Freelance Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Mechanical Engineering Design

Engagement Type: Freelance / Contract

Work Mode: Remote

Project: Engineering Textbook Problem Authoring, Review, and Testing on LMS

About the Role

We are looking for a qualified Freelance Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Mechanical Engineering Design to support the development and quality assurance of textbook problems on a Learning Management System (LMS) platform. The primary responsibility of this role is to code textbook problems on the LMS platform, review the authored content for technical accuracy, and test the questions to ensure they function correctly and provide a reliable learning experience for students. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mechanical engineering design principles, proficiency in solving engineering problems, and the ability to translate textbook content into accurate, functional digital assessments.

Key Responsibilities

- Problem Authoring and LMS Coding

· Review textbook problems, solutions, and supporting materials provided for the project.

· Code and author textbook problems on the designated LMS platform according to the prescribed templates, guidelines, and specifications.

· Enter question statements, answer choices, numerical values, equations, diagrams, units, and other relevant components accurately.

· Configure answer fields, accepted answers, numerical tolerances, and grading parameters, wherever applicable.

· Enter hints, explanations, and step-by-step solutions as required.

· Ensure that equations, mathematical expressions, symbols, subscripts, superscripts, tables, and figures are represented correctly on the platform.

· Follow the established authoring workflow and maintain consistency across chapters.

- Technical Review and Validation· Review authored questions against the source textbook to ensure accuracy and completeness.

· Verify engineering calculations, formulas, assumptions, units, significant figures,



and final answers.

· Validate solution steps and ensure that the provided explanations align with established mechanical engineering principles.

· Identify and correct discrepancies in question statements, answer keys, diagrams, equations, and supporting content.

· Check the accuracy of numerical tolerances and answer acceptance criteria for calculation-based problems.

· Ensure that questions are complete, unambiguous, and aligned with the source material.

- Functional Testing and Quality Assurance· Test authored questions on the LMS platform to verify their functionality.

· Attempt questions using the available response fields and validate the expected grading behavior.

· Check whether correct and incorrect responses are evaluated appropriately.

· Verify the rendering of mathematical equations, symbols, diagrams, tables, and other question components.

· Test numerical and formula-based questions for answer accuracy, rounding, unit handling, and tolerance settings.

· Identify platform-related issues, formatting errors, and content defects, and make the necessary corrections.

· Perform final quality checks before submitting completed chapters or batches for review.

- Documentation and Project Coordination· Maintain accurate records of completed questions, review findings, corrections, and testing results.

· Document identified issues and communicate technical or platform-related concerns to the project team.

· Incorporate feedback from reviewers and resolve reported defects within the agreed timelines.

· Follow project-specific instructions,



quality standards, and submission procedures.

· Provide progress updates and meet agreed productivity and delivery targets.

Required Qualifications and SkillsEducational Background

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Design or a closely related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

· Prior experience as a Mechanical Engineering faculty member, lecturer, researcher, technical content developer, or engineering subject matter expert.

· Experience working with mechanical engineering textbooks, question banks, numerical problems, and worked-out solutions.

· Familiarity with equation editors, technical content authoring tools, and digital assessment testing.

· Exposure to Finite-Element Analysis (FEA), GD&T;, machine design calculations, and engineering problem-solving tools.

Engagement Expectations

· This is a freelance, project-based engagement with assignments allocated according to project requirements.

· The SME must be available to work within mutually agreed timelines and delivery schedules.

· The SME must follow the prescribed authoring, review, testing, and quality assurance guidelines.

· All assigned work must meet the required technical accuracy, platform functionality, and content quality standards.

· The SME must communicate progress, raise questions promptly, and address reviewer feedback within the agreed turnaround time.

Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented Mechanical Engineering skilled who combines strong subject knowledge with the ability to author, review, and test technical problems in a digital learning environment. The candidate should be comfortable working with calculation-intensive textbook exercises and committed to ensuring that every question is technically accurate, correctly configured, and fully functional on the LMS platform.

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📌 Freelance Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Mechanical Engineering Design (India)
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