[Remote] Mechanical Engineering Subject Matter Expert | Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Crossing Hurdles is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Subject Matter Expert to provide technical reviews and feedback within the field of mechanical engineering. The role involves evaluating technical problems and solutions for accuracy and completeness, ensuring high standards of quality across various subdomains of mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Review technical problems, solutions, and explanations within mechanical engineering for accuracy, completeness, and methodological soundness
• Identify errors, ambiguities, or gaps in reasoning and provide clear, well-justified feedback
• Apply consistent evaluation standards across a range of mechanical engineering subdomains (e.g., statics and dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mechanics of materials, machine design)
• Calibrate judgments against established quality benchmarks to ensure consistency and reliability
• Contribute to maintaining a high bar for technical quality across the body of work reviewed

Skills

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field (Bachelor's required; Master's or PhD a plus)
• Strong command of core mechanical engineering fundamentals and the ability to work problems rigorously from first principles
• Sharp attention to detail and the ability to spot subtle technical errors
• Clear written communication and the ability to articulate why something is correct or incorrect
• Comfort working independently and applying structured evaluation criteria consistently
• Prior experience in technical review, grading, tutoring, or QA is a plus but not required

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