Daniel Fehn - Developer / Subproject Leader

Q: Where is Daniel based?

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

Q: What languages does Daniel speak?

Daniel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Daniel have?

Daniel has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Daniel has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 17 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months . Note that Daniel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Daniel's latest experience?

Daniel's most recent position is Developer / Subproject Leader at Kayser automotive .

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

In recent years, Daniel has worked for Kayser automotive , Wieland electric , Robart GmbH , and Wittenstein AG .

Q: Which industries is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas is Daniel most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Procurement , and Project Management .

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Kulmbach, Germany

Experience

Sep 2023 - Present

2 years 7 months

Developer / Subproject Leader

Kayser automotive

Development and design of products and components of the Kayser product portfolio
Management of concept and development projects in hardware and software for electrical-electronic components from prototyping to series production
Coordination with sales divisions, departments, customers and suppliers
Preparation of technical presentations for internal and external meetings
Commercial and technical evaluation of external service offers
Coordination and planning of hardware and software scopes
Support in the industrialization of hardware and software considering budget costs and quality requirements
Drawing review based on content and formal criteria
FMEA

May 2022 - Aug 2023

1 year 4 months

Product Developer / Project Manager

Wieland electric

Concept and product development within the scope of the development project
Consideration of product-specific standards
Creation of design drafts, solutions and drawings with regard to function, costs and deadlines
Modeling and drawing creation in the CAD system NX version 2212 and Teamcenter 12
Provision of prototypes and coordination of tests
Evaluation of concepts through risk analysis and lab results
Consideration of internal processes and guidelines (product development process, design for manufacturing)
Preparation of documentation of the product development (design file)

Mar 2021 - May 2022

1 year 3 months

Product Developer / Project Manager

Robart GmbH

Project manager and developer for the new development of a service station for a robotic vacuum cleaner
Coordination of tasks for the team and external suppliers
Documentation
Organization of internal and external meetings
FMEAs
Feasibility analyses
Coordination of prototype phases up to production
Design of individual parts and assemblies for plastics and tooling
Material selection

Mar 2018 - Sep 2019

1 year 7 months

Hybrid

Siemens NX Specialist / Product Developer

Wieland electric

Development of a terminal block as a fuse terminal with integrated swivel lever
Development of a terminal block in hybrid design for signal distribution in machine and plant engineering
Development of a terminal block in multi-level configuration
Development of a plug & play connector in shelving construction for power supply of lighting and bus data for displays
Preliminary development of a linear wiring and connection concept for a lighting industry customer (power conductor profile, feed-in, tapping, connector, feed-out)

Apr 2017 - Feb 2018

11 months

NX Specialist / CAM Programmer in Aviation

FACC AG

Creation and optimization of NC programs for multi-axis machining centers using Siemens NX CAM software
Preparation of documentation (drawings, parts lists) for the production of fixtures, including definition of acceptance criteria
Design and construction of milling and drilling fixtures
Modification and optimization of NC files as well as machining fixtures and tools

Jun 2015 - Mar 2017

1 year 10 months

Detail Design Engineer (Siemens NX)

Vorwerk

Design and development of vacuum cleaner components and all their individual parts according to design specifications, focusing on manufacturability and function
Design of 2K plastic parts
Design based on common standards and new developments
Creation of drawings
Coordination and ordering of prototypes
Coordination of toolmakers
Creation of test fixtures

Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

4 months

Detail Design Engineer

ITW

Design and development of interior door mechanisms and all their individual parts according to design specifications, focusing on manufacturability and function
Packaging space studies
Creation of drawings

Jan 2014 - Feb 2015

1 year 2 months

Detail Design Engineer (Siemens NX)

Vorwerk

Design and development of vacuum cleaner components and all their individual parts according to design specifications, focusing on manufacturability and function
Design of 2K plastic parts
Design based on common standards and new developments
Creation of drawings
Coordination and ordering of prototypes
Coordination of toolmakers
Creation of test fixtures

May 2013 - Dec 2013

8 months

Detail Design Engineer

RECARO

Design and development of child seats and all their individual parts according to design specifications, focusing on manufacturability and function
Design based on common standards and new developments

May 2013 - Dec 2013

8 months

Tooling Manager

TKW Molding GmbH

Management and coordination of tools
Documentation
Evaluation of measurement reports
FMEA's
Tool cost calculation
Coordination of changes

