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Gregor P.
Last position:
Engineering Data Management Project Manager
Technical and commercial risk assessment for an investment project in the hardware sector (scaling potential, liability risks, operational processes) Process consulting for two SMEs in the engineering environment, with a focus on workflow digitization and PLM
Thomas K.
Last position:
Founder at PentaVision by Thomas Kreutle
Part-time, full-time operations planned from 01/2027
Management consulting for automation, digitalization, interoperability, track & trace and artificial intelligence · Pharma/MedTech and mechanical engineering
- Built a service portfolio across the five competencies: from analysis, architecture and planning to supported implementation.
- Listed as a consultant by BAFA (09/2026): consulting services for SMEs as part of BAFA funding.
- Established a brand identity, website and quality management handbook as the basis for consistent, transparent consulting quality.
Hüseyin Ö.
Last position:
Freelance Technical Project Manager at Karl Hess GmbH & Co. KG
- Project management for Porsche interior plastic parts
- Ensuring complete and smooth information flow between the customer and internal departments
- Creating and monitoring resource, schedule and overall project plans
- Active support and independent customer handling
- Coordinating technical discussions and pricing discussions
- Organizing, running and documenting coordination meetings with development and controlling
- Preparing quotations with cost specifications, analyses and presentations
- Independent cost negotiations, change handling and final negotiations
- Carrying out deviation analyses
Alexander H.
Last position:
Senior Product & Strategy Consultant at hegehofer.consulting
Design, development, and market launch of digital products and platforms – from strategic alignment and agile implementation to Go-to-Market and Go-Live, integrating AI into processes and products
Volkmar S.
Last position:
Parameterization and support during the commissioning of water treatment at wks GmbH
Parameterization and support during the commissioning of water treatment
Project: New construction of municipal water treatment plant Dörenthe
- Checking the sensors for suitability, installation errors and parameterization.
- Coordination with the PL system for automation.
- Correction of errors
Tools: Endress & Hauser Tools
Ralf B.
Last position:
Series Launch Team Leader (SE-TL), High-Voltage Battery Cable Harness & Module Connectors at BMW
- Responsible for project management in the high-voltage battery area, as well as schedule management and release planning in coordination with project leads
- Technical management of suppliers regarding component specifications, requirements specifications, functional safety, changes, hardware and software validation, and releases
- Planning, managing, and developing work packages
Hans-Jürgen B.
Last position:
Freelance Technician at FlexLink Systems GmbH
- Plant planning in conveyor technology
- Engineering and design of conveyor systems for the automotive industry / battery transport
- Software, CAD: AutoCAD Inventor 2019 3D + Vault
Max B.
Last position:
Project Manager, Plant Certification and Declarations of Conformity for 1–8 MWp Rooftop PV Projects at Solcom GmbH
- Technical management of parallel rooftop PV projects (Type A/B) from project planning through construction to completed plant certification
- Analysis of project requirements based on on-site inspections, planning reviews and evaluation of tender and project documents, and preparation of the findings for the internal planning department
- Derivation of work packages and milestones for each project, including structured filing in the client’s project documentation (SharePoint)
- Coordination of the planning phase between planning, procurement and executing trades
- Preparation of specifications and bills of materials as the basis for preparing quotations, and monitoring the timely submission of offers
- Coordination and monitoring of the construction phase, including schedule tracking and ensuring implementation in line with the plans
- Preparation and continuous updating of project schedules and project budgets across all projects
- Tracking of milestones, work packages and project progress, as well as early documentation and escalation of schedule and budget deviations to the overall project management
- Preparation of technical analyses of existing and planning data for each plant as the basis for the entire certification process
- Review, verification and compilation of all certification-relevant evidence: technical data sheets, manufacturer approvals, component documentation, test reports, type certificates and simulation results
- Assessment of the completeness and compliance of manufacturer documentation with applicable standards, identification of missing evidence, and requesting and tracking missing documents from manufacturers and installers
- Preparation and technical review of declarations of conformity for the grid connection of the plants
- Preparation of complete plant certification documentation for Type A/B in accordance with the applicable VDE application rules, the grid operators’ technical connection requirements (TAB) and the requirements of the certification bodies
- Review and documentation of protection concepts, as well as definition of the certification scope for each plant in technical coordination with the grid operators
- Submission of documents to grid operators and accredited certification bodies, follow-up on queries through final approval, and deadline management across parallel procedures
- Management of interfaces between the client, manufacturers, installers, grid operators and certification bodies, as well as complete project documentation with status overviews, communication logs and approval documents
Reimar G.
Last position:
Freelance IT Lecturer, Project Manager and Technical Editor at Self-employed
- Delivered technical documentation and managed projects in electrical engineering, electronics, IT, automation and solar technology
- Served as sales representative
- Project manager and project engineer in renewable energy, electrical engineering, electronics and automation technology
- Produced technical documentation for clients including NRM Netzdienste GmbH (Frankfurt am Main), Salzgitter Flachstahl warm rolling mills, benthin GmbH and others
Mahboob M.
