Jürgen Sailer - Projects as a Self-Employed Engineer

Q: Where is Jürgen based?

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

Q: What languages does Jürgen speak?

Jürgen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Russian (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Jürgen have?

Jürgen has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Jürgen has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years . Note that Jürgen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Jürgen's latest experience?

Jürgen's most recent position is Projects as a Self-Employed Engineer at Self-Employed Engineer .

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

In recent years, Jürgen has worked for Self-Employed Engineer .

Q: Which industries is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Aerospace and Defense . Jürgen also has some experience in Professional Services and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Jürgen most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Project Management .

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Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2024 - Mar 2025

1 year 3 months

Projects as a Self-Employed Engineer

Self-Employed Engineer

Project for Liebherr Excavators: routing of complex, parametric wiring harness systems for various excavator systems using PTC/Creo Cabling 10.0
Editing and creating bills of materials in Windchill (Albatros)
Project for Harmann: change management of control units in the automotive sector for OEMs like Porsche, Audi and VW Group with Teamcenter
Coordination and communication of changes with the involved departments
Project for the service provider Segula: administration of various CAD systems (myPLM, CATIA, PTC/Creo, Siemens NX), PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill) and OEM-specific systems (VWCGR Lite, Porsche PDMU Offsiteclient)
License management and organization of license procurement for OEM-specific systems
Organization and delivery of CAD training for PTC/Creo Parametric
Project for Giesecke + Devrient in Munich: support for the introduction of Windchill, integration of the CAD system Creo Direct Modeling and the ERP system SAP
Designer for wiring harness routing for banknote inspection machines in PTC/Creo Parametric and Creo/Cabling
Transferring data to SAP; maintenance of material numbers in SAP and SAP ECTR
Preparing assemblies and parts lists for transfer to Windchill and SAP
Maintenance and management of variants for the banknote inspection machines
Creating master data and data migration from CAD to SAP (SAP PP, SAP MM)
Agile work with Jira

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024

2 years 1 month

Projects as a Self-Employed Engineer

Self-Employed Engineer

Project for the service provider Segula: administration of various CAD systems (myPLM, CATIA, PTC/Creo, Siemens NX), PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill) and OEM-specific systems (VWCGR Lite, Porsche PDMU Offsiteclient)
License management and organization of license procurement for OEM-specific systems
Organization and delivery of CAD training for PTC/Creo Parametric
Project for Giesecke + Devrient in Munich: support for the introduction of Windchill, integration of the CAD system Creo Direct Modeling and the ERP system SAP
Designer for wiring harness routing for banknote inspection machines in PTC/Creo Parametric and Creo/Cabling
Transferring data to SAP; maintenance of material numbers in SAP and SAP ECTR
Preparing assemblies and parts lists for transfer to Windchill and SAP
Maintenance and management of variants for the banknote inspection machines
Creating master data and data migration from CAD to SAP (SAP PP, SAP MM)
Agile work with Jira
Project for Andreas Hettich GmbH in Tuttlingen: administration of PTC/Creo 4.0, preparation for the switch to PTC/Creo 8.0, creating new starting models for standard and sheet metal parts, generating new material data, coordinating the design and creating drawing templates
Project for Silver Atena in Karlsfeld: concept development for housing parts and foil keyboards for the central control panel of the PUMA infantry fighting vehicle; creating material data, creating and maintaining parts lists and work plans in SAP
Project for EDAG in Munich: SE team lead for headlights for the BMW 7 series, project management and leading meetings, agile work with Jira

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Projects as a Self-Employed Engineer

Self-Employed Engineer

Project for the service provider Segula: administration of various CAD systems (myPLM, CATIA, Creo Parametric, Siemens NX) and PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill)
Project for Giesecke + Devrient in Munich: designer for wiring harness routing for banknote inspection machines in PTC/Creo Elements and Spacecable; transferring data to SAP; maintenance of material numbers in SAP and SAP ECTR

Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

3 months

Projects as a Self-Employed Engineer

Self-Employed Engineer

Project for Siemens SMO: preparation for the introduction of Teamcenter, IPEM in combination with PTC/Creo 4.0, Windchill and Siemens NX
Evaluation of whether the PLM system Windchill at Siemens Mobile can be replaced by Teamcenter
Designer for concept development to provide large assemblies (up to 50,000 components) in Teamcenter for efficient processing in PTC/Creo Parametric
Concept development and administration of the IPEM interface for data exchange between Teamcenter and PTC/Creo Parametric
Project collaboration with Siemens partners across Germany as well as in the USA and Canada (online meetings)

