Computer-aided design or CAD, makes use of software to help you create designs. This lends itself quite well to a lot of applications, which include 3D concept drawings for new products and building floor plans, among other things.
But since plenty of small businesses like yours don’t usually need these services all the time, it wouldn’t make sense to hire a full-time engineer, architect, or even a CAD designer. So, whether you’re only just starting to get your business off the ground or need a helping hand with occasional design needs, you might want to look into outsourcing your CAD requirements.
Okay, first things first. What skills should you look for when shortlisting your CAD candidates? Here’s a handful to start with:
1. Solid Math skills.
You can’t have good design without the right Math grounding it. For instance, to create accurate 2D and 3D drafts, you’ll need precise distances and angles. Just about every aspect of design work, especially when it comes to CAD, involves Math.
A good CAD candidate won’t need to have a PhD in statistics or calculus, but they do need to have a solid grasp of the basics. If nothing else, they should be able to take accurate and precise measurements.
2. Creativity.
On the flip side, there’s this. Whether you need your CAD candidate to make a 3D sketch of a new product or a floor plan, they need the ability to visualize either well.
Also, they should be able to come up with creative ideas and solutions, apart from executing your vision properly. Perhaps the best way to gauge this is to ask for samples of their past work. Alternatively, you can assign a quick task to them and then assess accordingly.
3. Software flexibility.
The difference between a regular drafter or designer and a CAD one lies in their software proficiency. There are several CAD programs out there, and your business might require a specific one or several. However, the key thing is that your candidates are proficient enough in the one/s you require.
Otherwise, they won’t be able to carry out the tasks you need them to.
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2D, 2D Design, 3D, 3D Design...
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2D Modeling, 3D Modeling, 3D Printing...
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Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
- She is a Design Engineer with more than Sixteen (16) years of experience in the Manufacturing Industry.
- She has expertise in equipment, fixtures and molds CAD and 3D Designs.
- She is a project lead wherein she is involved in the following:
- Coordinating with the clients for requirements.
- Product Costing and estimation
- Design and creating mock up
- 3D Modelling and Fabrication
- She also supported installation of the actual product.
- She has expertise in using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Mechanical.
- She also has experience in using Vision PC which is a Japanese software for CAD.
- She can start after 2 weeks.
Employment History
Tool and Die Designer
Industry:
Manufacturing / Production
Employment Period:
January 2005 to February 2009 (49 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Construct metal forms that are used to shape metal in stamping and forging operations.
- Responsible in making modifications, verifications of drawings and jig designs.
Office Stafd
Industry:
Government / Defence
Employment Period:
June 2009 to December 2009 (6 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists evaluate school programs of different courses for Tesda accreditation.
- Encode and update integrated data base for trainers.
Press Metal Stamping Designer
Industry:
Manufacturing / Production
Employment Period:
January 2010 to July 2012 (30 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Designing and developing manufacturing processes for enhancements, product changes, and new products, related fixtures and tooling that are consistent with zero defect level and low product cost.
Design Engineer
Industry:
Manufacturing / Production
Employment Period:
August 2012 to November 2020 (99 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops stainless kitchen equipment designs, engineering mockups, and offer kitchen equipment solutions for customers.
- Provide detailed and accurate cost estimates for new /existing products.
- Handles major projects of McDonalds and Burger King Philippines.
- Support international account, intercompany projects.
R&D Designer
Industry:
Manufacturing / Production
Employment Period:
January 2024 to Present
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Research, Design and evaluate materials, assemblies and processes
- Suggest training tools to enhance manufacturing performance.
Education History
Field of Study:
Engineering (Computer/Telecommunication)
Major:
Electronic and Communication Engineering
Graduation Date:
October 1, 2004
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
N/A
Skills
ADVANCED ★★★
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2D, 2D Design, 3D, 3D Design,
INTERMEDIATE ★★
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2D Modeling3D Modeling3D Printing
Work at Home Capabilities:
- Internet Bandwidth: 25 Mbps
- Working Environment: Private Room
- Speed Test Result:
- Internet Type: Fiber
- Hardware Type: Laptop
- Brand Name: Asus
- Processor: i3 7th Gen
- Operating System: Windows 10
*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
**Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
4. A strong work ethic.
Obviously, you need someone who can work independently. Apart from updates and the occasional consultation, the ideal candidate should be able to produce the desired results without much hand-holding.
Otherwise, what’s the point of outsourcing to a remote worker, right?
BONUS: A well-developed website, if they’ve got one.
This reveals two things. One is that the candidate has enough technical skill to present themselves and their past projects online. Another is that they’re likely to have enough experience and a fairly sizeable portfolio of work to merit a website.
The former indicates skill, while the latter reveals work experience. Put together, those two make up more than half the battle.
Got a good idea of what you’d want your CAD to be like, but don’t know where to start looking? Remote Staff has got you covered.
Thanks to more than ten years of experience in the remote work industry, we’ve got a rich pool of talented Filipino CAD designers. Furthermore, we train and help onboard them beforehand so that they’re fully-equipped to work remotely with you in the most effective way possible.
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Serena has been working remotely and writing content for the better part of the last decade. To date, she's written for Pepper.ph and Mabuhay Magazine, among others, and has churned out more than a thousand articles on everything from The Basics of Stock Market Investing to How to Make Milk Tea-Flavored Taho at home.
