Casting Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Casting
Jakob H.
Last position:
Chief Transformation Officer at Engagement with an internationally active technology group
- Transformation and global scaling (listed in the MDAX)
- Stabilization and professionalization of the ongoing value creation program
- Consistent challenging of the workstreams regarding content, target achievement, and progress, as well as realization of the defined value drivers
- Identification and removal of implementation blockers to ensure execution speed
- Reporting to the Executive Board and Supervisory Board
Karin A.
Last position:
AI Benchmark Engineer | Native language specialist German at Lilt
- Task Engineering: Evaluating Coding Agents.
- Asset Creation: Building realistic task environments using datasets and files in German. Crucially, these assets must remain in the target language to genuinely measure multilingual handling.
- Prompting & Translation: finding failure points where AI does not work, in German.
- Implementation & Verification: Supporting the development of robust solutions (reference implementations) and write highly reliable, deterministic verifier scripts (using rubric-based judging only when strictly necessary).
- Calibration & Execution: Analyze execution logs and calibrate task difficulty (Easy to Very Hard) using standard Terminal-Bench run configurations against various model tiers (Haiku, Opus).
- Quality Assurance: Participation in a rigorous, 4-layer human quality control process (creation, human review, calibration review, and audit) alongside automated LLM-based checks to ensure fairness, grammatical accuracy, and benchmark integrity.
- Linguistic Review: Reviewing AI benchmark tasks across Hindi, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, Czech and Turkish.
Christian B.
Last position:
External Commercial Advisor / Project Manager at Global automotive supplier for press and stamped parts
Automotive | Manufacturing | Commercial Excellence
- Analyzed sales strategy, product/market positioning, customer portfolio, acquisition approach, sales funnel, opportunity quality, and conversion.
- Developed a prioritized sales roadmap with quick wins and structural measures for target customers, pipeline, roles, routines, and management reviews.
Emmanuel O.
Last position:
Head of Procurement at Richter Chemie-Technik GmbH (Business Unit of IDEX Corporation)
- Responsible for the strategic and operational development of the procurement organization at Richter Chemie-Technik GmbH within the international IDEX Corporation, with a focus on procurement transformation, international sourcing strategies, cost reduction and the stabilization of global supplier and supply chain structures.
- Responsible for international sourcing strategies across direct and indirect commodities
- Management of strategic cost reduction, supplier development and procurement transformation initiatives
- Responsibility for commodities such as castings, PFA, ceramics, stainless steel and aluminum
- Conducting international price, contract and supplier negotiations
- Impact / Success:
- Identification of significant savings potential within strategic commodity structures
- Analysis of international market and supplier structures with identified potential of Ø 38 %
- Development of data- and performance-oriented procurement structures
- Promotion to the position of Head of Procurement after successfully completing the interim and transformation mandate
Andreas E.
Last position:
Taskforce Lead Ramp-Up & Quality at Endurance GmbH
Taskforce Lead Ramp-Up & Quality
Machining & HP-Aluminium Die Casting
Strategic support for stabilization of entire production chain
Carsten W.
Last position:
Supply Chain Consultant at Nextbike GmbH
- Analysis of the production and logistics relocation to Poland, development of an action plan, logistics process analysis
Alexander N.
Last position:
Strategic Buyer at Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH
- Global search for electronic components that were no longer available at all due to the chip shortage or allocation.
- Tools: MS Office and ORDAT B.08.60.491
Jens M.
Last position:
Automation project manager at Capgemini Engineering @ ACC Battery Factory
PSA, Peugeot Citroën, France (10/2023 – 05/2024)
- Launch Manager for electrode production rolling lines
- Setup, modernization, and commissioning of cleanroom production equipment
- Management of a team of 15 Chinese technicians
- Recovery of a three-month delay and on-schedule delivery
Dan H.
Last position:
Owner / Business Consultant at Unternehmensberatung Dan Hartung
- Strategic consulting and support for certifications according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, VDA 6.3, IATF 16949, TISAX, and AZAV.
- Optimization of business processes to improve efficiency, legal compliance, and audit readiness.
- Delivery of professional training, including forklift training, safety briefings, and ADR 1.3.
Roland H.
