Mechanical Design,
drafted to ship.
Contract drafting, modeling, and CAM. Built for the boring middle of a project, where a sketch turns into documentation, configurations, and a part somebody can actually manufacture.
- Years ops
- 11+
- SolidWorks
- CSWA
FIG. 01 · CAD MODEL · DRAG TO ROTATE
Services
- 01
MECHANICAL CAD MODELING
Parametric parts, assemblies, and configurations that survive change orders. Native SolidWorks files plus STEP, IGES, or STL on request.
- 02
DRAFTING & DRAWING RELEASE
Production drawings to ASME Y14.5 GD&T, with title blocks, BOMs, and revision-tracked sheet sets. Drawings the shop and the inspector read the same way.
- 03
CAM & CNC PROGRAMMING
Toolpath programming with documented setup sheets, fixture notes, and tooling lists. Hands-on HAAS to validate that the program runs the way it reads.
- 04
QA & REGULATORY DOCUMENTATION
Inspection plans, FAI templates, and supplier-quality paperwork written by someone whose previous job hinged on getting it right.
- 05
WEB DESIGN
Component-driven frontend builds with typed architecture, accessible markup, and performance budgets. Sites that ship clean and scale without rewriting the foundation.
- 06
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INTEGRATION
Workflow automation and intelligent tooling integrated into existing processes. Prompt engineering and API orchestration that turns repetitive tasks into reliable, self-running systems.
Recent Projects
Build Process
- 01
Concept
Requirements capture, target spec, design intent sketches. Trade studies on architecture before committing to CAD.
- 02
CAD Modeling
Parametric solid models, top-down skeletons, configurations. Fully constrained sketches that survive change.
- 03
Iteration
Prototype, measure, refine. Closed-loop between physical test results and the digital model until spec is hit.
- 04
Manufacturing handoff
Final CAD model and drawings prepared for manufacturing handoff. Includes all dimensions, tolerances, and material specifications required for production.
Turn Busywork Into Background Noise
AI is not the future—it is the present, and it is already reshaping how work gets done. From solo founders to enterprise teams, the right integration can reclaim hours every week.
PERSONAL & SMALL BUSINESS
Solo operators and lean teams wear every hat. AI can take a few off your head—so you can focus on the work only you can do.
- Email drafting & inbox triage
- Content creation, editing & copywriting
- Research, summarization & note organization
- Social media planning & post generation
- Appointment scheduling & calendar management
CORPORATE
Scale what works without scaling headcount. Integrate AI into existing pipelines to cut turnaround times and decision lag.
- Workflow automation & SOP digitization
- Document processing & report generation
- Customer support & chatbot integration
- Data analysis & business intelligence
- Custom AI tool development & API orchestration
FREE CONSULTATION
Not sure where AI fits your workflow? Let's audit one process together—no cost, no pitch, just honest answers about what is possible and what is not.
From the airfield to the bench.
I'm Hunter Dodge, and I started Brakewater as a Boston-based mechanical design business. I came to mechanical engineering after eleven years leading aviation crews at FAA-regulated facilities, where the consequences of incorrect tolerances, missed inspections, or poor documentation are immediate and real.
That same discipline carries into my CAD work. Brakewater delivers precise, production-ready design solutions, including SolidWorks modeling, AutoCAD 2D/3D drafting, and Fusion 360 CAM programming, supported by hands-on HAAS CNC and FANUC robotics experience.
All deliverables emphasize accuracy, clear documentation, and manufacturability. Capabilities are supported by CSWA certification (SolidWorks, 2025) and ongoing STEM engineering studies.
- AutoCAD 2D / 3D
Production drafting, GD&T, layout templates
- Fusion 360 / CAM
Parametric modeling and 2.5/3-axis toolpaths
- HAAS CNC
Setup, program editing, and machine operation
- QA & Regulatory Compliance
11+ years of FAA-grade quality and inspection systems
- Website Designer
Develop website with Typescript, NextJS
- AI Proficiency
Claude, Kimi
Ready to start a Project?
Reach out with a project idea and available times to sit down and chat.
- LOC
- Greater Boston, MA — remote and on-site nearby.
- ETA
- Replies within one business day.
- NDA
- Happy to sign one before sharing project details.