Reuf Kadic - Mechanical Design Engineer for CAD and PLM

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Berlin, Germany

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Experience

Jun 2024 - Present

2 years 5 months

Self-employed Mechanical Engineering 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 drilling platform, Scotland
Concept development of the Pipe-Overdeck work platform with crane, total load 200 tonnes
Static FEM calculation and CFD flow calculation for the safe drainage 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 7 months

Self-employed Mechanical Engineering Development Engineer

MARTIN Membrane Systems AG

Development of a new variant, modification design and preparation of technical drawings for a wastewater lifting system in the area of MARTIM, eco-filter systems and systems for cruise ships such as AIDA, made of VA4 stainless steel
CAD: HiCAD
FKM, VDI 2230 and Euro Code 3

Mar 2024 - Present

2 years 8 months

Self-employed Mechanical Engineering Development Engineer, Project Manager for Design and Development

Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH

Development and design, creation of drawings and qualification (QS, MSA) of new fixtures and tools for the production, measurement and quality assurance of complex mechatronic prostheses
Prototype development and 3D printing as well as commissioning tool production
Project management for the design and development of 7 new test and measuring tools as well as 3 test devices for final inspection and quality assurance
Management of 4 designers
CAD: CREO, Windchill, SAP

Feb 2024 - May 2024

4 months

Self-employed Mechanical Engineering Development Engineer, Project Manager for the Design and Development of 110 kV

LTB Leitungsbau GmbH

Planning and 3D CAD implementation of masts for overhead lines
Support for Netze BW in the planning and expansion of the power line/overhead line of the Südlink route
CAD: AutoCAD
Management of 2 designers

Aug 2023 - Nov 2023

4 months

Self-employed Mechanical Engineering Development Engineer, Project Manager for Design and Development

SICK AG

Concept development and CAD design of a housing cover for an RFID sensor (1st device of the new product generation)
Housing made of high-strength technical plastic (50% glass fiber)
Consideration of electrical functions such as the EK resonator as well as manufacturing processes
Screw calculation
Management of 2 designers
CAD: Siemens NX 2206, SolidWorks
FKM, VDI 2230 and Euro Code 3

Jun 2023 - Feb 2024

9 months

Self-employed Mechanical Engineer, Project Management/Systems Engineer for Door Systems and Couplings

ALSTOM Transportation GmbH

Inspection, correction and implementation of design changes, drawings and documentation
Development of new solution variants and feasibility studies
Communication of requested changes with customers and suppliers
Complete commissioning of the doors, type test/1st development vehicle in the areas of mechanics, electronics and software/control unit
Support of international customers and suppliers
Responsible for the BVG2020 Berlin, Magdeburg, Duisburg, Essen, Düsseldorf, Köln and Göteborg projects
Support and assistance with approval/type approval for tests: shock and vibration, fire protection, corrosion protection
Management of 3 designers, control, inspection and correction, as well as creation of corrected designs as solution specifications for door system supplier Kangny
CAD: CATIA
FKM, VDI 2230 and Euro Code 3

Oct 2022 - Jul 2023

10 months

Self-employed Development Engineer Mechanical Engineering, IBS Commissioning of Rail Vehicles

Stadler Deutschland GmbH

Inspection, QKT, error correction of electromechanical components, software and power electronics
Customer handover of trains (DB, VBB)

Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

7 months

Self-employed Development Engineer Mechanical Engineering, Project Management for Design, Development and Supplier Management

SICK AG

Concept development of an LNG gas measuring device
CAD design, CAE simulation (CFD, FEM, thermal)
Development of a solution to interrupt the thermal bridge in the cryogenic range from -170°C to +60°C
Use of ceramic (zirconium oxide) as an insulator
Results of the CAE simulations confirmed by Kälteinstitut Dresden
Flow calculation
Management of 4 designers
CAD: SolidWorks
FKM, VDI 2230 and Euro Code 3

Jun 2022 - Present

4 years 5 months

Self-employed Development Engineer Mechanical Engineering

Prolim Engineering GmbH

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

Feb 2022 - Present

4 years 9 months

Project Management for Design, Self-employed Development Engineer Mechanical Engineering

Hauni Maschinenbau GmbH

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

Feb 2022 - Present

4 years 9 months

Head of Mechanical Design and Development

KADIC-CAD Engineering Berlin

Managed 5-10 designers as required

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

Managed technical consulting in the field, CAD lecturer
Supported the branch manager
CAD: HiCAD, Civil 3D
Represented the company at trade fairs

Jun 2015 - Apr 2017

1 year 11 months

Designer/Development Engineer for Packaging Machines

H.-H. Focke GmbH & CO. KG

Development/design of mechanical components and complex assemblies
Creation of drawings and document management (SAP)

