
SolidWorks Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used SolidWorks
Rüdiger S.
Last position:
Manufacturer of busbar systems for power and data transmission
- Review and assessment of the existing situation
- Identification and definition of implementation measures to close existing gaps
Celestin F.
Last position:
Project Manager & Technical Project Lead at Faycestar-Engineering
- In this role, I led a funded development and prototyping project with an external partner.
- I structured processes for schedule, budget and risk management.
- I coordinated meetings and reports with all parties involved.
- I systematically prepared the next project phases through to piloting and planned scaling.
Andreas W.
Last position:
Enterprise Architect at Own development / IP of CAMCO Engineering UG
UEF 3.0 · Semantic Government Overlay (SGO) · Autonomous Systems (UAS / dual use)
- Designed: Semantic Government Overlay (SGO) – AI-guided administration without replacing existing specialist procedures. Read-only semantic layer over registers and specialist processes based on the Federal Information Management (FIM). Decision authority remains with the case worker (architecture principle).
- Developed: Reference architecture with source-backed, derived statements (Executable Ontologies OWL/RDF/SHACL). Technically guaranteed purpose limitation and no-write-path principle in specialist data – auditable, without a central data pool.
- Anchored: Regulation as a design principle: EU AI Act (high-risk obligations for public-sector AI, fundamental rights impact assessment under Art. 27), GDPR, NIS2, and administrative automation limits (§ 35a VwVfG, § 31a SGB X) as technical control points in the architecture.
- Created: Methodical tool for pilot organizations: data pipeline assessment (phase 0), compliance blueprint, and management summary as a decision-ready package for public administration.
- Specified: UEF 3.0 as a successor architecture to TOGAF – decision paper, canonical ontology, six-layer architecture, read/actuate boundary, federation registry, terminology concordance, and release delta as a closed specification status.
- Architected: AI-native mission OS for autonomous UAS and ground robotics as a tactical layer on top of a separately approved autopilot. Run-time assurance according to ASTM F3269-21 (Simplex pattern): the verified safety controller keeps authority, the AI function provides suggestions.
- Designed: Three-tier architecture – Tier 0 autopilot with 650 Hz flight control on RTOS, Tier 1 AI OS with semantic world model and multi-agent cluster, Tier 2 swarm and ground mesh. Zenoh as the primary fabric, MAVLink as the only authenticated command path (single writer). Result: graceful degradation – loss of the mission, not of the aircraft.
- Secured: Two-gate chain on the read/actuate boundary – governance gate (can-question: AI Act risk class per actuation, enforced human oversight under Art. 14, immutable log) before the RTA safety monitor (is-it-correct question: flight envelope, geofence, energy reserve) with revert to the baseline controller.
- Anchored: Dual-use architecture with common core and build-time fork instead of runtime switch. Three separate legal levels: civil variant – UAS under the EASA Basic Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 with the limited applicability under Art. 2(2) of the AI Act, ground robotics under the Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 with the full high-risk obligation chain, Cyber Resilience Act for both; unarmed carrier variant as defense material under AWG/AWV and Dual-Use Regulation 2021/821 (BAFA approval); armed variant under KrWaffKontrG. Each variant lives under exactly one dominant legal regime. Evidence base: AI BOM, SBOM, and complete data lineage.
- Analyzed: System analysis and realignment of grown engineering system landscapes. Approach concept for consolidation without migration – semantic layer over the existing sources instead of data transfer. Result: decision-ready implementation concept including an evaluation model for the target architecture.
Klaus A.
Last position:
CAD Designer at ALCON Design & Development
Premium Designs & Premium Service
I am your problem solver - trust in more than 35 years of successfully completed projects in special-purpose machine and fixture construction.
Bachelor Professional (DQR 6) Welding Specialist Qualified Electrical Worker Certified SolidWorks Professional - Mechanical Design Certified SolidWorks Professional Advanced - Sheet Metal Certified SolidWorks Professional Advanced - Drawing Tools Certified SolidWorks Associate Simulation (FEM)
Design & development of special-purpose machines fixtures production equipment intralogistics machine enclosures
FEM simulations Transfer of old 2D drawings/workpieces into 3D Documentation / Technical drawings in compliance with GPS
SolidWorks Design 2026 Premium (ongoing maintenance contract) SolidWorks 2026 Visualize (ongoing maintenance contract) Workstation with certified hardware DIN A0 plotter HP DesignJet
Stephan F.
Last position:
Consultant at Toolmaking
The project covered the introduction of SAP S4HANA including EWM. The customer manufactures tools for the international market, with 300 production orders and 2,000 shipments to be processed every day. The project started with the "Explore phase," where the target business and SAP processes were defined, and ended with reaching the productivity goals with S4HANA. My role was Key User Trainer and optimizing the live processes.
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, focusing on workflow digitization, PLM
Rafal K.
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
Cedric T.
Last position:
B2B Freelance Design Engineer for Special-Purpose Machinery at FEM-Composites GmbH
- Cost estimation for a hydraulic system, taking into account the costs over the entire product life cycle and optimizing the technical specifications.
Hans-Jürgen B.
Last position:
Freelance Technician at FlexLink Systems GmbH
- Plant design in conveyor technology
- Engineering and design of conveyors for the automotive industry / battery transport
- Execution, CAD: AutoCAD Inventor 2019 3D + Vault
Mauricio G.
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
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.
Martin M.
Last position:
Requirements Engineer at MCM Modern Engineering UG HB
- Analysis of the current process
- Development of the target processes
- Support for the implementation of improvements in an SAP-enabled program
- Simplification of customer contact initiation
- Streamlining internal processes through automated real-time verification of claim relevance
- Creation of use cases
Mohsen N.
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
Oleksii K.
Last position:
Software developer (freelance) at Sasse Elektronik GmbH
- Built custom Yocto Linux image with Docker support (NXP i.MX 6ULL)
- Developed distributed Python application (web interface, gas/temp control)
- Designed multiple docker containers for production and development
- Wrote documentation per IEC 62304
Usama I.
Last position:
Owner / Founder at Wizard Building Technologies
- Established and managed an exporting company specializing in hand tools and building materials.
- Successfully exported goods to Arab countries and worldwide.
- Oversaw all business operations including procurement, sales, and logistics.
- Built and maintained relationships with international clients and suppliers.
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Statistics of experts using SolidWorks
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years

