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Bernhard R.

Freelance Automotive Component Development

Lindau, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025
1 year

Component Development

  • Component development of the manual drilling carriage 2.0, design and production optimizations
  • Development of a 3D drilling template for the Wyssen avalanche tower and its production
  • Development of BMW G67 series parts, 2K roof seam
  • Development of BMW G67 series wheel arch parts
Jan 2025 - Dec 2025
1 year

Tooling

  • Tooling development for the PAG GT3 light tunnel
  • Paint kit for PAG GT3 roof, rear and front
  • Finish line tooling for DAG front, rear and side skirts
  • Assembly fixture BR 192 for Front Entry/Performance
Jan 2025 - Dec 2025
1 year

Measuring Gauges

  • Preparation of base for AMG bumper front/rear Entry and Performance
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
1 year

Component Development

  • Component development of charging sockets BMW Gen6 NACS B2 HV variant
  • Component development of charging harness PAG K1 HV variant for Toxen conversion
  • Component development of a manual drilling carriage with variable slide guide length 240–280 mm
  • Component development of charging harness PAG K1 EVM plastic prototype
  • Development of BMW G67 parts, 2K roof seam seal
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
1 year

3D Surface Training

  • Tailored to company requirements in component development, methodology, Part 1 basic course
  • Tailored to company requirements in component development, methodology, Part 2
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
1 year

Tooling design

  • Tooling-compliant preparation of parts DAG_V591 ASU and ASO, development of tooling for ASU and ASO
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
1 year

Component development

  • Component development Volkswagen – e-mobility, tooling-compliant design of 2K part for EZ power supply, DLD, shielded variants
  • Component development PAG E4 WaKa ABD, ABD service cover, grayscale design
  • Component development charging sockets PAG variant shielded
  • Part development BMW G65, 2K roof seam seal
  • Component development charging sockets BMW Gen6 NACS HV variant
  • Component development charging sockets PAG variant shielded
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
1 year

Component development

  • Component development Volkswagen – e-mobility, tooling-compliant design of 2K part for EZ power supply, DLD, shielded variants
  • Component development G45 aluminum struts
  • Component development variants for weight reduction
  • Component development G16 rear window
  • Glass overmolding for new look, process optimization
  • Component development e-motorcycle skid plate
  • Mesh, freeform surfaces new development
  • Component development LAMBO LB 635
  • Sealing concept roof shells – body – rear window
  • Component development BMW B+ distributor, design for injection molding
  • Component development charging sockets Gen3+Gen4
  • Component development PAG E4 WaKa ABD, ABD service cover, grayscale design
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
1 year

3D surface training

  • Tailored to the company's requirements in component development, methodology, part_1
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
1 year

Injection molding tool preparation and design

  • Tool layout 4 cavities, parting line, Meusburger setup
  • Tool layout 2 cavities, interchangeable insert
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
1 year

Component Development

  • Component development VW – e-mobility, tooling-compliant design of 2K current-supplied component, DLD
  • Change work, tooling modification BMW G70 air duct
  • SSH glass overmolding glossy/black VW492
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
1 year

3D Surface Training

  • Aligned with company requirements in component development, methodology, tooling coordination
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
1 year

Injection Molding Tool Preparation

  • Tool position, shrinkage, HPT separation, parting surfaces
  • AS/DS DAG W214
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
1 year

Component Development

  • Development of BMW U11 components, 2K covers
  • Development of BMW G8X components, 2K covers
  • Development of BMW U09 components, 2K covers
  • Article preparation tool U11, window guide
  • Development of BMW G05/G06 water deflector strips
  • Component development VW – e-mobility, tooling-compliant design of 2K current-supplied component
  • Change work, space modification AU415, AU513
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
1 year

Component Development

  • Development of BMW i20 components, 2K covers
  • Development of BMW G8X components, 2K covers
  • Development of BMW G26 component, ABD tail light
  • Article preparation tool FORD u725
  • Development of BMW U06 components
  • Development of BMW U11 components, 2K covers
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
1 year

Component Development

  • G20 splash guard cover tooling optimization, cost reduction.
  • G20 PDE/PDM bracket tooling optimization, cost reduction.
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
1 year

Concept Development

  • Development of PAG J1 components
  • Development of PAG 992 components
  • Metrology for headlight assembly
  • Development of PAG J1 components
  • Development of PAG 512 / 513 components
  • Tooling article preparation for VW NEO
  • Development of BMW i20 components
  • Development of BMW U06 components
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
1 year

Component Development

  • G29 splash guard cover electrical PDM control
  • Revise G29 PDE/PDM bracket
  • G01/G30 strain relief for wiring harness
  • G07 NIVI bracket
  • G06 iCam cover, NIVI bracket
  • Audi AU516 – pre-tension side window
  • JLR BUS BAR BLOCK – bus bars
  • JLR-551 – window channel trim
  • PAG 992 frame seal ASU
  • PAG J1 frame seal HT, rocker panel
  • DAG BR223, N293 – tooling preparation
  • Audi AU326 – ENT side window + pre-tension
  • PAG J1 BS series solution frame seal
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
1 year

Component Development

  • Development of G05 track link bracket
  • Carrier / bracket for control unit G29
  • Sealing frame AGGR LL/RL G05
  • G3X snow deflector E-Box prototype
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
1 year

Component Revision

  • Fixed side window AU 582
  • Changes to lip pre-tensioning, Geodeform
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
1 year

Concept for new seams

  • Development of PAG GT3 front components
  • Component rework of wall thicknesses (WKZ)
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
1 year

