Plastics Technology Experts in Germany
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Gregor P.
Last position:
Engineering Data Management Project Manager
Technical and commercial risk assessment for an investment project in the hardware sector (scaling potential, liability risks, operational processes) Process consulting for two SMEs in the engineering environment, with a focus on workflow digitization and PLM
Hüseyin Ö.
Last position:
Freelance Technical Project Manager at Karl Hess GmbH & Co. KG
- Project management for Porsche interior plastic parts
- Ensuring complete and smooth information flow between the customer and internal departments
- Creating and monitoring resource, schedule and overall project plans
- Active support and independent customer handling
- Coordinating technical discussions and pricing discussions
- Organizing, running and documenting coordination meetings with development and controlling
- Preparing quotations with cost specifications, analyses and presentations
- Independent cost negotiations, change handling and final negotiations
- Carrying out deviation analyses
Michael G.
Last position:
Interim Manager Head of Project Management at Hubert Schlieckmann GmbH
Optimization and monitoring of project management
Internal and external stakeholder management
Conflict and escalation management
Customer contact
Leading team meetings
Planning, coordinating and managing projects while taking customer and project milestones into account
Preparing, monitoring and adhering to financial and personnel planning
Schedule monitoring and ensuring project and product quality
Welded assemblies made from 7,000 series aluminum extrusion profiles
Complex chassis assemblies made from stamped, forged and cast parts
Module carriers, structural elements, door components
Progressive and transfer presses, robotic welding, automated assembly, mechanical aluminum profile processing
6 team members
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.
Josef S.
Last position:
Development Engineer for Custom CNC Machine Tools at Satisloh GmbH
- Development, design, and detailing of custom machine tools (CNC machine tools for plastic eyeglass lenses).
- 3D modeling of assembly designs, modules, and components (including cast parts, gear and worm gear drives, energy and media supply systems, etc.); FEM calculations.
- Creation of assembly drawings including bill of materials structures and detailed part drawings.
- Coordination with suppliers and support for specialist departments.
- Support during prototype build and test processes.
Kai M.
Last position:
Tier 1 Battery Management Systems
- Fully automated screwdriving and dispensing processes
- General processes such as employee training
- Participation in task force meetings with OEM customers
- Six Sigma
- Employee training
- Improvement processes
- Escalation processes
Bernd H.
Last position:
Project Manager Secondary Vehicle Procurement at DB Infrago AG
- Quickly took over responsibilities after predecessor's departure
- Quickly prepared alternative procurement scenarios with transparent commercial analysis
- Thematically and personally reconnected loose, interdisciplinary threads
- Identified win-win potentials in cooperation with customers
Nayyar R.
Last position:
Project Manager at Borsi GmbH & Co. KG
- Technical project management from inquiry to series release
- Monitoring project progress in terms of cost, schedule and quality
- Design of deep-drawing tools and conceptualization of plastic parts and tooling
- Development of manufacturing concepts and coordination with specialist departments
- Performing feasibility analyses and cost calculations, technical support for proposals
Gunnar T.
Last position:
Interim Production Manager at Raiffeisendruckerei GmbH
- Acted as interim head of the smart card production department, focusing on product quality
- Optimized production processes by introducing standardized procedures
- Introduced KPIs such as OEE
- Carried out a training program for employees to prevent quality issues
- Reduced the maintenance backlog
- Prevented over-investment
- Introduced a continuous improvement program
Sven S.
Last position:
Head Of It / Boardmember at SOLCOM GmbH
- Industry: Project & personnel services (IT & engineering)
- Managed approximately 20 employees
- Responsibilities: transformation and change management
- Locations: DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
Holger V.
Last position:
Freelance Process Consulting and Implementation in Companies at Holger vom Felde ProzessBeratung
Operational management of the screen printing department at New Albea Kunststofftechnik GmbH, Seelbach, 6 months
Setting up the leadership structure
Setting up the communication structure
Process optimization
Ensuring output
Operational management of the coating department for baking trays at KEMPF GmbH Rohrbach, 12 months
Controlling and optimizing internal workflows and introducing shop floor management for valid communication
Establishing production planning and a robust leadership structure with increased coating line output according to OEE
Stabilizing processes (availability, quality, logistics), preparing for emissions monitoring, safety and environmental protection
Project management of three international projects in transparent optical injection molding (medical technology and automotive) at OPTOFLUX GmbH Nuremberg, 7 months
Ensuring project progress, managing internal workflows and customer communication on technical and organizational topics
Budget responsibility, using SFM with a Scrum board and leading project teams, technical support and start-up management of optical molding parts
Process optimization in start-up management of pipette injection molding as well as optical inspection and error analysis at TOP IT-Service / Hack Werkzeugbau
Conducting and supporting pilot runs, preparing project reports and measurement protocols, improving international communication (English)
BWA analysis and workflow analysis (VSA/VSD) within business optimizations in industry and trade, implementing improvement measures and setting up a project management structure
Workflow analysis (VSA/VSD) and defining necessary measures with the owner and management at WILD Design GmbH in consumer goods injection molding
Thomas K.
