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Matias C.

DFM Product Design Engineer | Production-Ready CAD & Prototyping

I help companies develop products that are ready for real manufacturing , not just concepts or visual designs. If you're struggling with designs that are too complex, expensive, or unclear for production, I can help you transform them into efficient, manufacturable solutions. My focus is on Design for Manufacturing (DFM): simplifying parts, reducing costs, and ensuring your product can be produced reliably at scale. 🔧 What I solve: -Designs that are not ready for manufacturing -Overcomplicated parts or assemblies -High production costs due to poor design decisions -Lack of technical clarity for suppliers -Need for fast and functional prototyping ⚙️ What I deliver: -Production-ready 3D CAD models -Optimized designs for manufacturing processes -Part and assembly simplification -Functional prototypes (ready to test) -Clear technical documentation for factories -Manufacturing guidance (materials, processes, feasibility) 🏭 Manufacturing experience: -Metal fabrication and assemblies -Sheet metal design and fabrication -CNC machining (wood, plastics, metals) -Laser cutting and plasma cutting (DXF / DWG ready files) -Thermoforming (PETG, acrylic, translucent finishes) -Plastic injection molding (design considerations) -Rotational molding (rotomolding) -Low to mid-volume production methods -Design aligned with real workshop constraints 🔥 Proven impact: Supported the optimization of a product that reduced production time by 87% (180h → 23h per unit) -Product architecture improvements -Assembly and installation simplification -Custom tooling development -Scalable implementation across multiple sites 🎯 How I work: -Clear and direct communication -Fast iteration cycles -Practical, production-focused decisions -High level of autonomy, ensuring smooth progress with minimal supervision when goals are well defined I don’t just design. I make sure your product can actually be built efficiently, while reducing friction in the development process. 🤝 Long-term collaboration If you're looking for more than a one-time project, I can support you as a reliable, long-term design partner. I work with clients who need ongoing support to improve product development workflows, iterate faster, and maintain consistency across projects. The goal is to build a long-term collaboration where. I can contribute not only to individual designs, but also to making your overall development and manufacturing process more efficient. If you already have a concept, sketch, or idea, feel free to send it over. I’ll review it and help you m If your product is already in production, I can help you identify improvement opportunities Send me a message and let’s schedule a call.

🇦🇷Cordoba, Argentina$25/hr100% JSS4.99 (9)Since Feb 2022

Earnings and projects

MRR
$687

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#64,450 / 412k
🇦🇷Country#730 / 4,639
Revenue, last 30 days
$66

Last 6 months: $4.1k

World#96,248 / 412k
🇦🇷Country#1,157 / 4,639
Total earnings
$14k

Billed in all: $14k

World#171,470 / 412k
🇦🇷Country#1,838 / 4,639
Per project
$753

$375 in the last 6 months

World#146,653 / 412k
🇦🇷Country#1,584 / 4,639
Projects, last 6 months
11
64% fixed36% hourly
World#15,931 / 412k
🇦🇷Country#154 / 4,639
Projects in all
18

Across 20 contracts

55% fixed45% hourly
World#143,608 / 412k
🇦🇷Country#1,340 / 4,639

Earnings, last 30 days

$14k+$66 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$13,900$13,950$14,000Oct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 13% in 3D Animation

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