Managed Mechanical Engineering Services to Scale Your Output, Not Your Overhead

CAD Drafting and 3D Modeling

We handle the foundational work of creating, editing, and maintaining your CAD assets. Our team produces clean, accurate 2D drawings and parametric 3D models compliant with your standards (ASME, ISO, DIN). This service is the bedrock of freeing your senior engineers from routine tasks.

• Clear backlogs of drafting and modeling work.
• Ensure 100% compliance with internal and industry standards.
• Free up senior engineers for high-value design work.

CAD Data Migration and Conversion

Seamlessly migrate legacy 2D data to 3D models or convert files between different CAD formats (e.g., CATIA to SolidWorks). Our structured, AI-assisted process minimizes errors and ensures data integrity during system upgrades or consolidations.

• Preserve valuable design history from legacy systems.
• Accelerate M&A integration by consolidating CAD platforms.
• Reduce manual data re-entry errors by over 99%.

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Access specialized structural and thermal analysis expertise without hiring a full-time analyst. We perform linear/non-linear static, dynamic, and thermal simulations to validate designs, optimize for weight, and ensure product reliability before prototyping.

• Reduce physical prototype costs by up to 50%.
• Identify and mitigate potential failure modes early in the design cycle.
• Optimize material usage and reduce product weight.

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Our CFD experts simulate fluid flow, heat transfer, and related phenomena to optimize your product's performance. Ideal for applications in aerodynamics, electronics cooling, and fluid handling systems, providing critical insights that are expensive to test physically.

• Improve thermal management and product lifespan.
• Optimize aerodynamic efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
• Analyze complex flow behavior without costly physical tests.

PLM/PDM Support and Data Management

We provide administrative and user support for your Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Product Data Management (PDM) systems. This includes part numbering, BOM creation and management, and ensuring data consistency across your enterprise.

• Ensure a 'single source of truth' for all product data.
• Reduce administrative burden on your engineering team.
• Improve collaboration between design, manufacturing, and supply chain.

Bill of Materials (BOM) Management

Our team takes over the meticulous task of creating, updating, and validating your Engineering BOMs (eBOMs) and Manufacturing BOMs (mBOMs). We ensure accuracy and synchronization with your ERP and PLM systems, preventing costly downstream errors.

• Eliminate purchasing and manufacturing errors caused by incorrect BOMs.
• Ensure consistency between design, procurement, and production.
• Free engineers from time-consuming data entry and verification.

Technical Documentation and Manuals

We create comprehensive technical documentation, including assembly instructions, user manuals, and service guides. Using your CAD models, we generate clear, concise content with high-quality illustrations to support your customers and field technicians.

• Improve customer satisfaction with clear, professional documentation.
• Reduce support calls and warranty claims.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory documentation requirements.

Value Engineering and Cost Optimization

Our engineers analyze your existing designs to identify opportunities for cost reduction without sacrificing performance. We suggest alternative materials, manufacturing processes, or design modifications to improve your product margins.

• Lower production costs and increase product profitability.
• Identify over-engineered components and simplify designs.
• Leverage new materials and manufacturing techniques.

Reverse Engineering

We create detailed 3D CAD models from physical parts, often using 3D scanning technology. This is essential for remanufacturing obsolete parts, analyzing competitor products, or creating digital twins of existing assets.

• Digitize physical assets for analysis and modification.
• Recreate legacy parts for which no drawings exist.
• Accelerate competitor product benchmarking.

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Our GD&T experts apply proper tolerancing (per ASME Y14.5) to your drawings to ensure functional fit and manufacturability. This specialized skill is critical for creating unambiguous instructions for manufacturing and quality control.

• Reduce manufacturing ambiguity and scrap rates.
• Ensure interchangeability of parts from different suppliers.
• Improve communication between design, manufacturing, and inspection.

Manufacturing and Fabrication Drawings

We translate your design models into detailed, shop-ready drawings for manufacturing. This includes creating flat patterns for sheet metal, weldment drawings, and specifying all necessary manufacturing information for clarity on the shop floor.

• Accelerate the handoff from design to manufacturing.
• Minimize shop floor questions and interpretation errors.
• Provide clear, actionable instructions for fabricators.

AI-Powered Generative Design Support

Leverage the cutting edge of design. We assist in setting up, running, and interpreting generative design studies in software like Fusion 360 or Creo. Explore hundreds of design iterations to find the optimal, lightweight solution for your performance criteria.

• Discover innovative, high-performance designs not possible with traditional methods.
• Drastically reduce component weight while maintaining strength.
• Explore a wider design space in a fraction of the time.

Motion Analysis and Kinematics

We simulate the movement of your mechanical assemblies to analyze kinematic behavior, check for interferences, and determine forces. This is crucial for designing complex mechanisms, robotics, and automated machinery, ensuring they function as intended.

• Verify mechanism performance without building physical prototypes.
• Detect collisions and range-of-motion issues early.
• Accurately size motors, actuators, and other components.

Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)

For process and plant engineering, our team develops and maintains detailed P&ID and piping layout drawings. We ensure all components, pipelines, and instrumentation are accurately represented according to industry standards.

• Create a clear schematic of your process plant or system.
• Ensure safety and operational compliance.
• Facilitate plant maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting.

Quality Assurance and Drawing Checking

Implement an independent layer of quality control. Our dedicated QA team meticulously checks drawings and models for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with your standards before they are released, catching errors that are costly to fix downstream.

• Catch design and drafting errors before they reach manufacturing.
• Enforce consistent standards across all engineering documentation.
• Reduce the number of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).

Drastic Cost Reduction

Reduce your total cost of engineering operations by up to 60%. Our model eliminates expenses for recruitment, benefits, office space, and software licenses, converting your fixed costs into a predictable, flexible operating expense.

Uncompromising Security

Your IP is your most valuable asset. We protect it with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certified security protocols, end-to-end encryption, and AI-driven threat monitoring. Work with a partner who treats your data with the seriousness it deserves.

Verifiable Quality

Quality is a process, not a promise. Our CMMI Level 5 appraisal means we operate with a proven, repeatable system for quality assurance, minimizing errors and rework. We guarantee our quality with a 2-week paid trial.

On-Demand Scalability

Instantly scale your team up or down in response to project demands. Go from a concept to a fully operational team of 10+ engineers in days, not months. Never be constrained by your headcount again.

Expert, Vetted Talent

Gain access to a global pool of degree-holding, certified mechanical engineers. Every team member is rigorously vetted for technical skill, communication, and professionalism. We offer free replacement if they're not the right fit.

Seamless Integration

We don't force you into our workflow; we adapt to yours. Our teams are proficient in your tools—from SolidWorks and CATIA to Teamcenter and Windchill—and function as a seamless, remote extension of your organization.

AI-Powered Efficiency

We leverage AI and automation to handle repetitive tasks like drawing conversions and standards checking. This enhances accuracy, speeds up delivery, and allows our engineers to focus on higher-value problem-solving for you.

Dedicated Management

This is a fully managed service. You get a dedicated project manager who serves as your single point of contact, handles all task allocation, and ensures on-time, on-budget delivery, freeing you from day-to-day oversight.

24/7 Productivity

Leverage our global delivery model to create a "follow-the-sun" workflow. Your projects move forward around the clock, dramatically shortening development cycles and accelerating your time-to-market.

SolidWorks

The industry standard for 3D mechanical design, essential for part modeling, assembly design, and drafting.

CATIA

Critical for complex surface modeling and large assembly management, predominantly in the automotive and aerospace industries.

Autodesk Inventor

A key tool for mechanical design, simulation, and visualization, widely used in industrial machinery and manufacturing.

Creo (Pro/ENGINEER)

Powerful parametric design software, essential for companies with a long history in product development and complex assemblies.

AutoCAD

The foundational tool for 2D drafting, essential for legacy data, schematics, and plant layouts.

Ansys

The gold standard for FEA and CFD simulation, required for validating structural integrity, thermal performance, and fluid dynamics.

Abaqus

A specialized tool for advanced non-linear FEA, crucial for simulating complex materials and contact scenarios.

Teamcenter (Siemens PLM)

A leading enterprise PLM system for managing product data and processes. Expertise is vital for large corporate clients.

Windchill (PTC PLM)

A key PLM platform, especially for companies using Creo. Proficiency ensures seamless data management.

SAP PLM

Essential for organizations that have tightly integrated their product development with their ERP system.

ASME Y14.5

The definitive standard for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Expertise is non-negotiable for producing quality manufacturing drawings.

ISO Standards

Knowledge of ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and other relevant industry standards is crucial for compliance and international clients.

Sheet Metal Design

Specialized skill within CAD for creating manufacturable sheet metal parts, including flat patterns and bend allowances.

Weldment Design

Expertise in creating structural frames and welded assemblies within CAD, including cut lists and weld symbols.

Python (for CAD Automation)

Used for scripting and automating repetitive tasks within CAD and simulation software, driving efficiency and accuracy.

Discovery & Scoping

We start with a deep dive into your goals, technical requirements, workflows, and pain points. We work with you to define the exact scope of work and success metrics. This ensures we are perfectly aligned from day one.

Team Assembly & Onboarding

Based on your needs, we assemble a dedicated team from our pool of vetted engineers and specialists. We then run a structured onboarding process, integrating with your tools, systems, and communication channels. Your team is typically operational in 48-72 hours.

Paid Trial & Integration

We begin with a 2-week paid trial on a real, non-critical project. This allows you to validate our technical skills, communication, and process in a low-risk environment, ensuring we are the perfect fit before you commit long-term.

Execution & Managed Delivery

Your dedicated Project Manager handles all day-to-day operations, task assignments, and quality checks. We execute the work, providing regular progress updates through a shared project portal, ensuring you have full visibility without the management overhead.

Reporting & Optimization

We provide weekly and monthly reports detailing KPIs, work completed, and budget tracking. We hold regular review meetings to discuss performance and proactively identify opportunities to add more value and optimize the process further.

