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Peter (Christian) Kny-Freelance Design Engineer

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Solingen, Germany

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Jan 2011 - Dec 2012
Hanover, Germany

Freelance Design Engineer

Johnson Controls

Position Summary
Freelance Design Engineer at Johnson Controls
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
  • Confident use of Autodesk Inventor 2010

  • Revision and update of existing designs

  • Converting existing 2D drawings into 3D models with drawing derivation

  • Redesign and further development of existing 3D designs

  • New 3D design development

  • Creating drawings, lists, and plans

  • Confident use of Productstream Professional

  • Data preparation and import into PSP from external design offices

  • Supporting the system administrator

  • Creating templates for 3D Inventor and Excel (parts lists)

  • Exporting data from Inventor as PDF, DXF, XLS

  • Preparing training materials

  • Training design staff and project managers on introducing 3D design and using Productstream Professional and Inventor 2010

  • Supporting project managers with technical problem-solving

  • Supporting production planning

  • Supporting the special machine construction department

May 2010 - Present
Solingen, Germany

Freelance Design Engineer

Konstruktionsbüro Kny

Position Summary
Freelance Design Engineer at Konstruktionsbüro Kny
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Feb 2005 - Apr 2010
Wermelskirchen, Germany

Design Engineer

Rasspe Systemtechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Position Summary
Design Engineer at Rasspe Systemtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Jan 1999 - Apr 2004
Wuppertal, Germany

Mechanical Engineer

Sondermaschinenbau Götz Sameisky GmbH

Position Summary
Mechanical Engineer at Sondermaschinenbau Götz Sameisky GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Jan 1995 - Dec 1999
Solingen, Germany

Mechanical Engineer

Sondermaschinenbau Liman GmbH

Position Summary
Mechanical Engineer at Sondermaschinenbau Liman GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Production
Jan 1994 - Dec 1995
Wuppertal, Germany

Truck driver with dispatch duties

Spedition Moto-Fright

Position Summary
Truck driver with dispatch duties at Spedition Moto-Fright
Industries
Transportation
Business Areas
Logistics
Jan 1990 - Dec 1991
Solingen, Germany

Interdisciplinary buyer with transportation tasks

Jugendberufshilfe Solingen e.V.

Position Summary
Interdisciplinary buyer with transportation tasks at Jugendberufshilfe Solingen e.V.
Industries
Government and Administration
Business Areas
Logistics
Procurement
Jan 1988 - Dec 1990
Solingen, Germany

Packaging material mechanic

Papierindustrie Solingen

Position Summary
Packaging material mechanic at Papierindustrie Solingen
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Production

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Transportation, and Government and Administration.

Manufacturing
Transportation
Government and Administration
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Experienced in Product Development, Production, Logistics, and Procurement.

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Procurement
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Summary

Based on my self-employed work and many years of experience as a mechanical engineer and design engineer in special machine construction for custom machines (e.g., robotics, pick and place, packaging technology...), equipment, stamping tools, and production parts in stamping, forging, foundry, and assembly technology, I look forward to working with your company as a design engineer.

My passion for technology has shaped my career path. Having qualified as a mechanical technician, I have a solid understanding of evaluating complex processes as a whole - starting with your customers' products, through the mechanical engineering aspects, to the physical laws. My strong imagination gives me a clear sense of what is possible and helps me identify potential risks. I draw my motivation and strong commitment from seeing the finished component and the functioning machine. I work in a goal-oriented, structured, hands-on, and pragmatic way. I'm known for my communication skills, motivational potential, sense of responsibility, and flexibility. For a liaison role, I bring the needed tact.

Skills

In The Office

  • Confident Use Of Cad Systems (Inventor [Current], Autocad [Current], Solid Edge St6, Mdt 2009)
  • Staff Training In 3d Cad, E.G., Converting From 2d To 3d.
  • Creation Of Single-Part, Assembly, And Overall Designs, Production Drawings, Lists, Plans, And Documentation
  • Practical Project Implementation
  • Confident Use Of Ms Office And Pps
  • Good Negotiation And Organizational Skills
  • Technical And Deadline-Based Project Management With Business Considerations
  • Handling Inquiries, Awarding Contracts, Order Tracking
  • Conducting System-Supported Preliminary, Interim, And Final Cost Calculations

In The Workshop

  • Excellent Skills In Mechanics, Hydraulics, And Pneumatics
  • Assembly Of Modules And Complete Systems With Strict Adherence To Quality Standards
  • Commissioning And Maintenance Of Machines Of All Types; Instructing Staff

Personal

  • Team Player
  • Strong Technical Aptitude
  • High Sense Of Responsibility, Quality, And Service
  • Strong Sense Of Meeting Deadlines
  • Confident Demeanor
  • High Initiative And Commitment
  • Analytical And Problem-Solving Skills
  • Creativity
  • Motivation And Dedication
  • Carefulness And Precision

Other Skills

  • It Skills: Ms Office, Autocad, Inventor, Solid Edge, Solidworks
  • Driving Licenses: Class 1 And 3; Forklift
  • Personal Interests: Music, Technology, Model Building, Home Construction

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2002 - Jun 2005

Berufskolleg Niederberg

State-certified technician, mechanical engineering specialization with focus on manufacturing technology · Mechanical Engineering · Velbert, Germany

Oct 1991 - Jun 1994

Bergisches Kolleg

General higher education entrance qualification · Wuppertal, Germany

Oct 1985 - Jun 1988

Papierindustrie

Packaging materials mechanic · Solingen, Germany

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Driving licenses: class 1 and 3; forklift

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Experience

Total positions 8
Experience in Manufacturing 33.5 y
Avg length 5 y
Longest experience 16 y 1 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Main industries Manufacturing, Transportation, Government and Administration
Main business areas Product Development, Production, Logistics

Qualifications

Certifications earned 1

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Peter is based in Solingen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Peter speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Peter has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Peter has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 5 months. Note that Peter may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Peter would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer.
Peter's most recent position is Freelance Design Engineer at Johnson Controls.
In recent years, Peter has worked for Konstruktionsbüro Kny.
Peter is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Transportation, and Government and Administration.
Peter is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Production, and Logistics. Peter also has some experience in Procurement.
Peter has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.
Peter has recently worked in business areas like Product Development.
Peter attended Berufskolleg Niederberg for Mechanical Engineering.
Peter has 1 certificate: Driving licenses: class 1 and 3; forklift.
Peter is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
Peter's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.
To hire Peter, click the Meet button on the profile to request a meeting and discuss your project needs.

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