Rafal K.-Development Engineer
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Experience
Development Engineer
Hexagon Purus
- CAD System - SolidWorks 2021
- PDM Database - HXP SolidWorks
- Product - Mobile Hydrogen Filling Station
- Processing and implementing change instructions
- Independently developing products for new applications
- Reviewing and releasing manufacturing and assembly drawings
- Providing technical support to engineering service providers
- Working closely with the Purchasing and Quality departments
- Developing and implementing cost reduction targets
- Planning and carrying out concept validations
- Independently developing proposed solutions and technical concepts for innovative ideas
- Establishing and maintaining contact with suppliers
Development Engineer
WILO SE
- Project management in the areas of project management and technology
- CAD System - SolidWorks
- Design FMEA
- PDM Database - Teamcenter
- CAD design of flow housings and impellers
- Product - Water pumps for industry and households
- SAP / ECTR / Teamcenter / Windchill
- AGILE, DOORS, 8D
- Developing and implementing design concepts while taking cost, manufacturing, and scheduling requirements into account
- Designing customer-specific solutions in response to special requests
- Creating qualified specifications and bills of materials
- Reviewing customer change requests and contributing personal optimization proposals
- Preparing drawings suitable for scale and manufacturing
- Creating qualified specifications for detailed design
- Checking drawings for accuracy
- Creating 3D designs using SolidWorks software
- Strong cost and quality awareness
Development Engineer
Giesecke & Devrient
- CAD System - CREO
- PDM Database - Windchill
- Projectworxs, PPAP, SAP Hana
- Providing design support to the Design Team in the development of banknote inspection machines
- Developing and implementing design concepts while taking cost, manufacturing, and scheduling requirements into account
- Designing customer-specific solutions in response to special requests
- Creating qualified specifications and bills of materials
- Reviewing customer change requests and contributing personal optimization proposals
- Preparing drawings suitable for scale and manufacturing
- Creating qualified specifications for detailed design
- Checking drawings for accuracy
- Creating 3D designs using CREO software
Development Engineer
Oerlikon
- CAD System - SolidEdge
- PDM Database - Compact
- Product Management - SAP Hana
- Designing new PVD coating systems and further developing existing ones
- Creating design drawings and 3D models
- Operational design services
- Developing design solutions and communicating with the relevant departments
- Documentation
- Coordinating, organizing, and implementing tasks
- Carefully completing the specified documents
- Planning and implementing projects
Development Engineer
Schaeffler Engineering
- CAD System - CREO
- PDM Database - Windchill
- Product Management - SAP Hana
- Providing design support to the Design Team in the development of the battery for an electric vehicle (BMW i3)
Development Engineer
Berliner Glas
- System integration from SolidWorks to Siemens NX
- PDM database - Teamcenter and ECTR (SAP-based)
- Consulting services and training for internal departments
- Design work on fixtures for test equipment construction
- Optimization of existing design projects
- Operational design services in SolidWorks
- Development of design solutions for existing assembly stations and precision mechanics parts
- Communication with the relevant specialist departments and documentation
Development Engineer
Osram
- CAD system - Siemens NX
- PDM database - ECTR
- Concept development for a gripper fixture design
- Feasibility analysis and planning of functional tests
- Planning of 3D printing
- Documentation in ECTR
- Comprehensive technical documentation of all work steps
- Independent development and design
- Practical support for new developments
Technical Project Manager
Thyssenkrupp Presta
- Development and project work in the field of steering gears, focusing on steering shafts and steering columns
- Technical management and responsibility for application projects for an OEM
- Planning of test field tests regarding technology, schedules, costs and quality
- Preparation of forecasts
- Technical coordination with customers, internal departments and suppliers
- Participation in and support of internal processes and development projects
- Technical expert and contact person for customers and suppliers
- Fast and accurate completion of tasks as well as forward-looking and precise planning for upcoming projects
- Participation in discussions and meetings
- Professional collaboration with other departments
- Planning and implementation of projects
- Effective execution of assigned tasks
Senior Project Engineer
FEV Europe
- CAD systems - CREO and Siemens NX
- PDM database - ECTR
- Design of ship engines (large cast components), focusing on crankcases and crankshafts
- Support of valve train components
- Coordination with simulation colleagues and customers
- Package studies
- Derivation of technical documentation
- Planning and implementation of projects
- Support and assistance for manufacturing and integration during prototyping in the series phase
- Independent design of new and variant components
Development Engineer
Borgwarner Turbosystems
- CAD systems - CATIA V5, CREO 2, UG NX
- PDM database - SAP / ECTR
- Product management - SAP HANA
- Design of turbochargers and turbocharger components for customers such as Volvo, Daimler, AMG, Ford, VW, AUDI, with a focus on development, design and optimization
- Support of technical documentation
- Design of application parts (steel castings, aluminum die castings and permanent mold castings)
- Package space studies, customer and supplier discussions
- Support of internal release processes
- Coordination of a migration following the introduction of a new CAD system and integration into a new ECTR system
Technical Project Manager
GAT Antriebstechnik
- CAD system - ProE
- Development and design of dual-mass flywheels for the customer Ford
- Participation in vehicle test drives and data analysis
- 3D design work and creation of 2D drawings
- Direct contact with customers and suppliers, including regular visits to the Ford plants in Cologne
- Collaborating with customers and stakeholders to clarify requirements and objectives
- Providing technical support
- Ensuring the availability of all required resources
- Independently managing projects
Development Engineer
Noe GmbH
- CAD systems - Solid Edge, SolidWorks
- External project for Cone Kranes
- Design of a hood for harbor cranes with direct customer contact
- 3D design and creation of 2D drawings