Jan 2020 - Sep 2020

9 months

Freelance Activities

Preparation for self-employment (participation in training)
Creation of training materials
Method development for automated vehicle development

Jan 2016 - Dec 2019

4 years

Technical Project Management / Development Specialist

Intec GmbH

Parallel project: design engineer for conveyor and transport systems for Maytec GmbH; automated creation of manufacturing documents for assembly and transport systems (with pick and place) based on aluminum profiles
Technical project management for the geometric design and integration of interior/rear space at BMW Group (EG-232)
Product line LI (Jan 2018–Dec 2019): responsible for interior trim of the iNext (I20), design and coordination of design
Integration of driver assistance systems for highly or fully automated driving, positioning of LiDAR control units and sensors, design of mounting concept, routing of wiring harnesses and connector assembly
Integration of connected car and mobile services, high-voltage storage and cables, high-performance computer for Level 4 driving
Concept development to optimize cell arrangement and packaging of high-performance battery systems for hybrid and electrified vehicles; crash requirements for battery systems; packaging of door and interior parts
Product line LK (Jan 2016–Dec 2017): responsible for interior trim of BMW 5 Series (G3x), 3 Series (G20), X3, X4 (G01/G02); concurrently product line LU: interior trim for BMW 1 Series and Mini, integration of modern driver assistance systems
Technical leadership of external development service providers
Geometric integration of door panels, cockpit and concept layout
Concept development for tailgate hinges, integration of rear lights, wiring harness routing, control units, batteries and high-voltage storage
Participation in the development of the GEPARD data system based on Teamcenter; requirements engineering

Apr 2015 - Jan 2016

10 months

Project Engineer

Westhouse Engineering GmbH

Deployed as module manager at BMW Group in development design (ED-131)
Responsible for design-related module scopes of all derivatives (BMW, Mini, Rolls Royce)
Coordination of design and technical convergence; enforcement of design requirements
Concept design for fog lights and integration into bumper
Detail design for integration of the new sunroof and panoramic roof generation
Concept development for door exterior handles with advanced sensor technology

Oct 2014 - Apr 2015

7 months

Concept Designer

Magna Steyr

Concept development for seats (BMW F39)
Initiation of supplier discussions; coordination of seat scopes with BMW
Concept development for lowering and attachment of the seat structure to the body shell by 20 mm in the second row of seats

Jan 2010 - Sep 2014

4 years 9 months

Project Manager

IndustrieHansa GmbH

Project management and technical leadership of 8–10 employees for passenger cell/rear packaging space of all X models, 5 Series, 6 Series and 7 Series BMW
Acted as packaging lead (01.01.2013–28.02.2014) and deputy packaging lead (01.07.2012–31.12.2012)
Responsible for integration of mobile services into MAN truck cabin parts (15.04.2014–30.09.2014)
Creation of parametric SAE shells with regulatory fields for headrests and seat belts; validation of seat mechanics and ergonomics
Design of contours for upholstery, covers, headrests, center armrests, belt web guides and interior mirrors
Kinematic validation of seats and HV storage packages (X5 PHEV, 5 Series PHEV)
Virtual and physical volume evaluation of trunk spaces; arrangement and mounting of high-voltage storage units
Parallel project for Maytec GmbH: software tool for automatic creation of manufacturing documents for standard conveyor belts; migration from Pro/Engineer to SolidWorks; design and quotation for special machines 2009–2014

Feb 2008 - Dec 2009

1 year 11 months

CATIA V5 Consultant

IndustrieHansa GmbH

Design of production equipment, handling devices and tools for BMW Munich and Dingolfing
Coordination of design projects with supplier management, cost and schedule responsibility
CAD trainer for CATIA V5 and Pro/ENGINEER including basic, intermediate and specialized trainings (surface modeling, sheet metal, tool design, composite design)
Training for external clients from automotive, aviation and energy sectors
Projects and trainings with Siemens NX and SolidWorks

Feb 2006 - Jan 2008

2 years

CAD Specialist

FERCHAU GmbH

Project deployment at AOA Apparatebau GmbH (01.02.2006–31.08.2006 and 01.09.2007–31.10.2008): design and development of ventilation and water management systems for wide-body aircraft (A380, Boeing 787, Airbus 350); assembly, commissioning and inspection of first samples; AS9100 quality standards
Project deployment at MayTec Aluminium Systemtechnik GmbH (01.09.2006–31.08.2007): design of conveyor belt systems for BMW and Mercedes; programming for automatic creation of production documents; automation of design; surface modeling of sheet metal and aluminum profiles

