CNC Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used CNC
Ümit Demir
Last position:
Managing Director at SELF Consulting und Trading Germany
- Successful integration of new business areas
- Support for change management projects
- Introduction of lean management and digitalization initiatives
- Management of external partners, interim managers, and consultants
- Successful implementation of growth and transformation strategies
- Plant expansion
- Plant relocation
Volker Wagner
Last position:
Analyst – Platform Optimization at TradingView ProRealtime
Programming of own indicators with ProBuilder (for the ProRealTime platform)
6 months RCP - Rabe Academy (Basics - Trading account - TWS Interactive Brokers) Focus: Price movement ETH - stock NVIDIA (NASDAQ and CBOE)
- 500 hours total (TradingView & ProRealTime), of which about 1,500 hours of tick data analysis via ProRealTime
Edmund Niederkofler
Last position:
Sr. Manager Operation- Site Karlsruhe (Interim) at Thermo Fisher Scientific Karlsruhe
- Responsibility for all operational areas from logistics, production to supply chain, quality, planning, and improvement
- Building a new operations organization structure in response to increased demand during the COVID-19 situation
- Redefining internal processes and establishing a leadership structure for quick market response
- Setting targets and continuously tracking operational goals
- Reducing lead time in the extruder area from 28 weeks to 10 weeks within 15 months through sustainable supply chain and flexible manufacturing methods
- Cutting lead times in the lab area for analytical devices from 15 weeks to 3–4 weeks
- Increasing output in the analysis department by 35% while reducing capacity by 20%
- Implementing measures to reduce inventory and increase inventory turnover
- Improving supply chain strategy, cycle time reduction, and flow production for serial products
- Driving digitalization in production and warehouse management
- Implementing a comprehensive reporting system
Björn Kunz
Last position:
Development Engineer Control Concepts at TU Chemnitz
- Development and validation of control concepts for grid stabilization with MATLAB/Simulink.
- Modeling of converters (VISMA), grids, and loads to study frequency and phase behavior during load steps.
- Analysis of the influence of inertia, damping, and controller parameters on stability, power output, and ROCOF.
- Development of adaptive control strategies to improve synchronization and dynamic grid support.
- Creation of automated simulation and evaluation tools to assess different scenarios and parameters.
Kusay Tomeh
Last position:
Freelance System & Software Architect - DNA-Extraction Robot at QIAGEN GmbH
- System and software architecture for the QIA-symphony Connect DNA-extraction robot in Life Science / IVD automation.
- Designed features and control logic for extraction, pipetting, lysis and eluate modules using C++, PLC/ST (Beckhoff IPC / TwinCAT 3) and model-based concepts.
- Delivered ISO 13485-oriented requirements, architecture, unit/integration/regression tests and DHF/VEP/VER/TCL documentation.
- Used Polarion, Jira, Confluence, Azure and AI-assisted documentation to improve traceability and engineering efficiency.
