Onshape Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Onshape
Andreas B.
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 S.
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 L.
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 H.
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 J.
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 H.
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 K.
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 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 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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Onshape experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Automotive (100%)
- Manufacturing (100%)
- Information Technology (57%)
- Energy (43%)
- Healthcare (43%)
- Professional Services (43%)
- Education (29%)
- Media and Entertainment (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Cloud CAD foundation
Onshape is a browser-based computer-aided design system for creating precise parts, assemblies and technical drawings. Its cloud architecture keeps design data, version history and collaboration in one shared environment. Teams can work from different locations without exchanging duplicate CAD files.
Parametric modelling
Professionals use Onshape’s Part Studios to build configurable parts with sketches, constraints, features and design intent. They create reusable FeatureScripts, manage configurations and apply standards for consistent modelling. Strong modelling practice makes later changes predictable rather than costly.
Assemblies and drawings
Onshape supports complex assemblies with mates, movement checks, in-context design and structured bill-of-materials data. Specialists also prepare manufacturing drawings with dimensions, tolerances, annotations and revision control. These deliverables connect product concepts with machining, fabrication and supplier communication.
Connected product work
- Create parts, sheet-metal components and configurable product variants
- Structure assemblies and maintain bills of materials
- Produce drawings for manufacturing and inspection
- Develop custom FeatureScripts and reusable templates
- Connect design data with PDM, ERP or manufacturing workflows
Its App Store and REST APIs extend Onshape with simulation, rendering, CAM, data exchange and business systems. Professionals may also work with STEP, Parasolid, DXF and other formats when integrating existing engineering data.
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance Onshape specialists when a new product needs a reliable CAD foundation, when a legacy process is moving to the cloud, or when internal teams need support during a design release. In Germany, remote collaboration can work well for distributed product teams, while workshops and supplier reviews may still require on-site work and clear technical English or German.
What quality looks like
A capable professional understands more than individual modelling commands. They clarify design intent, choose stable feature strategies, control references, document decisions and keep revisions easy to audit. They also communicate limitations early, protect shared data structures and deliver drawings that manufacturing partners can use without guesswork.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Onshape, in one place.
Onshape is used to design mechanical parts, assemblies and technical drawings in a browser-based CAD environment. Companies use it for product development, configurable designs, collaborative reviews and manufacturing documentation.
Onshape combines parametric CAD, version control and collaboration in the cloud, while many traditional systems depend on local files and separate data-management tools. The better choice depends on data-control requirements, existing workflows, offline needs and the complexity of connected engineering systems.
A strong Onshape specialist often understands mechanical design, manufacturing methods, tolerancing and bills of materials. Useful adjacent skills include PDM or ERP integration, API work, FeatureScript, rendering, simulation and technical documentation.
The right Onshape experience depends on the deliverable, not on a fixed career label. A simple part library may need focused modelling knowledge, while a product platform requires experience with assemblies, configurations, release workflows, drawings and design-data migration.
Onshape is well suited to remote collaboration because teams can review the same cloud data, comments, versions and permissions. German companies should still define meeting routines, documentation standards and whether supplier visits or prototype reviews require on-site work.
Onshape is often considered when browser access, simultaneous collaboration and built-in version control are priorities. SolidWorks may fit established desktop workflows, while Autodesk Fusion can be attractive when CAD, CAM and broader product-development tools are expected in one environment.
Review an Onshape professional’s approach to design intent, feature order, references, configurations and revision control. Ask for a walkthrough of comparable assemblies or drawings and check whether the work is manufacturable, documented and easy for another specialist to maintain.
An Onshape assignment may involve modelling, drawing release, data migration, custom FeatureScript or integration with other systems. Freelancers should clarify workspace permissions, ownership of documents, naming conventions, review points, required file formats and how the client manages releases.
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.
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