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Jürgen Sailer
Projects as a Self-employed Engineer
Experience
Jan 2024 - Mar 2025
1 year 3 monthsProjects as a Self-employed Engineer
Self-employed Engineer
- Project for Liebherr Excavators: routing of complex, parametric cable harness systems for various excavator systems using PTC/Creo Cabling 10.0
- Processing and creating bills of materials in Windchill (Albatros)
- Project for Harmann: change management of control units in the automotive sector for OEMs such as Porsche, Audi and VW Group using Teamcenter
- Coordinating and communicating changes with the involved departments
- Project for the service provider Segula: administration of various CAD systems (myPLM, CATIA, PTC/Creo, Siemens NX), PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill) and OEM-specific systems (VWCGR Lite, Porsche PDMU Offsiteclient)
- License management and organizing procurement of licenses for OEM-specific systems
- Organizing and conducting CAD training for PTC/Creo Parametric
- Project for Giesecke + Devrient in Munich: support for the introduction of Windchill, integration of the CAD system Creo Direct Modeling and the ERP system SAP
- Designer for cable harness routing for banknote inspection machines in PTC/Creo Parametric and Creo/Cabling
- Transferring data to SAP; maintaining material numbers in SAP and SAP ECTR
- Preparing assemblies and bills of materials for transfer to Windchill and SAP
- Maintenance and management of variants for the banknote inspection machines
- Creating master data and migrating data from CAD to SAP (SAP PP, SAP MM)
- Working agilely with Jira
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024
2 years 1 monthProjects as a Self-employed Engineer
Self-employed Engineer
- Project for the service provider Segula: administration of various CAD systems (myPLM, CATIA, PTC/Creo, Siemens NX), PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill) and OEM-specific systems (VWCGR Lite, Porsche PDMU Offsiteclient)
- License management and organizing the procurement of licenses for OEM-specific systems
- Organizing and conducting CAD training for PTC/Creo Parametric
- Project for Giesecke + Devrient in Munich: support for the introduction of Windchill, integration of the CAD system Creo Direct Modeling and the ERP system SAP
- Designer for cable harness routing for banknote inspection machines in PTC/Creo Parametric and Creo/Cabling
- Transferring data to SAP; maintaining material numbers in SAP and SAP ECTR
- Preparing assemblies and bills of materials for transfer to Windchill and SAP
- Maintenance and management of variants for the banknote inspection machines
- Creating master data and data migration from CAD to SAP (SAP PP, SAP MM)
- Agile work using Jira
- Project for Andreas Hettich GmbH in Tuttlingen: administration of PTC/Creo 4.0, preparation for the switch to PTC/Creo 8.0, creating new start models for standard and sheet metal parts, generating new material data, coordinating design and creating drawing templates
- Project for Silver Atena in Karlsfeld: concept development for housing parts and foil keyboards for the central control panel of the PUMA infantry fighting vehicle; creating material data, preparing and maintaining bills of materials and work plans in SAP
- Project for EDAG in Munich: SE team lead for headlights for BMW 7 Series, project management and leading meetings, agile work with Jira
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
1 yearProjects as a Self-employed Engineer
Self-employed Engineer
- Project for the service provider Segula: administration of various CAD systems (myPLM, CATIA, Creo Parametric, Siemens NX) and PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill)
- Project for Giesecke + Devrient in Munich: designer for cable harness routing for banknote inspection machines in PTC/Creo Elements and Spacecable; transferring data to SAP; maintaining material numbers in SAP and SAP ECTR
Oct 2020 - Dec 2020
3 monthsProjects as a Self-employed Engineer
Self-employed Engineer
- Project for Siemens SMO: preparation for the introduction of Teamcenter, IPEM in combination with PTC/Creo 4.0, Windchill and Siemens NX
- Evaluation of whether the PLM system Windchill can be replaced by Teamcenter at Siemens Mobile
