Bernd Schamberger - Diplom-Ingenieur, Development Engineer, Senior Design Engineer

Q: Where is Bernd based?

Bernd is based in Hamburg, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Bernd speak?

Bernd speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Bernd have?

Bernd has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Bernd has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 6 months . Note that Bernd may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Bernd's latest experience?

Bernd's most recent position is Diplom-Ingenieur, Development Engineer, Senior Design Engineer at Microvision GmbH .

Q: What companies has Bernd worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Bernd has worked for Microvision GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Bernd most experienced in?

Bernd is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Aerospace and Defense . Bernd also has some experience in Insurance .

Q: Which business areas is Bernd most experienced in?

Bernd is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Production , and Research and Development . Bernd also has some experience in Project Management , Procurement , and Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Bernd worked in recently?

Bernd has recently worked in industries like Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Bernd worked in recently?

Bernd has recently worked in business areas like Procurement , Product Development , and Research and Development .

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Hamburg, Germany

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Experience

Apr 2020 - Jun 2024

4 years 3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Diplom-Ingenieur, Development Engineer, Senior Design Engineer

Microvision GmbH

Development of optomechanical components and assemblies in collaboration with systems and optics development, considering feasibility, space requirements, handling, manufacturing aspects and series production suitability
Preparation of mechanical studies and consulting on studies to meet customer requirements, detailed design and custom fabrication for proof of concept of initial active samples
Concepts for injection molding tools for first samples and series production
Prototype designs, prototype manufacturing and CNC small series production
Design studies for new generations of LiDAR sensors and implementation of specific customer requests, considering conventional and future sensor technologies
Design of inspection, measuring and testing fixtures, drawing derivation, awarding and supervision of production
Procurement of special accessories
Derivations for marketing with renderings, turntable animations, explosion simulations and illustrations
Assistance with static calibration and LiDAR testing
Laboratory setups as well as general simulations for lab applications, software-assisted alignment
Setup and maintenance of a company PDM

Sep 2016 - Nov 2017

1 year 3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Diplom-Ingenieur, Designer, Consultant, Project Manager

FERCHAU Engineering GmbH

Consultation and project support for a system supplier of technical equipment with tasks in problem analysis, advising and technical assistance, travel to China (Number Four AG, Hamburg)
Concept and design of axle systems (Daimler AG, Hamburg)
Space analyses for new lightweight variants (implementation of e-drive components)
Design and optimization of cast components
Modification designs of bent sheet metal parts
Fixtures and jigs for optical component inspection, creation of frame structures to hold clay models, master buck structures and individual fixtures in modular lightweight design (Witte-Barskamp AG, Bleckede)

Oct 2015 - Jul 2016

10 months

Lübeck, Germany

Technical Consultant, Project Manager in Aviation

B/E Aerospace Inc.

Consultation and project support for an aerospace system supplier with tasks in problem analysis, advising and technical assistance
Travel to China
Problem analysis and solution finding for negative quality issues during production of interior for Airbus at the China production site

Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

5 months

Technical Consultant, Project Manager in Injection Molding

YAZAKI Deutschland Automotive

Taking on project responsibility as well as consulting and concept development for injection mold know-how of large connector part families
Support during the build phases in the tool shops
Travel to Portugal and Croatia

Apr 2012 - Jul 2015

3 years 4 months

Wolfsburg, Germany

Technical Staff, Project Leader, Resident Engineer

Kämmerer Engineering Hamburg und Wolfsburg

Project engineer and resident engineer in Wolfsburg on behalf of VW, handling quality issues and ensuring processes up to functional sample testing
Project management of the interior tooling division Airbus 350 on behalf of the client
Project management, design, development and technical design of a new generation of forklifts for autonomous logistics processes (STILL) "six-in-one" in a compact design (cubeXX), as well as support from prototype construction to trade fair readiness (CEMAT 2014)
Collaboration in design, development and new technical design of future generations of motorhomes at Bürstner (Kehl) and Niessmann+Bischof (Koblenz)

Jan 2010 - Mar 2012

2 years 3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Branch Manager, Insurance Broker

Verticus AG, Hamburg North Branch

Ensuring regional sales of health insurance, property insurance, and financial services
Representing the Cologne main branch

