Metal Forming Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Metal Forming
Joachim H.
Last position:
Various interim projects
Christian B.
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.
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
Peter K.
Last position:
HR Manager (ad interim) at Karl Etzel GmbH AAM (Rea Automotive)
International automotive supplier, plastic injection molding, 5 HR employees
- Introduction and development of basic HR processes
- Rebuilding trust in the HR department, including payroll
- Negotiations with the works council
- Recruitment for management and production positions
- Reporting to higher-level structures
- Handling employment law matters
- Restructuring
Andreas K.
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
Andreas K.
Last position:
Project Manager at Winkelmann Building+Industry / Reflex Winkelmann
As part of a greenfield project, a new production plant is being built in Slovakia to produce industrial media storage for OEMs and distributors once completed.
Procurement and industrialization of production equipment for prefabrication.
Design, procurement, installation and integration of complete production lines based on stamping, forming and welding technology with integrated, labor-reducing processes.
Establishment of a production environment under strategic aspects according to the latest state of the art.
Overall and continuous communication with the entire greenfield team, adjacent departments and plant and executive management.
Development of concepts together with key suppliers and identification of ratio potentials along manufacturing process chains using value stream analyses.
Collection, assessment and application of process data such as throughput times, manufacturing times, setup times, wait and idle times using time and multimoment studies as well as surveys.
Forward-looking design of production systems and processes with the goal of implementing automated and competitive process solutions as part of comprehensive supply chain management.
Planning of production workflows, definition of manufacturing methods, design of the overall layout and workstations.
Determination and recording of process cost rates, overhead rates, cost evaluation of production processes, machine hourly rates, depreciation as well as expected share of claims and rework costs to optimize manufacturing costs.
Continuous optimizations of product designs for their adaptation into automation-oriented production environments until the plant's SOP.
Multi-project management for the engineering, design, procurement, installation and process integration of all relevant trades with respect to plant engineering, lifting equipment, production equipment and QA installations.
Ongoing establishment of an overall concept in constructive, plant engineering, logistical, IT and QA aspects.
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
Martin M.
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
Hans-Dieter V.
Last position:
Director of Production and Process Optimization with Leadership Support for Sustainable Plant Development at Customer-specific material and cut solutions including professional processing
- Process optimization (adjustment and new implementation of operational processes in the plants)
- Co-led management team workshop to develop and implement corporate strategies for sustainably securing and increasing the company's competitiveness
- Warehouse and logistics conversion (analysis and optimization of existing warehouse and logistics processes, support and ensuring smooth implementation of new processes)
- Designing and supporting change processes, e.g., during transformation and restructuring (establishing production planning and quality assurance)
- Shop floor improvements including identifying improvement potentials, developing measures to increase efficiency and optimize workflows, and supporting and monitoring implemented improvements
- Managing two plants and supporting the stabilization of leadership teams in three plants, including measures to stabilize operations and leadership culture, developing managers and employees, and promoting a performance-oriented corporate culture (e.g., working with KPIs and regular staff briefings and discussions)
Result: Optimized the plants' operational processes, reducing lead times by up to 30% and increasing delivery reliability to at least 95% (up from 78%). Stabilized and optimized operations (including leadership culture) through measures such as adjusting and reimplementing work and logistics processes, promoting performance through KPI use and regular employee communication, which led to a significant reduction in machine and staff downtime by up to 15% and an efficiency increase of at least 20%.
Markus D.
Last position:
Consulting Engineer at Self-employed consulting engineer
Conducting approx. 350 audits worldwide
Industry audit experience:
Setup and introduction of management systems
Planning and implementation of audits and organizational development programs based on holistic quality management concepts
Supplier management and supplier development
Technologies:
Welding, machining, metal forming processes, hardening
Operational support, e.g. for FMEA projects
Training in quality management methods, VDA 6.3, IATF 16949, core tools
Integration of sustainability management according to UN Global Compact/SDG and CSRD and ESRS
Materiality analysis and CO₂ footprint
Support with CDP reporting
Languages: German and English
Vladimir G.
Last position:
Design Engineer (freelance) at BITZER Kühlmaschinenbau GmbH
- As part of the development of a new series of screw compressors, with a special focus on the design of a new electrical terminal box:
- Taking over the analysis of the design requirements and the relevant documents as well as CAD data
- Developing a well-thought-out concept for the design of the electrical terminal box
- Considering technical, economic, and safety-related requirements
- Compliance with safety regulations and IP protection requirements
- Taking into account design guidelines as well as assembly and user-friendliness
- Considering UL certification, plastic injection-mold-friendly design with Siemens NX, supplier requirements, cost-effectiveness, and scalability for the entire series
- Subsequent precise and targeted implementation of the design based on the developed concept
Klaus B.
Last position:
Conversion, expansion and new fit-out of a railway station into a restaurant at ILO-Arts Heidelberg
- Coordination and execution of the conversion, expansion and new fit-out of a railway station into a restaurant
Norman J.
Last position:
Varta Microbattery GmbH
- Implementation of automated data visualization/evaluation as a basis for further decision-making processes
- Analysis of production data to identify relevant quality issues and their technical root causes using the Six Sigma method
- Lead of the internal resistance task force (mechanical/electro-chemical)
- Lead of the AI-supported X-ray image analysis task force to reduce scrap
- Solving acute issues and establishing a continuous improvement process in production
- Introduction of performance metrics, planning of resources and time frames, risk assessment and change management
- Development and implementation of measures to solve problems
- Securing delivery capability in the pre-series process
- Coordination between OEM and customer
Friedhelm E.
