Computer-Aided Manufacturing Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Computer-Aided Manufacturing
Henning U.
Last position:
Senior Expert Data Governance, Master Data Quality and Data Migration at E.ON
- Planning and implementation of a migration strategy for master and transaction data for the continuous loading of a cloud-independent database
- Creation and pilot implementation of a company-wide Business Data Model for customers, suppliers, contracts, products, prices, consumption, invoices, and dunning
- Concept and consulting for a Data Governance Framework incl. definition of committees, roles, processes, and metadata model
- Operationalization of the Data Governance Framework with definition of data standards
- Sub-project management in two pilot projects (PoCs) for Data Governance systems (ErwinDIS and Atlan)
- Training and coaching the data team in migration, data quality, and data modeling
Manfred B.
Last position:
Interim Manager Managing Director
- Optimization of business results and expansion of sales activities
- Responsible for personnel organization
- Introduction of a document management system (DMS)
- Introduction and optimization of the ERP, CMS and CRM landscape
- Introduction of digital signatures
- Increase in revenue, reduction in costs and increase in EBIT
Alain R.
Last position:
Consultant Part-Time (Regional Sales Development) at Solwig GmbH
- Acquisition activities
- Reporting
Michael K.
Last position:
Freelance Consultant at Tepo – Gebäudedienste GmbH
- Replacement and renewal of the existing client PCs with an upgrade to Windows 11 and mobile workstations with laptops and docking stations
- Introduction of Office365 with OneDrive use
- Introduction of e-invoicing with DATEV accounting software
- Revision of the standard office applications in daily use
- File storage in SharePoint instead of local data storage
- New authorization structure for users
- Use of Microsoft accounts to synchronize profiles
- Reorganization of the document scanning process with storage in SharePoint
- New backup concept in addition to the Microsoft cloud solution
- Introduction of new data structures: review and separation of data into active, inactive, private, business
- Simplification of processes
- Increased data security and improved security
- Permanent data availability at all internal and external workplaces
Marko O.
Last position:
System Administrator in a 6-person Team at FITS
- System administration of FreeBSD 11, 12 and 13.1 in a secure cloud software solution
- Administration of proxy servers for FITS and its clients, banks and state banks
- Administration of secure internet solutions
- Administration of secure mail solutions and mail gateways
- Administration of Apache 2.4 web servers
- Planning and maintenance of servers and network components in FNT Command
- Incident, change and ticket handling, especially troubleshooting network issues using Splunk and ARS
- Troubleshooting and log file analysis using Splunk Enterprise
- Monitoring with Nagios
- Ordering, provisioning and installation of certificates on Apache web servers, Nginx web servers and load balancers
- Hardware: HP ProLiant DL380 Gen 9 and 10, Cisco Catalyst
- Software: FreeBSD 11, 12 and 13.2, FNT Command, shell scripts, MySQL databases, ServiceNow, ARS, Splunk Enterprise 8.15
Stefan S.
Last position:
Founder and Senior Consultant at LPM-Consulting, the LeanManufactur
- Consulting SMEs in Lean Management, Operational Excellence and internal auditing according to ISO 9001
- Implementation of efficiency, effectiveness and quality improvement measures
- Support with the implementation of sustainability strategies
Eugen P.
Last position:
Interim Project Manager / Program Management / Operational Excellence
Andreas W.
Last position:
Solution Architect and Project Lead at Lapmaster Wolters
- Solution architect and project lead for process and system landscape development in the engineering department (software and methods)
- Redesigned the existing product structure by introducing a modularization and classification concept
- Classification structure for variant management
- Project management and design of MDM, MDG, DVS and product compliance structures in the material master
- Created a combined value stream model with methods for mass customization
- Cost engineering
- Supplier development
- Method training in design techniques
- Development concept and roadmap for implementing a model-centric systemic virtual development methodology in an integrated end-to-end process landscape
- Cost calculation and budget planning
- Regular review board meetings with senior management
Tilman G.
Last position:
Interim Manager at KAYSER Filtertech GmbH
- Managed two plants in the Czech Republic with 120 employees and €20 M revenue after a failed relocation
- Stabilized processes and significantly improved technical performance
- Reduced order backlog by 40%
- Responsible for order processing and continuation of controlling
- Integrated the plant into SAP
Andreas E.
Last position:
Global Manager Technical Supplier Development EV Powertrain Components at Stellantis eT
- Comprehensive strategic and technical development of three key suppliers
Ismail Ö.
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
Olaf W.
Last position:
Business Processes Principal Consultant, Value Prototyping Team at SAP AG
- Managed proof of concept and prototype projects for SAP Rapid Prototyping across multiple industries
- Conducted As-Is reverse engineering and To-Be business process, requirements and pain-points workshops
- Designed streamlined, pragmatic end-to-end business solutions integrating SAP ERP, PI, APO and legacy systems
- Developed structured project proposals and online repositories for sprint planning, tasks, requirements and documentation
- Encouraged continuous improvement with lean/agile, user-centered project management style
- Executed rapid prototyping to support key design decisions in running systems
- Provided production support and training for midsize and global companies
- Delivered jump-start implementations, upgrade strategies, feasibility studies and risk assessments
Mendel H.
Last position:
Lecturer for 3D Animation, Graphic Design and Storyboarding at Macromedia Hochschule Berlin
- Semesters 1 to 3: 3D modeling, rendering and animation with Cinema4D, Blender, After Effects
- Semesters 1 to 3: Fundamentals of design and graphic design, layout, typography, Adobe Suite
- Semesters 6 to 8: Storyboarding and prototyping, cross-media project work
- Workshops on 3D printing with theory and practice for the Communication Design and Fashion degree programs
Dominik M.
