Jürgen Sailer
Independent Engineer
Experience
Jan 2024 - Mar 2025
1 year 3 monthsIndependent Engineer
Independent Engineer
- Project for Liebherr Excavators: Routing of complex, parametric wiring harness systems for various excavator models using PTC/Creo Cabling 10.0
- BOM processing and creation in Windchill (Albatros)
- Project for Harman: Change management of control units in the automotive sector for OEMs (Porsche, Audi, VW Group) with Teamcenter; coordination and communication of changes with involved departments
- Project for Segula: Administration of myPLM, CATIA, PTC/Creo and Siemens NX; administration of PLM systems Teamcenter and Windchill; administration of OEM-specific systems (VWCGR Lite, Porsche PDMU Offsiteclient); license management and procurement; organization and delivery of CAD trainings for PTC/Creo Parametric
- Project for Giesecke+Devrient (Munich): Support for Windchill rollout and SAP integration; design of wiring harness routing for banknote handling machines in PTC/Creo Parametric and Creo/Cabling; data transfer and maintenance in SAP and SAP-ECTR; preparation of assemblies and BOMs for Windchill and SAP; variant management; master data setup and CAD→SAP data migration (SAP PP, SAP MM); agile work with Jira
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024
2 years 1 monthIndependent Engineer
Independent Engineer
- Project for Segula: Administration of myPLM, CATIA, PTC/Creo and Siemens NX; administration of Teamcenter and Windchill; administration of OEM-specific systems; license management; CAD trainings for PTC/Creo Parametric
- Project for Giesecke+Devrient (Munich): Rollout of Windchill, Creo Direct Modeling and SAP integration; design of wiring harness routing for banknote handling machines; data transfer and material maintenance in SAP and SAP-ECTR; preparation of assemblies and BOMs; variant management; master data setup and CAD→SAP data migration (SAP PP, SAP MM); agile work with Jira
- Project for Andreas Hettich GmbH (Tuttlingen): Administration of PTC/Creo 4.0; preparation for migration to PTC/Creo 8.0; creation of new templates and material data; coordination of design; creation of drawing templates
- Project for Silver Atena (Karlsfeld): Concept development for housing parts and membrane keypads for the central control panel of the PUMA infantry fighting vehicle; material data setup; BOM and routing maintenance in SAP
- Project for EDAG (Munich): SE team lead for BMW 7 Series headlight; project management and meeting moderation; agile work with Jira
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
1 yearIndependent Engineer
Independent Engineer
- Project for Segula: Administration of myPLM, CATIA, Creo Parametric and Siemens NX; administration of Teamcenter and Windchill
- Project for Giesecke+Devrient (Munich): Design of wiring harness routing for banknote handling machines in PTC/Creo Elements and Spacecable; data transfer and material maintenance in SAP and SAP-ECTR
Oct 2020 - Dec 2020
3 monthsFreelance Engineer
Freelance Engineer
- Project for Siemens SMO: Preparation for Teamcenter/IPEM rollout with PTC/Creo 4.0, Windchill and Siemens NX; concept creation for handling large assemblies (up to 50,000 parts) in Teamcenter and PTC/Creo Parametric; administration of the IPEM interface for data exchange between Teamcenter and Creo; project collaboration with partners in Germany, USA and Canada
Jan 2020 - Sep 2020
9 monthsFreelance Engineer
Freelance Engineer
- Preparation for self-employment (training); creation of training materials; method development for automated vehicle development
Jan 2016 - Dec 2019
4 yearsMunich, Germany
Technical Project Manager / Development Specialist
Intec GmbH
- Designer for conveyor and transport systems (Maytec GmbH): automatic generation of production documents based on aluminum profiles
- Technical project management for geometric styling and integration of interior/rear (BMW Group EG-232)
- Product line LI (Jan 2018–Dec 2019): responsible for interior of iNext (I20): design, concept and coordination
- Product line LK (Jan 2016–Dec 2017): interior for BMW 5 Series (G3x), 3 Series (G20), X3, X4; LU: BMW 1 Series and Mini, integration of advanced driver assistance systems
- Focus areas: driver assistance integration, lidar sensors, connected car, high-voltage storage, level 4 high-performance computer, battery pack layout optimization and crash requirements, door and interior packaging concepts
- Technical leadership of external development service providers; geometric integration of door panels, cockpit; concept development for tailgate hinges and taillight integration; wiring harness and control unit integration; requirements engineering; involvement in GEPARD data system (Teamcenter)
Apr 2015 - Jan 2016
10 monthsGarching, Germany
Project Engineer
Westhouse Engineering GmbH
- Platform manager at BMW Group (Design ED-131): responsible for design scope of all derivatives (BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce)
- Coordination of design and technology convergence; enforcement of design requirements
- Concept design of fog lights and integration in front bumper
- Detail design for new sliding and panoramic roof generation
- Concept development of door handles with future-oriented sensors
Oct 2014 - Apr 2015
7 monthsMunich, Germany
Concept Designer
Magna Steyr
