Computer-Aided Design Experts in Munich
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Philipp Schlegtendal
Last position:
Project Manager, Business Analyst, Trainer, Entrepreneur at Schlegtendal Solutions
- Entrepreneur: Development of concept and 3D-print optimized design for a trigger point massage device "TriggaBuddy", German utility model certificate
- Consulting services in the fields of business analysis, transformation, innovative business and work structures, business development
- Reference projects as Business Analyst:
- E.ON – Introduction of a new product management IT system
- E.ON – End-to-end process management for product introduction (idea-to-market, in an agile environment)
- korero GmbH – Creation of a non-functional requirements specification
- Findos – Market analysis for investor acquisition
- Co.met GmbH – Business model, organizational structure, processes
- Transformation toward sustainability based on BMW experience
- Introduction and optimization of agile ways of working at E.ON and Co.met GmbH
- Business development: Head of Finance at Olao Health in the field of workplace health management; project lead for Stromnetz Hamburg "product for third-party customer business"
- Trainer for introductory JIRA/Confluence training (E.ON) and "Introduction to Purchasing" (BMW)
Andreas Blum
Last position:
Project Lead, Digital Transformation at SV Linde Tacherting e.V.
Researched, developed, and implemented comprehensive digital strategy to modernize and accelerate processes of sports club with approximately 1300 members.
System Architecture & Implementation: Conceived and set up central cost- and energy-efficient ARM-based server infrastructure.
Selected, installed, and configured open-source solutions for knowledge management, ticket booking, and member management.
Raghu Ram Vadali
Last position:
Telco Customer Churn Prediction – End-to-End ML Pipeline at Self-Initiated Project
- Designed and implemented a full machine learning pipeline for churn prediction using the Telco dataset.
- Applied preprocessing techniques including missing value handling, categorical encoding, feature scaling, and PCA.
- Built and compared over 15 models (logistic regression, random forest, XGBoost, etc.) and evaluated them using accuracy, precision, recall, F1 score, ROC AUC, and PR AUC.
- Tuned hyperparameters with GridSearchCV, achieving 80.6% accuracy with random forest and XGBoost.
- Created visual reports (bar plots, heatmaps, radar charts) to interpret model performance and churn drivers.
- Exported reusable pipelines and trained models with joblib for deployment.
Kurt Stadlmair
Last position:
Project Scheduling (Lead Construction) Pharma New Build Frankfurt at Sanofi/Jacobs Engineering
- Developing the project schedule in Primavera
- Coordinating and implementing the schedule with site management and local project management
- Reporting to senior management
- Coordinating meetings and documenting minutes
- Focus on construction
Maria Nanos
Last position:
Junior Project Manager at Landesbank Baden-Württemberg
- Process consulting in handling shopping carts, catalogs, and services
- Needs and comparison analyses
- Monitoring contract terms
- Advising on optimizing the procurement process
- Recording, analyzing, and maintaining service orders in the client's procurement system
- Maintaining product catalogs
Muhammad Moiz
Last position:
Master Thesis
Güngör Kara
Last position:
Freelance Digital Advisor at Kara-X Innovation GmbH
- The goal was to increase scalability through new products and business models for an innovative software provider in mechanical engineering.
- After an analysis phase, processes were digitized, automated, and set up with a strong customer focus.
- Marketing and sales processes were fully digitally connected and implemented in the company with customer feedback and KPIs.
- AI-based cold outreach campaigns reduced customer acquisition costs by 60%.
