Casting Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Casting
Karin Albiez
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 Baudisch
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.
Jens Matthaei
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 Hartung
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.
Volker Schreiner
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
Michael Itterheim
Last position:
CFO at innopreneurs
Martin Mittermeyer
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
Alexander Nussbaum
Last position:
Strategic Buyer at Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH
- Global search for electronic components that were basically no longer available due to the chip crisis or allocation.
- Tools: MS Office and ORDAT B.08.60.491
Björn Bemelmans
Last position:
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Heimbach Group
- Overall management of Heimbach GmbH with an annual turnover of €160 million and approx. 1,300 employees alongside the CEO
- Responsible for finance, controlling, purchasing, IT and human resources including personnel development
- Managed and further developed the commercial organization and ensured integrated corporate planning and management
- Actively supported strategic and operational decision-making processes
- Increased EBITDA margin from 8% to 11% during challenging conditions through improved financial transparency, performance and cost programs, and optimization of purchasing, organizational and IT structures
- Led preparation and successful execution of due diligence and sale of the company to a strategic investor (EBITDA multiple approx. 10x)
Josef Sonnenstein
Last position:
Development Engineer for Custom CNC Machine Tools at Satisloh GmbH
- Development, design, and detailing of custom machine tools (CNC machine tools for plastic eyeglass lenses).
- 3D modeling of assembly designs, modules, and components (including cast parts, gear and worm gear drives, energy and media supply systems, etc.); FEM calculations.
- Creation of assembly drawings including bill of materials structures and detailed part drawings.
- Coordination with suppliers and support for specialist departments.
- Support during prototype build and test processes.
Vincent Rammelt
Last position:
Trainer/Instructor at ecomex GmbH & Co. KG
- Conducting e-commerce courses covering basics, digital business models & trends, competitor analysis, product casting, shop P&L, minimum viable product process, funnel & conversion rate optimization, shop platform evaluation, first steps with Shopify, shop structure setup, payment & shipping systems, ERP & interfaces, fulfillment, process optimization, customer centricity, affiliate marketing
Suneel Durgavajhala
Last position:
SAP Consultant & Developer at KS KeySolutions GmbH
- ABAP developments for rku.it GmbH, Agena GmbH, Koenig & Bauer AG, Salzgitter AG, duagon AG
- Redesigned material configuration data mass maintenance Fiori app for Siemens AG Engineering to resolve system resource issues
- Conducted S4Hana ABAP code remediation, ATC checks, and implemented ABAP parallel processing for Voestalpine AG
Jürgen Sailer
Last position:
Projects as a Self-Employed Engineer at Self-Employed Engineer
- Project for Liebherr Excavators: routing of complex, parametric wiring harness systems for various excavator systems using PTC/Creo Cabling 10.0
- Editing and creating bills of materials in Windchill (Albatros)
- Project for Harmann: change management of control units in the automotive sector for OEMs like Porsche, Audi and VW Group with Teamcenter
- Coordination and communication of changes with the involved departments
- 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 OEM-specific systems
- Organization and delivery of CAD training for PTC/Creo Parametric
- Project for Giesecke + Devrient in Munich: support for the introduction of Windchill, integration of the CAD system Creo Direct Modeling and the ERP system SAP
- Designer for wiring harness routing for banknote inspection machines in PTC/Creo Parametric and Creo/Cabling
- Transferring data to SAP; maintenance of material numbers in SAP and SAP ECTR
- Preparing assemblies and parts lists for transfer to Windchill and SAP
- Maintenance and management of variants for the banknote inspection machines
- Creating master data and data migration from CAD to SAP (SAP PP, SAP MM)
- Agile work with Jira
Kai Müller
Last position:
Tier 1 Battery Management Systems
- Fully automated screwdriving and dispensing processes
- General processes such as employee training
- Participation in task force meetings with OEM customers
- Six Sigma
- Employee training
- Improvement processes
- Escalation processes
Vivian Yue
Last position:
Global Sourcing Manager, Team Lead of Six at Corsair (Fanatec)
- Lead strategic sourcing for BMW GT3/GT4, Bentley GT3, Porsche 911 GT3, and McLaren GT3 racing/steering wheels and quick-release systems; own end-to-end COGS and raw-material spend across electronics and mechanical BOMs; oversee €65M annual spend and 20-25 programs per year.
- Directly responsible for procurement of servo motor and structural parts (CNC, die-cast, injection, extrusion, stamping, anodizing) managing €30M annual spend.
- Collaborate with internal R&D teams and PMO to identify and analyze project requirements; run early ability to analyze bills of materials and technical drawings/schematics to align material strategy before RFQ.