Parker Hudson

COO, Summit Industrial

"We were skeptical about outsourcing our CAD work, but LiveHelpIndia's process and professionalism won us over. They integrated with our team in a week and cleared a six-month drafting backlog in 60 days. It's a game-changer for our operational agility."

Olivia Bishop

Engineering Manager, NextGen Robotics

"The access to specialized FEA talent on-demand has been invaluable. We can now validate complex designs in days instead of weeks. The quality of their analysis reports is excellent and gives our team huge confidence before we commit to hardware."

Leonard Fletcher

Head of Product, AquaFlow Systems

"Their team handled the migration of over 10,000 legacy drawings into our new PLM system. The accuracy was outstanding, and it was completed ahead of schedule. This project would have been an internal nightmare; they made it seamless."

Rachel Manning

CFO, Precision Components Inc.

"From a financial perspective, the move to LiveHelpIndia was a clear win. We've converted a significant fixed cost into a variable one, giving us much better control over our budget. The ROI was evident within the first six months."

Thomas Lamb

Founder, HelioDrive Solar

"As a startup, we need to be lean. LiveHelpIndia gives us the engineering firepower of a much larger company without the associated overhead. Their managed service lets my team focus on our core technology, which is exactly what we need."

Yasmin Carroll

Supply Chain Director, Global Manufacturing United

"The accuracy of the BOMs they manage for us has had a direct, positive impact on our supply chain. We've seen a measurable reduction in ordering the wrong parts, which has reduced inventory holding costs and production line downtime."

How do you ensure the security of our proprietary designs and IP?

Security is our top priority. We are ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certified, which means our security practices are independently audited. We use secure VPNs, encrypted data storage, strict access controls, and all employees are under comprehensive NDAs. Your data is segregated and protected.

What kind of engineers will be working on my projects?

Our teams are composed of full-time, degree-holding mechanical engineers with an average of 5+ years of experience. Many hold additional certifications in specific CAD/CAE software. We match the team's experience to your specific industry and technical requirements.

How do you handle communication and time zone differences?

We assign a dedicated project manager who is your single point of contact and ensures significant overlap with your working hours (typically 4-6 hours for US/EMEA clients). We use tools like Slack, MS Teams, and our own project portal for seamless, real-time communication and 24/7 visibility.

What CAD and CAE software are you proficient in?

Our teams are experts in a wide range of software, including but not limited to: SolidWorks, CATIA V5/V6, Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360, Creo, AutoCAD, Ansys, Abaqus, Nastran, and various PLM/PDM systems like Teamcenter and Windchill. We can adapt to any tool in your stack.

What does 'managed service' actually mean?

It means you don't have to manage the day-to-day. We provide the project manager, the QA process, the IT support, and the performance reporting. You assign the high-level tasks and objectives, and we handle the execution and delivery, freeing you to focus on strategic goals.

How does the 2-week paid trial work?

It's simple. We agree on a small, representative project and a fixed price for the two-week period. Our team executes the work just as they would in a long-term engagement. This gives you a risk-free way to experience our quality, process, and communication firsthand before making a larger commitment.

Can you work with our existing PLM/PDM system?

Yes, absolutely. Our process is designed to integrate directly into your existing systems. Our team members are trained on all major PLM/PDM platforms and will operate as licensed users within your environment, ensuring data remains centralized and secure.

What is the typical cost savings I can expect?

Most of our clients see a reduction of 40-60% in their total cost of operations for the functions they outsource to us. This calculation includes salaries, benefits, recruitment costs, software licenses, IT overhead, and office space that you no longer have to pay for.

What if a team member isn't the right fit?

We understand that sometimes personalities or workflows don't align. Because we operate as a managed service, we mitigate this risk entirely. We offer a free-replacement guarantee; if you are not satisfied with a team member, we will replace them at zero cost and manage the knowledge transfer to ensure zero downtime for your project.

How fast can you scale our team up or down?

Speed is a core part of our value proposition. Because we maintain an internal bench of vetted, full-time professionals, we can typically scale your team up by 2 to 10+ engineers within 48-72 hours. We provide you the flexibility to handle project surges without the traditional overhead of recruiting or long-term hiring cycles.

Ideal for: Companies needing continuous, scalable support for ongoing engineering tasks.

What's Included:

• A dedicated team of 2-20+ engineers and designers.
• A dedicated US/EMEA-based project manager.
• All QA/QC and performance reporting.
• Integration with your existing tools and workflows.

Ideal for: One-time projects with a clearly defined scope and deliverables.

What's Included:

• A complete project team for a specific outcome.
• End-to-end project management from kickoff to delivery.
• All necessary resources to meet the project goals.
• Clearly defined milestones and deliverables.

Ideal for: Startups and teams with fluctuating, unpredictable needs for specialized tasks.

What's Included:

• A pre-paid block of hours for specific services.
• Access to our entire pool of specialists.
• Draw down hours as needed with no long-term commitment.
• Detailed reporting on hours used.