Onshape Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Onshape
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.
Michael Schiffer
Last position:
Principal Consultant / Managing Director at The Implementers GmbH
Consulting and interim management in the automotive industry, healthcare and other sectors focusing on program management, production launches, plant management, supplier development, cost reduction, process optimization, AI implementation and AI-driven process automation.
Key projects:
Concept for performance documentation of a pain therapy department with interdisciplinary input and reconciliation with OPS catalogue (Feb 2026).
Complete billing system for a medical practice with multi-tenant support, state machine workflow, ZUGFeRD/EN16931-compliant invoice generation, OpenEMR integration; implemented with ~4 200 LOC Python, ~1 700 LOC SQL, 30+ endpoints, 13 DB migrations (Dec 2025 — Feb 2026).
Clinical decision support system for inpatient pain therapy including automated processing of pain questionnaires, AI-generated therapy recommendations and longitudinal analysis; stack: FastAPI, Ollama, PyMuPDF, React + TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Docker (Sep 2025 — Mar 2026).
End-to-end AI-powered transcription and documentation pipeline from physician-patient conversations with WhisperX transcription, five-stage LLM pipeline, review UI and self-hosted infrastructure; stack: FastAPI, WhisperX, Ollama, React + TypeScript, Docker (Aug 2025 — Feb 2026).
AI-powered pipeline for document recognition and automated bank reconciliation processing >3 000 transactions and >4 000 documents with multi-model OCR, LLM-based document separation, web UI and loop-based prompt versioning; infrastructure: Docker Compose, PostgreSQL, Ollama LLM server (Aug 2025 — present).
Supplier development for suspension parts including changes, new launches, relocations and bottleneck management for KTM (May 2023 — Nov 2024).
Leading transfer of 150 serial production items after supplier plant closure for KTM (Jul 2022 — Jan 2024).
Lean and process consultation for Swiss manufacturer of electro components at Von Roll Schweiz AG (Jun 2018 — Nov 2018).
Ongoing back office support and process improvement for a private pain therapy & TCM practice including anesthesia protocols, website setup, digitalization and process optimization (May 2018 — May 2025).
Acting plant manager for interior trim components in Hungary focusing on stabilization, tooling optimization, headcount reduction and backlog reduction at MAO Automotive GmbH & Co (Feb 2018 — Jun 2018).
Start-up consulting and coaching for private pain therapy & TCM practice covering concept, business plan, financing, construction, setup and SOP implementation (May 2017 — Apr 2018).
Program manager for critical suppliers DAG BR238 door trim leading supplier qualification, sampling, PPAP/EMPB tracking and process approvals at Megatech Industries Deutschland GmbH (Jul 2016 — Oct 2017).
Interim COO and acting plant manager in aluminum profile processing automotive supplier with 350 employees and €80 M revenue, leading expansion in Slovakia at PWG Profilrollen-Werkzeugbau GmbH (Sep 2015 — May 2016).
Leading labor and material efficiency program for headliner production focusing on process, material, labor and supplier cost reduction at Motus Headliner GmbH (Jan 2015 — Aug 2015).
Leading development program for interior door trim DAG C292 including launch phase onsite in MS & AL at Toyota Boshoku America (Sep 2012 — Jan 2015).
Leading cost down team for DAG C218 door panels at Toyota Boshoku Europe NV (Mar 2012 — Aug 2012).
Sun visor development consulting for project team in Turkey including optimization, market analysis and design reviews at MARTUR FOMPAK (Jan 2012 — Dec 2014).
Leading transfer of injection molding tools to new suppliers including sampling, assembly trials and PPAP/EMPB coordination at Toyota Boshoku Europe NV (Jan 2012 — Aug 2012).
Program manager for BMW sun visors L7 Platform with production transfer and new development of F30 sun visor at Magna (Jul 2010 — Dec 2011).
Gavin Leese
Last position:
Owner/Consultant at Leese Design
Provided consultancy services to international clients in the medical, child safety and consumer sectors, taking projects from concept to mass production.
Luma Vision GmbH – senior engineer for cardiac imaging system; responsible for CAD (Onshape), PDM (OnShape), IEC 60601/510k technical drawings, re-design and design transfer.
Irasun GmbH (Getinge Group) – developed medical devices including injection mouldings, sheet metal, precision machined, electromechanical and cable components.
JMDA Ltd. – engineered six child restraint systems and ISOFIX bases for leading brands, coordinating UK/China/Germany teams to international standards and budget requirements.
Skullcap Helmets – led full cycle helmet product development from concept sketches to prototypes and tooling; secured patent DE 10 2021 112 067 B3.
Additional clients: Merriam Engineering and Design (cameras, film cameras), Plasmatech (hydrogen gas machine).
