I'm Yunhong Zhang, a China-based mechanical design engineer with 16+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience. I turn ideas, sketches, existing parts and drawings into practical, production-ready designs.
My work connects CAD to the shop floor: sheet-metal fabrication, welded structures, mechanical assemblies, functional prototypes and the documentation suppliers need to make them.
Yunhong ZhangBased in Changsha, China Working with clients worldwide
16+ yearsManufacturing experience
97%Upwork Job Success
41Total Upwork jobs
842Total Upwork hours
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Design with production in mind
More than a CAD model.
I consider how a part will be cut, bent, welded, machined, assembled and maintained. My goal is not just a clean model, but a design that is manufacturable, clearly documented and practical to use.
01 / Engineering
Production-ready CAD & documentation
Mechanical parts and assemblies, sheet-metal enclosures, welded frames, DFM/DFA reviews, manufacturing drawings, GD&T, tolerances, flat patterns and BOMs. I can also reconstruct functional CAD from measurements, physical parts and 3D scans.
02 / Prototyping
Physical validation & batch printing
I develop printable products through CAD, slicing, prototype checks and revision. My Upwork profile records 62 different 3D-printed products developed for one client. I operate a Bambu Lab P1S and can support repeat-part batch printing and small production runs.
03 / Local support
A manufacturing contact in China
China sourcing, supplier communication, on-site factory production guidance, quality checks against agreed requirements, packing and shipment coordination. CNC-machined components are part of this broader procurement and fulfillment service.
Tools & working approach
From design intent to manufacturing handoff.
I work across design and fabrication software to keep models, drawings and production files connected. Depending on the project, deliverables can include native CAD, PDF drawings, DXF flat patterns, STEP geometry, BOMs and print-ready files.
SOLIDWORKS
Autodesk Inventor
AMADA SheetWorks
AMADA VPSS
CypCut
CNCkad
AutoCAD
Mastercam / SolidCAM
I begin by clarifying function, interfaces, materials and manufacturing constraints, then develop the CAD and review it against prototype or supplier feedback. Clear dimensions, revision records and a coordinated handoff help keep production decisions understandable.
Verified technical qualifications
SOLIDWORKS certifications.
Six certifications issued by Dassault Systèmes / SOLIDWORKS to Yunhong Zhang: Expert Mechanical Design, Professional Mechanical Design and four advanced professional specializations. Preview images retain the certificate details; each original PDF is available below.
CSWE / Expert level
Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert Mechanical Design
Issued 29 July 2023 Certificate ID: C-W349ES8YD6
My expert-level mechanical design qualification complements practical experience with assemblies, fabrication documentation and manufacturing workflows.
Supporting qualification document: CSWP + four advanced exams — confirmation of the prerequisites for the CSWE examination, not an additional certification. View document PDF ↗
Let's work together
Have a product or manufacturing challenge?
Share your sketches, drawings, existing parts or production requirements. I can help define the next engineering step and prepare a practical path from design to manufacture.