Oct 1990 - Dec 2009

19 years 3 months

Owner, Managing Director

Schamberger Design Office

Design of injection molding tools
Finite modeling and manufacturable shaping of parts and assemblies (plastic design)
Technical development and technological design of new innovative products, pilot runs, small batches, prototypes
Feasibility studies, design analysis, and design simplification with full functionality, technical feasibility
Conceptual design and sizing of forming tools like injection molding, die casting, or silicone molds, taking into account rheological and thermal analyses
Problem analysis, functional testing of dynamic and static components in interaction with defined process cycles
Development and elaboration of ideas for special custom products and special machines, including laser equipment construction, valve manufacturing, indoor logistics, and vehicle construction
Patent design, freeform design, and product studies
Scheduling and monitoring manufacturing processes
Delegating work groups and assignments

Dec 1982 - Aug 1987

4 years 9 months

Toolmaker, Mold Maker, CNC Programmer

VEB Optima Office Machine Plant Erfurt

Mold making
Fixture construction (hydraulics)
EDM (sinker and wire erosion)
Gauge construction
Heat treatment
CNC machine programming for AGIE wire EDM and sinker EDM (Leonardo)

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, and Insurance.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Aerospace and Defense

Insurance

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Production, Research and Development, Project Management, Procurement, and Quality Assurance.

Product Development

Production

Research and Development

Project Management

Procurement

Quality Assurance

Skills

Solidworks 2022
Catia V5
Mega Cad
Ms Excel
Siemens Nx 11.0
Ms Access
Creo
Finite Modelling And Tool-Oriented Shaping Of Parts And Assemblies
Development And Design Of New Innovative Products, Pilot Series, Prototypes
Feasibility Studies, Design Analysis And Design Simplification With Full Functionality, Technical Feasibility
Design And Dimensioning Of Primary Forming Tools, Such As Injection Molds, Die-Casting Or Silicone Tools, Considering Rheological And Thermal Analyses
Problem Analysis, Function Testing Of Dynamic And Static Components In Interaction With Defined Cycles
Development And Elaboration Of Specifications For Custom-Made Products, Especially Laser Device Construction, Lidar Sensors, Valve Construction, Indoor Logistics, Vehicle Construction, Motorhomes, Jigs And Fixtures, Production Equipment
Patent Design, Freeform Design And Product Studies
Setting Timelines, Monitoring Manufacturing Processes And Prototype Construction
Good Knowledge Of Cad Software Solidworks And Catia V5

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Russian

Elementary

Education

Oct 1991 - Jun 1993

Technical College

Mechanical Engineering, focus on Manufacturing Technology · Germany

Oct 1987 - Jun 1990

IIP Gotha

Electrical Engineering Technology · Gotha, Germany

Oct 1977 - Jun 1981

Skilled Worker in Production Equipment (Toolmaker)

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Insurance Broker Certification

Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Manufacturing 28.5 y

Avg length 4 y 6 m

Longest experience 19 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Diplom-Ingenieur, Development Engineer, Senior Design Engineer, Diplom-Ingenieur, Designer, Consultant, Project Manager, Technical Consultant, Project Manager in Aviation

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense

Main business areas Product Development, Production, Research and Development

Qualifications

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

June 2025

Last Update

June 2026

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Where is Bernd based?

Bernd is based in Hamburg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Bernd speak?

Bernd speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Bernd have?

Bernd has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Bernd has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 6 months. Note that Bernd may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Bernd be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Bernd would be well-suited for roles such as: Diplom-Ingenieur, Development Engineer, Senior Design Engineer, Diplom-Ingenieur, Designer, Consultant, Project Manager, Technical Consultant, Project Manager in Aviation.

What is Bernd's latest experience?

Bernd's most recent position is Diplom-Ingenieur, Development Engineer, Senior Design Engineer at Microvision GmbH.

What companies has Bernd worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Bernd has worked for Microvision GmbH.

Which industries is Bernd most experienced in?

Bernd is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Aerospace and Defense. Bernd also has some experience in Insurance.

Which business areas is Bernd most experienced in?

Bernd is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Production, and Research and Development. Bernd also has some experience in Project Management, Procurement, and Quality Assurance.

Which industries has Bernd worked in recently?

Bernd has recently worked in industries like Automotive.

Which business areas has Bernd worked in recently?

Bernd has recently worked in business areas like Procurement, Product Development, and Research and Development.

What is Bernd's education?

Bernd attended Technical College for Mechanical Engineering, focus on Manufacturing Technology.

Does Bernd have any certificates?

Bernd has 1 certificate: Insurance Broker Certification.

What is the availability of Bernd?

Bernd is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Bernd?

Bernd's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.