Last position:
Detailed Design LPH 5 at Liebsch GmbH
Detailed Design LPH 5
- 3D modeling and component development in Revit (BIM)
- Preparation of reviewable detailed design drawings with Revit and AutoCAD; deriving plans, dimensioning and labeling according to office standards
Stefan S.
Last position:
Interim Manager Project Management PMO at ND Coatings GmbH (Meyer Werft Papenburg)
Revenue €90 million, 50 employees
Industry: Shipbuilding, marina
Temporary assignment as Head of PMO
Recording and validation of PMO processes
Creation of capacity planning through 2032
Evaluation of standard preservation processes, including VSM and macro mapping
Creation of planning tools for project coordinators
Participation in coordination meetings with Meyer Werft
Data preparation for the monthly review
Contribution to the tendering strategy for new ships
Creation of roles and responsibilities and job descriptions for project managers and project coordinators
Project management for the Disney Adventure cruise ship
Re-design of the reporting tool
Creation of a planning tool for project coordinators with a planning horizon through 2032
Design of an on-call service, including work instructions
Creation of calculation models for quotations
Project management for Disney Adventure
Jürgen W.
Last position:
Self-employed Corporate Real Estate Consultant at Widmann Consulting
I tailor my consulting services to individual customer requirements through innovative approaches, with the aim of achieving sustainable optimization potential.
Consulting based on ready-made concepts and solutions, or a focus on short-term one-off effects, is not consistent with my approach to responsible and sustainable consulting.
An analysis of the current situation forms the basis for my consulting approach and specific recommendations for action. Together with you, I develop and define clear goals for the successful implementation of suitable measures for your individual situation. Ongoing reviews ensure that goals are achieved transparently and sustainably. The customer benefit is always at the center of my work.
Björn F.
Last position:
Interim Site Manager & Procurement Transformation ad interim at Shipping Company - Shipyard
Reporting line: Executive Management
Budget responsibility: 100 Mio. Euro
Responsibilities & scope:
- Interim management of AIP at the Papenburg site, a subsidiary of Meyer Werft, including management of operational workflows, priorities, and interfaces
- Restructuring and developing the procurement organization and stabilizing operational procurement processes
- Overall responsibility for managing key procurement packages for shipping companies – from tendering and bid evaluation through negotiations to contract awards
- Establishing transparent management, reporting, and escalation structures for contract awards, delivery dates, risks, and pending decisions
- Developing and using Power BI-based reports to manage contract awards, order status, delivery dates, risks, and pending decisions
- Service contracts and subcontractors: tendering, negotiation, and award; commercial management of service provider work; and supplier, change order, claim, and escalation management
- Coordinating and prioritizing employees and supporting resource planning, task allocation, and operational decision-making
- Central point of contact between Executive Management, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, commercial teams, and suppliers
- Supporting the change process through clear responsibilities, consistent workflows, and stronger cross-functional collaboration
Results and achievements to date (ongoing):
- Stabilized operational workflows and established clearly defined responsibilities within the organization
- Significantly improved visibility of contract award status, delivery dates, risks, escalations, and pending decisions
- Structured management of critical procurement packages and early action on schedule- and delivery-related risks
- Improved cost and contract transparency through systematic bid comparisons, negotiations, and reviews of service contracts, change orders, and external service provider work
- Shortened coordination and decision-making times through consistent reporting and escalation structures
- Improved cross-functional collaboration between Procurement, Project Management, Engineering, Logistics, and suppliers
- Established standardized procurement and management processes as a lasting foundation for an effective, scalable organization
Vaibhav G.
Last position:
Expert Software & Functions Engineer at AVL Software & Functions GmbH
E-Drive Control
- Performed Model-Based Development (MBD) of application software (ASW) functions for E-Drive control using AVL & customer toolchains
- Translated product requirements into scalable, high-performance Simulink models for high-visibility projects, ensuring compliance with V-Model, AUTOSAR, ASPICE, ISO 26262, MAAB, MISRA, MXAM
- Automatic code generation (.c, .h, .arxml) using Embedded Coder
- Analyzed and derived system and ASW requirements, along with test cases, using PTC Integrity, CodeBeamer & PikeTec TPT
- Performed Verification & Validation of ASW using MIL/SIL/HIL, model/code coverage, exception report, req. & test case traceability
- Reviewed requirements, test cases and ASW, providing feedback to testing & development teams to drive bug fixes & improvements
- Created signals in Visu-IT-ADD & Vector DaVinci Developer Classic
- Documented ASW functions using Visu-IT-FunDoc & customer tool
- Updated enterprise architecture (EA) framework for system & ASW
- Created whitebox specifications for Inverter subsystem using Visio
- Commissioned & tested Inverters on Power HIL
- Mentored colleagues to foster collaboration & knowledge sharing
Hermann-Georg I.
