Peter Hug-Independent Design Engineer & Development Service Provider
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Independent Design Engineer & Development Service Provider
Freelancer
- Design and development of numerous machine components
- Migration of design data into new CAD structures
- Creation of technical documentation and support for production readiness
- Client projects, including:
- CNC grinding machine for wood chipper knives (SolidWorks)
- Log splitter for front loader including fixture design (SolidWorks)
- Modular distribution system for transformer stations (SolidWorks)
- Autogrind AG100 grinding machine (SolidWorks)
- MultiPress i-BIO corn press (CATIA V5)
Design Engineer & Project Manager
Kverneland Group
- Development, including the first 4-rotor swather
- CAD system support and PLM implementation
- Project management: data migration and relocation projects
Co-founder & Technical Director
ZH Zerspanungstechnik GmbH
- 5-axis CAD/CAM development and prototyping for automotive clients (including Volkswagen Concept-R)
- Responsible for complete design projects and technical client coordination
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Automotive.
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Experienced in Product Development, Production, Project Management, and Information Technology.
Summary
Technical freelancer with strong expertise in designing mechanical engineering components – especially with SolidWorks. Many years of hands-on experience in contract development, 3D CAD design, and prototype building, as well as solid knowledge of manufacturing optimization and documentation.
I guide clients from the first CAD drawing to production readiness – efficiently, solution-oriented, and with a broad network of industry partners.
Skills
3d Cad Design With Solidworks
Design Of Welded And Assembly Subassemblies
Creation Of Bills Of Materials, Drawings & Manufacturing Documents
Engineering To Customer Specifications / Requirements Specification Creation
Development Of Fixtures And Special Machines
Planning & Coordination Of Development Projects
Technical Communication With Purchasing, Production & Suppliers
Design-To-Cost & Manufacturing Optimization
Production Ramp-Up Support & Change Management
Cad: Solidworks
Project Management: Ms Project, Trello, Excel
Pdm/Plm: Experience With Cad Databases And Change Processes
Deep Understanding Of Mechanical Design
27 Years Of Hands-On Experience In Machinery & Vehicle Manufacturing
Fast Onboarding Into Existing Structures & Plm Systems
Reliable Partner With Hands-On Mentality
Broad Network For Manufacturing, Prototyping & Production Ramp-Up
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Education
University of St. Gallen / Pepperdine University
MBA, Innovation, Strategy & Entrepreneurship · Malibu, United States
Steinbeis School
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology · Mechanical Engineering · Tuttlingen, Germany
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Peter is based in Gaienhofen, Germany.
Peter speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Peter has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Peter has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 10 years and 7 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: Independent Design Engineer & Development Service Provider, Design Engineer & Project Manager, Co-founder & Technical Director.
Peter's most recent position is Independent Design Engineer & Development Service Provider at Freelancer.
In recent years, Peter has worked for Freelancer.
Peter is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Automotive.
Peter is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Production, and Project Management. Peter also has some experience in Information Technology.
Peter has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.
Peter has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Production.
Peter holds a Master from University of St. Gallen / Pepperdine University.
The availability of Peter needs to be confirmed.
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