Product Data Management Experts in Munich
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Kyung P.
Last position:
Expert, Design-to-Mask Preparation at Robert Bosch Semiconductor Manufacturing Dresden
- Led end-to-end tape-out and photomask preparation for a 300mm automotive semiconductor program, ensuring manufacturability, data integrity, and compliance with automotive quality standards, frame generation, multi-die placement
- Identified and mitigated manufacturing-readiness risks during technology transfer (TI / TSMC 45nm) by implementing reticle, kerf, and alignment optimizations, reducing re-spin exposure, creating alignment, overlay markers, metrology targets, CD-control features, PDM cell
- Coordinated cross-functional stakeholders across design, lithography, manufacturing, and mask vendors to deliver a production-ready mask set under strict schedule constraints
- Performed and calibrated model-based OPC for the 110 nm node, leveraging RET strategies in collaboration with the photolithography modeling team
- Impact: Enabled on-time production release of a safety-critical automotive semiconductor by mitigating tape-out and manufacturability risks under strict quality and yield
Tomasz W.
Last position:
Design Engineer/ Freelancer at Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH
- Designed components with Catia V5 (Generative Shape Design, Part Design, Drafting) and AutoCAD
- Full-flight simulator: developed a platform with an electromechanical system to move the platform and instructor/observer seats
- Airbus H145: designed seat slide rails
- VR flight simulator: developed a pedal mounting system
- Train simulator: designed a brake controller system
- Sketched concepts for quick visualization and as a communication tool
- Performed technical analyses, including statistical and tolerance analysis
- Collaborated with engineers and project teams to ensure manufacturability, cost efficiency, and quality standards compliance
- Managed and maintained CAD data in the PDM system (S4)
Serhan S.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager & Project Finance Lead at Valmet Automotive GmbH (IONCOR GmbH)
- Responsible of managing project business case and cash-flow (from 2023-10)
- Responsible of Housing Task Force that focuses on supplier as well as project management in terms of all aspects of a business, from timing to costs (2023-06 to 2023-10)
Thomas C.
Last position:
External Consultant to Program Management / SCRUM Master at MVV Energie AG / Soluvia IT Services GmbH
Streamline – implementation of S/4 HANA Utilities in cooperation with Accenture
Consulting and coaching of program management (OPL)
Planning and support in executing all organizational and system technical activities to migrate from SAP IS-U to SAP S/4 HANA Utilities
Communication and coordination with involved stakeholders and committees (core team, program management, steering committee)
Project and process management
Coaching of the stream leads in the main project
Requirements management for interface connection of ancillary systems (non-SAP systems)
Risk management
Resource and capacity planning
Consulting the existing migration, test, interface/ancillary system, and training teams
Consulting on managing the SAP systems cut-over
Planning and management including necessary post-migration activities (e.g., verification, documentation, adjustments)
Team coaching & servant leadership: supporting one or more Scrum teams as coach, facilitator, and servant leader
Promoting self-organization, personal responsibility, and continuous improvement
Facilitation and continuous improvement of Scrum events (daily, planning, review, retrospective)
Ensuring adherence to Scrum values, principles, and practices
Identifying and actively managing impediments to ensure team productivity
Working with product owners, agile coaches, and leaders to resolve structural hurdles
Supporting agile scaling in frameworks such as SAFe, LeSS, or Nexus
Co-designing agile transitions as part of MVV's digital strategy
Building an agile mindset in the organization through training, workshops, and active role modeling of agile principles
Collaborating with other Scrum Masters and agile coaches in the company-wide agile chapter
IT systems: ERP: SAP IS-U, SAP S/4 HANA Utilities
Christian E.
Last position:
Managing Director at Eigner Elektro
- Leading the company
- Strategic planning and business development
- Overseeing operational processes
Rafael G.
Last position:
Mechanical Design Engineer at ATS Automation Tooling Systems GmbH
- Development and design of components and assemblies for automated machinery using SolidWorks 3D CAD
- Preparation of bills of materials, part, and assembly drawings
- Design with focus on manufacturing costs, quality, and project deadlines
- Technical coordination with internal departments and suppliers
Frank G.
