Reuf Kadic - Independent mechanical development engineer, head of design and development of the pipedeck

Q: Where is Reuf based?

Reuf is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Reuf speak?

Reuf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Reuf have?

Reuf has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Reuf has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 19 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month . Note that Reuf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Reuf's latest experience?

Reuf's most recent position is Independent mechanical development engineer, head of design and development of the pipedeck at Herrenknecht Vertikal GmbH .

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

In recent years, Reuf has worked for Herrenknecht Vertikal GmbH , MARTIN Membrane Systems AG , Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH , LTB Leitungsbau GmbH , and SICK AG .

Q: Which industries is Reuf most experienced in?

Reuf is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Metals and Mining , and Automotive . Reuf also has some experience in Energy , Information Technology , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Reuf most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Reuf worked in recently?

Reuf has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Reuf worked in recently?

Reuf has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Quality Assurance .

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Experience

Jun 2024 - Present

2 years 2 months

Independent mechanical development engineer, head of design and development of the pipedeck

Herrenknecht Vertikal GmbH

Development and design of a new oil drilling machine for the Beatrice oil rig in Scotland
Concept design of the pipe-overdeck platform with crane, total load 200 tonnes
Static FEM and CFD flow analysis to ensure safe discharge of oil-contaminated wastewater
Planning, calculation and design of the concept
Management of 5 designers
CAD: CREO, Model Manager, SAP
FKM, VDI 2230 and Euro Code 3

Apr 2024 - Present

2 years 4 months

Independent mechanical development engineer

MARTIN Membrane Systems AG

Development of a new variant, change design and technical drawings for a wastewater lifting unit in the MARTIM eco filter systems and cruise ship installations like AIDA, made of VA4 stainless steel
CAD: HiCAD
FKM, VDI 2230 and Euro Code 3

Mar 2024 - Present

2 years 5 months

Independent mechanical development engineer, project manager design and development

Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH

Development and design, drawing derivation and qualification (QS, MSA) of new fixtures and tools for manufacturing, measuring and quality assurance of complex mechatronic prostheses
Prototype development and 3D printing, plus ordering tool production
Project management of design and development of 7 new test and measurement tools and 3 test rigs for final quality assurance
Leading 4 designers
CAD: CREO, Windchill, SAP

Feb 2024 - May 2024

4 months

Independent mechanical development engineer, project manager design and development of high-voltage towers 110 kV

LTB Leitungsbau GmbH

Planning and 3D CAD implementation of towers for overhead lines
Supporting Netze BW in planning and expanding the Südlink power/overhead line route
CAD: AutoCAD
Leading 2 designers

Aug 2023 - Nov 2023

4 months

Independent mechanical development engineer, project manager design and development

SICK AG

Concept design and CAD design of a housing cover for an RFID sensor (the first device of the new product generation)
Housing made of high-strength technical plastic (50% glass fiber)
Considering electrical functions like the EK resonator and manufacturing processes
Screw calculation
Leading 2 designers
CAD: Siemens NX 2206, SolidWorks
FKM, VDI 2230 and Euro Code 3

Jun 2023 - Feb 2024

9 months

Independent mechanical engineer, project management/system engineer for door systems and couplers

ALSTOM Transportation GmbH

Checking, correcting, and modifying designs, drawings, and documentation
Development of new solution variants and feasibility studies
Communicating change requests with customers and suppliers
Fully commissioning doors for type tests/first prototype vehicle, covering mechanics, electronics, and software/control unit
Supporting international customers and suppliers
Responsible for projects BVG2020 Berlin, Magdeburg, Duisburg, Essen, Düsseldorf, Cologne and Gothenburg
Managing and supporting approvals for tests: shock and vibration, fire protection, corrosion resistance
Leading 3 designers, controlling, reviewing and correcting work, and producing revised design as solution guidelines for door system supplier Kangny
CAD: CATIA
FKM, VDI 2230 and Eurocode 3

Oct 2022 - Jul 2023

10 months

Independent mechanical design engineer, IBS commissioning of rail vehicles

Stadler Deutschland GmbH

Inspecting, QKT, and correcting defects in electromechanical components, software, and power electronics
Customer handover of trains (DB, VBB)

Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

7 months

Independent mechanical design engineer, project lead for design, development and supplier management

