Konstantin Petkov - Development Engineer

Q: Where is Konstantin based?

Konstantin is based in Nuremberg, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Konstantin speak?

Konstantin speaks the following languages: Bulgarian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Konstantin have?

Konstantin has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Konstantin has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years . Note that Konstantin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Konstantin's latest experience?

Konstantin's most recent position is Development Engineer at Jungheinrich AG .

Q: What companies has Konstantin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Konstantin has worked for Jungheinrich AG and Hays AG .

Q: Which industries is Konstantin most experienced in?

Konstantin is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Transportation and Logistics . Konstantin also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas is Konstantin most experienced in?

Konstantin is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Research and Development (R&D) .

Q: Which industries has Konstantin worked in recently?

Konstantin has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Transportation and Logistics .

Q: Which business areas has Konstantin worked in recently?

Konstantin has recently worked in business areas like Product Development .

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Nuremberg, Germany

Experience

Jun 2024 - Present

1 year 9 months

Norderstedt, Germany

Development Engineer

Jungheinrich AG

General development and design topics
Design of all parts made of metal or plastic
Modifications to existing parts, assemblies, and drawings
Creation of drawings
Data maintenance in SAP

Apr 2020 - May 2024

4 years 2 months

Nuremberg, Germany

Development Engineer

Hays AG

Development of bogie concepts
Design of bogie frames according to DIN 15085-3
Consideration of manufacturing, strength, and weldability aspects
Implementation of design measures to achieve strength targets
Preparation of welding drawings and parts lists

Apr 2018 - Mar 2020

2 years

Arbon, Switzerland

Development Engineer

EDAG Engineering Schweiz GmbH

Commercial vehicles – concept design / design of chassis frames (MAN)
Rail vehicles – interior fitting, car body (Stadler Rail)
Design of underrun protection (Krone, Schmitz)

Jan 2014 - Mar 2018

4 years 3 months

Munich, Germany

Development Engineer

EDF GmbH (now QuEST Global Engineering Services GmbH)

Technical design validation in vehicle interiors
Representation in design meetings
Coordination with the supplier and various departments
Coordination of interfaces with other modules
Design reviews
Space studies
Identifying and resolving conflicting targets
Approval processes

Sep 2011 - Dec 2013

2 years 4 months

Munich, Germany

Development Engineer (temporary assignment at BMW Group, Research and Innovation Center (FIZ))

EDAG GmbH & Co. KGaA

Layout of door trim in terms of ergonomics, design, and engineering
Design evaluation
Space studies
Identifying and resolving target conflicts
Coordination with the responsible departments
Approvals
Design of window frame covers

Feb 2010 - Sep 2011

1 year 8 months

Munich, Germany

Design Engineer

EDAG GmbH & Co. KGaA

Design of body assemblies – doors, flaps, front structure, rear structure, side frames

Apr 2009 - Nov 2009

8 months

Ingolstadt, Germany

Diploma Thesis

Audi AG - Leichtbauzentrum

Creation of parametric-associative concept models for the design of body assemblies

Sep 2008 - Feb 2009

6 months

Munich, Germany

Internship in Body Development

BMW Group, Forschungs- und Innovationszentrum (FIZ)

Design and development of body parts

May 2007 - May 2008

1 year 1 month

Hamburg, Germany

Working Student in Aerospace Development

Bishop GmbH - Aeronautical Engineers Aviation House

Collaboration on the “FSAS Flexible Seat Arrangement System” – world’s first flexible aircraft seat arrangement system (concept draft, design of seat components, seat rails, drawing creation)

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Automotive (11 years), Manufacturing (8 years), Transportation (1.5 years), and Aerospace and Defense (1 year).

Automotive

Manufacturing

Transportation

Aerospace and Defense

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (18 years), Quality Assurance (4 years), and Research and Development (0.5 years).

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Research and Development

Skills

15 Years Of Professional Experience In The Areas:

Sheet Metal Design
Welding Design
Plastic Design
Manufacturing Engineering

Areas Of Work:

Rail Technology - Bogies, Car Body, Interior Fitting
Vehicle Engineering - Body-in-white, Interior, Exterior
Commercial Vehicle Engineering - Trucks, Forklifts

Soft Skills:

Creativity, Teamwork, Motivation, Proactivity, Thinking Ability, Logical Problem Solving, Independent Working Style, Reliability, Ability To Work Under Pressure, Cost Awareness, Assertiveness, Communication Skills
Ms Office, Microsoft 365
Catia V5, Solidworks, Invenor, Nx, Creo, Icem Surf
Cim Database, Sap, Smarteam, Enovia, Pdtec
Finite Elements In Catia And Solidworks, Nastran, Ls-dyna
Macros In Catia V5, Visual Basic, C#, Java
Coreldraw, Photoshop

Languages

Bulgarian

Native

German

Advanced

English

Intermediate

Education

TU-Braunschweig

Master · Technology-Oriented Management · Braunschweig, Germany

Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften - Hamburg

Diploma Engineer (FH) · Vehicle Engineering/Body Design · Hamburg, Germany

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

July 2025

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Where is Konstantin based?

Konstantin is based in Nuremberg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Konstantin speak?

Konstantin speaks the following languages: Bulgarian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Konstantin have?

Konstantin has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Konstantin has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Konstantin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Konstantin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Konstantin would be well-suited for roles such as: Development Engineer, Development Engineer (temporary assignment at BMW Group, Research and Innovation Center (FIZ)), Design Engineer.

What is Konstantin's latest experience?

Konstantin's most recent position is Development Engineer at Jungheinrich AG.

What companies has Konstantin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Konstantin has worked for Jungheinrich AG and Hays AG.

Which industries is Konstantin most experienced in?

Konstantin is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Transportation and Logistics. Konstantin also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Konstantin most experienced in?

Konstantin is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Konstantin worked in recently?

Konstantin has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas has Konstantin worked in recently?

Konstantin has recently worked in business areas like Product Development.

What is Konstantin's education?

Konstantin holds a Master in Technology-Oriented Management from TU-Braunschweig and a Bachelor in Vehicle Engineering/Body Design from Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften - Hamburg.

What is the availability of Konstantin?

Konstantin is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Konstantin?

Konstantin's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.