Solid Edge Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Solid Edge
Thomas Peter
Last position:
Lifting Device Designer at TP-Produktdesign
- Design of a 3-point quick coupling for tractor lifting attachment
- Development of a bracket for a tow flange device
Kurt Fisch
Last position:
WeMatch Consulting GmbH / Contracting / Framework agreement - Novanta Medical GmbH
- Labeling BarTender
- Structure, Schema ST4 consulting.
- MDR consulting.
Josef Ezechias
Last position:
Development service provider, mechanical engineering, design, calculation, certified project management at CAE Consulting Engineering GMBH
I am a development service provider in mechanical engineering with experience as interim assignment for all functional areas designer, development engineer design manager development manager calculation engineer, FEM, MKS, CFD, vibrations, kinematics, dynamics, statics certified project manager according to IHK industry standard, patent engineering – invention exploitation technical programmer / MATLAB, MATHEMATICA, MAPLE, MATHCAD technical managing director interim manager
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Start: by agreement, based on your wishes and needs, fully flexible, permanent or fixed-term, temporary work, … etc. Compensation: within your planned budget for the position, by agreement
Please email, send references, certificates, CAD, FEM, MKS, CFD, project management, innovation proofs - patents ... etc.
Johannes Fruntzek
Last position:
Project Management Conveyor Technology at Amazon Deutschland Transport GmbH
Retrofit of 10 existing distribution centers with ASML (automated scan manual labelling)
Automation of conveyor technology at the induct with the goals of improving ergonomics, reducing costs, and increasing throughput
Adaptation of existing MHE (material handling equipment)
Supplier management (internal and external)
Construction site coordination
Detailed planning and execution of the implementation concept
Acceptance tests for machine safety, Machinery Directive
Planning and execution of IOQ, SWEH, SAT, Launch
Ensuring compliance with costs, deadlines, and scope
Risk management
PM coaching of the project team and suppliers
Leading multiple international teams
International communication/coordination of sites (Delivery Stations AMZL, suppliers), RME, Ops, Safety, PMO, and Quality
Methods and tools: Interim project management, project management (classic, agile, hybrid), change management, V-model, Scrum, Ozark, Chime, PtW, RightCrowd, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, conveyor technology, logistics, mechanical engineering, construction site coordination, claim management, requirements management, specifications, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (international)
Rafal Kaniecki
Last position:
Development Engineer at Hexagon Purus
- CAD system: SolidWorks 2021
- PDM database: HXP SolidWorks
- Product: mobile hydrogen refueling station
- Handling and implementing change requests
- Independently developing products for new applications
- Reviewing and approving production and assembly drawings
- Providing technical support to engineering service providers
- Collaborating closely with purchasing and quality teams
- Developing and achieving cost reduction goals
- Planning and executing concept validations
- Independently creating solution proposals and technical concepts for new ideas
- Establishing and maintaining supplier relationships
Mauricio Godinez
Last position:
Design Engineer at Butting CryoTech GmbH
- Creation of complete 3D designs and design drawings
- Evaluation of requirement specifications and customer specifications
- Execution of partial steps in technical work preparation according to specifications and documents, including project support
- Contact person for internal and external customers in design projects
- Design and calculation of piping and components for cryogenic media and low-temperature applications
- Support with finite element calculations
Mohsen Najah
Last position:
Freelance CAD Designer at Thielmann Ucon GmbH
- Design of an IBC container unloading station
- Creation of manufacturing and detail drawings
- Support for the purchasing team
Reuf Kadic
Last position:
Independent Mechanical Design Engineer at Herrenknecht Vertikal GmbH (Herrenknecht AG)
- Development and design of a new oil drilling machine for the Beatrice oil platform, Scotland
- Concept development of the Pipe-Overdeck work platform with crane, total load 200 tons
- Static FEM calculation and CFD flow calculation for the safe drainage of oil-contaminated wastewater
- CAD: CREO, Model Manager, SAP
Josef Sonnenstein
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.
Ricardo Calvache
Last position:
Engineering Freelancer / Plant Design Project Engineer at Dipl. Ing. SCHERZER GmbH
- Planning and design of plants using AutoCAD Plant 3D, Inventor, Advance Steel, Navisworks
- Review of planning documents such as concepts and design reports, R&ID
- Processing and creation of pipe classes
- Creation and development of piping routes in 3D plant models
- Creation of isometrics of piping systems and special supports
- Coordination of involved trade specialists, foundation planning
- Consulting in project development and execution of projects in plant engineering, chemical engineering, and refinery construction
- Coordination with suppliers for basic engineering and tender preparation
- Management of all relevant engineering activities to create a technical concept (scope definition)
Alexander Moser
Last position:
Layout Planner at Yaskawa Europe GmbH
Providing engineering services under a temporary employment contract (ANÜ) at client companies.