Last position:
CEO at SOEX Group (& I:CO)
- Got a misguided restructuring back on track
- Successfully created positive momentum by motivating, inspiring, and encouraging employees to stay committed during this difficult phase
- Developed a solid strategy concept and created a 5-year roadmap from it
- End-to-end, AI-supported digitalization of collection logistics processes, which led to optimized operations and a significant increase in efficiency
- Designed a complex technical concept for automated, AI-supported textile sorting on an industrial scale
- Implemented efficient structures and established clear communication channels, which helped improve team coordination and clearly define responsibilities
- Strategic development and successful implementation of a dynamic sales structure, which, through proactive leadership and targeted talent development, led to higher sales momentum and employee motivation
- Created tailored concepts for international retailers, fashion brands, producers, and wholesalers (pre-/post-consumer textiles) as a key part of the new strategic direction
- Initiated and maintained partnerships between industry and research to advance the shared goal of “Circularity in Textile” with recognized expertise
- Targeted reduction of the investment backlog through modernization and optimization of machinery and plant technology, which led to a significant increase in operational productivity
Jürgen S.
Last position:
Projects as a Self-Employed Engineer at Self-Employed Engineer
- Project for Liebherr Excavators: routing of cable harnesses for complex, parametric cable harness systems for various excavator systems with PTC/Creo Cabling 10.0
- Processing and creation of bills of materials in Windchill (Albatros)
- Project for Harmann: change management for control units in the automotive sector for OEMs such as Porsche, Audi and VW Group using Teamcenter
- Coordination and communication of changes with the departments involved
- Project for the service provider Segula: administration of various CAD systems (myPLM, CATIA, PTC/Creo, Siemens NX), PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill) and OEM-specific systems (VWCGR Lite, Porsche PDMU Offsiteclient)
- License management and organization of license procurement for the OEM-specific systems
- Organization and delivery of CAD training for PTC/Creo Parametric
- Project for Giesecke + Devrient in Munich: support with the introduction of Windchill, integration of the Creo Direct Modeling CAD system and the SAP ERP system
- Designer for cable harness routing for banknote inspection machines in PTC/Creo Parametric and Creo/Cabling
- Transferring data to SAP; maintaining material numbers in SAP and SAP ECTR
- Preparing assemblies and bills of materials for transfer to Windchill and SAP
- Maintenance and management of variants for banknote inspection machines
- Creation of master data and migration of data from CAD to SAP (SAP PP, SAP MM)
- Agile work with Jira
Volker S.
Last position:
Operations Manager ATT Area at Klingelnberg AG
Bridging the vacancy of operations manager ATT area
Process optimization
Reduction of lead times
Reorganization of the ATT area
Increase in OTIF from 73% to 92%
Greater flexibility in employee deployment through internal equipment training
Integration of a new cooperation partner
Implementation of an MDE system
Gundolf S.
Last position:
Project Manager at Self-employed – Freelancer
- Project Manager steel works crane and material handling at ArcelorMittal in Eisenhüttenstadt for their decarburization project, December 2024 to March 2025
- Project Manager Cranes and Logistics for the new converter at Aurubis Hamburg via Hays AG, May to October 2024
- Specification for placing the orders and coordination of interfaces
- Erection of a powder production plant for an Indian customer in Bengaluru, 2024
- Leading the erection and assembly team of the customer Indo MIM
- Responsible for Health, Safety and Environment
- Technical and commercial project management at Belimed Life Science AG in Sulgen, Switzerland, with SAP, 2022
- Revamp of a slab rolling mill for copper for Siam Poongsan including engineering, construction and site and quality management, own order directly from the end customer, 2021 to 2023
- Site and quality management for a powder production plant (gas atomization system) in Penang, Malaysia, Oryx Advanced Materials, 2022
- Interim Head of Services at ALD Vacuum Technologies, Hanau/Bangkok, installation, service and construction management, 2019 to 2024
- Interim Head of Service Cold Rolling Mills and continuous casting at Danieli Thailand/Vietnam, 2016 to 2018
- Interim Manager Quality Assurance at SMS Concast for four months in 2018
Martin M.
Last position:
Requirements Engineer at MCM Modern Engineering UG HB
- Analysis of the current process
- Development of the target processes
- Support for the implementation of improvements in an SAP-enabled program
- Simplification of customer contact initiation
- Streamlining internal processes through automated real-time verification of claim relevance
- Creation of use cases
Ronald J.
