Gerhard Pohl - CAD and CATIA V5 Trainer in MedTech

Q: Where is Gerhard based?

Gerhard is based in Sankt Georgen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Gerhard speak?

Gerhard speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Gerhard have?

Gerhard has at least 1 year of experience. During this time, Gerhard has worked in at least 32 different roles and for 21 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 0 months . Note that Gerhard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Gerhard's latest experience?

Gerhard's most recent position is CDI Training at Technia Transcat GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Gerhard most experienced in?

Gerhard is most experienced in industries like Healthcare , Manufacturing , and Professional Services . Gerhard also has some experience in Information Technology , Aerospace and Defense , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Gerhard most experienced in?

Gerhard is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Research and Development . Gerhard also has some experience in Information Technology , Quality Assurance , and Legal .

Q: Does Gerhard have any certificates?

Gerhard has 32 certificates . Among them, these include: CDI Training , CATIA V5 Basic Course 1 (Fundamentals) , and Risk Management .

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Sankt Georgen, Germany

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Experience

Apr 2016 - Apr 2016

1 month

Tuttlingen, Germany

CDI Training

Technia Transcat GmbH

Apr 2016 - Apr 2016

1 month

Tuttlingen, Germany

CATIA V5 Basic Course 1 (Fundamentals)

Technia Transcat GmbH

Jul 2012 - Jul 2012

1 month

Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany

Risk Management Seminar

Schrack & Partner

General requirements for the development process
Risk management and risk analysis
Usability
Development documentation

Jun 2012 - Jun 2012

1 month

Stuttgart, Germany

Creative Workshop with Thomas Putze

Biedermann Motech GmbH & Co. KG

May 2012 - May 2012

1 month

Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany

Basic Seminar on Quality Management for Medical Device Manufacturing EN ISO 13485

Schrack & Partner

Normative fundamentals of EN ISO 13485:2003 plus amendments
Integration into conformity assessment
Compliance with QSR requirements
Impact on subcontractors
Connection to risk management

Feb 2012 - Feb 2012

1 month

Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany

Seminar medical device consultant and safety officer according to § 30 and § 31 MPG

Schrack & Partner

Legal basics for medical devices
Classification, conformity assessment, CE marking
Responsibilities and reporting system (§ 29 MPG)
Role of medical device consultant (§ 31 MPG) and safety officer (§ 30 MPG)
Labeling and instructions for use
Risk management
Quality management system requirements

Sep 2011 - Sep 2011

1 month

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Successfully manage and execute projects

Wirtschaftsverband Industrieller Unternehmen Baden e.V.

Successful project management methods
Project execution and practical examples

May 2011 - May 2011

1 month

Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany

Training on the project management manual of Biedermann Motech GmbH & Co. KG

Schrack & Partner

Medical Devices Act and legal requirements
Documentation of development projects
Design input and output documents
Risk management and design review structure (milestones)
Qualification of manufacturing processes
Change management

Apr 2011 - May 2011

2 months

Baden-Baden, Germany

59th Annual Meeting of the Association of South German Orthopedists and Trauma Surgeons

Vereinigung Süddeutscher Orthopäden und Unfallchirurgen e.V.

Mar 2011 - Mar 2011

1 month

Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany

MS Outlook 2010 for users

ViaVentus GmbH

Sending/receiving messages
Views, email management, search, filters, search folders
QuickSteps, rules, automatic replies
Contact/address management
Appointments: entering, moving, recurring and one-time events, meeting scheduling with assistant
Folder and calendar permissions
Tasks and notes

Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

1 month

Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany

Office 2010 - Update Training

ViaVentus GmbH

New interface: Ribbon, Backstage View, Quick Access Toolbar, Mini Toolbar, Live Preview
New file format: Compatibility Mode, Converting
Working with themes and SmartArts
Excel 2010: AutoComplete, Conditional Formatting, Page Layout, Tables, Sorting, Chart Creation
Word 2010: Navigation Pane, Quick Parts, Templates, Image Editing
PowerPoint 2010: Slide Design, Slide Master, Formatting, Animations

Jun 2010 - Jun 2010

1 month

Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany

Spinal Biomechanics / Spinal Anatomy Training

Biedermann Motech GmbH & Co. KG

Spinal function and biomechanics
Causes for spinal surgery, anatomy compass
Bones, joints, intervertebral disc, motion segment
Ligaments, neural elements, vascular structures, back muscles
Anatomy of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine, sacrum, and ilium
Spine joints, column models

Apr 2010 - May 2010

2 months

Baden-Baden, Germany

58th Annual Meeting of the Association of South German Orthopedists e.V.

Association of South German Orthopedists e.V.

