Computer-Aided Manufacturing Experts in Germany
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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
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
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
Mendel H.
Last position:
Lecturer in 3D Animation, Graphic Design and Storyboarding at Macromedia Hochschule Berlin
- Semesters 1 to 3: 3D modelling, rendering and animation with Cinema4D, Blender, After Effects
- Semesters 1 to 3: Design and graphic design fundamentals, layout, typography, Adobe Suite
- Semesters 6 to 8: Storyboarding and prototyping, cross-media project work
- Workshops on 3D printing, including theory and practice, for the Communication Design and Fashion degree programs
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
Stefan K.
Last position:
Software Engineer C# .NET at Freelance Software Engineer
- Design of a software interface in a large-scale project for the defence sector. No further details can be provided due to the confidentiality of classified information.
- Design and development of a reporting application for the acceptance of coordinate measuring machines according to the ISO 10360 series of standards. Coordination and moderation of review meetings to clarify requirements in an international corporation.
- Development of a tool for backing up and restoring machine configurations for service operations on coordinate measuring machines.
- Consulting project to optimize and further develop an Access application for administrative tasks in an engineering office.
- Design and development of production software for parameterizing coordinate measuring machines. Co-design of interfaces and development of automation for generating configuration bundles for different machine configurations.
- Development of a service application for the geometric calibration of coordinate measuring machines based on gauge block measurements.
- Development of a maintenance app for updating and configuring water dispensers. Project support through the app launch, as well as training and project handover to a customer employee.
- Migration of a maintenance app for smart water filters, including finalization for the app launch and further development of the app to support multiple protocols.
Technologies: Git, Visual Studio Code, Confluence, Protobuf, Agile, C#, .NET, WPF, MVVM, GitHub Copilot, Visual Studio, MSTest, MigraDoc, Azure DevOps, Jira, OpenRPC, JSON, Microsoft Access, Entity Framework Core, Python, YAML, Build Pipelines, WinUI 3, XUnit, Atlassian Stack, Scrum
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
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
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
Dieter M.
Last position:
Software Engineer at Hamma UWT
Integration of a safety shutdown into the firmware of the MISCEO product after a specific limit value (capping) for the dispensing quantity is reached.
Familiarization with the product and its firmware (C code and functional operation).
Identification of the code sections required for the change.
Implementation of the enhancement.
Testing and documentation (source code only).
Target platform: Embedded firmware without an operating system.
Tools: Eclipse, C.
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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
27%
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 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 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 29 Oct 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, simulate and control manufacturing operations from digital product data. Specialists convert CAD geometry into toolpaths, machine instructions and production documentation for CNC milling, turning, routing and advanced machining.
Core production work
CAM projects connect engineering intent with what a machine can produce. Typical deliverables include:
- 2.5D, 3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis toolpaths
- CNC programs for milling, turning and mill-turn equipment
- Tool selection, feeds, speeds and cutting strategies
- Collision checks, machining simulations and setup sheets
- Post-processed code for specific machine controls
Software and skills
The ecosystem includes Mastercam, Siemens NX CAM, hyperMILL, SOLIDWORKS CAM, Fusion 360 and Autodesk PowerMill. Strong specialists understand CAD data, GD&T, fixture planning, cutting tools, post-processors, CNC controls and manufacturing execution workflows. They also know how to manage revisions and validate output on the shop floor.
Where companies use it
CAM supports production in automotive, aerospace, medical devices, industrial machinery, tooling and mold making. German manufacturers often need close coordination between remote programming work and on-site machining teams, especially when validating fixtures, workholding or first-run parts. Clear technical English and, where needed, German communication help keep handovers precise.
When outside expertise helps
Companies bring in freelance CAM specialists when internal capacity is limited, a new machine or control must be introduced, or a complex part needs a safer machining strategy. Common signals include:
- Repeated manual edits to CNC code after post-processing
- Long setup and programming cycles for similar parts
- Unclear links between CAD revisions and shop-floor programs
- New 5-axis, mill-turn or high-speed machining requirements
- A backlog of tooling, fixtures or production documentation
What strong specialists deliver
Quality is visible in both the program and the process behind it. Experienced professionals ask about material, machine limits, tooling, tolerances and inspection requirements before programming. They use simulation to identify collisions and over-travel, document assumptions, test the post-processor and leave operators with clear, usable setup information.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Computer-Aided Manufacturing.
Computer-Aided Manufacturing is used to plan machining operations and generate instructions for CNC equipment. It helps produce toolpaths, setup sheets and verified machine code for parts made by milling, turning, routing or mill-turn processes.
CAM focuses on manufacturing a part, while CAD focuses on defining its geometry and engineering information. A strong workflow links the CAD model and its revisions to tool selection, machining strategies, simulation and CNC output.
A capable Computer-Aided Manufacturing specialist may work with Mastercam, Siemens NX CAM, hyperMILL, SOLIDWORKS CAM, Fusion 360 or Autodesk PowerMill. The best fit depends on your machines, post-processors, CAD system and production methods rather than on software familiarity alone.
Useful adjacent skills include CNC programming, CAD data management, GD&T, fixture and tooling design, cutting-tool selection and shop-floor process planning. Knowledge of controls such as Fanuc, Siemens or Heidenhain can also be important when validating output.
The required depth depends on part complexity, machine types, tolerances and the cost of an error. A simple 3-axis workflow may need focused programming support, while complex 5-axis, aerospace or mold work calls for a professional who can manage simulation, post-processing and production validation.
Much Computer-Aided Manufacturing work can be completed remotely when the freelancer has secure access to CAD data, CAM files, machine specifications and post-processors. On-site time may still be useful for machine prove-outs, fixture checks, operator handover or resolving shop-floor issues.
Review how the specialist handles revisions, machining assumptions, simulation results and post-processor testing. Ask for examples of comparable materials, machines and part geometries, then check whether the deliverables include clear setup information instead of only unverified code.
A CAM freelancer should confirm the approved CAD version, machines, controls, tooling, workholding, material, tolerances, inspection method and delivery format. They should also establish who will run the first part and how program changes will be tested and documented.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Computer-Aided Manufacturing in their recent projects is 104 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 831 € 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, 27% 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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