Last position:
CSA Lead Manager at SPIE SNG
- Responsible for new Substations Construction for Data Center
- Overall Management with clients
- Interface Management with Stakeholder and contracted EPC Contractors
- Construction Management
- Contractor Management
- Project Coordination
- Project Delivery Management
- Interface Management with internal Parties
- Interface with Local authorities
- Value multi Million USD
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Statistics of experts using AutoCAD
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
5.5 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Product Development, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
84%
Master's degree or higher
58%
Doctorate
5%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 5 Nov 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts using AutoCAD
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 5 Nov 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
AutoCAD experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (71%)
- Automotive (49%)
- Construction (46%)
- Energy (42%)
- Information Technology (29%)
- Professional Services (26%)
- Education (23%)
- Aerospace and Defense (20%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What AutoCAD does
AutoCAD is Autodesk’s professional computer-aided design software for creating precise 2D drawings and 3D models. Companies use it for floor plans, technical documentation, layouts, details and design revisions across construction, manufacturing, architecture and infrastructure.
Core deliverables
AutoCAD specialists turn sketches, measurements and design requirements into structured files that teams can review, edit and issue for production or construction.
- 2D plans, elevations, sections and detail drawings
- 3D parts, assemblies and conceptual models
- Title blocks, drawing sets and plotting standards
- Revisions, markups and as-built documentation
Tools and ecosystem
The work often includes DWG and DXF file management, templates, blocks, layers, external references and sheet sets. Depending on the project, professionals also use Autodesk Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical or Map 3D toolsets, plus Revit, Inventor, Civil 3D or point-cloud workflows.
Strong file organization matters as much as accurate geometry. Specialists should understand coordinate systems, annotation styles, layer conventions, interoperability and the handoff requirements of downstream design or production software.
When companies hire specialists
Freelance expertise is useful when internal teams face a drawing backlog, need support for a tender or must convert legacy plans into usable digital files. It also helps when a project requires a consistent documentation standard across many contributors.
- Convert paper plans, PDFs or scans into editable drawings
- Prepare construction or fabrication documentation
- Clean, standardize and audit existing DWG files
- Support design changes during active delivery
What strong professionals bring
A capable AutoCAD professional reads technical intent, asks focused questions and produces drawings that others can use without rework. They balance speed with control over dimensions, tolerances, layers, references and print output.
Look for a portfolio relevant to your sector, clear file samples and experience with your required deliverable format. Reliable specialists document assumptions, manage revisions carefully and communicate issues before they affect the schedule.
Collaboration and handoff
AutoCAD work can be completed remotely when measurements, standards and review processes are clearly defined. On-site collaboration may be important for field verification, equipment layouts, surveys or coordination with construction and manufacturing teams.
Before work begins, agree on units, coordinate systems, naming rules, template files, review stages and final formats. A well-prepared handoff includes clean references, usable layers and drawings that remain understandable after the freelance engagement ends.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about AutoCAD, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
AutoCAD is used to create precise 2D drawings and 3D models for architecture, construction, manufacturing, infrastructure and facilities work. Typical outputs include plans, details, layouts, schematics, fabrication drawings and editable design documentation.
AutoCAD is a flexible general-purpose CAD tool, especially strong for 2D drafting and detailed documentation. Revit is usually chosen for building information modeling, while SolidWorks focuses on parametric mechanical parts and assemblies; the right choice depends on the required model, data structure and handoff.
A strong AutoCAD specialist may also understand architectural or mechanical standards, surveying data, BIM coordination, manufacturing documentation or GIS workflows. Knowledge of Revit, Civil 3D, Inventor, Autodesk toolsets, PDF conversion and spreadsheet-based schedules can also improve project delivery.
The need depends on the drawings, industry standards and level of review involved. AutoCAD work for simple edits may need less specialization, while complex production sets, legacy conversions or coordinated construction documents call for a professional who has handled comparable deliverables.
Yes, AutoCAD projects can often be delivered remotely through shared files, markups and scheduled reviews. Remote work is most effective when the client provides measurements, reference material, templates and clear naming standards; site surveys or field verification may still require on-site collaboration.
A company should specify whether it needs DWG, DXF, PDF, image exports or files compatible with another Autodesk application. AutoCAD handoffs should also define units, layer structure, external references, fonts, plot settings and whether the final files must remain fully editable.
Review relevant drawing samples for geometry, dimensions, annotations, layer discipline and print clarity. A reliable AutoCAD professional can explain their standards, show how they manage revisions and deliver a clean sample or structured review package before final handoff.
They need the project purpose, source files, required standards, units, coordinate system, output formats and approval process. AutoCAD specialists should also clarify whether the work involves drafting from references, design interpretation, field data, 3D modeling or coordination with another technical team.
The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used AutoCAD in their recent projects is 89 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 710 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers who have used AutoCAD in their recent projects, 84% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 58% hold at least a Master's degree, and 5% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers who have used AutoCAD in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 5.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers who have used AutoCAD in their recent projects are German (99%), English (96%), and French (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers who have used AutoCAD in their recent projects are Manufacturing (71%), Automotive (49%), and Construction (46%).
The most common business areas among freelancers who have used AutoCAD in their recent projects are Product Development (80%), Project Management (71%), and Operations (69%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used AutoCAD
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home all over Germany — available on-site in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and every major business hub, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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