Tomasz Wronowski
Last position:
Design Engineer/ Freelancer at Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH
- Designed components with Catia V5 (Generative Shape Design, Part Design, Drafting) and AutoCAD
- Full-flight simulator: developed a platform with an electromechanical system to move the platform and instructor/observer seats
- Airbus H145: designed seat slide rails
- VR flight simulator: developed a pedal mounting system
- Train simulator: designed a brake controller system
- Sketched concepts for quick visualization and as a communication tool
- Performed technical analyses, including statistical and tolerance analysis
- Collaborated with engineers and project teams to ensure manufacturability, cost efficiency, and quality standards compliance
- Managed and maintained CAD data in the PDM system (S4)
Betim Troni
Last position:
Project Effort Modeling Specialist at ACOTOR GmbH
- Responsible for modeling budget planning using machine learning and/or AI methods
- Rolled out a new planning tool for all major divisions in the ES department
- Led budget optimization programs in the ES area
- Prepared final budget cut decisions at HAL/BL level
Serhan Sezer
Last position:
Senior Project Manager & Project Finance Lead at Valmet Automotive GmbH (IONCOR GmbH)
- Responsible of managing project business case and cash-flow (from 2023-10)
- Responsible of Housing Task Force that focuses on supplier as well as project management in terms of all aspects of a business, from timing to costs (2023-06 to 2023-10)
Roumaissa Troudi
Last position:
Master’s Thesis: AI-Based Analysis of 2D and Exploded View Drawings at Technical University of Munich
- Developed an end-to-end AI pipeline for analyzing 2D exploded-view drawings using computer vision and deep learning models.
- Integrated YOLO-based object detection (Bounding Boxes, Post-Processing, Overlap Handling) for accurate part and callout detection.
- Applied the Segment Anything Model (SAM) for fine-grained segmentation and separation of individual components.
- Implemented OCR and feature extraction modules, and compared Vision Language Models (VLM) and traditional computer vision approaches in terms of accuracy, runtime, and scalability.
Andreas Hock
Last position:
Consultant at Energy technology company
- Implemented portfolio management for small and medium projects with Planner Premium
- Developed organizational and technical standards for project management
- Automated processes with Power Automate
- Developed a Power Apps platform (interface between MS Dynamics and Planner Premium)
- Created comprehensive reporting with Power BI and MS Loop
- Area: PMO
Jose Serrano Diaz
Last position:
Senior Concept Engineer at Zeekr (Geely Group)
- Co-led complex, cross-functional projects across Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Safety, delivering innovative products from concept through production.
- Drove agile development through structured sprints, proactively resolving blockers to ensure on-time delivery of high-stakes milestones.
- Collaborated with internal teams and external stakeholders to align project goals with technical feasibility, business objectives, and user needs.
- Conducted international market research and competitive analysis (EU, US, China) to validate product-market fit and shape scalable, localized strategies.
- Turned customer and user insights into actionable roadmaps and feature specs, ensuring alignment with compliance, safety, and usability standards across regions.
- Key project: Co-led development of Zeekr M-Vision, an autonomous vehicle platform co-developed with Waymo, delivering a user-centric, AI-integrated solution that met stringent international regulatory and market requirements.
Christian Eigner
Last position:
Managing Director at Eigner Elektro
- Leading the company
- Strategic planning and business development
- Overseeing operational processes
Georg Herbrand
Last position:
Entrepreneur and Freelancer at ispacom - intelligent spatial computing GmbH
- Software development, project management, and consulting focused on ArcGIS, network information systems, forecasting, and simulation in network planning
- Business analysis through training with a focus on geographic information systems (GIS) and data processing
- Senior GIS strategy (ESRI) & technology consultant and network modeling as well as FTTX | 5G assessment at 1&1 Versatel (04/2022–present)
- Requirements engineering, project management and solution design as well as implementation for mobile geodata collection at NETZE-BW (EnBW, 10/2021–present)
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Statistics of experts using Computer-Aided Design
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years (Germany: 22 years)
Position duration
2.2 years (Germany: 5.6 years)
Positions per freelancer
13 (Germany: 11)
Top business areas
Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Logistics, Operations, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 86%)
Master's degree or higher
74% (Germany: 48%)
Certifications per freelancer
2 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
95% (Germany: 96%)
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 Munich 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 Munich using Computer-Aided Design
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
CAD basics
Computer-Aided Design, often called CAD, is used to create and review digital models of parts, products, buildings, and technical systems. It supports early design work, detailed drawings, tolerances, and changes before anything is built. Strong specialists keep geometry clean and decisions traceable.
