Vladimir Grega - Mechanical Design Engineer, Automotive

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Sindelfingen, Germany

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Experience

May 2024 - Feb 2025

10 months

Design Engineer (freelance)

BITZER Kühlmaschinenbau GmbH

As part of the development of a new range of screw compressors, with a particular focus on designing a new electrical terminal box:
Analyzed the design requirements, relevant documents and CAD data
Developed a well-planned concept for the electrical terminal box design
Considered technical, commercial and safety requirements
Complied with safety regulations and IP protection requirements
Followed design guidelines and considered ease of assembly and use
Considered UL certification, design for plastic injection molding using Siemens NX, supplier requirements, cost-effectiveness and scalability across the entire product range
Then accurately and efficiently completed the design based on the concept developed

Dec 2023 - May 2024

6 months

Mechanical Design Engineer (freelance)

helag electronic GmbH

Developed the mechanical function of plastic parts and assemblies
Designed plastic parts in line with STRAK specifications using CATIA V5
Considered requirements such as water tightness and feel

Mar 2023 - Dec 2023

10 months

External CAD Designer and Development Engineer (freelance)

BRIGHT Testing GmbH

Developed and designed test rigs based on customer specifications and internal requirements using Siemens NX
Designed a laboratory test rig for measuring rotational play and sliding force in commercial vehicle steering columns
Optimized a noise test rig and a brake force testing device
Developed a drive concept for an alternating load test rig, as well as for internal development projects
Created 3D and 2D designs of parts and assemblies using Siemens NX in accordance with internal and external design standards, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and FEM calculations
Designed production equipment according to customer requirements, including equipment for the series production assembly of doors and active spoilers for new model ranges for MB AG

Oct 2022 - Feb 2023

5 months

CAD Designer, Plastic Injection Molding (freelance)

HBPO GmbH

Developed and designed front-end modules for Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Created detailed designs of front-end carriers using Siemens NX
Took part in meetings with customers to coordinate requirements
Developed design proposals and options
Created and modified 3D designs
Prepared presentations and meeting minutes

Nov 2021 - Oct 2022

1 year

Senior CAD Designer (ANÜ)

Via Dienstleister

Developed and designed vehicle rear-seat comfort structures for Lear Corporation as part of the project acquisition for the Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Created detailed designs of individual parts and assemblies, taking weight and cost targets into account
Coordinated and assigned design tasks within the team
Ensured data quality for individual components and assemblies across different sites
Maintained data in directories and in the PLM system
Took part in meetings with customers and suppliers
Coordinated data transfers between company sites and to suppliers

Oct 2017 - Aug 2021

3 years 11 months

NX Design Engineer (freelance)

Flex Automotive GmbH

Carried out design and development tasks in the areas of vehicle interiors, roof control units and operating units, serving as lead designer for a vehicle model range
Took part in coordination meetings with customers and suppliers
Contributed to defining design surfaces with the respective OEM, taking installation and aesthetic requirements as well as the functionality of the roof operating units into account
Contributed to defining the size and position of illuminated symbols, the main demolding direction, draft angles and gap dimensions, while considering production and tooling requirements
Developed proposed solutions and prepared presentations outlining solution options for internal and external decision-makers
Built a linked assembly structure with all shared interfaces in a skeleton model in the Siemens NX CAD system using the top-down modeling method
Created 3D datasets for the respective components and optimized them in close cooperation with the toolmaker and the assembly and lighting technology teams
Continued activities through to production readiness
Created 2D component and assembly drawings in accordance with customer and company guidelines, in close coordination with the measurement laboratory and quality leads
Prepared tolerance calculations for gap dimensions, flushness and functional dimensions
Supported the evaluation of measurement reports and prepared sample inspection reports and change sheets

Jul 2016 - Mar 2017

9 months

Design Engineer (freelance)

Vorwerk Elektrowerke GmbH & Co. KG

Design work supporting the production of Kobold vacuum cleaners and SP600 floor cleaners
Designed plastic injection-molded parts using Siemens NX

Dec 2015 - Jun 2016

7 months

Development Engineer

WITTENSTEIN bastian GmbH

Developed a concept for a Wolfrom planetary gearbox
Designed a gear train gearbox
Designed gearbox housings, shafts and seals using Siemens NX
Created 3D models and produced manufacturing-ready drawings
Supported the updating of a factory layout

Jul 2013 - Nov 2015

2 years 5 months

Design Engineer: Developer / Component Owner

Via Dienstleister

Created CAD data and maintained bills of materials for transmission oil cooler lines for the M/R/GL-Class for Daimler AG in the MB-Cars business unit
Conducted problem analyses, defined corrective actions and prepared decision documents
Coordinated details with departments responsible for neighboring assemblies (complete vehicles, manufacturability and quality assurance)
Coordinated and tracked schedules for parts on the critical path
Led coordination meetings with development and production suppliers and supported project teams
Designed using Siemens NX and CATIA V5
Provided regular reports to supervisors

Aug 2009 - Jun 2013

3 years 11 months

Design Engineer (temporary employment)

