This OpportunityApply automotive mechanical engineering expertise to structured remote project workContribute to high-quality automotive workflow review, design documentation, simulation assessment, and manufacturing scenario developmentWork on flexible, project-based assignments aligned with your automotive backgroundUse your engineering judgment in a focused, detail-oriented technical environmentRemote structure with competitive hourly compensationContract DetailsIndependent contractor roleFully remote with flexible schedulingPart-time commitment depending on project availabilityCompetitive rates between $50–$75 per hour depending on expertiseWeekly payments via Stripe or WiseProjects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performanceWork will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institutionAbout The PlatformThis opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. 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