Jul 2001 - Jan 2006

4 years 7 months

Application Engineer

Inneo

Detailed design of sheet metal parts for construction machinery (Atlas Copco) including flat patterns
Supporting customers with CATIA V5 and Pro/Engineer implementation; applying design methods and guidelines
On-site training for designers; creating training materials (surface modeling, mold design)
Installing Pro/Engineer and PLM systems at customer sites

Jan 2001 - Jun 2001

6 months

Development Engineer

Kroma GmbH

Design of plastic injection-molded parts and injection molds for Opel, BMW and Webasto
Optimizing cycle times for injection molding production with cost considerations

Apr 1994 - Dec 1999

5 years 9 months

Development Engineer

Hekatron GmbH

Design of plastic injection-molded and sheet metal housings for fire alarm systems and bank security systems
Supplier and project management; performing flow analyses
Managing and awarding subcontracts; designing packaging from cardboard, plastic and thermoformed parts
Selecting cost-optimized manufacturing processes

Nov 1991 - Mar 1993

1 year 5 months

Development Engineer

Mannesmann Kienzle GmbH

Design of sheet metal and plastic housings for special printers including connectors, locks and cable connections
Development of a read-write unit for magnetic stripes for airline tickets

Jul 1985 - Mar 1986

9 months

Toolmaker

Erwin Sick GmbH

Built injection molding and bending tools

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Professional Services, and Energy.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Aerospace and Defense

Professional Services

Energy

Business Area Experience

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

Product Development

Project Management

Information Technology

Procurement

Quality Assurance

Operations

Skills

10 Years Of Experience In The Automotive Industry As A Project Manager.
Experience In Vehicle Development For Cars And Commercial Vehicles.
Experience In The Aerospace Industry.
Administration Of Plm And Cad Systems With Integration Of Cad Systems Into Plm And Linking Erp Systems.
More Than 10 Years Of Experience As A Cad Trainer.
Specialist In Method Development For Design And Engineering.
Specialist In Surface And Tooling Design (Injection Molding, Casting, Progressive Die And Stamping-Bending Tools).
Many Years Of Experience In Administration, Maintenance And Installation Of Various Cad And Plm Systems.
Design Experience In Leading Cad Systems (Ptc Creo, Catia V5, Siemens Nx, Solidworks, Etc.).
Many Years Of Experience In Special Machine Construction And Mechanical Engineering.
Development Of A System For Automatic Creation Of Manufacturing Documents For Conveyor Belts.
Development Of Technology For Using Bent Profiles, E.G. For Steel Construction, Special Machine Construction And Vehicle Body Development.

Tools

Ptc Creo
Catia V5
Siemens Nx
Solidworks
Windchill
Teamcenter
Prisma
Cad Pdm
Sap
Sap Ectr
Sap Pp

Methods

Top Down Design
Agile Methods
Application Of Scrum
Waterfall Method

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Russian

Advanced

Education

Mar 1988 - Sep 1991

Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Precision Engineering (FH) · Precision Engineering · Furtwangen, Germany

Aug 1982 - Jul 1985

Erwin Sick GmbH

Training as a toolmaker for stamping and injection molding tools · Toolmaker for stamping and injection molding tools · Waldkirch, Germany

Certifications & licenses

CAD PDM Specialist in Design

Leadership for Executives

Project Manager

Composites Basics

Personal Development

Driver Safety Training

Electrically Conductive Plastics

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 16

Experience in Manufacturing 23.5 y

Avg length 1 y 11 m

Longest experience 5 y 8 m

Expertise

Recent roles Projects as a Self-Employed Engineer, Freelance Activities, Technical Project Management / Development Specialist

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense

Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 7

Profile

Created

June 2025

Last Update

June 2026

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Where is Jürgen based?

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

What languages does Jürgen speak?

Jürgen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Russian (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Jürgen have?

Jürgen has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Jürgen has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Jürgen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jürgen be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jürgen would be well-suited for roles such as: Projects as a Self-Employed Engineer, Freelance Activities, Technical Project Management / Development Specialist.

What is Jürgen's latest experience?

Jürgen's most recent position is Projects as a Self-Employed Engineer at Self-Employed Engineer.

What companies has Jürgen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jürgen has worked for Self-Employed Engineer.

Which industries is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Aerospace and Defense. Jürgen also has some experience in Professional Services and Energy.

Which business areas is Jürgen most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

What is Jürgen's education?

Jürgen holds a Bachelor in Precision Engineering from Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences.

Does Jürgen have any certificates?

Jürgen has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: CAD PDM Specialist in Design, Leadership for Executives, and Project Manager.

What is the availability of Jürgen?

Jürgen is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Jürgen?

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