SICK AG

Concept development of an LNG gas meter
CAD design, CAE simulation (CFD, FEM, thermal)
Developing a solution to interrupt the cold bridge in the cryogenic range from -170°C to +60°C
Using ceramic (zirconium oxide) as an insulator
CAE simulation results confirmed by the Dresden Cryogenics Institute
Flow calculations
Leading 4 designers
CAD: SolidWorks
FKM, VDI 2230 and Eurocode 3

Jun 2022 - Present

4 years 2 months

Independent mechanical design engineer

Prolim Engineering GmbH

Variant development, FEM calculation, and CAD design of a vertical sawing machine
CAD: SolidWorks 2019, 2022

Feb 2022 - Present

4 years 6 months

Project lead for design, independent mechanical engineer

Hauni Maschinenbau GmbH

Development and CAD design of a production machine for manufacturing battery cells for electric vehicles
CAD: Siemens NX 12, NX 1980; TeamCenter; SAP

Feb 2022 - Present

4 years 6 months

Head of Mechanical Design and Development

KADIC-CAD Engineering Berlin

Management of 5 to 10 design engineers as needed

Dec 2020 - Jan 2022

1 year 2 months

Parental leave

Oct 2017 - Nov 2020

3 years 2 months

Consultant for CAD/PLM Process Optimization, Designer

ISD Group, Berlin branch

Technical consulting leadership in field service, CAD instructor
Support of branch manager
CAD: HiCAD, Civil 3D
Representation at trade fairs

Jun 2015 - Apr 2017

1 year 11 months

Designer/Developer for Packaging Machines

H.-H. Focke GmbH & CO. KG

Development and design of mechanical parts and complex assemblies
Drawing derivation and document management (SAP)

Jul 2013 - Jan 2015

1 year 7 months

Designer/Development Engineer, Head of Design Subdivision

Oswald Iden GmbH & Co. KG

Evac GmbH: Development/design and revision of sanitary systems and water tanks; concept development, design, manufacturing and installation of a test rig for tank measurement, 3D measurement technology quality assurance
SICK AG Hamburg: Concept development of a sheet metal housing for a gas measuring device with Ex-protection Zone 1; presentation of results, component selection, prototype and drawing derivation, supplier support
MontBlanc GmbH: Design, revision and approval of 3D models and drawings; support in implementation of new CAD/PDM/SAP systems
Alfons Haar Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG: Concept development and design of a machine for manufacturing sheet metal cans; selection of motor and belt drive
CAD: Pro/E Wildfire 5.0, PTC Windchill, SAP; Creo Elements Direct Modeling; Siemens NX7.5; Pro/E Wildfire 3

Jan 2012 - Jun 2013

1 year 6 months

Designer/Developer, Deputy Head of Design

Hays AG

Hauni / Blohm & Jung: Design, documentation, optimization, and further development of a CNC grinding machine for turbine blades and engine components; sheet metal design of the machine housing; trade fair presentation at Hannover Messe 2014; CAD: Siemens NX7.5, TeamCenter, SAP
MAN Diesel & Turbo: Design of gas turbine parts as 3D models; sizing of standard parts and drawing derivation; welding design and prototype for telemetry measurement systems; CAD: Siemens NX6, I-Deas, SAP/ECTR

Jan 2011 - Aug 2011

8 months

Student Assistant at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering

Fachhochschule Gelsenkirchen

Research project by the state of NRW with BMW/VW
Creating test plans, investigating operating limits of a newly developed roller burnishing tool
Conducting tests on a Gildemeister CNC lathe (Siemens 840D)
Measuring form and positional tolerances in the metrology lab
Evaluation and presentation with Q-Destra; CAD/CAM: Siemens NX

Oct 2008 - Jun 2009

9 months

Internship (practical semester) in Design/Development of Rail Vehicles

Bochumer Verein Verkehrstechnik GmbH

Concept study and design of a test rig for dynamic testing of wheelset components
Analysis of existing test systems for approval by Deutsche Bahn AG
FEA/FEM analysis with ANSYS/Abaqus; simulation and functional testing; CAD: Pro/Engineer Wildfire 3, Inventor

Mar 2006 - Sep 2006

7 months

Working Student/Automation/Production Support

ISRA VISION AG

Interface between design and production
Control cabinet construction, electro-mechanical processing
Assembly of optical scanner inspection machines for the glass industry (Pilkington Automotive Germany GmbH)