Common tools
CAD work often runs in AutoCAD for drafting, SolidWorks for mechanical parts, CATIA for complex assemblies, and Siemens NX for advanced product design. Many projects also need STEP, DXF, DWG, and PDF outputs. Strong specialists know how to move between formats without losing intent.
Typical deliverables
- 2D technical drawings and layout plans
- 3D parts, assemblies, and exploded views
- Revision-ready files for review and approval
- Manufacturing handoff packages
- Documentation for service, installation, or compliance
When to bring in help
Companies bring in freelance CAD specialists when internal teams need extra capacity, a fresh review, or support for a specific toolchain. This is common during new product launches, plant upgrades, prototype iterations, and drawing cleanup. In Munich, it often fits industrial, mobility, and equipment projects that need quick coordination across teams.
What strong specialists do
A strong CAD specialist works carefully, asks for missing constraints early, and keeps models consistent with real-world manufacturing limits. They manage layers, constraints, assemblies, and version changes with discipline. They also collaborate well with engineering, production, and procurement so files stay usable beyond the screen.
Local project fit
For Munich-based work, on-site support can help when teams need close review of prototypes, equipment layouts, or workshop changes. Remote collaboration also works well for file-driven tasks, as long as naming, revision control, and feedback loops are clear. Good specialists adapt to both without slowing the project down.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Computer-Aided Design — answered in short.
A strong Computer-Aided Design specialist delivers precise models, drawings, and file sets that can move into review, prototyping, or production. That usually includes 2D drafting, 3D parts, assemblies, and clean export files such as DWG or STEP. The best specialists also document changes clearly so teams can track revisions.
CAD is the broader discipline of creating and managing digital designs, while AutoCAD is one of the best-known tools used for it. Some projects rely on AutoCAD for drafting, but others use SolidWorks, CATIA, or Siemens NX for product and assembly work. When you hire, focus on the toolchain your files and process require.
A strong Computer-Aided Design freelancer usually brings more than software knowledge. Look for reading and producing technical drawings, understanding tolerances, revision handling, and practical knowledge of manufacturing or installation constraints. Experience with STEP, DXF, DWG, and collaboration across engineering teams is also valuable.
The right level depends on the task. Simple drafting or file cleanup may need a specialist with solid tool knowledge and careful attention, while complex assemblies, plant layouts, or product redesigns need deeper domain understanding. For high-risk work, ask for similar project examples and a clear review process.
Bring in Computer-Aided Design support when your internal team is overloaded, a project needs a fast turnaround, or a specific software environment is required. It also helps when you need a second set of eyes on drawings before release. Short-term help is common for prototypes, redesigns, and documentation updates.
Both can work well, depending on the task. CAD file work, drawing updates, and revision cycles are often handled remotely, while prototype checks, equipment layouts, and workshop coordination may benefit from on-site time in Munich. Clear file access and review rules matter more than the location alone.
Look for clean geometry, accurate dimensions, sensible file structure, and drawings that other teams can use without extra fixes. A strong Computer-Aided Design specialist explains assumptions, flags missing inputs, and keeps versions organized. Ask for sample files or a short test task if the project is critical.
Computer-Aided Design is common in manufacturing, automotive, machinery, construction, furniture, and product development. In Munich, it often appears in mobility, industrial equipment, and building-related projects. The exact tool and file format depend on whether the work is for a part, a product, or a site layout.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Computer-Aided Design in their recent projects is 86 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 690 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Computer-Aided Design in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 74% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Computer-Aided Design in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Computer-Aided Design in their recent projects are German (100%), English (95%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Computer-Aided Design in their recent projects are Automotive (75%), Manufacturing (60%), and Professional Services (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Computer-Aided Design in their recent projects are Product Development (95%), Project Management (75%), and Quality Assurance (60%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Computer-Aided Design
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