Concept development

  • Development of PAG J1 components
  • Development of PAG 992 components
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
1 year

Component rework

  • PAG GT3 bumper
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
1 year

Component development

  • Development of BMW G01 sealing area components
  • Development of BMW G02X and G05X E-Toolbox components
  • Development of PAG E3 glass overmolding components
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
1 year

Component development

  • Development of PAG Macan and Pana G2 components
  • Development of AU 491 glass overmolding
  • Development of 2K water drainage for the tailgate
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
1 year

Component development, tooling add-on

  • Design of soft tool for glass overmolding
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
1 year

Component modifications PAG

  • Revision of front spoiler, tail light for tooling
Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
1 year

Component development

  • Cover strips 2K F34, water deflector strips series F45
  • Audi Q5 4M1, Audi TT 8S8
Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
1 year

Seal replica, component design

  • Aftermarket R129 assembly VDD
  • VW 372, 378
  • Audi 491 tooling preparation
Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
1 year

Anti-pinch protection

  • L550 Land Rover
Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
1 year
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Autotuning

  • Development of Strak outer body panels
Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
1 year

Component Development

  • 2K water cover F34, F36 rear section
  • VW Golf+ BS joint seal 2K
  • Water catch strips 2K F33, F34, F45, F46, F48
Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
1 year
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Seal Concept Component Development

  • Anti-pinch protection DAG S205, X117
  • Sealing system DAG W222, X222
  • Anti-pinch protection X152 tailgate
Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
1 year
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Autotuning

  • Development of Strak outer body panels
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
1 year

Seal Concept Component Development

  • Sealing system BMW F15
  • Sealing system DAG W205, W222, X222
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
1 year

Toolmaking and Part Development

  • PAG Cajun, PAG Spyder sealing systems
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
1 year
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Autotuning

  • PAG roof spoiler
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
1 year

Component Development

Carbon Composites

  • Seat shell, prototype
Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
1 year
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Autotuning

  • Strak - outer skin, various exterior parts
  • e-city car
Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
1 year
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Carbon Composites

  • Freeform surface construction by hand
  • Ply book mono/roof - cutting design
Jan 2009 - Dec 2009
1 year
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Autotuning

  • Strak - outer skin of various exterior attachments
Jan 2009 - Dec 2009
1 year
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Convertible Department

  • VW - NBC, roof sealing system
Jan 2009 - Dec 2009
1 year
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Engineering Service

  • series convertible roof for Bugatti Isidor
Jan 2009 - Dec 2009
1 year
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Engineering Office

  • concept for John Deere vehicle cabin
  • glass overmolding for Ford 340, 345
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
1 year
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Automotive Supplier Sealing Systems

  • Daimler R172, sealing system AS
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
1 year
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Engineering Service

  • Concept Emergency Roof Bugatti Isidor
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
1 year
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Engineering Office

  • Daimler C218 Interior
Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
1 year
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Automotive Supplier Sealing System

  • Lada Frame Seal
  • Karmann / Audi – A3C Sealing System Windshield Gutter
Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
1 year
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Engineering Service

  • Concept Targa Roof Bugatti Isidor
Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
1 year
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Automotive Engineering Office

  • PAG - Interior Instrument Panel Panamera, Climate Air Duct
Jan 2006 - Dec 2006
1 year
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Automotive Supplier Dichtsystem

  • Audi TT-NF C/R series
Jan 2006 - Dec 2006
1 year
Munich, Germany
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Munich Design Office

  • BMW: F01/02 glass surround triangle HT
Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
1 year
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Automotive Supplier Dichtsystem

  • Audi TT-NF C/R series
  • Mini R55
  • E86 – Z4 Coupé sealing concept
  • E88 – 1-series convertible
  • E70 – X5 tailgate seal Catia V5
  • Skoda Fabia triangle window HT
Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
1 year
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Automotive Supplier Veredelung

  • Golf V fender
  • rocker panels
Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
1 year
Munich, Germany
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Munich Design Office

  • BMW: F01/02, F10 door panel development
Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
1 year
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Verdecksysteme

  • VW Cabriolet: EOS plastic parts
Jan 2004 - Dec 2004
1 year
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Automobilzulieferer Dichtsystem

  • Nissan E11A
  • Audi TT-NF C/R
  • Mini R56 / R55
  • BMW E93 C – FIZ on site
Jan 2004 - Dec 2004
1 year
Charlotte, United States
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Automobilzulieferer U S A

  • GM Roadster: rework
Jan 2004 - Dec 2004
1 year
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Ingenieurbüro Automobil

  • DC - interior
Jan 2003 - Dec 2003
1 year
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Automobilzulieferer Dichtsystem

  • VW Passat B6, sedan and wagon, part development
Jan 2003 - Dec 2003
1 year
Charlotte, United States
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Automotive Supplier USA

  • GM Roadster, part development and on-site coordination
Jan 2003 - Dec 2003
1 year

Project Lead Miko

Automotive Engineering Office

  • Bugatti interior I-panel
  • MiKo – article development

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Sep 1985 - May 1989

HTL Innsbruck

Mechanical Engineering · Innsbruck, Austria

Sep 1981 - Aug 1985

Technical School for Jigs and Fixtures, Fulpmes

Metal Processing · Fulpmes, Austria

Certifications & licenses

UGS NX Basic Course: Basics + Surfaces 1

CATIA V5 Update: Design Processes

CATIA V5 Freeform Surface Training

CATIA V5 Basic Course

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