Last position:
Interim Manager at FEN Fertigungsoptimierung
- Bridging vacancies when leaders are unavailable (production, operations, plant management)
- Production planning and control
- Production optimization
- Production relocations
- Analyzing, evaluating and optimizing processes
- Turnaround processes
- Increasing productivity
- Lean management processes
- Optimizing intralogistics
- Procurement of machines, equipment and tools
- Planning and implementation of series production
- Feasibility analyses
- Resource planning
- Investment planning and implementation
- Support for startup companies
Discover over 15,000 top freelancers
Statistics of experts using Metal Forming
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
35 years
Position duration
5 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Project Management, Production, Operations
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Operations, Strategy
Bachelor's degree or higher
78%
Master's degree or higher
28%
Doctorate
6%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
85%
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 Metal Forming
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.
Metal Forming experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (100%)
- Automotive (95%)
- Professional Services (45%)
- Construction (25%)
- Energy (25%)
- Metals and Mining (25%)
- Aerospace and Defense (20%)
- Chemical (10%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Process fundamentals
Metal forming shapes sheet, strip, tube or solid stock through controlled plastic deformation. The material is pressed, drawn, bent, rolled or forged into a required geometry without removing most of the stock. Successful work balances formability, springback, surface quality, dimensional control and cycle stability.
Forming methods
Common methods serve different part geometries, materials and production volumes.
- Sheet-metal stamping, bending and deep drawing
- Roll forming for long, consistent profiles
- Hot and cold forging for strong near-net-shape parts
- Hydroforming and tube forming for complex hollow components
- Progressive-die and transfer-press production
The right method depends on material grade, thickness, tolerances, tooling investment and downstream joining or finishing.
Tooling and simulation
Metal forming specialists work with dies, punches, blank holders, draw beads, press lines and feeding systems. They use forming simulation to identify thinning, wrinkling, cracking and springback before tools reach production. CAD and CAM workflows, material cards, press data and measurement results connect design decisions with shop-floor output.
Where companies use it
Formed parts appear in vehicle bodies, chassis components, appliances, industrial equipment, construction products and energy systems. Companies in Germany often need specialists who can connect product design with local press shops, toolmakers and quality teams. Freelance support is useful when a new component, material change or production transfer puts capacity under pressure.
When to bring in expertise
External professionals help during feasibility studies, process selection, tool design reviews, tryout and ramp-up. They can also investigate defects, reduce scrap, stabilize a process or prepare a supplier handover.
- Validate manufacturability before releasing a part
- Diagnose cracks, wrinkles, galling and springback
- Optimize blanks, draw sequences and forming loads
- Transfer a stable process between plants or suppliers
Clear drawings, material data, press limits and quality targets make remote collaboration more effective; on-site trials remain valuable for tool adjustments and approval runs.
What strong specialists deliver
Strong professionals combine material knowledge with practical press and tooling experience. They read forming-limit data, understand lubrication and anisotropy, and connect simulation predictions with measured parts. They document settings, inspection results and corrective actions so production teams can repeat the process. Experience across design, toolmaking and quality engineering is especially valuable when tolerances are tight or volumes are changing.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Metal Forming, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Metal Forming is used to create parts by deforming sheet, tube or solid metal into a defined shape. Typical outputs include stamped panels, deep-drawn housings, forged structural parts, rolled profiles and formed tubes for vehicles, appliances, machinery and construction.
Metal Forming preserves much of the material and can support strong, lightweight parts with efficient production cycles. Machining removes material and offers excellent precision for smaller batches, while casting suits complex shapes made from molten metal; the best choice depends on geometry, material, tolerances and volume.
A strong Metal Forming specialist often also understands CAD, die and punch design, forming simulation, materials engineering, metrology and press automation. Knowledge of welding, joining, surface treatment and quality systems helps when the formed part moves into a complete manufacturing line.
For a feasibility review, a specialist may need experience with a comparable material, geometry or forming method rather than a long project history. Tool tryout, defect reduction and production transfer require proven practical work with presses, tooling, measurements and shop-floor teams.
Metal Forming planning, simulation, drawing review and process documentation can often be handled remotely. On-site work is usually important for tool tryout, press adjustments, material checks and approval runs, especially when collaborating with production teams in Germany.
Metal Forming commonly processes carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper alloys and high-strength steels. The material affects forming limits, lubrication, springback, tool wear and required press force, so specialists should work from reliable grade, thickness and temper data.
Look for a Metal Forming professional who can explain the link between part geometry, material behavior, tooling and production results. Ask for comparable deliverables such as feasibility studies, simulation reports, tryout records, defect analyses or documented process settings, while protecting confidential product information.
Metal Forming defects can result from unsuitable blanks, excessive draw-in resistance, incorrect lubrication, tool alignment, material variation or inaccurate process settings. Cracks, wrinkles, galling and springback should be assessed through part measurements and process evidence rather than corrected by trial and error alone.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Metal Forming in their recent projects is 120 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 961 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Metal Forming in their recent projects, 78% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 28% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Metal Forming in their recent projects have 35 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Metal Forming in their recent projects are German (100%), English (85%), and Spanish (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Metal Forming in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Automotive (95%), and Professional Services (45%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Metal Forming in their recent projects are Project Management (95%), Production (90%), and Operations (80%).
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