Last position:
Interim Manager COO at Self-employed
- Sales and project planning in automotive plastics engineering
- Interim head of development, sales, and supply chain management departments (COO)
- Staff training and leadership development
- Execution of complex plastics projects in the automotive industry
- Technical customer consulting in plastics and mold engineering (thermoplastics and elastomers)
- Technical support for plastics companies and automotive suppliers
- Key account management
- Troubleshooting
- Rheological part analysis and fill analyses with Moldex 3D
Michael U.
Last position:
Interim Management Projects in the Automotive Sector at J. Eberspächer GmbH
- Establishment of the interface between sales, project management and controlling
Frank R.
Last position:
Neukunde
Created drawings for a computer case.
Planned duration: 12 months, working from own office.
Used Creo 9 and Windchill.
Joachim K.
Last position:
Incubator at DatenBerg GmbH
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Statistics of experts using Plastics Technology
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
34 years
Position duration
3 years
Positions per freelancer
17
Top business areas
Project Management, Operations, Production
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Operations, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
42%
Doctorate
25%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 Plastics Technology
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.
Plastics Technology 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 (87%)
- Professional Services (47%)
- Energy (40%)
- Healthcare (40%)
- Aerospace and Defense (27%)
- Construction (27%)
- Pharmaceutical (27%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Fundamentals of polymer processing
Plastics technology covers the end-to-end transformation of synthetic and bio-based polymers into technical components. The discipline bridges material science, mechanical design, and thermal processing. Core processes include injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming, and compounding.
Tooling and digital engineering
Modern polymer engineering relies on precise simulation and mold construction workflows before cutting steel. Specialists evaluate rheological behavior, shrinkage, and warpage to ensure dimensional stability across high-volume production runs.
- Moldflow simulation and thermal analysis
- CAD tool modeling with Siemens NX and CATIA
- Design for manufacturing in technical plastics
- Conformal cooling channel design
Industrial footprint across Germany
In Germany, plastics engineering underpins automotive suppliers, medical device manufacturers, and consumer packaging. Facilities throughout Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, and North Rhine-Westphalia focus heavily on tight-tolerance components, multi-component molding, and sustainable circular polymers to comply with rigorous DIN and ISO norms.
Common engagement triggers
Manufacturing organizations bring in external specialists when internal capacities stall or complex issues threaten delivery deadlines.
- High scrap rates during high-speed cycle times
- Qualification of PCR and PIR recyclates
- Tool transfer between production sites
- Cleanroom validation for medical grade parts
Circular economy and material substitution
Regulatory shifts push production lines to incorporate bio-polymers and post-consumer recyclates without sacrificing mechanical performance. Specialists tune process windows, evaluate melt flow index variance, and adapt screw geometries to maintain mechanical integrity while reducing carbon footprints across component lifecycles.
Technical qualification criteria
Top specialists combine deep polymer chemistry knowledge with hands-on shop-floor debugging. They adjust pressure profiles, barrel temperatures, and clamping systems directly on production machines from Arburg, Engel, or KraussMaffei while documenting qualifications via robust statistical process control.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Plastics Technology? These answers cover the essentials.
Modern plastics technology encompasses primary conversion methods such as injection molding, profile and film extrusion, compounding, thermoforming, and additive manufacturing. Specialists manage thermal parameters, melt behavior, and mold interaction to produce repeatable, structurally sound plastic parts.
While metal machining cuts raw stock subtractively, plastics processing forms components near net shape through thermal melting and solidification. This process delivers rapid cycle times and lightweight components, though it requires rigorous management of material shrinkage, cooling rates, and anisotropic fiber orientations.
Specialists routinely use filling and warpage simulation suites such as Autodesk Moldflow, Moldex3D, and Cadmould. For component geometry and tool construction, enterprise CAD platforms like CATIA, Siemens NX, and SolidWorks dominate industrial projects across Germany.
A strong background in polymer technology pairs with quality assurance frameworks like Six Sigma, failure mode and effects analysis, and finite element analysis. Experience with robotics, automation end-effectors, and downstream assembly systems is also common.
Simulation studies, part design reviews, and resin selection can run completely off-site. However, initial mold sampling, machine parameter setup, and cycle time troubleshooting usually require the plastics engineer to work on-site at the manufacturing floor.
While design reviews and CAD documentation often use English, shop-floor troubleshooting in German manufacturing facilities typically demands German fluency. Clear communication with machine operators, maintenance staff, and toolmakers ensures successful execution in polymer processing projects.
Look for a documented track record of mold approvals, scrap-reduction programs, and machine qualifications using scientific molding principles. Strong professionals provide concrete examples of resolved tool defects, such as sink marks or burn lines, under tight deadlines.
Transferring multi-cavity tools between global manufacturing sites requires a seasoned specialist with deep knowledge of plastics engineering. They must normalize machine tolerances, validate cooling lines, and recalibrate process windows across varying equipment brands without compromising part tolerances.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Plastics Technology in their recent projects is 117 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 936 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Plastics Technology in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 42% hold at least a Master's degree, and 25% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Plastics Technology in their recent projects have 34 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Plastics Technology in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (13%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Plastics Technology in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Automotive (87%), and Professional Services (47%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Plastics Technology in their recent projects are Project Management (100%), Operations (80%), and Production (80%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Plastics Technology
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