- Designer for concept development to provide large assemblies (up to 50,000 components) in Teamcenter for efficient processing in PTC/Creo Parametric
- Concept creation and administration of the IPEM interface for data exchange between Teamcenter and PTC/Creo Parametric
- Project coordination with Siemens partners across Germany as well as in the USA and Canada (online meetings)
Jan 2020 - Sep 2020
9 monthsFreelance work
Freelance work
- Preparation for self-employment (participation in training sessions)
- Creation of training materials
- Method development for automated vehicle development
Jan 2016 - Dec 2019
4 yearsTechnical Project Management / Development Specialist
Intec GmbH
- Parallel project: designer for conveyor and transport systems for Maytec GmbH; automatic creation of manufacturing documentation for assembly and transport systems (with pick and place) based on aluminum profiles
- Technical project management for the geometric design and integration of the interior/rear package at BMW Group (EG-232)
- Product line LI (Jan 2018–Dec 2019): responsible for the INext (I20) interior, design and coordination of the design
- Integration of driver assistance systems for highly and fully automated driving, positioning of lidar control units and sensors, design of the mounting concept, wiring harness routing and connector connections
- Integration of connected car and mobile services, high-voltage storage and cables, high-performance computer for Level 4 driving
- Concept development to optimize cell arrangement and packaging of high-performance battery systems for hybrid and electrified vehicles; crash requirements for battery systems; packaging of the vehicle door and interior parts
- Product line LK (Jan 2016–Dec 2017): responsible for the interior of BMW 5 Series (G3x), 3 Series (G20), X3, X4 (G01/G02); parallel product line LU: interior of BMW 1 Series and Mini, integration of modern driver assistance systems
- Technical leadership of external development service providers
- Geometric integration of door panels, cockpit and concept layout
- Concept development for tailgate hinges, integration of rear lights, wiring harness routing, control units, batteries and high-voltage storage
- Participation in the development of the GEPARD data system based on Teamcenter; requirements engineering
Apr 2015 - Jan 2016
10 monthsProject Engineer
Westhouse Engineering GmbH
- Deployed as a platform manager in the BMW Group for development design (ED-131)
- Responsible for design-related platform scopes of all derivatives (BMW, Mini, Rolls Royce)
- Coordination of design and technical convergence; enforcement of design requirements
- Concept design for fog lights and integration into bumpers
- Draft design for integration of the new sliding roof and panorama roof generation
- Concept development for door handles with advanced sensors
Oct 2014 - Apr 2015
7 monthsConcept Designer
Magna Steyr
- Concept development for seats (BMW F39)
- Initiated supplier meetings; coordination of seat scopes with BMW
- Concept development for lowering and body shell connection of the seat structure by 20 mm in the second row of seats
Jan 2010 - Sep 2014
4 years 9 monthsProject Manager
IndustrieHansa GmbH
- Project management and technical leadership of 8–10 employees for packaging (passenger cell/rear) of all X vehicles, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series BMW
- Served as packaging lead (01.01.2013–28.02.2014) and deputy packaging lead (01.07.2012–31.12.2012)
- Responsible for integration of mobile services into MAN Truck cab parts (15.04.2014–30.09.2014)
- Creation of parametric SAE shells with regulatory fields for headrests and belts; validation of seat mechanics and ergonomics
- Design of contours for upholstery, covers, headrests, center armrests, belt guides and interior mirrors
- Kinematic validation of seats and HV storage packages (X5 PHEV, 5 Series PHEV)
- Virtual and physical volume determination of trunk space; arrangement and mounting of high-voltage storage
- Parallel project for Maytec GmbH: software tool for automatic creation of manufacturing documents for standard conveyor belts; migration from Pro/Engineer to SolidWorks; design and quotation for special machines 2009–2014
Feb 2008 - Dec 2009
1 year 11 monthsConsultant for CATIA V5
IndustrieHansa GmbH
- Design of equipment, handling devices and tools for BMW Munich and Dingolfing