- Lead all procurement-related functions within the project, including supplier sourcing, negotiation, contract management, supplier documentation management, and material management for assigned projects.
- Ensure supply continuity during project execution via dual-sourcing, lead-time/buffer planning, and escalation routines with suppliers and operations.
- Monitor change activities during the transition from sample to production-ready (EVT/DVT -> PVT -> MP) with engineering and suppliers to protect the company from potential supplier claims (scope, tooling, obsolescence) and keep commercial terms under control.
- Quickly and accurately identify problems and report on status and required actions to stakeholders (senior and C-level); drive root-cause actions with clear owners and timelines until closure.
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Statistics of experts using Casting
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
30 years
Position duration
3.3 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Project Management, Quality Assurance, Operations
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Operations, Quality Assurance, Audit
Bachelor's degree or higher
74%
Master's degree or higher
41%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
95%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge 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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What casting covers
Casting turns molten metal or other material into a shaped part using a mold. It is used for housings, machine parts, tooling, prototypes, and repair work where shape, strength, and repeatability matter. In Germany, it is common in automotive, machinery, energy, and industrial equipment.
Common casting work
- Sand casting for robust parts and prototypes
- Die casting for repeatable production runs
- Investment casting for detailed, complex shapes
- Mold and pattern design for new parts
- Process setup for melting, pouring, cooling, and finishing
Tools and know-how
Strong casting specialists work across materials, tooling, and production flow. They understand alloys, shrinkage, gating, risers, surface finish, and defect control. They also read technical drawings, work with CAD data, and coordinate with foundry teams, machinists, and quality experts.
When companies bring in help
Firms usually look for freelance casting expertise when a part needs redesign, a production issue must be traced, or a new supplier has to be qualified. Specialists help when cast parts crack, warp, trap gas, or miss tolerance. They are also useful for short-term capacity, audits, and launch support.
What strong professionals deliver
Good casting professionals do more than explain the process. They translate part requirements into a workable mold and process plan, then check the result against function and manufacturability. They document the setup clearly so internal teams can repeat it after the project ends.
Working with Germany-based teams
In Germany, casting work often sits close to production, so on-site time can matter for trials, sample approval, and shop-floor fixes. Remote work still fits well for drawing review, process analysis, documentation, and supplier coordination. Clear technical communication in English or German helps the work move faster.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Casting? Start with the answers below.
Casting is the process of shaping a part by pouring a liquid material into a mold and letting it solidify. In industrial work, it is used for metal parts that need a specific geometry, stable series production, or a fast route from drawing to sample. Companies often bring in specialists to improve part design, mold design, or process control.
The most common comparisons are sand casting, die casting, and investment casting. Sand casting works well for larger or more flexible parts, die casting suits repeatable production, and investment casting is chosen for detail and complex geometry. A good specialist can explain which route fits the part, material, and volume.
A strong Casting specialist usually knows CAD drawings, material behavior, machining limits, and quality inspection. They should also understand thermal flow, shrinkage, tolerances, and common defects such as porosity or warping. In practice, supplier communication and documentation are just as important as process knowledge.
You need help when a part fails inspection, a mold needs redesign, or a new casting process must be launched without delays. An experienced Casting professional is also useful when the design must be made more manufacturable. They can shorten trial cycles by spotting risks before the first sample is poured.
Many Casting tasks can be done remotely, such as drawing review, process planning, supplier checks, and failure analysis from photos and reports. On-site time is often useful for first trials, root-cause work, and shop-floor adjustments. In Germany, mixed remote and on-site collaboration is common for this kind of work.
Look for clear examples of parts, processes, and defects they have solved. A strong Casting specialist speaks about gating, cooling, shrinkage, and inspection in practical terms, not vague theory. Good deliverables also include written recommendations, traceable decisions, and realistic next steps.
Most industrial use cases for casting are about metals, but the same basic idea also applies to other materials in some fields. For hiring decisions, what matters is the specialist’s experience with the material, mold type, and production method you use. Ask for direct project work on the same process, not just general manufacturing knowledge.
Share the part drawing, material target, production volume, quality requirements, and any known defect history. For Casting, it also helps to include current mold data, sample reports, and the reason the project exists, such as cost reduction or quality recovery. Clear input makes the first proposal much more useful.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Casting in their recent projects is 108 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 865 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Casting in their recent projects, 74% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 41% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Casting in their recent projects have 30 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Casting in their recent projects are German (100%), English (95%), and French (24%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Casting in their recent projects are Manufacturing (92%), Automotive (70%), and Professional Services (49%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Casting in their recent projects are Project Management (86%), Quality Assurance (70%), and Operations (65%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Casting
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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