Last position:
Freelance Consultant at Self-employed
- Optimizing processes with a pragmatic approach
- Process consulting and digitization for SMEs
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Statistics of experts using Product Data Management
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years (Germany: 26 years)
Position duration
2.5 years (Germany: 2.8 years)
Positions per freelancer
15 (Germany: 14)
Top business areas
Product Development, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Production, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 84%)
Master's degree or higher
67% (Germany: 37%)
Certifications per freelancer
2 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 95%)
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 Munich 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 Munich using Product Data Management
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.
Product Data Management experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Automotive (86%)
- Manufacturing (86%)
- Aerospace and Defense (43%)
- Construction (43%)
- Information Technology (43%)
- Professional Services (29%)
- Telecommunication (29%)
- Biotechnology (14%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
PDM in practice
Product Data Management keeps product data organized across the full lifecycle. It covers CAD files, drawings, parts, revisions, and approvals so teams work from one clear source of truth. In product-heavy companies, it reduces errors and keeps releases under control.
What it covers
- CAD file and document control
- Version, revision, and release management
- BOM and product structure handling
- Change and approval workflows
- Traceable access to product records
Common environments
PDM often sits close to PLM, CAD, and ERP systems. It appears in tool landscapes built around Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault Systèmes ENOVIA, or similar systems, depending on the company setup. Strong specialists know how to connect technical data, process rules, and team habits without breaking daily work.
When freelance help makes sense
Companies bring in freelance Product Data Management experts when migrations, data cleanups, or workflow redesigns are too sensitive to leave to generalists. That is common in Munich, where automotive, industrial, and hardware-focused teams often need structured engineering data and smooth cross-site collaboration.
What strong experts do
- Map current data models and release processes
- Clean up duplicate, missing, or outdated product records
- Configure workflows for change, review, and approval
- Support rollout, training, and user adoption
- Align PDM with CAD and adjacent business systems
How good work looks
Strong Product Data Management professionals think in structures, not just files. They understand dependencies between parts, revisions, documents, and variants, and they keep processes practical for engineers. They also write clear rules so teams can maintain order after the project ends.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Product Data Management, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Product Data Management keeps product information organized, controlled, and traceable. It manages files, revisions, approvals, and product structures so teams do not work from conflicting data. In practice, it supports cleaner engineering changes and safer releases.
PDM is usually the data-control layer inside a wider product lifecycle setup. PLM covers more business process areas, while PDM focuses on CAD data, documents, revisions, and release states. Many companies start with PDM and later connect it to broader PLM processes.
Product Data Management is commonly used with CAD and PLM systems such as Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, and Dassault Systèmes ENOVIA. The exact tool depends on the product type and the company’s engineering process. A strong specialist knows both the system and the workflow around it.
A good PDM specialist understands data models, change control, and release processes. Look for experience with CAD document handling, BOM structures, and the ability to clean up messy records without disrupting daily work. Clear communication matters as much as system knowledge.
A Product Data Management project often needs someone who has already handled similar data structures and release flows. Small tasks may need support with configuration or cleanup, while larger efforts call for someone who can design process rules and coordinate with engineering teams. The right depth depends on how much legacy data and process change is involved.
Yes, PDM work is often handled remotely, especially for configuration, data review, and process design. On-site time helps when the specialist needs to understand shop-floor realities, legacy habits, or complex engineering discussions. Munich teams often use a hybrid setup for that reason.
A Product Data Management expert sits between CAD and ERP worlds. They focus on product data quality, structures, revisions, and approvals rather than design creation or finance processes. That makes them useful when a project needs clean handoffs across engineering, operations, and manufacturing.
A strong Product Data Management freelancer explains the process clearly and asks good questions about data ownership, release states, and change handling. They should be able to show how they reduced errors, cleaned up structures, or improved workflows in past projects. If they only talk about software names and not the data flow, that is a warning sign.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Product Data Management in their recent projects is 97 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 776 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Product Data Management in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 67% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Product Data Management in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Product Data Management in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Product Data Management in their recent projects are Automotive (86%), Manufacturing (86%), and Aerospace and Defense (43%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Product Data Management in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Project Management (100%), and Operations (57%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Product Data Management
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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