Tool Making Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Tool Making
Volker Wagner
Last position:
Analyst – Platform Optimization at TradingView ProRealtime
Programming of own indicators with ProBuilder (for the ProRealTime platform)
6 months RCP - Rabe Academy (Basics - Trading account - TWS Interactive Brokers) Focus: Price movement ETH - stock NVIDIA (NASDAQ and CBOE)
- 500 hours total (TradingView & ProRealTime), of which about 1,500 hours of tick data analysis via ProRealTime
Alain Rakotondrazaka
Last position:
Consultant Part-Time (Regional Sales Development) at Solwig GmbH
- Acquisition activities
- Reporting
Andreas Winters
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.
Michael Kunisch
Last position:
Freelance Consultant at Tepo – Gebäudedienste GmbH
- Replacement and renewal of the existing client PCs with an upgrade to Windows 11 and mobile workstations with laptops and docking stations
- Introduction of Office365 with OneDrive use
- Introduction of e-invoicing with DATEV accounting software
- Revision of the standard office applications in daily use
- File storage in SharePoint instead of local data storage
- New authorization structure for users
- Use of Microsoft accounts to synchronize profiles
- Reorganization of the document scanning process with storage in SharePoint
- New backup concept in addition to the Microsoft cloud solution
- Introduction of new data structures: review and separation of data into active, inactive, private, business
- Simplification of processes
- Increased data security and improved security
- Permanent data availability at all internal and external workplaces
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)
Stefan Müller
Last position:
Technical Cost Planning at Mercedes Benz AG
- Technical cost planning for fuel lines
- Creation of cost calculation and supplier comparison tools incl. risk analysis with MS Excel
- Participation in the creation of the requirements specification
- Participation in the creation of MS PowerPoint presentations with ThinkCell for cost and quote comparisons and analyses
Stephen Toward
Last position:
Quality Management at ZF Services
- Problem solving all related quality issues and establishment/preparing PPAPs for Volta Trucks Ltd.
- Engaged for remanufacturing JLR automatic transmissions PPAPs for ZF Automotive.
Holger Lattermann
Last position:
Entrepreneur, Interim Management, Senior Expert Service (SES) at Lattermann
- Uzbekistan: optimizing vehicular production; setting up machinery
- Ghana: introducing CNC technology & machinery; programming; qualification training
- India: consulting for a Toolmaker company
- Ethiopia: teach the teacher in a school (metal cabinet)
- Mexico 2025: teach in CNC and tool
- 2022–Today: several consulting in the metalindustry; details on request
Gregorio Suriano
Last position:
Founder at Exceleration
Exceleration focuses on the design and implementation of structured Excel-based management systems for SMEs.
The project helps companies transform fragmented spreadsheets into integrated operational tools that support planning, automation, and decision-making.
Typical solutions include:
- Production and capacity planning systems
- KPI dashboards and operational reporting
- Financial monitoring and business case modelling
- Automation of recurring workflows through VBA and Power Query
- Integration of operational data across departments (operations, finance, administration)
The goal is to create simple but robust management infrastructures that increase transparency, reduce manual work, and improve operational control.
Alexander Nussbaum
Last position:
Strategic Buyer at Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH
- Global search for electronic components that were basically no longer available due to the chip crisis or allocation.
- Tools: MS Office and ORDAT B.08.60.491
Hans-Werner Mahlke
Last position:
Project Management Green Steel at Saar Stahl
- Conversion of furnace heating from coke gas to natural gas and subsequent changeover to a natural gas/hydrogen blend
- Utility supply and piping work (compressed air, cooling water, gas supply, electrical installation)
- Procurement and negotiations with suppliers
- Reporting to management
- Creation of layouts and project plans in MS Project
- Budget planning and monitoring
- Creation of various requirement and specification documents
- Topics: steel production, blast furnace, rolling mill, gas burner, hydrogen
Gavin Leese
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).