Sep 2002 - Oct 2008

6 years 2 months

Industrial Mechanic/Fitter/Foreman, Deputy Site Manager

Rüding Schweißtechnik GmbH

Project and overhaul work for conveyor technology, plant, steel, boiler, and pipeline construction at ThyssenKrupp AG steelworks in Oberhausen, Bochum, Duisburg, and at AURUBIS AG copper works in Lünen

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Metals and Mining, Automotive, Energy, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Manufacturing

Metals and Mining

Automotive

Energy

Information Technology

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

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

Product Development

Project Management

Production

Quality Assurance

Operations

Information Technology

Skills

Fkm, Vdi 2230 And Euro Code 3
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) – Good Working Knowledge
Siemens Nx6, Nx7, Nx12, Nx1980
Solidworks 2019, 2022; Solid Edge
Inventor; Autocad Mechanical Desktop
Pro/Engineer Wildfire3; Creo Elements
Hicad; I-Deas
Fem Analysis Ansys; Abaqus
Good To Very Good User Skills
Sap Erp
Ectr
Team Center
Ptc Windchill
Infor
Helios
Fmea
Q-Destra
Good User Skills
Designing, Selecting And Installing Sensors As Well As Electrical And Pneumatic Components
Interface To It
Retrofit After Format Changes
Meetings And Interdisciplinary Teamwork
Developing Solution Options, Optimizing As Well As Evaluating And Presenting Results
Cad: Solid Edge St6 And St8; Teamcenter; Sap

Languages

German

Native

English

Elementary

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 2004 - Jun 2011

University of Applied Sciences Gelsenkirchen

Diploma in mechanical engineering, design · Mechanical engineering · Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Oct 2001 - Jun 2002

Technical secondary school for technology

Advanced technical college entrance qualification · Technology, metal technology · Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Oct 1996 - Jun 2000

DSK AG / RAG AG

Industrial mechanic · Industrial mechanic, plant technology · Dorsten, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Training as a CAD instructor

ISD Software and Systems, Dortmund

CAD training HiCAD and Helios

ISD Software and Systems, Dortmund

SAP PDM training Solid Edge ST6

Focke GmbH & Co. KG, Verden

CAD training: Pro/Engineer Wildfire3

Inneo Solutions, Hamburg

CAD training: Siemens NX7.5/TeamCenter

MAN Diesel & Turbo, Oberhausen

Welder certification MAG 135 P

RAG AG, Dorsten

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 20

Experience in Manufacturing 16 y

Avg length 1 y 11 m

Longest experience 6 y 1 m

Expertise

Recent roles Independent mechanical development engineer, head of design and development of the pipedeck, Independent mechanical development engineer, Independent mechanical development engineer, project manager design and development

Main industries Manufacturing, Metals and Mining, Automotive

Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Production

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 6

Profile

Created

December 2023

Last Update

June 2026

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Where is Reuf based?

Reuf is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Reuf speak?

Reuf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Reuf have?

Reuf has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Reuf has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 19 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Reuf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Reuf be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Reuf would be well-suited for roles such as: Independent mechanical development engineer, head of design and development of the pipedeck, Independent mechanical development engineer, Independent mechanical development engineer, project manager design and development.

What is Reuf's latest experience?

Reuf's most recent position is Independent mechanical development engineer, head of design and development of the pipedeck at Herrenknecht Vertikal GmbH.

What companies has Reuf worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Reuf has worked for Herrenknecht Vertikal GmbH, MARTIN Membrane Systems AG, Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH, LTB Leitungsbau GmbH, and SICK AG.

Which industries is Reuf most experienced in?

Reuf is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Metals and Mining, and Automotive. Reuf also has some experience in Energy, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Reuf most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Reuf worked in recently?

Reuf has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Energy.

Which business areas has Reuf worked in recently?

Reuf has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

What is Reuf's education?

Reuf holds a Bachelor in Mechanical engineering from University of Applied Sciences Gelsenkirchen.

Does Reuf have any certificates?

Reuf has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Training as a CAD instructor, CAD training HiCAD and Helios, and SAP PDM training Solid Edge ST6.

What is the availability of Reuf?

Reuf is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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