Okay, so Dan has a solid background in mechanical engineering, with skills like Solidworks, Mastercam, and Lean Manufacturing. He's also proficient in CAD tools like Autocad and Google Sketchup. Given his experience and skills, I'd estimate his hourly rate to be around $75, which is on the lower end of the scale for mechanical engineers with similar skills. This rate is likely due to his lack of experience and education, as well as his location in Livonia, Michigan. However, it's still a reasonable rate considering his strengths in design and manufacturing.