- Planning and carrying out concept validations
- Independently creating new designs and variants
- Processing and implementing change instructions
- Conducting meetings with customers regarding project requirements
- Professionally guiding detail designers
Development Engineer
Invenio
- CAD systems - Unigraphics NX, SolidWorks
- PDM database - Teamcenter
- Calculation and design of dual-clutch transmission components for the customer Opel
- Installation space analysis and direct coordination with customers
- 3D design and creation of 2D documentation
- External projects for Daimler involving plastic interior components for Mercedes SL
- Processing and implementing change instructions
- Independently generating product specifications
- Independently developing products for new applications
- Designing, sizing and developing components for manufacturability
Development Engineer
Johnsons Control
- CAD system - CATIA V5
- Surface modeling and design of plastic interior components (door trim)
- Development of instrument clusters including lighting for BMW
- Creation of complete 3D CAD assemblies and 2D documentation
- Processing and implementing change instructions
- Independently developing products for new applications
- Preliminary sizing and design of new draft documents
- Creating and maintaining product documentation
- Developing and implementing cost reduction targets
Development Engineer
FACC
- CAD systems - CATIA V5, SolidWorks
- PDM database - SAP
- Product management - SAP HANA
- Design of interior components for passenger aircraft (customer AIRBUS)
- Surface design of individual components such as ceiling, floor and wall panels as well as luggage compartments
- Managing large CAD assemblies
- Technical documentation
- Coordinating and implementing tasks
- Quickly processing all daily tasks that arise
- Effectively carrying out assigned tasks
- Successfully supporting projects and tasks
CAD Designer
TRW Automotive
- CAD systems - CATIA V5, ProE
- Development and design of safety systems (brakes, seat belts) for renowned OEMs
- Participation in various crash tests
- Member of an Energy Management Team focused on reducing impact forces and minimizing injuries
CAD Designer
Pratt & Whitney
- CAD systems - CATIA V5, Solid Edge, UG NX
- Design and optimization of jet engine components (component for planetary gearbox)
- Gear calculations including test equipment design
- Production support
- Technical documentation
Industry experience
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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, and Energy.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Production, and Operations.
Summary
Welcome to K CAD Konstruktionsbüro, your reliable partner in mechanical engineering. Our company specializes in highly precise CAD designs, comprehensive project management, and innovative project development. We offer customized solutions that exceed your requirements and expectations.
Our mission is to support our customers in the best possible way and help them turn their visions into reality. With in-depth know-how and a passion for technology, we are at your side and offer first-class services.
We are especially proud of our extensive experience in the automotive, aerospace, financial, and special-purpose machinery industries. We have successfully completed major projects such as the development of the AMG A45S turbocharger, the design of the steering column for Renault and Mercedes, and the development of banknote inspection machines.
Our target group includes headhunters and companies from a wide range of industries that are looking for reliable and competent partners for their technical projects. With a clear focus on quality and efficiency, we strive to achieve the best results for our customers.
Rely on K CAD Konstruktionsbüro to drive your projects forward with the highest precision and innovative strength. Let us shape the future together.
Skills
- Teamwork And Flexibility
- Technical Standards
- Project Management / Technical Project Management
- Cad System - Solidworks
- Design Fmea
- Pdm Database - Teamcenter
- Cad Design
- Sap / Ectr / Teamcenter / Windchill
- Agile, Doors, 8d
- Experience Working With Pdm Systems
- Basic Knowledge Of Mechatronics
- Good Knowledge Of Drive Technology
- In-Depth Knowledge Of Design
- Proficient Use Of Sap
- Strong Cost And Quality Awareness
- Catia V5
- Strong Technical Understanding
- Projectworxs
- Ppap
- High Level Of Resilience
- Solution-Oriented Approach
- Competent Interaction With International Customers And Suppliers
- Outstanding Knowledge Of Cad Programs
- Scrum And Kanban
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Technical Expertise
- Software Skills, E.G. Cad
- Creo
Languages
Education
Technische Universität Koszalin
Dipl.-Ing. · Mechanical Engineering · Koszalin, Poland
Technische Hochschule Grudziadz
Mechanical Engineering · Grudziądz, Poland
Certifications & licenses
Zertifikat Im Bereich Basic Quality Tools And Methods And Root Cause Analysis
Zertifikat Im Bereich Creo Elements
Zertifikat Im Bereich Design For Value
Zertifikat Im Bereich Form- Und Lagertoleranzen
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Rafal is based in Kirchheimbolanden, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Rafal speaks the following languages: Polish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Intermediate).
Rafal has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Rafal has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 17 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Rafal may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Rafal would be well-suited for roles such as: Development Engineer, Technical Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer.
Rafal's most recent position is Development Engineer at Hexagon Purus.
In recent years, Rafal has worked for Hexagon Purus, WILO SE, Giesecke & Devrient, Oerlikon, and Schaeffler Engineering.
Rafal is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Aerospace and Defense. Rafal also has some experience in Energy.
Rafal is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance. Rafal also has some experience in Procurement, Production, and Operations.
Rafal has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Energy.
Rafal has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.
Rafal holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Technische Universität Koszalin.
Rafal has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Weiterbildung Im Bereich Six Sigma Green Belt, Zertifikat Im Bereich Basic Quality Tools And Methods And Root Cause Analysis, and Zertifikat Im Bereich Creo Elements.
Rafal is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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