Frank Stölzel
Last position:
Project & Interim Manager at Freelance
- See detailed project list above
Andreas Kürzinger
Last position:
Consultant / Interim Manager Engineering (Machining) at Neumayer Tekfor GmbH
Process optimization and automation
Development and documentation of savings potential to reduce manufacturing costs
Analysis of production processes to identify weak points
Coaching the Engineering department to improve ways of working and lean philosophy
Elimination of work steps with annual savings of approx. €150k
Increase in machine shift output from 3,600 to 4,250 pieces (18%)
Increase in shift output of two machines from 105 to over 120 pieces (14%)
Preparation for the integration of automated 100% inspections and laser marking into the machine process
Material optimization to stabilize machining processes
Elmar Schipp
Last position:
Founder and Managing Director at Efficient Management Consultants
- mid-sized consulting firm focused on strategy development, operational excellence, multi-project management, and restructuring
- Tier-1 interior parts "PMO Preventive Team": set up and managed a preventive team for interior parts for a new model line of a German OEM, including structured reporting to the OEM
- Tier-1 interior parts "PMO Task Force": task force to resolve quality issues and secure the supply of interior parts for a new model line of a German OEM, including structured reporting to the OEM
- Tier-1 48V batteries "Supplier Qualification/Task Force": supported the tier-1 supplier in securing the supply chain regarding the quality and capacity of tier-2 suppliers, including structured reporting to the OEM
- OEM passenger cars "PMO Quality Initiative Electric Vehicles": supported the OEM in a quality initiative for electrified passenger cars to reduce field errors and sustainably save claim costs
- mid-sized precision tool manufacturer "Business Strategy Development and Implementation": supported the managing director and department heads in developing and implementing (PMO) the business strategy
- mid-sized pipe tool manufacturer in France "Business Strategy Development": supported management in developing the business strategy
- OEM commercial vehicles "Selection and Ramp-Up of Series Suppliers for e-Axle": supported the OEM in evaluating and selecting suitable suppliers for the electrically driven rear axle and its components
- mid-sized pipe tool manufacturer "Group Strategy Implementation": supported the board in implementing the group strategy (21 strategic projects across all relevant business areas), including regular progress reporting to the supervisory board
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
Atif Teta
Last position:
Director of Operations (Interim) at Hyva
- Took full responsibility for P&L, R&D, HR, finance and quality at Hyva Italy
- Reduced downtime by 30% through efficient optimization of production planning
- Increased productivity by 20%
- Initiated control mechanisms like whiteboards to improve transparency and efficiency
- Enhanced employee satisfaction through clear structures and effective leadership
- Reduced headcount by approximately 15%, from 224 to 199, without impacting productivity
- Achieved cost savings of €1.35 million through vehicle leasing and closing an external warehouse
- Organized weekly strategy meetings with department heads and stakeholders to foster collaboration and strategic alignment
Holger Lattermann
Last position:
Entrepreneur, Interim Management, Senior Expert Service (SES) at Lattermann
- Uzbekistan: optimizing vehicular production; setting up machinery
- Ghana: introducing CNC technology & machinery; programming; qualification training
- India: consulting for a Toolmaker company
- Ethiopia: teach the teacher in a school (metal cabinet)
- Mexico 2025: teach in CNC and tool
- 2022–Today: several consulting in the metalindustry; details on request
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.
Ismail Özmen
Last position:
Interim Manager; Systemic Business Coach; Freelance CNC-CAM Programmer and Product Designer; Founder and at Self-employed
- Process optimization
- Productivity increase in production
- Lean management
- Shopfloor management
- Production management
- Production control and planning
- Outsourcing
- Leadership training
- Private coaching
- Career coaching
- Self-management training
- Heidenhain, Siemens, Millplus
- CAD design with Fusion 360, SolidWorks
- FDM
- SLA
- Product design
- Prototyping
- Series production
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.
Bernd Schamberger
Last position:
Diplom-Ingenieur, Development Engineer, Senior Design Engineer at Microvision GmbH
- Development of optomechanical components and assemblies in collaboration with systems and optics development, considering feasibility, space requirements, handling, manufacturing aspects and series production suitability
- Preparation of mechanical studies and consulting on studies to meet customer requirements, detailed design and custom fabrication for proof of concept of initial active samples
- Concepts for injection molding tools for first samples and series production
- Prototype designs, prototype manufacturing and CNC small series production
- Design studies for new generations of LiDAR sensors and implementation of specific customer requests, considering conventional and future sensor technologies
- Design of inspection, measuring and testing fixtures, drawing derivation, awarding and supervision of production
- Procurement of special accessories
- Derivations for marketing with renderings, turntable animations, explosion simulations and illustrations
- Assistance with static calibration and LiDAR testing
- Laboratory setups as well as general simulations for lab applications, software-assisted alignment
- Setup and maintenance of a company PDM
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Statistics of experts using CNC
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
4.4 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Production, Product Development, Operations
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Operations, Quality Assurance, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
77%
Master's degree or higher
41%
Doctorate
3%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
98%
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 CNC
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 CNC covers
CNC means computer numerical control. It is used to run machines that cut, drill, mill, turn, and shape metal, plastic, and other materials with repeatable precision. Strong specialists turn drawings, tolerances, and production goals into stable machine programs and clean parts.
