Freelance Mechanical Design Engineer (Autodesk Inventor) | Munich | 6-Month Contract | ASAP Start
Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with strong Autodesk Inventor skills and a background in special purpose machinery (Sondermaschinenbau)?
We're supporting an engineering client in Munich who requires an experienced freelancer to join an ongoing project and contribute immediately to the design and optimisation of complex mechanical assemblies.
Your Responsibilities
✅ Design and modify mechanical assemblies and machine components using Autodesk Inventor
✅ Create production-ready 3D CAD models , technical drawings and BOMs
✅ Develop welded structures and sheet metal components
✅ Produce technical documentation to support manufacturing and assembly
✅ Work closely with engineering and production teams to optimise existing machine designs
✅ Participate in onsite technical meetings, design reviews and engineering discussions
Your Profile
✔ Several years of experience in mechanical design engineering
✔ Strong experience with Autodesk Inventor
✔ Background in special purpose machinery, machine engineering or industrial equipment
✔ Experience creating manufacturing-ready CAD designs and technical drawings
✔ Knowledge of assemblies, welded structures and sheet metal design
✔ Ability to integrate quickly into active engineering projects
✔ Fluent German and English
Contract Details
Location: Munich (predominantly onsite)
Duration: 6 months with strong possibility of extension
Contract: Freelance
⏱️ 40 hours per week
Start: ASAP
Rate: Competitive hourly rate depending on experience
If you're an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer available for a new freelance challenge, I'd be happy to discuss the project in more detail.