Philipp Helldorfer
Last position:
Freelance Mechanical Engineer at Helldorfer Engineering
- Product development, CAD design, production management, technical documentation, prototyping, kinetic installations
- Recent projects: Kinetic Art Installation 'MULTIPOLAR' (Atelier E), Art Sculpture 'Portal' (Augmentl Studio), Electronic IP 68 Enclosure (Agurotech)
Andreas Johannsen
Last position:
Project Manager Electrical Engineering at Delta Energy Systems
- Development of onboard charging units for electric vehicles
- Timeline and resource planning (MS Project)
- Requirements management (IBM DOORS)
- Task tracking (JIRA)
- Quality and process optimization according to ASPICE
Jörg Haas
Last position:
Bundespolizei
- Conducted system tests on newly deployed border control units in a safety-critical airport infrastructure
- Testing a distributed system with high network load Technologies: Python 3, MS Excel, Jira, Kubernetes configurations, MQTT
Lukas Korten
Last position:
Bachelor thesis in Advanced Engineering at Magna Powertrain
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Statistics of experts using Onshape
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
2.5 years
Positions per freelancer
9
Top business areas
Product Development, Production, Project Management
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Logistics, Operations, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
57%
Certifications per freelancer
10
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 Onshape
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
Cloud CAD for product teams
Onshape is a browser-based CAD system for mechanical design and product development. Teams use it to create parts, assemblies, drawings, and release-ready models without heavy local installs. It fits fast-moving hardware work where many specialists need the same model at once.
What specialists deliver
- Part and assembly modeling for new products
- Drawing preparation and revision cleanup
- Configuration setup for product variants
- Design changes in shared, cloud-based workspaces
- Support for review, handoff, and manufacturing prep
Where Onshape fits
Companies bring in Onshape specialists when they move from desktop CAD to a cloud workflow or need help keeping large assemblies stable. It is common in industrial design, machinery, consumer products, and other teams that need shared access across locations. In Germany, remote collaboration is often a strong fit, especially when mechanical work spans several sites.
Ecosystem and tools
Strong experts know more than the core modeler. They work with version history, branching and merging, drawings, import and export formats, configurations, and release processes. Many also connect Onshape with CAM, PDM-style workflows, and downstream manufacturing tools, including cases where PTC Onshape sits inside a wider product stack.
What good professionals do
A strong specialist keeps the model clean, parametric, and easy to edit. They name features clearly, avoid fragile dependencies, and plan assemblies so future changes stay controlled. Good work is visible in stable updates, clear drawings, and designs that other experts can review without confusion.
When to hire
- A team needs help with complex assemblies or frequent design changes
- Internal staff need support with Onshape best practices
- A migration from another CAD system has stalled
- Product data must be shared safely across locations in Germany
- Release, review, or manufacturing handoff is behind schedule
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Onshape, in one place.
Onshape is used for cloud-based mechanical CAD work. Companies use it to build parts, assemblies, and drawings, then share the same design data with reviewers, manufacturing teams, and external specialists. It is a strong fit when collaboration matters as much as geometry.
Onshape runs in the browser and is built for shared, cloud-native collaboration. SolidWorks and Inventor are more tied to local desktop workflows, even when connected to company data systems. Teams often choose Onshape when they want easier access, simpler sharing, and less setup overhead.
Yes, if your team uses the PTC version of the product or depends on its cloud workflow, branching, and release process. Onshape expertise is not only about sketching parts; it also includes assemblies, configurations, drawings, and clean collaboration. A good specialist should understand how the full workflow fits together.
A strong Onshape professional usually knows mechanical design rules, manufacturing constraints, and drawing standards. Useful adjacent skills include GD&T, sheet metal, assemblies, CAD data migration, and practical communication with production teams. CAM or product development experience can also help a lot.
That depends on the task. Simple model cleanup or drawing work may need a focused specialist, while a migration, complex assembly structure, or multi-team release workflow needs deeper experience. For important product data, choose someone who has handled real delivery work, not only training exercises.
Yes. Onshape is well suited to remote work because it is browser-based and built for shared access. For teams in Germany, that often makes it easier to work with specialists across regions while still keeping reviews, handoffs, and design changes aligned.
Look at how they structure models, not just how they make them look. A strong Onshape specialist keeps features readable, assemblies stable, drawings clean, and revisions easy to track. Ask for examples that show how they handle change, collaboration, and downstream handoff.
Ask which parts of your workflow they have handled: new design work, redesigns, migration, drawings, or release support. For Onshape, also ask how they manage branching, version history, and collaboration with other specialists. The best fit is someone who can match your process, not just your file format.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Onshape in their recent projects is 80 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 640 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Onshape in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 57% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Onshape in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Onshape in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Onshape in their recent projects are Automotive (100%), Manufacturing (100%), and Information Technology (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Onshape in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Production (86%), and Project Management (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Onshape
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.
Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg Request a free demo
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