Where it is used
- Milling and turning jobs for prototypes and serial parts
- Multi-axis machining for complex surfaces and tight tolerances
- Fixture planning, tool selection, and setup work
- Program optimization for cycle time, surface quality, and scrap reduction
CNC appears in automotive, machinery, aerospace, medical, and toolmaking work. In Germany, it is often part of shop-floor production, supplier manufacturing, and industrial product development.
Tooling and workflow
A strong CNC specialist works across CAD, CAM, post-processors, and machine controls. Common systems include Siemens, Fanuc, and Heidenhain, plus tooling, probing, and measurement routines. The best experts keep the whole chain aligned, from drawing review to first article checks.
When companies bring in help
Companies usually hire freelance CNC professionals when they need new part programs, faster changeovers, machine commissioning, or support for a delayed production order. They also help when internal teams need a second pair of eyes on feeds, speeds, tool wear, or a difficult tolerance stack. This is common for short projects and peak demand.
What strong specialists do
Strong CNC professionals read technical drawings, understand material behavior, and know how machines fail in practice. They keep setups stable, document parameters clearly, and work well with production, quality, and design teams. Good communication matters as much as technical skill.
What to look for
- Proven work with your machine type and control system
- Clear CAM and setup documentation
- Practical understanding of tolerances and inspection
- Ability to improve existing programs, not just write new ones
For Germany-based work, companies often need specialists who can collaborate on-site with local production teams and also support remote program preparation. Language fit and clear handover notes help avoid delays on the shop floor.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with CNC? These answers cover the essentials.
CNC is used to control machine tools that make precise parts from metal, plastic, and other materials. In practice, that means milling, turning, drilling, contouring, and finishing work. Companies bring in specialists when they need reliable programs and stable output on real machines.
Compared with manual work, CNC gives better repeatability, more complex geometry, and easier scaling once a process is set up well. Manual machining still matters for one-off adjustments and quick fixes, but CNC is the better fit when quality and consistency must hold across many parts. A strong specialist knows when each approach makes sense.
No. CNC work also includes setup, tool selection, fixture thinking, machine offsets, probing, and checking the first parts against the drawing. The best freelancers understand the full process, not just code or CAM output. That is what keeps production stable after the file is loaded.
A strong CNC specialist usually brings CAD/CAM, metrology, blueprint reading, and material knowledge. Experience with common controls such as Siemens, Fanuc, or Heidenhain is often important too. For tougher jobs, fixture design and process optimization are valuable extras.
Simple rework or support tasks may fit a specialist who knows the machine and control well. New part introduction, multi-axis jobs, or tight-tolerance production usually need deeper CNC experience and a strong shop-floor track record. The right level depends on how much process risk sits in the job.
Many CNC tasks can start remotely, such as program preparation, CAM work, and documentation review. On-site time becomes important for machine setup, trial runs, tool correction, and close work with production teams. In Germany, a mix of both is often the most practical setup.
Look for clear examples of parts made, machines used, and problems solved, not vague claims. A strong CNC freelancer explains feeds, speeds, tolerances, tooling choices, and how they reduced scrap or stabilized a process. Good handover notes and clean documentation are also strong signs.
Yes. CNC is the machine control and production side, while CAD is for design and CAM is for generating tool paths and machine instructions. Good freelancers often work across all three, but a CNC specialist must also understand how the machine behaves in real cutting conditions. That production focus is what sets the role apart.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used CNC in their recent projects is 102 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 815 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used CNC in their recent projects, 77% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 41% hold at least a Master's degree, and 3% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used CNC in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used CNC in their recent projects are German (98%), English (94%), and French (13%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used CNC in their recent projects are Manufacturing (98%), Automotive (69%), and Professional Services (40%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used CNC in their recent projects are Production (90%), Product Development (75%), and Operations (73%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used CNC
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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