Via Dienstleister

Carried out development work in engine packaging, project management and production support for Daimler AG, MB-Vans business unit
Created CAD data, bills of materials, presentations and overviews, and coordinated details with the people responsible for neighboring assemblies
Redesigned and further developed transmission oil cooler lines for the NCV3 (Sprinter) and VS20 (Viano/Viano) model series
Performed design work on a cooperation project with Renault S.A.S
Took part in internal coordination meetings and communicated with suppliers
Prepared approvals and took part in testing activities
Prepared concept designs, taking functional, space, service and assembly requirements into account in the area of engine integration
Attended training courses: Engineering Client, Product Overview Fundamentals and Digital KEM, Approval Workflow

Jan 2005 - Aug 2009

4 years 8 months

Development Engineer and Design Engineer (freelance)

thyssenkrupp Presta AG

Managed series production support for model series W203 (C-Class), R171 (SLK), W211 (E-Class), C219 (CLS), W221 (S-Class), R230 (SL), W220 (S-Class), W240 (Maybach) and R199 (SLR) for Daimler AG
Developed model updates for steering gears for BR221 (Vario steering gear and ECO), BR230 (Vario steering gear) and BR211
Supported project acquisition for steering gears BR212 (E-Class) and BR231
Transferred the customer's kinematic model and implemented it in the geometric design of prototype steering gears
Created 3D models, assembly models and engineering drawings using CATIA V5
Made various changes to series projects, implemented customer requests and carried out optimizations based on quality issues and tolerance studies
Created variants of series models and made changes to bills of materials and drawings
Developed steering gear variants using innovative ideas, processes and materials based on packaging space and benchmark studies
Coordinated prototype production with suppliers, created drawings and set up bills of materials in the PLM system
Presented to decision-makers
Prepared inquiry documents for suppliers for gear calculations for Vario steering gears and implemented new gear ratios in 3D/2D documentation, as well as updating bills of materials in the PLM system
Held drawing review meetings with component suppliers

Aug 2002 - Dec 2004

2 years 5 months

Design Engineer

Mercedes-Benz Engineering s.r.o.

3D/2D design in CATIA V4 and V5
Tolerance calculations and component optimization using FEM and Smaragd
Component development for CVT transmissions and steering gears
Various oil pan modifications and bracket optimization
Contributed to work on a driving simulator

Industry experience

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Experienced in Automotive and Manufacturing.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Business area experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Project Management, and Production.

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Procurement

Project Management

Production

Skills

It Skills As Of 04/2025

Catia V4 ++++
Catia V5 ++++
Siemens Nx ++++
Solidworks ++
Smaragd ++++
Dialog +++
Teamcenter +++
Ectr (Sap Engineering Control Center) +++
Agile Plm +++
Fem Analysis +++

Skills And Qualities

Experience In The Design And Development Of Plastic Injection-Molded Parts, Permanent-Mold Castings And Die-Cast Parts
Specialized In Developing Sheet-Metal Bending And Forming Parts, As Well As Metalworking
Experience Designing Interior Components Such As Seats, Trim Panels, Etc.
Experience Developing Hydraulic Rack-And-Pinion Steering Systems
Development Of Mechanical Functions For Automotive Interior Components And Front-End Modules
Skills In Gearbox Design And Linear Motion Technology
Independent Development Of Household Appliances And Test Rigs
Process Optimization
Preparing Presentations And Meeting Minutes
Coordinating And Assigning Design Tasks Within A Team
Coordinating Data Transfers Between Sites And To Suppliers

Languages

Slovak

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 1995 - Jun 2000

Technische Universität Kosice

Diplom-Ingenieur in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science of Mechanical Engineering Technologies · Mechanical Engineering · Košice, Slovakia

Sep 1991 - Jun 1995

Mittelschule für Maschinenbau

Technical Training in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Prešov, Slovakia

Certifications & licenses

UL-Zertifizierung

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12

Experience in Automotive 19 y

Avg length 1 y 9 m

Longest experience 4 y 7 m

Expertise

Recent roles Design Engineer (freelance), Mechanical Design Engineer (freelance), External CAD Designer and Development Engineer (freelance)

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing

Main business areas Product Development, Quality Assurance, Procurement

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 1

Member since

November 2024

Last update

October 2026

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Vladimir is based in Sindelfingen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Vladimir speaks the following languages: Slovak (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

Vladimir has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Vladimir has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Vladimir may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Vladimir would be well-suited for roles such as: Design Engineer (freelance), Mechanical Design Engineer (freelance), External CAD Designer and Development Engineer (freelance).

Vladimir's most recent position is Design Engineer (freelance) at BITZER Kühlmaschinenbau GmbH.

In recent years, Vladimir has worked for BITZER Kühlmaschinenbau GmbH, helag electronic GmbH, BRIGHT Testing GmbH, HBPO GmbH, and Via Dienstleister.

Vladimir is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Vladimir is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Procurement. Vladimir also has some experience in Project Management and Production.

Vladimir has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Vladimir has recently worked in business areas like Product Development.

Vladimir holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Technische Universität Kosice.

Vladimir has 1 certificate: UL-Zertifizierung.

The availability of Vladimir needs to be confirmed.

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