Designed and developed two welding robot cells for the client Purem, including creating detailed CAD drawings with SolidWorks for proposal preparation
Structural design of the A3 robot cell line in the Boysen project using SolidWorks
Created a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation with concepts and analyses for removing robots, workpiece positioners, and equipment from the cells of a 5000 m² Ford automotive battery production hall in the USA
Developed an optimized concept for assigning manufacturing processes and cell enclosures for the Ford automotive battery production hall in the USA
Jens Jülke
Last position:
Development Engineer – Design/Project Management/Purchasing at P-Wave AG
- Conception, development, and design of explosion generators: concept, draft, calculations, design of generators, procurement of parts, assembly of developed units, as well as tests and trials for functionality, safety, and optimization, further development up to series production
- Installation and commissioning of P-Wave PWG-S types 100 to 103 and subsequent types at customer sites
- Training of customer employees in handling the generators
- Maintenance of P-Wave PWG-S generators 100 to 103 and subsequent types
- Creation of PID and KKS numbering lists
- Project execution of orders in German-speaking regions
- Purchasing all parts and assemblies needed for project execution, and coordinating the assembly of the PWG-S system by partner companies
- Responsible for cost optimization of purchased parts
- Production planner
- Responsible for PDM data and optimization of data management, transition from manual to automatic data management
Joachim Quantz
Last position:
Managing Director & Project Manager at POWERJO GmbH
- Project planning and project management of packaging lines
- Support of the entire project process and optimization through claim management, open points list, regular project meetings, stakeholder management
- Feasibility analysis, packaging development and tendering of a packaging line for frozen baked goods for a large bakery
- Technical consulting on the process and production of a circular packaging solution
- Support for startups (design office, food producer, consulting company, ...)
- Project manager on the customer side for a heating equipment manufacturer, packaging technology/central palletizing
- Technical sales in packaging technology in northern and western Germany
Saadat Hussain
Last position:
Motor Development Intern at Denso Europe
- Carried out FEM simulations of a novel brushless externally excited synchronous motor with JMAG to reduce iron losses by 8%
- Developed MATLAB scripts to optimize the total loss profiles based on machine parameters
- Developed a Python-based GUI tool for calculating optimal motor design parameters
- Created Python scripts in JMAG to automate and improve simulation processes
Tomasz Wronowski
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)
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Statistics of experts using Solid Edge
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
6.3 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Product Development, Project Management, Production
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
79%
Master's degree or higher
39%
Doctorate
9%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
90%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using Solid Edge
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
What it covers
Solid Edge is used for mechanical design, product development, and technical documentation. Strong specialists use it to create precise 3D models, assemblies, and production-ready drawings for machines, equipment, and components.
Core work
- Part and assembly modeling
- Sheet metal design and drafting
- Technical drawings and BOMs
- Product updates and variant management
- CAD data cleanup and migration
Tooling around it
Solid Edge work often touches CAM links, PDM systems, and file exchange with suppliers. Many teams also need help with NX-compatible data, STEP and DXF transfer, and revision control across engineering and manufacturing.
When to bring in specialists
Companies usually look for freelance Solid Edge expertise when internal teams are busy, a release is blocked, or legacy CAD data needs rescue. In Germany, this is common in mechanical engineering, equipment building, automotive supply chains, and industrial product teams that need clean handover files and clear drawings.
What good experts do
Strong professionals do more than model shapes. They think in constraints, tolerances, manufacturability, and downstream use, so the design still works when it reaches procurement, production, or external partners.
Signs you need help
- Assemblies are slow or unstable
- Drawings need a clean standard
- Older files must be updated
- Parts must fit manufacturing rules
- Teams need short-term project support
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Solid Edge.
Solid Edge is used for 3D mechanical design, sheet metal work, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings. Companies bring it in when they need clear product definitions that can move from concept to production without confusion.
In many projects, Solid Edge is weighed against SolidWorks, Inventor, or NX. The right choice depends on the team’s workflow, file history, and how much assembly, sheet metal, or documentation work is involved.
A strong Solid Edge specialist usually knows drawing standards, GD&T basics, PDM workflows, and file exchange formats such as STEP and DXF. It also helps if they understand manufacturing constraints and revision handling.
It depends on the task. Simple modeling or drawing updates may need a focused specialist, while assembly structure, migration work, or release support calls for someone who has handled larger product data and can work cleanly under review.
Yes. Many Solid Edge tasks can be handled remotely if the team shares clear file access, naming rules, and review steps. On-site support can still help when physical prototypes, shop-floor questions, or fast coordination with local production are important.
Look for clean model structure, stable assemblies, readable drawings, and careful revision habits. A good Solid Edge freelancer can explain design choices in plain language and hand over files that other specialists can continue without rework.
Yes, Solid Edge is a solid fit for both when the workflow is built around accurate constraints and practical documentation. It is often used for machine frames, brackets, enclosures, and other parts that must be easy to produce.
Prepare the current files, target formats, drawing rules, and a short scope of what must change. A Solid Edge specialist works best when the expected deliverables, review process, and deadlines are clear from the start.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Solid Edge in their recent projects is 87 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 693 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Solid Edge in their recent projects, 79% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 39% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Solid Edge in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 6.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Solid Edge in their recent projects are German (100%), English (86%), and French (24%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Solid Edge in their recent projects are Manufacturing (98%), Automotive (60%), and Energy (45%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Solid Edge in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Project Management (76%), and Production (60%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Solid Edge
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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