Nov 2009 - Nov 2009

1 month

Munich, Germany

The Use of Plastics in Medical Technology

TÜV SÜD Academy

Importance of plastics in medical technology
Requirements for manufacturing processes and techniques
Selection and use of plastics
Classification and properties of polymers
Sterilization, processing, welding, and bonding techniques
Rheology and flow behavior
Extrusion, injection molding, film and sheet production
Typical process issues

May 2009 - May 2009

1 month

Ludwigsburg, Germany

SolidWorks 2008 - Assembly Modeling

SolidLine AG

Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

1 month

Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany

Project Management Workshop

Schrack Unternehmensinnovation

Project management manual Biedermann/Motech
Development process compliant with EN ISO 13485:2007
Risk management according to EN 14971
Feedback loops in product development and quality management
Development documentation and proof of compliance

Sep 2008 - Oct 2008

2 months

Ludwigsburg, Germany

SolidWorks 2008 – Advanced Component Modeling

SolidLine AG

Sep 2006 - Sep 2006

1 month

Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany

Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization of Reusable Products

Biedermann Motech GmbH

Legal basics (laws, standards, guidelines)
Manufacturer and user responsibilities
Manual and machine-based cleaning/disinfection
Steam sterilization and other sterilization methods
Instructions from user manual according to EN ISO 17664
Suitability of processes for own products
Design rules for effective reprocessing

May 2002 - May 2002

1 month

Herrenberg, Germany

OneSpace Designer Dynamic Modeling Data Exchange Workshop

arxes Engineering Solutions GmbH

Dec 2001 - Dec 2001

1 month

Herrenberg, Germany

Solid-Designer Workshop

arxes Engineering Solutions GmbH

Oct 2001 - Oct 2001

1 month

Herrenberg, Germany

Advanced SolidDesigner Workshop

arxes Engineering Solutions GmbH

Optimal customization and use of the user interface
Skillful use of selection functions
Rapid modification of parts using surface operations
Application of fillet and draft functions
Locating and fixing geometric defects
Use of the standard parts library
Tips and tricks for practical application

Oct 2001 - Oct 2001

1 month

Rottweil, Germany

In-house Training on Risk Management for Medical Devices according to DIN EN ISO 14971

Eurospec – Institute for Risk and Quality Management

Legal and normative foundations (DIN EN ISO 14971)
Methodology and process of risk management
Lifecycle models and accompanying risk management
Software tools Qware Riskmanager + Admin
Effort and benefits of risk management
Use of the tools on a concrete example

Jan 2001 - Feb 2001

2 months

Herrenberg, Germany

Seminar on 3D Design with SolidDesigner Part I

arxes Engineering Solutions GmbH

2D functions for creating tools
Creating and editing bodies
Building assembly structures
Positioning parts
Measuring and inspecting
Modifying bodies
Dimensioning and labeling
Customizing the user interface

May 2000 - May 2000

1 month

Ostfildern, Germany

Course on Injection Molding of Technical Precision Parts from Thermoplastics

Technical Academy Esslingen

May 2000 - May 2000

1 month

Würzburg, Germany

Seminar on Optimal Injection Molded Parts

South German Plastics Center

Feb 2000 - Feb 2000

1 month

Unterkirnach, Germany

Kaizen/Gemba Workshop

Institute for Management Training

elimination of waste
takt time
flow principle
pull principle
autonomation
hands-on work on the shop floor

Mar 1999 - Mar 1999

1 month

Cologne, Germany

Hybrid

Hybrid Modeling V14

Unigraphics Solutions

use of Unigraphics Parasolid
use of Solid Edge Manager

Oct 1998 - Oct 1998

1 month

Königstein, Germany

Training for Project Team Leaders

Industrial IP Psychology

process analysis (characteristics of a process)
value creation in the process
customer-supplier relationship in the process
deriving objectives
PDCA cycle (Plan, Do, Check, Act)
project structure
the project management process
project specification and its relation to company goals
project organization (scheduling, feasibility and risk assessments)
internal work instructions
teamwork in projects
success factors in the team
facilitating team meetings
observing behavior and goal-oriented responses
behavior of the facilitator
team rules
process-oriented communication
work techniques: 8D method, cause-and-effect diagram, force field analysis, 7 supplier questions, planning techniques (7 new tools), decision-making techniques, conflict management, progress monitoring, visualization of project progress, reviews, feedback conversation techniques

May 1998 - May 1998

1 month

Unterkirnach, Germany

Training on the CAD/CAM System EUCLID3 – Freeform Surfaces

Binde Training

create and optimize curves
construct surfaces
create surface blends
rounding, splitting
trim, join
correct surfaces
calculation options