Last position:
Customer Engineer CAD/CAM
- Customer training
- Service in the area of installation and maintenance of our CAD/CAM software
- Online and on-site training
- Machine setup
- Updates
Jens J.
Last position:
Development Engineer – Design/Project Management/Purchasing at P-Wave AG
- Conception, development, and design of explosion generators: concept, draft, calculations, design of generators, procurement of parts, assembly of developed units, as well as tests and trials for functionality, safety, and optimization, further development up to series production
- Installation and commissioning of P-Wave PWG-S types 100 to 103 and subsequent types at customer sites
- Training of customer employees in handling the generators
- Maintenance of P-Wave PWG-S generators 100 to 103 and subsequent types
- Creation of PID and KKS numbering lists
- Project execution of orders in German-speaking regions
- Purchasing all parts and assemblies needed for project execution, and coordinating the assembly of the PWG-S system by partner companies
- Responsible for cost optimization of purchased parts
- Production planner
- Responsible for PDM data and optimization of data management, transition from manual to automatic data management
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Statistics of experts using Computer-Aided Manufacturing
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years
Position duration
4.3 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Product Development, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Operations, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
69%
Master's degree or higher
23%
Doctorate
15%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 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 Computer-Aided Manufacturing
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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Computer-Aided Manufacturing experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (88%)
- Automotive (62%)
- Professional Services (50%)
- Aerospace and Defense (47%)
- Information Technology (44%)
- Healthcare (26%)
- Education (24%)
- Energy (24%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
From design to machining
Computer-Aided Manufacturing, commonly called CAM, uses software to plan and control manufacturing processes from digital product designs. It converts CAD geometry into toolpaths, machine instructions and production documentation for CNC milling, turning, drilling and related operations.
Core production work
CAM specialists prepare manufacturing data that balances precision, cycle time, material use and machine capability. Their work can include:
- Creating toolpaths for three-axis and multi-axis machining
- Selecting tools, feeds, speeds and machining strategies
- Simulating operations and checking collisions
- Post-processing programs for specific CNC controls
Ecosystem and tooling
The CAM ecosystem includes platforms such as Mastercam, Siemens NX CAM, hyperMILL, Autodesk Fusion and SolidCAM. Strong specialists also understand CAD data, CNC post-processors, GD&T, fixture planning, probing, machining materials and shop-floor verification. They know how to move reliably from a model to a workable process.
When companies need specialists
Companies bring in freelance CAM expertise when production capacity changes, internal knowledge is limited or a complex part must reach the machine quickly. Typical assignments include:
- Supporting new product introduction and prototype machining
- Improving existing programs and reducing setup problems
- Preparing repeatable processes for series production
- Migrating data between CAD and CAM systems
Germany-based collaboration
German manufacturers use CAM across automotive supply chains, aerospace production, medical technology, mechanical engineering and toolmaking. A freelance specialist may work remotely on models, programs and documentation, while machine trials, measurements and process approval require on-site coordination. Clear technical English or German can matter when operators, quality teams and production planners are involved.
What strong professionals deliver
The strongest professionals combine software fluency with practical machining judgment. They validate stock, fixtures, tools, tolerances and machine limits rather than trusting an untested simulation. They document assumptions, communicate clearly with production teams and leave programs that others can understand, adjust and reuse.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Computer-Aided Manufacturing.
Computer-Aided Manufacturing is used to create and validate instructions for CNC machines and other automated production equipment. CAM supports milling, turning, drilling, routing, wire cutting and multi-axis machining, from prototype parts to repeatable series production.
CAM converts digital geometry into manufacturing strategies and machine-ready code, while CAD focuses on designing the part or assembly. Manual CNC programming can work for simple operations, but CAM is better suited to complex surfaces, simulation, revisions and repeatable process planning.
Computer-Aided Manufacturing work is stronger when it is combined with CAD, CNC machine knowledge, tooling, fixture design, GD&T and shop-floor process control. Experience with post-processors, probing, metrology and materials helps a specialist deliver programs that work beyond the screen.
CAM projects should specify the CAD formats, machines, controls, materials, tolerances, tooling, expected output and validation process. It also helps to provide sample parts, existing post-processors and clear information about whether the work is for prototypes, production or program optimization.
Computer-Aided Manufacturing expertise should match the part geometry, machine setup and consequences of failure. A specialist handling medical, aerospace or high-value tooling work needs evidence of comparable machining processes, careful verification habits and experience working with quality and production teams.
CAM tasks such as toolpath creation, simulation, post-processing and documentation can often be completed remotely. Machine prove-outs, fixture checks, measurements and operator handover may require on-site work, so the project should define how files, feedback and production access will be managed.
Computer-Aided Manufacturing quality is visible in safe toolpaths, correct post-processing, realistic cycle assumptions and clear setup documentation. Ask for examples of similar parts and discuss how the specialist handles collisions, gouging, tolerance risks, tool changes, revisions and machine-specific constraints.
CAM software experience should be assessed against the company’s existing workflow rather than by brand alone. Mastercam, Siemens NX CAM, hyperMILL, Autodesk Fusion and SolidCAM are common choices, but knowledge of the target machines, controls, post-processors and production methods is usually more important than a familiar interface.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Computer-Aided Manufacturing in their recent projects is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 845 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Computer-Aided Manufacturing in their recent projects, 69% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 23% hold at least a Master's degree, and 15% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Computer-Aided Manufacturing in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Computer-Aided Manufacturing in their recent projects are German (100%), English (97%), and French (38%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Computer-Aided Manufacturing in their recent projects are Manufacturing (88%), Automotive (62%), and Professional Services (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Computer-Aided Manufacturing in their recent projects are Product Development (79%), Operations (71%), and Project Management (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Computer-Aided Manufacturing
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