Thierry Hittinger
Last position:
Integration Consultant at Performgate
- Supported the integration of the first acquisitions as part of a buy-and-build strategy
- Optimized the management control systems
Winfried Lieberenz
Last position:
Project and Construction Manager at Freelance work
- Setting up and monitoring a schedule in the form of a bar chart
- Keeping a site diary, including timesheets for each trade
- Coordinating and monitoring the specialist companies involved in the construction work
- Checking measurements together with the executing companies
- Determining costs according to the relevant calculation rules or DIN 276, as well as invoice review
- Monitoring including detailed corrections
- Applying for official building acceptance and personal participation in the official acceptance
- Monitoring defects found before and during acceptance, including listing limitation periods for building defects
- Cost control based on the data from the specification and the resulting monitoring of the executing construction companies by comparing cost estimates and contract prices
- Preparing, updating and monitoring detailed cost, time and capacity plans
- Obtaining expert reports
- Collecting and submitting all documents for the building authority
Klaus Brenner
Last position:
Conversion, expansion and new fit-out of a railway station into a restaurant at ILO-Arts Heidelberg
- Coordination and execution of the conversion, expansion and new fit-out of a railway station into a restaurant
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Statistics of experts using Tool Making
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
35 years
Position duration
4.9 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Project Management, Operations, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Product Development, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
23%
Certifications per freelancer
3
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
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 Tool Making
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
Precision tooling
Tool making turns product requirements into physical tools that shape, cut, hold, form, or assemble parts. It sits at the center of injection molding, stamping, casting, machining support, and automated production. Strong specialists care about fit, repeatability, wear, and how the tool behaves on the shop floor.
What they deliver
- Dies and molds for stable production runs
- Jigs and fixtures for accurate machining and assembly
- Gauges, templates, and special-purpose tooling
- Tool repair, modification, and root-cause fixes
These deliverables are common in automotive, packaging, metalworking, plastics, and industrial equipment.
Skills and methods
A good Tool Making specialist reads technical drawings, tolerances, and material specs with ease. They work across CAD, CAM, CNC milling, EDM, grinding, heat treatment, and inspection. In Germany, companies often look for experts who can coordinate closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams in English or German.
When companies bring help
Freelance support makes sense when a new part needs a custom tool, an existing tool fails, or internal capacity is tight. It also helps when a team needs a second opinion on manufacturability or faster turnaround on a tooling change. Many companies bring in specialists for launch projects, line changes, and hard-to-trace wear issues.
What strong specialists do
Strong professionals do more than machine metal. They think about cycle time, tool life, service access, and how small errors compound in production. They document changes clearly, test methodically, and hand over tools that are practical to run and maintain.
Choosing the right fit
Look for proof of work on similar tool types, not just general workshop experience. Ask how the specialist approaches tolerance stack-up, correction loops, and inspection after first run. For Tool Making in Germany, local shop-floor presence can matter during build and trial, while many design and support tasks work well remotely.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Tool Making? Start with the answers below.
A Tool Making specialist designs, builds, modifies, and repairs the tools that shape or support production parts. That can include dies, molds, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and custom holding devices. The goal is stable output, predictable quality, and tools that are easy to run in production.
Tool Making is often used more broadly, while tool and die usually points to stamping dies and related metal-forming tools. In practice, companies may use the terms side by side when searching for the same kind of specialist. If your project involves molds, fixtures, or special equipment, use all the common terms in your brief.
Tool Making is common wherever parts are produced in volume or with tight repeatability. Automotive, plastics, packaging, electronics, metal fabrication, and industrial equipment all rely on it. The exact tool type changes, but the need for accuracy and durability stays the same.
A strong Tool Making specialist usually brings CAD, CAM, CNC machining, EDM, grinding, metrology, and materials knowledge. Understanding heat treatment, tolerances, and manufacturability also helps a lot. If a project includes automation or production setup, practical shop-floor communication matters too.
A simple fixture or modification may only need a specialist who has handled similar work before. A new mold, a critical die, or a tool with tight tolerances needs someone who has shipped comparable projects and can manage trial loops. The best fit is the one who has solved the same type of problem before.
Many Tool Making tasks can start remotely through drawings, CAD files, photos, and inspection data. Design review, manufacturability checks, and change tracking often work well that way. Final build, fitting, trial, and troubleshooting usually benefit from on-site time, especially in Germany-based plants.
Look for clear examples of tools that held tolerance, ran reliably, and needed fewer corrections after handover. A good Tool Making specialist explains the reasoning behind material choice, geometry, wear points, and inspection steps. Ask how they handle first articles, adjustments, and post-run feedback.
Ask which tool types they have built, what machines and software they use, and how they work with drawings and inspection data. For Tool Making in Germany, also confirm whether the work needs shop visits, German-language coordination, or can stay remote. Clear scope and revision control save time later.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Tool Making in their recent projects is 116 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 925 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Tool Making in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 23% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Tool Making in their recent projects have 35 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Tool Making in their recent projects are German (100%), English (90%), and French (21%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Tool Making in their recent projects are Manufacturing (97%), Automotive (83%), and Professional Services (48%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Tool Making in their recent projects are Project Management (86%), Operations (83%), and Quality Assurance (76%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Tool Making
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.
Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg Request a free demo
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