Apr 2012 - Present

14 years

Plastics Development Engineer

Wittenstein AG

Designing gearbox components with plastics, tooling, and assembly in mind
Designing technical design parts with plastics, tooling, and assembly in mind
Creating design drafts using CAD
Preparing bills of materials
Selecting suitable plastics; liaising with plastic suppliers
Coordinating with prototype manufacturers; awarding prototype manufacturing contracts
Selecting tool suppliers; placing orders for injection molds
Tool discussions
General internal meetings

Jun 2011 - Dec 2012

1 year 7 months

Product Developer

Kayser – Einbeck

Developing new plastic parts for activated carbon filters for cars and trucks with a focus on production costs
Designing welding geometries
Developing new plastic parts for liquid lines in shell technology based on installation space requirements and connection geometries, focusing on production costs of the needed injection molds
Designing latching features according to common standards and new developments
Designing welding and auxiliary geometries

May 2010 - Jun 2011

1 year 2 months

Detail Designer

PAS – Neuruppin

Designing and developing washing machine and dryer fascia systems and all internal parts according to design specifications, focusing on manufacturability and function
Designing latching features according to common standards and new developments

Jun 2007 - May 2010

3 years

Designer and Developer for Vacuum Cleaners

BSH – Bad Neustadt

Designing and developing vacuum cleaner components according to design specifications, focusing on manufacturability and function
Creating concepts and prototypes; tool discussions with suppliers
Conducting FMEAs

Mar 2007 - May 2010

3 years 3 months

3D Designer / Developer

ACS – Rödental

Geometric development and design of moving parts for car air vents according to design specifications
Designing parts for manufacturability and assembly
Designing latching features according to common standards and new developments
Performing tolerance, installation space studies, and design calculations

Jan 2004 - Dec 2007

4 years

Toolmaker

Modellbau Hofmann / Schney / Lichtenfels

Programming machines
Supervising sinker EDM and electrode milling

Jan 2001 - Dec 2004

4 years

Toolmaker

Dr. Schneider / Neuses / Kronach

Creating new tools
Programming sinker EDM machines

Jan 1996 - Dec 2000

5 years

Toolmaker

Fa. PVL / Pressig (now KKT)

Optimizing new tools
Supervising wire EDM
2D design and programming

Jan 1995 - Dec 1996

2 years

Quality Management Associate

Fa. Horst Scholz / Gundelsdorf

Setting up machines according to setup sheets
Inspecting injection-molded parts according to QA rules

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, and Aerospace and Defense.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Aerospace and Defense

Business Area Experience

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

Product Development

Procurement

Production

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Operations

Skills

Toolmaker
Cad Specialist
Technical Manager For Quality Management
Internal Auditor
Plastic Product Developer
Tool Management
Cam Programmer
Skills: Fea / Cad / Data Management
Ug Nx
Catia V5
Fusion 360
Very Independent, Committed And Flexible Working Style
Experience As A Detail Designer In Plastic And Tool Engineering
Experience In Project Management
Very Good Communication Skills, Team Competence, Motivation, Social Skills And Excellent Crisis Management
Industries: Automotive (20 Years, Skill Level 3)
Industries: Aerospace (2 Years, Skill Level 2)
Industries: Special Machine Construction (1 Year, Skill Level 2)
Industries: Household Appliances (13 Years, Skill Level 4)
Industries: Other (4 Years, Skill Level 3)
Development (15 Years, Skill Level 4)
Personnel Responsibility (6 Years, Skill Level 3)
Budget Responsibility (13 Years, Skill Level 3)
Controlling (5 Years, Skill Level 2)
Project Management (5 Years, Skill Level 2)
Design (14 Years, Skill Level 4)
Process Management
Quality Management (10 Years, Skill Level 2)
Tool Management (6 Years, Skill Level 3)

Languages

German

Native

English

Elementary

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 19

Experience in Manufacturing 30.5 y

Avg length 2 y 7 m

Longest experience 13 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Developer / Subproject Leader, Product Developer / Project Manager, Siemens NX Specialist / Product Developer

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense

Main business areas Product Development, Procurement, Production

Profile

Created

July 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Daniel based?

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

What languages does Daniel speak?

Daniel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Daniel have?

Daniel has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Daniel has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 17 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Daniel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Daniel be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Daniel would be well-suited for roles such as: Developer / Subproject Leader, Product Developer / Project Manager, Siemens NX Specialist / Product Developer.

What is Daniel's latest experience?

Daniel's most recent position is Developer / Subproject Leader at Kayser automotive.

What companies has Daniel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Daniel has worked for Kayser automotive, Wieland electric, Robart GmbH, and Wittenstein AG.

Which industries is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Daniel most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive.

Which business areas has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Procurement, and Project Management.

What is the availability of Daniel?

Daniel is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Daniel?

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