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Jens Schrader

Development, Engineering and Design

Jens Schrader
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Stuttgart, Germany

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Jan 2025 - Present
1 year 3 months

Development, Engineering and Design

Jens Schrader

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Position Summary
Development, Engineering and Design at Jens Schrader
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Jan 2008 - Dec 2024
17 years

Team Leader / Development Engineer

Hansa Armaturen GmbH / Oras Group

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Position Summary
Team Leader / Development Engineer at Hansa Armaturen GmbH / Oras Group
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Jan 2003 - Dec 2008
6 years

Deputy Design Manager / Project Manager

ADS-TEC GmbH

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Position Summary
Deputy Design Manager / Project Manager at ADS-TEC GmbH
Industries
Energy
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Jan 2001 - Dec 2003
3 years

Project Manager (Freelance)

Mattner-Ingenieur-Büro für Sondermaschinen und Anlagenbau

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Position Summary
Project Manager (Freelance) at Mattner-Ingenieur-Büro für Sondermaschinen und Anlagenbau
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Project Management
Jan 1996 - Dec 2003
8 years

Owner

Büro A-QUADRAT für Konstruktion und Design

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Position Summary
Owner at Büro A-QUADRAT für Konstruktion und Design
Industries
Construction
Business Areas
Operations
Product Development
Jan 1996 - Dec 1996
1 year
Stuttgart, Germany

Freelancer

Forming Design

Expertise details
Position Summary
Freelancer at Forming Design
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Product Development
Jan 1996 - Dec 1996
1 year

Co-Founder and Co-Owner

Neth & Schrader Product Development Partnership

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Position Summary
Co-Founder and Co-Owner at Neth & Schrader Product Development Partnership
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Product Development

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Construction, Energy, and Professional Services.

Manufacturing
Construction
Energy
Professional Services
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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, and Operations.

Product Development
Project Management
Operations
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Summary

Conceptually strong, highly productive technical developer and senior designer with specialist and leadership expertise.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and Diploma in Investment Goods Design.

I quickly grasp your product development challenges and create market- and production-ready products—both as a team member and in a leadership role. Over the last 25 years, I have proven this with awards and patents.

Areas of focus: developing products with unique features, driving innovation and sustainable development, cost-optimized products, team building. Experienced in medium-sized companies and small businesses, as well as in international corporate environments in the fields of mechanical engineering, investment goods, industrial IT, consumer goods, promotional products, sanitary fittings, trade fair systems, furniture, and logistics infrastructure.

Career goal: to make a valuable contribution to your company's success through product development and to develop successful products.

Skills

  • Team Player And Leader In Development, Engineering, And Design
  • Development And Engineering Of Products
  • Cad: Siemens Nx, Catia V6, And Solidworks; Several Years Of Experience With Freeform Surfaces
  • Pdm: "Trainer Of Trainers" For The Rollout Of Enovia And Teamcenter
  • Experience In Building Modular Structures
  • Selecting Suitable Production Processes Based On Quantities And Adapting Designs To Manufacturing Methods
  • Rapid Prototyping, Using Lsa And Stl Components Made Of Plastic And Metal
  • Planning Elastomer Components With Prototype Molds
  • Development Of Test Specimens And Test Setups
  • Industrial Design With Multiple International Awards
  • Experience In Patent And Design Registration Research
  • Filing Several Own Patents And Design Registrations
  • Disciplinary And Technical Leadership Of International Development Teams
  • Developing Strategies To Structure Complex Development Processes
  • Advising Management And External Clients On Concept, Engineering, And Design
  • Developing Organizational Structures Based On Available Resources
  • Analysis And Optimization Of Development Processes
  • Implementing Pdm And Plm Systems As Well As Agile Methods
  • Facilitating Integration Into The Parent Company At The Local Department Level After Acquisition
  • Project Management From Concept To Series Production
  • Multiproject Management, Including International Projects
  • Supporting Procurement Through Supplier Visits And Coordination Of Tolerances And Specifications
  • Supplier Selection And Development
  • Supporting Quality Assurance By Analyzing Faulty Assemblies
  • Experience In International R&d Projects, Procurement And Supplier Development, As Well As Client Presentations In Europe, Asia, And The Usa
  • Implementing Cad And Pdm Product Data Management And Plm Systems
  • Industries: Investment Goods (Mechanical Engineering, Industrial It, Measurement Systems, Logistics Infrastructure)
  • Industries: Consumer Durables (Sanitary Fittings, Assemblies With Electronic Components, Sporting Goods, Medical Technology)
  • Industries: Consumer Goods (Promotional Products)
  • Shaping Processes: Plastic Injection Molding
  • Metal Casting: Brass, Zamak, Aluminum, Magnesium
  • Forming Processes: Hot Pressing, Metal Profiles, Sheet Metal Processing, Deep Drawing (Plastic And Metal)
  • Cnc Machining
  • Rapid Prototyping Processes
  • Laser Processing
  • Coating Processes: Painting, Chrome Plating, Pvd Coating, Powder Coating, Printing

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Advanced

Education

Oct 1993 - Jun 1996

Staatliche Akademie Stuttgart

Diploma in Engineering Design · Industrial Design / Investment Goods Design · Stuttgart, Germany

Oct 1987 - Jun 1993

Technische Universität Braunschweig

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Design Engineering · Braunschweig, Germany

Aug 1978 - Jun 1987

Johann-Conrad-Schlaun-Gymnasium Münster

General University Entrance Qualification (Abitur) · Münster, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7
Experience in Manufacturing 25 y
Avg length 5 y 3 m
Longest experience 16 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Development, Engineering and Design, Team Leader / Development Engineer, Deputy Design Manager / Project Manager
Main industries Manufacturing, Construction, Energy
Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

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Where is Jens based?

Jens is based in Stuttgart, Germany.

What languages does Jens speak?

Jens speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Jens have?

Jens has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Jens has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 4 months. Note that Jens may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jens be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jens would be well-suited for roles such as: Development, Engineering and Design, Team Leader / Development Engineer, Deputy Design Manager / Project Manager.

What is Jens's latest experience?

Jens's most recent position is Development, Engineering and Design at Jens Schrader.

What companies has Jens worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jens has worked for Jens Schrader and Hansa Armaturen GmbH / Oras Group.

Which industries is Jens most experienced in?

Jens is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Construction, and Energy. Jens also has some experience in Professional Services.

Which business areas is Jens most experienced in?

Jens is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Operations.

Which industries has Jens worked in recently?

Jens has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Jens worked in recently?

Jens has recently worked in business areas like Product Development.

What is Jens's education?

Jens holds a Bachelor in Industrial Design / Investment Goods Design from Staatliche Akademie Stuttgart and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Design Engineering from Technische Universität Braunschweig.

What is the availability of Jens?

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