Dec 1995 - Dec 1995

1 month

Ettlingen, Germany

EUCLID-3 Course (5 days) – Surfaces

Industrielle Software-Technik GmbH

introduction to Bezier curves and surfaces
create and dissolve topologies
create ruled surfaces
rounding with constant and variable radius
Lofted Surf and pipe function
surfaces from boundary curves
close gaps
VDAFS, sections, line projection
measurement and calculation functions
surface inspection

Jul 1995 - Jul 1995

1 month

Unterkirnach, Germany

Training of the CAD/CAM System EUCLID3 – Basics and Drawing Creation

Binde Training

Basic Functions for 2D Contours
Groups (Figures) Creation
Simple Transformations
Creating/Changing Drawings
Importing 3D Objects
Assigning Graphic Properties
Detailing in the Drawing

Jun 1991 - Jun 1991

1 month

Owingen, Germany

Basic CAD Training

Borgware

Design with ME10
Design with Borgware Software
Basics of Part Structure
Basics of the Operating System
Data Backup

Languages

German

Native

English

Intermediate

Certifications & licenses

CDI Training

TECHNIA TRANSCAT

CATIA V5 Basic Course 1 (Fundamentals)

TECHNIA TRANSCAT

Risk Management

Schrack & Partner

Creative Workshop with Thomas Putze

Biedermann Motech GmbH & Co. KG

Fundamentals of Quality Management for Medical Device Manufacturing EN ISO 13485

Schrack & Partner

Appointment as Medical Device Consultant

Biedermann Motech GmbH & Co. KG

Medical Device Consultant and Safety Officer according to § 30 and § 31 MPG

Schrack & Partner

Successfully Managing and Executing Projects

wvib Wirtschaftsverband

Training on the Project Management Handbook

Schrack & Partner

59th Annual Conference (Advanced Training)

Vereinigung Süddeutscher Orthopäden und Unfallchirurgen e.V.

MS Outlook 2010 for Users

ViaVentus GmbH

Office 2010 Update Training

ViaVentus GmbH

Spine Biomechanics / Spinal Anatomy

Biedermann Motech GmbH & Co. KG

58th Annual Conference (Advanced Training)

Vereinigung Süddeutscher Orthopäden e. V.

The Use of Plastics in Medical Technology

TÜV SÜD Akademie

SolidWorks 2008 Assembly Modeling

SolidLine AG

Project Management

Schrack & Partner

SolidWorks 2008 Advanced Part Modeling

SolidLine AG

Workshop - Data Exchange OneSpace Designer Dynamic Modeling (SolidDesigner)

arxes Engineering Solutions GmbH

SolidDesigner Workshop

arxes Engineering Solutions GmbH

SolidDesigner Advanced

arxes Engineering Solutions GmbH

EUROSPEC – Institut für Risiko- und Qualitätsmanagement

3D Designing with SolidDesigner Part I

arxes Engineering Solutions GmbH

Injection Molding of Technical Precision Parts from Thermoplastics

Technische Akademie Esslingen

Optimal Injection Molded Parts

Süddeutsches Kunststoff-Zentrum

KAIZEN/Gemba Workshop

Moser Elektrogeräte GmbH

Hybrid Modeling V14

Training for Project Team Leaders

Regina von Diemer IP

EUCLID3 Freeform Surfaces

BINDE Training

EUCLID-3 (5 Days) Surfaces

INDUSTRIELLE SOFTWARE-TECHNIK GMBH

CAD/CAM System EUCLID3

BINDE TRAINING

Basic CAD Training

Borgware

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 32

Longest experience 1 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles CDI Training, CATIA V5 Basic Course 1 (Fundamentals), Risk Management Seminar

Qualifications

Certifications earned 32

Profile

Created

August 2025

Last Update

August 2025

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Gerhard is based in Sankt Georgen, Germany.

Gerhard speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).

Gerhard has at least 1 year of experience. During this time, Gerhard has worked in at least 32 different roles and for 21 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 0 months. Note that Gerhard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Gerhard would be well-suited for roles such as: CDI Training, CATIA V5 Basic Course 1 (Fundamentals), Risk Management Seminar.

Gerhard's most recent position is CDI Training at Technia Transcat GmbH.

Gerhard is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Professional Services. Gerhard also has some experience in Information Technology, Aerospace and Defense, and Automotive.

Gerhard is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Research and Development. Gerhard also has some experience in Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Legal.

Gerhard has 32 certificates. Among them, these include: CDI Training, CATIA V5 Basic Course 1 (Fundamentals), and Risk Management.

Gerhard is immediately available for suitable projects.

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