Last position:
HSE Manager at Ralf Hirsch GmbH
- Site inspections and briefings during the Hitachi converter rebuild
- Preparing and reviewing risk assessments and RAMS
- Processing work permits
- Conducting training for slingers
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Statistics of experts using Casting
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
32 years
Position duration
4 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Project Management, Quality Assurance, Production
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Operations, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
73%
Master's degree or higher
35%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
95%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany 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 in Germany using Casting
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Casting experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (98%)
- Automotive (75%)
- Professional Services (48%)
- Aerospace and Defense (27%)
- Construction (27%)
- Metals and Mining (27%)
- Energy (23%)
- Chemical (20%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Casting Covers
Casting is a manufacturing process in which molten material fills a mold and solidifies into a defined shape. Companies use it for housings, engine components, machine parts, tools and complex geometries that would be difficult or costly to produce from solid stock. The process may involve iron, steel, aluminum, magnesium, copper alloys, or other engineered materials.
Process Variants
The right method depends on geometry, material, surface requirements, production volume and allowable defects. Specialists commonly work across sand casting, die casting, investment casting, permanent mold casting and centrifugal casting. They also assess gating, risers, vents, cooling and parting lines before tooling is released.
- Sand and permanent mold process planning
- High-pressure die casting concepts
- Investment casting for intricate parts
- Pattern, mold and core design
Engineering Toolset
Casting projects combine CAD, mold design and process simulation. Professionals may use software such as MAGMASOFT, ProCAST, FLOW-3D CAST, SOLIDWORKS, CATIA or Siemens NX to study filling, solidification, shrinkage and porosity. They translate simulation results into tooling changes, process windows and inspection requirements.
When Companies Need Specialists
Freelance expertise is useful when a new component must move from concept to a stable production process, or when an existing line produces scrap, distortion or inconsistent dimensions. Companies also bring in specialists for lightweighting, supplier transfer, tooling reviews, material changes and root-cause investigations.
- Review recurring porosity, cracks or misruns
- Prepare a casting design for manufacturability
- Improve yield, cycle time or material usage
- Support prototype and production ramp-up
Quality and Validation
Strong casting professionals connect design decisions with measurable part performance. They define critical dimensions, alloy and heat-treatment requirements, sampling plans, non-destructive testing and acceptance criteria. They understand how mold temperature, melt quality, solidification behavior and finishing operations affect the final component.
Collaboration in Germany
Casting specialists support automotive, industrial equipment, energy, aerospace, medical and consumer-product manufacturing in Germany. Remote work suits CAD reviews, simulation, documentation and supplier coordination, while mold trials, furnace checks and line validation often require site visits. Clear technical English is common, and German may be important for plant teams, specifications and supplier communication.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Casting? Start with the answers below.
Casting is used to produce metal parts by filling a mold with molten material and allowing it to solidify. Typical outputs include housings, pump bodies, structural components, engine parts, brackets and tools with complex internal or external shapes.
Casting can create complex shapes and internal cavities with comparatively low material waste in suitable production settings. Forging generally improves directional strength through deformation, while machining offers tight control but removes material and may require more operations.
A strong Casting professional often combines mold and die design, CAD, process simulation, metallurgy, heat treatment and quality assurance. Experience with CNC machining, welding, non-destructive testing and production data can also help when the part requires several downstream processes.
The right level depends on the assignment, not a fixed number of years. A specialist reviewing a mold concept needs proven design and simulation work, while a line-recovery project calls for hands-on experience with trials, defects, process parameters and supplier coordination.
Casting work can often be done remotely when it involves CAD, simulation, design reviews, specifications or technical documentation. Plant trials, melt inspections, tooling adjustments and production validation usually benefit from on-site collaboration, including at facilities in Germany.
Casting process selection depends on alloy, geometry, wall thickness, tolerance, surface finish, tooling investment and expected production volume. A qualified specialist compares sand, die, investment and permanent mold options against the complete manufacturing route rather than choosing by material alone.
Look for clear links between design assumptions, simulation findings, trial results and inspection data. A reliable Casting professional explains defect risks, documents process limits, accounts for shrinkage and porosity, and verifies that recommendations work under real production conditions.
A Casting project may produce a manufacturability review, mold or die concept, gating and riser design, simulation report, process parameters, inspection plan and trial documentation. The exact package should match the project stage and define who owns tooling, validation and production release.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Casting in their recent projects is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 858 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Casting in their recent projects, 73% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 35% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Casting in their recent projects have 32 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Casting in their recent projects are German (100%), English (95%), and French (32%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Casting in their recent projects are Manufacturing (98%), Automotive (75%), and Professional Services (48%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Casting in their recent projects are Project Management (84%), Quality Assurance (80%), and Production (68%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Casting
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