Peter Hug
Independent Design Engineer & Development Service Provider
Experience
Independent Design Engineer & Development Service Provider
Freelancer
- Design and development of numerous machine components
- Migration of design data into new CAD structures
- Creation of technical documentation and support for production readiness
- Client projects, including:
- CNC grinding machine for wood chipper knives (SolidWorks)
- Log splitter for front loader including fixture design (SolidWorks)
- Modular distribution system for transformer stations (SolidWorks)
- Autogrind AG100 grinding machine (SolidWorks)
- MultiPress i-BIO corn press (CATIA V5)
Design Engineer & Project Manager
Kverneland Group
- Development, including the first 4-rotor swather
- CAD system support and PLM implementation
- Project management: data migration and relocation projects
Co-founder & Technical Director
ZH Zerspanungstechnik GmbH
- 5-axis CAD/CAM development and prototyping for automotive clients (including Volkswagen Concept-R)
- Responsible for complete design projects and technical client coordination
Summary
Technical freelancer with strong expertise in designing mechanical engineering components – especially with SolidWorks. Many years of hands-on experience in contract development, 3D CAD design, and prototype building, as well as solid knowledge of manufacturing optimization and documentation.
I guide clients from the first CAD drawing to production readiness – efficiently, solution-oriented, and with a broad network of industry partners.
Skills
3d Cad Design With Solidworks
Design Of Welded And Assembly Subassemblies
Creation Of Bills Of Materials, Drawings & Manufacturing Documents
Engineering To Customer Specifications / Requirements Specification Creation
Development Of Fixtures And Special Machines
Planning & Coordination Of Development Projects
Technical Communication With Purchasing, Production & Suppliers
Design-to-cost & Manufacturing Optimization
Production Ramp-up Support & Change Management
Cad: Solidworks
Project Management: Ms Project, Trello, Excel
Pdm/plm: Experience With Cad Databases And Change Processes
Deep Understanding Of Mechanical Design
27 Years Of Hands-on Experience In Machinery & Vehicle Manufacturing
Fast Onboarding Into Existing Structures & Plm Systems
Reliable Partner With Hands-on Mentality
Broad Network For Manufacturing, Prototyping & Production Ramp-up
Languages
Education
University of St. Gallen / Pepperdine University
MBA, Innovation, Strategy & Entrepreneurship · Malibu, United States
Steinbeis School
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology · Mechanical Engineering · Tuttlingen, Germany
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