Position duration
6 years

Positions per freelancer
11

Top business areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Project Management

Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy

Certification focus areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
85%
Master's degree or higher
49%
Doctorate
9%

Certifications per freelancer
2

Most common languages
German, English, French

Speak two or more languages
97%
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.
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Explore rate insightsAverage rates of experts in Germany using SolidWorks
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.
SolidWorks experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (92%)
- Automotive (60%)
- Energy (33%)
- Education (28%)
- Professional Services (27%)
- Construction (26%)
- Aerospace and Defense (24%)
- Healthcare (24%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
SolidWorks for Product Design
SolidWorks is a parametric computer-aided design system for creating precise 3D parts, assemblies and engineering drawings. Teams use it to develop products that can be tested, documented and prepared for manufacturing within one connected model structure. Design intent, dimensions and relationships remain editable as a product evolves.
Models, Assemblies and Drawings
Professionals use SolidWorks for mechanical concepts, detailed components and complete assemblies. They create configurations, exploded views, bills of materials and manufacturing drawings with tolerances, notes and revision details. Common deliverables include:
- Parametric part and sheet metal models
- Weldments, frames and large assemblies
- Detailed drawings for machining or fabrication
- Configurations, design tables and product variants
Simulation and Data Workflows
The SolidWorks ecosystem includes tools for motion, structural and flow analysis, rendering and electrical design. SolidWorks PDM supports controlled file access, revision management and approval workflows, while SolidWorks Visualize helps teams present realistic product imagery. Strong specialists understand how these tools connect to design reviews and production handoffs.
Where Companies Use It
SolidWorks appears across industrial equipment, automotive suppliers, medical devices, consumer products and automation. It supports work from early feasibility studies through prototyping, design for manufacturing and engineering change management. In Germany, specialists often collaborate with manufacturing, procurement and quality teams across distributed sites, balancing remote modeling with on-site reviews when physical prototypes or production data are involved.
When Freelance Expertise Helps
Companies bring in freelance SolidWorks experts when internal capacity is limited, a product needs redesign or legacy CAD data must be rebuilt. External support is useful during new product introduction, supplier transitions, drawing standardization and PDM cleanup. Signs that specialist help is needed include:
- Repeated drawing errors or inconsistent modeling practices
- Delayed releases caused by overloaded design teams
- Assemblies that are difficult to edit, configure or manufacture
- Unstructured files and unclear revision ownership
What Strong Specialists Deliver
A strong SolidWorks professional models with a clear feature tree, stable references and practical design intent. They check interference, manufacturability, material choices and drawing completeness rather than treating the CAD file as a visual result only. They also document assumptions, communicate clearly with production partners and adapt to company standards, language needs and remote or on-site collaboration in Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about SolidWorks? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
SolidWorks is used to design mechanical parts, assemblies, sheet metal products, weldments and production drawings. Companies also use it for configurations, rendering, simulation and structured product data workflows.
SolidWorks is often chosen for its accessible parametric modeling, broad mechanical design features and strong drawing workflow. CATIA and Creo may suit highly complex product structures or specialized enterprise environments, while Inventor can fit teams already invested in Autodesk tools; the right choice depends on product complexity, data processes and supplier requirements.
A capable SolidWorks specialist may also understand GD&T, design for manufacturing, machining, sheet metal fabrication, plastics and prototyping. Experience with SolidWorks PDM, ERP handoffs, simulation or electrical design can be important when the work extends beyond individual models.
The required background depends on the deliverable, manufacturing method and product risk. A straightforward drawing update needs different depth from a complex assembly, a robust sheet metal design or a PDM migration, so assess comparable portfolios and review examples of finished documentation.
SolidWorks work can often be completed remotely when the specialist has secure access to files, approved libraries, licensing and PDM workflows. On-site sessions may still help with prototype reviews, workshop measurements, supplier coordination or teams that require German-language communication.
Before engaging a SolidWorks freelancer, provide existing models, drawing standards, material and manufacturing information, file formats, revision rules and the intended deliverables. Clarify whether the work includes design changes, validation, documentation, PDM administration or support for production release.
Review whether a SolidWorks model has a logical feature tree, stable references, usable configurations and correct assembly relationships. Check drawings for complete dimensions, tolerances, revision data and manufacturing clarity, then ask how the specialist handles changes, validation and file ownership.
Well-structured SolidWorks files use consistent naming, sensible features, clean references and documented design intent. A strong specialist avoids fragile shortcuts, controls external references and leaves assemblies, configurations, drawings and PDM metadata ready for future revisions.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SolidWorks in their recent projects is 82 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 659 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used SolidWorks in their recent projects, 85% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 49% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SolidWorks in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used SolidWorks in their recent projects are German (99%), English (96%), and French (23%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SolidWorks in their recent projects are Manufacturing (92%), Automotive (60%), and Energy (33%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SolidWorks in their recent projects are Product Development (97%), Quality Assurance (65%), and Project Management (64%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SolidWorks
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.
Countries:
- Germany
- Switzerland
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