Manuel S.-Freelance Development Engineer / Design Engineer Special-Purpose Machinery · Plant Engineering · Utility Engineering ·
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Experience
Freelance Mechanical Engineer
IBS Ingenieurbüro Sureck
Engineering services
FEM Calculation Engineer, CAD Design Engineer
FEM-TECH GmbH
Main areas:
- FEM model creation, calculation, evaluation and documentation
- Assessment of components and assemblies regarding strength and deformation
- Topology optimization
- Technical consulting and coordination alongside the design process
- 3D CAD design
CAD / Systems: Catia V5, Ansys Workbench
Department Assistant
Fachhochschule Trier
Main areas:
- 3D CAD design and practical implementation of results
- Contact person for the technical development of the electromechanical drivetrains ProTRon II and AERIS I
CAD / Systems: Catia V5
Student Assistant
Delphi Deutschland GmbH
Design of a test bench for simulating manufacturing tolerances in an automated passenger car sliding door system. Design, manufacturing and assembly support.
CAD / Systems: SolidEdge
Student Assistant
Ingenieurbüro Walter und Weißgerber
Test setup and performance of crash investigations on buses and passenger seats.
Training as an Industrial Mechanic followed by work as a skilled worker
DaimlerChrysler Transporter AG
Industry experience
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Experienced in Professional Services, Automotive, and Manufacturing.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Production, Product Development, and Research and Development.
Summary
Dipl.-Ing. Mechanical Engineering (FH) with around 20 years of professional experience in consulting, design and technical development. Focus on 3D design with Autodesk Inventor.
Experience in special-purpose machinery, plant engineering, vehicle and utility engineering, as well as related fields. Confident working with different design environments.
Support for companies and development teams during capacity bottlenecks, technical challenges and the development of design solutions.
Quickly familiar with existing designs and able to work independently on tasks. Seamless integration into teams and flexible adjustment to internal processes.
My experience as a design engineer is complemented by a practical foundation as an industrial mechanic. I develop practical solutions with a focus on costs and the actual requirements of manufacturing, assembly and maintenance.
- Shell Eco-marathon 2007 – Best Newcomer
- Zukunftsradar 2007 – 1st place, Research category
- Invitation from the Federal President to present the vehicle at the Week of the Environment 2007
- Exhibition at the Deutsches Museum München
- Shell Eco-marathon 2009 – ProTRon II; consumption: 1KWh/357km corresponds to 1l Super over 3178km
- Shell Eco-marathon 2009 – ProTRon Aeris receives Design Award
Skills
Design & Development
- Problem Analysis And Independent Solution Development
- 3d Design Of Individual Parts And Assemblies
- Design Calculations And Tolerance Analysis
- Detailing, Drawing Creation And Bill Of Materials Preparation
- Changes, Optimizations And Variant Development
- Use Of Common Parts And Standardization
Interfaces & Project Work
- Recording Technical Requirements, Constraints And Interfaces
- Technical Coordination With Purchasing, Sales, Manufacturing And Suppliers
- Preparation Of Complete, Production-Ready Documentation
- Independent Perspective And Experience From Numerous Projects
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Education
Fachhochschule Trier / Fachhochschule Düsseldorf
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) · Mechanical Engineering Vehicle Engineering · Trier, Germany
Training as an Industrial Mechanic · Industrial Mechanic
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Manuel is based in Bonn, Germany.
Manuel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Manuel has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Manuel has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 2 months. Note that Manuel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Manuel would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Mechanical Engineer, FEM Calculation Engineer, CAD Design Engineer, Department Assistant.
Manuel's most recent position is Freelance Mechanical Engineer at IBS Ingenieurbüro Sureck.
In recent years, Manuel has worked for IBS Ingenieurbüro Sureck.
Manuel is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Manufacturing.
Manuel is most experienced in business areas like Production, Product Development, and Research and Development.
Manuel has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.
Manuel holds a Master in Mechanical Engineering Vehicle Engineering from Fachhochschule Trier / Fachhochschule Düsseldorf.
Manuel is immediately available for suitable projects.
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