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Aaron R.

Mechanical Engineer | Product Design | CAD

| Mechanical Engineer | Product Design | I turn your concepts into precise, production-ready reality. Hi, I’m Aaron, with over 15 years of experience in mechanical engineering and product development, I help companies and inventors bridge the gap between an initial idea and a high-quality, manufacturable product. My approach is to bring technical excellence, ensuring every design is optimized for performance, cost, and scalability from the very first sketch. -|| Why Choose Me? ||- |- Manufacturing-First Mindset -| I don't just deliver "pretty" CAD files; I deliver engineering data that works on the shop floor. I specialize in design that focuses on manufacturability and assembly to minimize waste and reduce production costs. |- Technical Excellence -| I utilize advanced CAD modeling and simulation tools to validate designs through functional, stress, and motion analysis before you ever commit to tooling. |- Collaborative Partnership -| Your vision is the driving force. I listen closely, asking the right questions early to de-risk technical decisions, and tailoring my workflow to fit your specific project goals. -|| Core Expertise & Services ||- |- Full-Cycle Product Design -| Conceptualizing and developing product ideas from initial sketches to detailed, precise 3D models. |- Engineering Analysis & Simulation -| Optimizing designs using FEA, structural stress calculations, and motion simulations for performance and validation. |- Prototyping & Fabrication -| Building functional prototypes to test designs and preparing vendor-ready documentation, including BOMs, DXF flat patterns, and clear, concise drawings. |- Specialized Support -| Patent process support, high-quality CAD rendering, and material selection based on cost-efficiency and availability. -|| Let’s Build Something Great! ||- Whether you are a startup looking to make your mark or an established company seeking a design refresh, I provide the experienced technical input required to move forward confidently. I enjoy working with clients who are engaged, communicative, and ready to bring innovation to life. |- How to start your project -| Click "Invite to Job" or "Message" at the top of the page with a brief overview of your project. I'll reply with practical options and a map to start your project.

🇺🇸Darby, United States$80/hr100% JSS4.97 (54)Since Sep 2015

Earnings and projects

MRR
$5.1k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#5,294 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#1,779 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$4.5k

Last 6 months: $30k

World#6,760 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#2,065 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$278k

Billed in all: $288k

World#8,899 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#2,386 / 62.1k
Per project
$3.1k

$4.3k in the last 6 months

World#54,833 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#9,155 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
7

Across 8 contracts

25% fixed75% hourly
World#28,826 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#4,152 / 62.1k
Projects in all
91

Across 106 contracts

38% fixed62% hourly
World#31,364 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#4,957 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$288k+$4.5k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$282.5k$285.0k$287.5k$290.0kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

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