- Concept development of seats (BMW F39): lowering and shell interface of seat structure by 20 mm in second row
- Initiation and coordination of supplier meetings; alignment of seat scope with BMW
Jan 2010 - Sep 2014
4 years 9 monthsMunich, Germany
Project Manager
IndustrieHansa GmbH (now Altran)
- Project manager MAN (Apr 2014–Sep 2014): component lead for interior roof of driver cabs; integration of mobile services in commercial vehicles
- Leadership and coordination of 8–10 team members (Jan 2010–Feb 2014): passenger cabin/rear space for BMW X3, X4, X5, X6, 7 Series; geometric validation and integration of interior, wiring harness and control units
- Creation of parametric SAE shell for headrests and belts; validation of seat mechanics and airbag zones; ergonomic design of center armrest; definition of belt and rearview mirror positions; kinematic validation of seats; trunk volume; exterior dimensions and integration of high-voltage battery for PHEV; acting head of packaging space (Jul 2012–Dec 2012) and head of packaging space (Jan 2013–Feb 2014)
- Parallel project (Maytec GmbH Dachau): software tool for automatic creation of production documents; migration Pro/Engineer → SolidWorks; design and quotation for special machines (2009–2014)
Feb 2008 - Dec 2009
1 year 11 monthsMunich, Germany
Consultant for CATIA V5
IndustrieHansa GmbH (now Altran)
- Design of jigs, handling devices and tools (BMW Munich, Dingolfing)
- Coordination of design projects including supplier, cost and schedule management
- CAD trainer for CATIA V5 and Pro/ENGINEER; training at the Technical Academy (surfaces, sheet metal, tooling, composite design)
- Trainings for external clients in automotive, aviation, energy; projects with Siemens NX and SolidWorks
Feb 2006 - Jan 2008
2 yearsMunich, Germany
CAD Specialist
FERCHAU GmbH
- Assignment at AOA Apparatebau GmbH: design of ventilation systems for A380 and Boeing 787; assembly and commissioning of first articles
- Development of water management systems for A380, Boeing 787, Airbus 350; assembly, commissioning and production alignment; AS9100 standard
- Assignment at MayTec Aluminum Systemtechnik GmbH: design of conveyor systems for BMW and Mercedes; program for automatic creation of production documents; automation of design; surface design of sheet metal; aluminum profile design
Jul 2001 - Jan 2006
4 years 7 monthsCologne, Germany
Application Engineer
Inneo
- Detailed design of sheet metal parts for construction machinery including unfoldings (Atlas Copco)
- Consulting for CATIA V5 and Pro/Engineer rollout; method implementation and on-site training
- Creation of training materials (surfacing, mold design)
- Installation of Pro/Engineer and PLM systems
Jan 2001 - Jun 2001
6 monthsLahr, Germany
Development Engineer
Kroma GmbH
- Design of plastic injection molded parts and injection molds for automotive (Opel, BMW, Webasto)
- Cycle time optimization for cost-effective mass production
Apr 1994 - Dec 1999
5 years 9 monthsSulzburg, Germany
Development Engineer
Hekatron GmbH
- Design of plastic injection molded and sheet metal housings for fire alarm and safety systems
- Supplier management, project and schedule management
- Flow analyses; control and allocation of subcontractors
- Design of packaging from cardboard, injection molding and thermoforming; selection of manufacturing processes
Nov 1991 - Mar 1993
1 year 5 monthsGermany
Development Engineer
Mannesmann Kienzle GmbH
- Design of sheet metal and plastic housings for special printers including connectors and cables
- Development of a read-write unit for magnetic stripe (airline tickets)
Jul 1985 - Mar 1986
9 monthsWaldkirch, Germany
Toolmaker
Erwin Sick GmbH
- Manufacturing of injection molding and bending tools
Summary
- 10 years of experience in the automotive industry as a project manager.
- Experience in vehicle development for cars and commercial vehicles.
- Experience in the aviation industry.
- Administration of PLM and CAD systems with integration of CAD systems into PLM and ERP systems.
- Over 10 years of experience as a CAD trainer.
- Specialist in method development for design and engineering.
- Specialist in surface and tooling design (injection molding, casting, progressive die, and press-brake tools).
- Many years of experience in administration, maintenance, and installation of various CAD and PLM systems.
- Design experience in leading CAD systems (PTC Creo, CATIA V5, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, etc.).
- Long experience in special machine construction, mechanical and plant engineering.
- Developed a system for automatic creation of production documents for conveyor belts.
- Developed technology for using bent profiles, e.g. in steel construction, special machine construction, and vehicle body development.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
AdvancedRussian
Advanced Education
Mar 1988 - Sep 1991
Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences
Diplom-Ingenieur (FH) · Precision Engineering · Furtwangen, Germany
Aug 1982 - Jul 1985
Erwin Sick GmbH
Toolmaker · Waldkirch, Germany
Certifications & licenses
CAD PDM Specialist Design
Leadership for Managers
Project Manager
Composites Basics
Personal Development
Advanced Driving Training
Electrically Conductive Plastics
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