Jul 2013 - Jan 2015

1 year 7 months

Designer/Development Engineer, Head of Design for Sub-areas

Oswald Iden GmbH & Co. KG

Evac GmbH: Development/design and revision of sanitary systems and water tanks; concept development, design, production and installation of a test stand for tank measurement, 3D measurement technology for quality assurance
SICK AG Hamburg: Concept development of a sheet metal housing for a gas measuring device with explosion protection Zone 1; presentation of results, component selection, prototype and creation of drawings, supplier support
MontBlanc GmbH: Design, correction and approval of 3D models and drawings; support with the introduction of new CAD/PDM/SAP systems
Alfons Haar Maschinenbau GmbH & CO. KG: Concept development and design of a machine for producing 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

Design Engineer/Developer, Head of Design Subdivision

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 enclosure; trade fair presentation at Hannover Messe 2014; CAD: Siemens NX7.5, TeamCenter, SAP
MAN Diesel & Turbo: Design of gas turbine components as 3D models; dimensioning of standard parts and creation of drawings; welded construction and prototype for telemetry measurement systems; CAD: Siemens NX6, I-Deas, SAP/ECTR

Jan 2011 - Aug 2011

8 months

Student Assistant, Institute of Mechanical Engineering

Fachhochschule Gelsenkirchen

Research project of the state of NRW with BMW/VW
Preparation of a test plan, investigation of the operating limits of a newly developed burnishing tool
Testing with a Gildemeister CNC lathe (Siemens 840D)
Measurement of form and positional tolerances in the measurement laboratory
Evaluation and presentation with Q-Destra; CAD/CAM: Siemens NX

Oct 2008 - Jun 2009

9 months

Internship in Design/Development of Rail Vehicles

Bochumer Verein Verkehrstechnik GmbH

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

Mar 2006 - Sep 2006

7 months

Working Student, Automation/Production Assistance

ISRA VISION AG

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

Sep 2002 - Oct 2008

6 years 2 months

Industrial Mechanic/Metalworker/Foreman, Deputy Site Manager

Rüding Schweißtechnik GmbH

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

Industry experience

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

Manufacturing

Automotive

Metals and Mining

Energy

Information Technology

Professional Services

Business area experience

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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 User Skills
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
Design, Selection And Installation Of Sensors As Well As Electrical And Pneumatic Components
Interface With It
Conversion Following Format Changes
Meetings And Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Development Of Solution Options, Optimization, And Evaluation And Presentation Of Results
Cad: Solid Edge St6 And St8; Teamcenter; Sap

Languages

German

Native

English

Elementary

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 2004 - Jun 2011

Fachhochschule Gelsenkirchen

Diplom-Ingenieur Maschinenbau, Konstruktion · Mechanical Engineering · Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Oct 2001 - Jun 2002

Fachoberschule für Technik

Fachhochschulreife · Technology, Metal Technology · Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Oct 1996 - Jun 2000

DSK AG / RAG AG

Industriemechaniker · Industrial Mechanic, Plant Engineering · Dorsten, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Schulung Zum Cad-Dozent

ISD Software und Systeme, Dortmund

Cad-Schulung Hicad And Helios

ISD Software and Systeme, Dortmund

Sap Pdm-Schulung Solid Edge St6

Focke GmbH & Co. KG, Verden

Cad-Schulung: Pro/Engineer Wildfire3

Inneo Solutions, Hamburg

Cad-Schulung: Siemens Nx7.5/TeamC.

MAN Diesel & Turbo, Oberhausen

Schweißer-Prüfung MAG 135 P

RAG AG, Dorsten

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 20

Experience in Manufacturing 16.5 y

Avg length 2 y

Longest experience 6 y 1 m

Expertise

Recent roles Self-employed Mechanical Engineering Development Engineer, Head of Design and Development of the Pipedeck, Self-employed Mechanical Engineering Development Engineer, Self-employed Mechanical Engineering Development Engineer, Project Manager for Design and Development

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Metals and Mining

Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Production

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 6

Profile

Member since

December 2023

Last update

October 2026

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Reuf is based in Berlin, Germany.

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

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.

Based on recent experience, Reuf would be well-suited for roles such as: Self-employed Mechanical Engineering Development Engineer, Head of Design and Development of the Pipedeck, Self-employed Mechanical Engineering Development Engineer, Self-employed Mechanical Engineering Development Engineer, Project Manager for Design and Development.

Reuf's most recent position is Self-employed Mechanical Engineering Development Engineer, Head of Design and Development of the Pipedeck at Herrenknecht Vertikal GmbH.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Reuf holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Fachhochschule Gelsenkirchen.

Reuf has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Schulung Zum Cad-Dozent, Cad-Schulung Hicad And Helios, and Sap Pdm-Schulung Solid Edge St6.

Reuf is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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