Wito Jost - Mechanical Design Engineer for Special Machines

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Aichtal, Germany

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Experience

Sep 2024 - Oct 2024

2 months

Lichtenstein, Germany

Freelance Design Engineer

ENGGESA Maschinenbau GmbH

Sheet metal design
Design of various individual test fixtures for the automotive industry
Test fixture for connectors
CAD systems: SolidWorks

Mar 2024 - Jun 2024

4 months

Villingendorf, Germany

Freelance Design Engineer

Schneider Fördertechnik GmbH

Sheet metal design
Design of various welded frames
Project-related adaptation of conveyor belts
Design of suspensions and supports for conveyor belts
Designs with IPE beams
Adaptation of a brush machine to the new requirements
Design of a carrot bunker with conveyor belts
Optimization of an adjustable roller destoner
Project-related adaptation of a centrifugal stone separator
Planning and design of various water lines with pumps and compensator hoses
CAD systems: SolidWorks
PPS system: SolidWorks PDM

May 2022 - Dec 2023

1 year 8 months

Bopfingen, Germany

Freelance Design Engineer

VAF GmbH

Design for a new engine line in the area of an electric and pneumatic axis
Pre-assembly stations (manual workstation)
Completeness check stations (automatic)
Press-fitting of planetary gear shafts stations (semi-automatic)
Lifting unit stations
Screwdriving stations (automatic)
Preparation of design documents
Creation of cycle time diagrams
Presentation of the design approval to the customer
Preparation of technical documentation
Creation of parts lists and assemblies
CAD system: Siemens NX 12
PLM system: Teamcenter
Master Data Management Lead (MDM Lead)
ABAS ERP – software for manufacturing companies

Dec 2020 - Present

5 years 9 months

Aichtal, Germany

Freelance Design Engineer

Konstruktionsbüro Wito Jost

Implementation of customer requirements
Design and development in special machine building
Machine concepts, assembly designs, detail designs
Preparation of design documents
Detailing of assemblies
Creation of parts lists and assemblies
Sheet metal design
Welded construction design
CAD systems: SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Inventor

Dec 2020 - Aug 2021

9 months

Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany

Freelance Design Engineer

Lux Glender GmbH

Planning of illuminated handrails and railings for bridges
Adding standard components in CAD
New designs and development of standard components
Detailing of assemblies
Creation of parts lists and assemblies
Ordering of individual parts from manufacturers
CAD system: SolidWorks

Apr 2018 - Apr 2020

2 years 1 month

Steinenbronn, Germany

Design Engineer

HandlingTech Automations-Systeme GmbH

Design of special-purpose machines and robot cells
Implementation of customer requirements
Independent handling of orders with customer contact
Machine concepts, assembly designs, detailed design
Deadline monitoring
Carrying out factory acceptance tests
Monitoring final acceptance
Checking supplied parts
Review with assembly and programmer
Monitoring of additional costs
Gathering the information needed about the machine, supplied parts, interface, and cycle time
Detailed design of assemblies
Creation of parts lists and assemblies
CAD systems: SolidWorks
PDM system: SolidWorks PDM

Nov 2011 - Mar 2018

6 years 5 months

Remseck, Germany

Design Engineer

Seeber+Partner GmbH

Design of special-purpose machines and packaging machines as well as assembly systems in the medical, food, and automotive sectors
Implementation of customer requirements
Machine concepts, assembly designs, detailed design
Independent handling of orders with customer and supplier contact
Checking data quality and drawings according to the customers' CAD guidelines
Entering data into customer databases
Detailed design of assemblies
Creation of parts lists and assemblies
Creation of cam and function plans
Creation of risk analyses
Maintenance and documentation of all design-related documents
CAD systems: SolidWorks, Siemens NX 7.5, Inventor 2015, Creo Elements V18, Creo Parametric
Field and office work at: Bosch Packaging Systems, Coperion GmbH, Harro Höfliger Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH, Kiener Maschinenbau GmbH, Mainsite Technologies GmbH, MA micro automation GmbH, Robert Bosch Packaging Systems GmbH, Teamtechnik GmbH, Trützschler Nonwovens GmbH, OKU GmbH, Lanco Integrated GmbH & Co. KG (formerly OKU GmbH), Sortimat Technology Production Systems

Feb 2011 - Oct 2011

9 months

Ostfildern, Germany

Gearbox Assembler

K & A Knödler GmbH

Assembly of different gearbox types and prototype gearboxes
Carrying out functional checks
Documentation of tests carried out
Documentation of dimensions such as bearing clearance and bearing tolerances
Repair or modification of gearboxes

Oct 2005 - May 2009

3 years 8 months

Weil der Stadt, Germany

Assembler

LTG AG

Assembly of various air-conditioning units
Independent assembly of components and complete systems
Quality inspection
Troubleshooting
Technical product improvements

Aug 2004 - Aug 2005

1 year 1 month

Stuttgart, Germany

Mechanical Design Technician

M+W Zander

Assembly of air-conditioning and cleanroom components in cleanrooms
Quality control
Troubleshooting

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Food and Beverage, and Construction.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Food and Beverage

Construction

Business Area Experience

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

Product Development

Production

Quality Assurance

Procurement

Project Management

Skills

Ms Office, Solid Knowledge
Solidworks (Very Good Knowledge)
Siemens Plm Nx 12 (Very Good Knowledge)
Inventor 2015 (Good Knowledge)
Pps System: Plm Siemens
Maxx Db
Db Works Enterprise
Cim Database (Cdb)
Solidworks Pdm
Teamcenter
Class B Driving License

Languages

Russian

Native

German

Advanced

English

Elementary

Education

Feb 2008 - Dec 2011

Max-Eyth-Schule

University of Applied Sciences entrance qualification · Stuttgart, Germany

Feb 2008 - Dec 2011

Max-Eyth-Schule

State-certified technician, specializing in mechanical engineering · Mechanical engineering · Stuttgart, Germany

Sep 2001 - Jul 2004

M+W Zander

Final exam at the IHK Stuttgart · Apprenticeship as a construction mechanic, specializing in precision sheet metal technology · Stuttgart, Germany

...and 4 more

Certifications & licenses

Safety technology in practice

Risk assessment in practice

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Manufacturing 19.5 y

Avg length 2 y 2 m

Longest experience 6 y 4 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Gearbox Assembler

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Food and Beverage

Main business areas Product Development, Production, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

June 2025

Last Update

August 2026

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Wito is based in Aichtal, Germany.

Wito speaks the following languages: Russian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Elementary).

Wito has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Wito has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Wito may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Wito would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Gearbox Assembler.

Wito's most recent position is Freelance Design Engineer at ENGGESA Maschinenbau GmbH.

In recent years, Wito has worked for ENGGESA Maschinenbau GmbH, Schneider Fördertechnik GmbH, VAF GmbH, Konstruktionsbüro Wito Jost, and Lux Glender GmbH.

Wito is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Food and Beverage. Wito also has some experience in Construction.

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

Wito has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Construction, and Automotive.

Wito has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Procurement, and Project Management.

Wito attended Max-Eyth-Schule.

Wito has 2 certificates. These include: Safety technology in practice and Risk assessment in practice.

Wito will be available full-time from June 2027.

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