Remote | Manufacturing Specialist — $80–$120/hour

  • New York, New York, United States
  • Contractor
  • Remote

Job Description:

We are sharing a specialised consulting opportunity for experienced Manufacturing Specialists with strong expertise in CAM, CNC machining, digital manufacturing, Fusion 360, and process evaluation to contribute to an advanced AI training and manufacturing-evaluation project.

Selected professionals will evaluate manufacturing processes and workflows, review AI-generated technical content and recommendations, and develop detailed evaluation rubrics focused on CAM, CNC, and Fusion 360 environments. The work requires strong practical manufacturing judgement and the ability to assess technical accuracy, process efficiency, and real-world feasibility. No prior experience in AI is required.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Process Evaluation

  • Evaluate manufacturing processes and technical workflows
  • Apply practical manufacturing judgement to real-world production scenarios
  • Review process efficiency, feasibility, and technical soundness
  • Identify weaknesses, inconsistencies, or impractical assumptions
  • Provide structured recommendations grounded in professional manufacturing practice

CAM & CNC Expertise

  • Evaluate CAM workflows and machining strategies
  • Apply strong knowledge of CNC processes and production constraints
  • Assess machining sequences, setups, and process decisions
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and manufacturing quality
  • Review technical recommendations for practical shop-floor applicability

Fusion 360 Workflows

  • Apply advanced Autodesk Fusion 360 knowledge to manufacturing scenarios
  • Evaluate CAM setups and digital manufacturing workflows
  • Assess whether proposed processes align with professional best practices
  • Identify workflow issues affecting manufacturability or efficiency
  • Support realistic evaluation of Fusion 360-based production methods

AI-Generated Content Review

  • Review AI-generated manufacturing recommendations and technical outputs
  • Assess technical accuracy, practicality, and completeness
  • Identify incorrect assumptions or flawed manufacturing reasoning
  • Provide detailed feedback supporting model improvement
  • Apply expert judgement to ambiguous or technically complex scenarios

Rubric Development & Validation

  • Develop detailed rubrics for manufacturing-related evaluation tasks
  • Define criteria covering process accuracy, technical quality, and efficiency
  • Translate manufacturing expertise into repeatable evaluation standards
  • Validate rubric criteria against realistic CAM and CNC practices
  • Refine evaluation frameworks as project requirements evolve

Technical Communication & Collaboration

  • Document technical findings clearly and precisely
  • Explain manufacturing decisions and process trade-offs
  • Collaborate remotely with project stakeholders
  • Provide actionable written and verbal feedback
  • Support continuous improvement of manufacturing evaluation workflows

Ideal Profile

  • Proven expertise in manufacturing processes and digital fabrication
  • Strong experience with CAM and CNC machining
  • Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Strong understanding of computer-aided manufacturing workflows
  • Practical knowledge of machining strategy, setup, tooling, and process planning
  • Ability to evaluate technical workflows for accuracy and efficiency
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience developing or applying process-evaluation rubrics is highly valuable
  • Comfortable working independently within a remote project environment
  • No prior AI-training or model-evaluation experience is required

Engagement Details

  • Independent contractor engagement
  • Fully remote
  • Displayed compensation range: $80–$120/hour
  • Actual compensation structure is output-based, with payment made per task that meets project specifications
  • Task completion time may vary depending on individual experience and workflow
  • Minimum weekly submission requirements apply; the source does not specify the exact number of required tasks
  • Work will involve CAM, CNC, Fusion 360, manufacturing-process evaluation, AI-output review, and rubric development
  • Strong practical manufacturing expertise is central to this engagement
  • Screening includes an approximately 30-minute AI interview followed by hiring-manager review
  • Roles are typically filled within approximately 48 hours
  • Selected experts are expected to begin initial tasks within approximately 24–48 hours after onboarding
  • Project scope, workload, manufacturing scenarios, and evaluation standards may evolve depending on project requirements
  • Work must be completed without using confidential or proprietary information belonging to any employer, client, institution, or other third party

About the Platform

This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.

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