- Coordination of design projects including supplier management, cost and schedule responsibility
- CAD trainer for CATIA V5 and Pro/ENGINEER, as well as basic, advanced and specialized trainings (surfacing, sheet metal, toolmaking, composite design)
- Training for external clients from automotive, aviation and energy sectors
- Projects and training with Siemens NX and SolidWorks
Feb 2006 - Jan 2008
2 yearsCAD Specialist
FERCHAU GmbH
- Project assignment at AOA Apparatebau GmbH (01.02.2006–31.08.2006 and 01.09.2007–31.10.2008): design and development of ventilation and water management systems for wide-body aircraft (A380, Boeing 787, Airbus 350); assembly, commissioning and inspection of initial prototypes; quality standards AS9100
- Project assignment at MayTec Aluminium Systemtechnik GmbH (01.09.2006–31.08.2007): design of conveyor belt systems for BMW and Mercedes; programming for automatic creation of manufacturing documents; design automation; surface modeling of sheet metal and aluminum profiles
Jul 2001 - Jan 2006
4 years 7 monthsApplication-Engineer
Inneo
- Detailed design of sheet metal parts for construction machinery (Atlas Copco), including flat patterns
- Supporting customers in implementing CATIA V5 and Pro/Engineer; applying design methods and guidelines
- On-site training for designers; preparation of training materials (surface modeling, tool design)
- Installation of Pro/Engineer and PLM systems at customer sites
Jan 2001 - Jun 2001
6 monthsDevelopment Engineer
Kroma GmbH
- Design of plastic injection molded parts and injection molds for Opel, BMW, and Webasto
- Optimization of cycle times for injection molding production with a focus on cost efficiency
Apr 1994 - Dec 1999
5 years 9 monthsDevelopment Engineer
Hekatron GmbH
- Design of plastic injection molded and sheet metal housings for fire detection and bank security systems
- Supplier and project management; performing flow analyses
- Coordination and awarding of subcontracts; design of packaging made from cardboard, plastic, and thermoformed parts
- Selection of cost-optimized manufacturing processes
Nov 1991 - Mar 1993
1 year 5 monthsDevelopment Engineer
Mannesmann Kienzle GmbH
- Design of sheet metal and plastic housings for special printers, including connectors, locks, and cable connections
- Development of a read/write unit for magnetic stripe for airline tickets
Jul 1985 - Mar 1986
9 monthsToolmaker
Erwin Sick GmbH
- Building injection molding and bending tools
Skills
- 10 Years Of Experience In The Automotive Industry As A Project Manager.
- Experience In Vehicle Development For Cars And Commercial Vehicles.
- Experience In The Aerospace Industry.
- Administration Of Plm And Cad Systems, Integrating Cad Systems Into Plm And Linking Erp Systems.
- Over 10 Years Of Experience As A Cad Trainer.
- Specialist In Method Development For Design And Engineering.
- Specialist In Surface And Tool Design (Injection Mold, Casting, Progressive Die And Stamping-bending Tools).
- Many Years Of Experience In Administrating, Maintaining And Installing Various Cad And Plm Systems.
- Design Experience In Leading Cad Systems (Ptc Creo, Catia V5, Siemens Nx, Solidworks, Etc.).
- Extensive Experience In Special Machine Building, Mechanical And Plant Engineering.
- Developed A System For Automatically Generating Manufacturing Documents For Conveyor Belts.
- Developed Technology For Using Bent Profiles, E.g., In Steel Construction, Special Machine Building And Vehicle Body Development.
Tools
- Ptc Creo
- Catia V5
- Siemens Nx
- Solidworks
- Windchill
- Teamcenter
- Prisma
- Cad Pdm
- Sap
- Sap Ectr
- Sap Pp
Methods
- Top-down Design
- Agile Methods
- Use Of Scrum
- Waterfall Method
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
AdvancedRussian
AdvancedEducation
Mar 1988 - Sep 1991
Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences
Diploma in Precision Engineering (FH) · Precision Engineering · Furtwangen, Germany
Aug 1982 - Jul 1985
Erwin Sick GmbH
Apprenticeship as a toolmaker for stamping and injection molding tools · Toolmaker for stamping and injection molding tools · Waldkirch, Germany
Certifications & licenses
CAD PDM Specialist in Design
Leadership for Managers
Project Manager
Composites Fundamentals
Personal Development
Driver Safety Training
Electrically Conductive Plastics
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