Rafal Kaniecki
Development Engineer
Experience
Oct 2024 - Present
10 months Weeze, Germany
Development Engineer
Hexagon Purus
- CAD System - SolidWorks 2021
- PDM Database - HXP SolidWorks
- Product - Mobile hydrogen refueling station
- Process and implement change instructions
- Independently develop products for new applications
- Review and approve manufacturing and assembly drawings
- Provide technical support to engineering service providers
- Work closely with purchasing and quality departments
- Develop and achieve cost reduction targets
- Plan and execute concept validations
- Independently create solution proposals and technical concepts for innovative ideas
- Establish and maintain contact with suppliers.
Apr 2024 - Sep 2024
6 months Hof, Germany
Development Engineer
WILO SE
- CAD System - SolidWorks
- PDM Database - Teamcenter
- Product - Industrial and domestic water pumps
- Design of pump housings and impellers
- Develop and implement design concepts considering cost, manufacturing, and schedule requirements
- Design custom solutions based on special requests
- Prepare specifications and parts lists
- Review customer change requests and propose optimizations
- Create scale- and manufacturing-accurate drawings
- Provide guidelines for detailed design
- Verify drawing accuracy
- Expert creation of 3D models using SolidWorks.
Sep 2023 - Jun 2024
10 months Munich, Germany
Development Engineer
Giesecke & Devrient
- CAD System - CREO
- PDM Database - Windchill
- SAP HANA
- Design support for the development team in cash validation machines
- Develop and implement design concepts considering cost, manufacturing, and schedule requirements
- Design custom solutions based on special requests
- Prepare specifications and parts lists
- Review customer change requests and propose optimizations
- Create scale- and manufacturing-accurate drawings
- Provide guidelines for detailed design
- Verify drawing accuracy
- Expert creation of 3D models using CREO.
May 2022 - Nov 2023
1 year 7 months Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Development Engineer
Oerlikon
- CAD System - SolidEdge
- PDM Database - Compact
- Product Management - SAP HANA
- Design new and enhance existing PVD coating systems
- Create design drawings and 3D models
- Execute operational design tasks
- Develop design solutions and coordinate with relevant departments for documentation
- Efficiently complete assigned tasks
- Contribute successfully to projects and tasks
- Coordinate and implement tasks
- Accurately fill out required documents
- Plan and execute projects
- Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors.
Mar 2022 - Jun 2023
1 year 4 months Herzogenrath, Germany
Development Engineer
Schaeffler Engineering
- CAD System - CREO
- PDM Database - Windchill
- Product Management - SAP HANA
- Design support for the development team in battery design for an electric vehicle (BMW i3).
Oct 2021 - Apr 2022
7 months Berlin, Germany
Development Engineer
Berliner Glas
- Integration of SolidWorks into Siemens NX
- PDM Database - Teamcenter and ECTR (SAP based)
- Consulting services and training for internal departments
- Design of fixtures for test equipment manufacturing
- Optimization of existing design projects
- Operational design tasks in SolidWorks
- Develop design solutions for assembly stations and precision parts
- Coordinate with relevant departments for documentation
Sep 2021 - May 2022
9 months Berlin, Germany
Development Engineer
Osram
- CAD System - Siemens NX
- PDM Database - ECTR
- Concept development for a gripper fixture design
- Feasibility analysis and planning of function tests
- 3D printing planning
- Documentation in ECTR
- Comprehensive technical documentation of all steps
- Independently develop and design
- Practical support for new developments.
Jan 2020 - Feb 2024
4 years 2 months Liechtenstein
Technical Project Manager
Thyssenkrupp Presta
- Development and project work in steering gear focusing on steering shaft and column. Technical lead and responsibility for OEM application projects. Plan test field trials regarding technology, schedule, cost, and quality, and prepare forecasts
- Production system SAP HANA
- Technical coordination with customers, internal departments, and suppliers
- Support internal processes and development projects. Technical expert and contact for customers and suppliers
- Complete tasks quickly and accurately with foresight for upcoming projects
- Attend meetings and discussions
- Collaborate professionally with other departments
- Contribute successfully to projects and tasks
- Work with colleagues and supervisors
- Plan and execute projects
- Efficiently carry out assigned tasks.
Apr 2019 - Dec 2020
9 months Aachen, Germany
Senior Project Engineer
FEV Europe
- CAD Systems - CREO and Siemens NX
- PDM Database - ECTR
- Design of marine engines (large cast components) focusing on crankcases and crankshafts
- Support valve train component development
- Coordinate with simulation teams and customers
- Package analysis
- Prepare technical documentation
- Plan and execute projects
- Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors
- Support manufacturing and integration during prototyping in the series phase
- Independent new and variant design.
Mar 2010 - Apr 2019
9 years 2 months Kirchheimbolanden, Germany
Development Engineer
BorgWarner Turbosystems
- CAD Systems - CATIA V5, CREO 2, UG NX
- PDM Database - SAP / ECTR
- Product Management - SAP HANA
- Design of turbochargers and components for Volvo, Daimler, AMG, Ford, VW, AUDI focusing on development, sizing, and optimization
- Manage technical documentation
- Design application parts (steel casting, aluminum die casting, and chill casting)
- Packaging studies, customer and supplier meetings
- Oversee internal approval processes
- Coordinate CAD system migration (Creo 2.0, Catia V5 to Siemens NX 10 and 12) and integrate PLM data into the new ECTR system.
May 2009 - Feb 2010
10 months Alsdorf, Germany
Technical Project Manager
GAT Antriebstechnik
- CAD System - ProE
- Design and development of dual-mass flywheels for Ford
- Attend vehicle test drives and analyze data
- 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation
- Direct contact with customers and suppliers; regular visits to Ford plant in Cologne
- Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to clarify requirements and goals
- Provide technical support as needed
- Ensure availability of resources to maintain progress
- Independently lead projects.
Mar 2009 - Apr 2009
2 months Mudau, Germany
Development Engineer
Noe GmbH
- CAD System - SolidEdge, SolidWorks
- External project for Cone Cranes
- Design of an engine hood for port cranes; direct customer coordination
- 3D modeling and 2D drawing derivation
- Plan and execute concept validations
- Independent new and variant design
- Process and implement change instructions
- Conduct meetings with customers on project requirements and content
- Professionally lead detail designers.
Oct 2007 - Feb 2009
1 year 5 months Rüsselsheim, Germany
Development Engineer
Invenio
- CAD Systems - Unigraphics NX, SolidWorks
- PDM Database - Teamcenter
- Calculation and design of dual-clutch transmission components for Opel; packaging study and direct customer coordination; 3D modeling and 2D documentation derivation
- External project for Daimler on plastic interior components (rear center console) for Mercedes SL
- Process and implement change instructions
- Independently generate product specifications
- Independent new and variant design
- Independently develop products for new applications
- Manufacture-oriented design, sizing, and engineering of components.
Jul 2007 - Sep 2008
1 year 3 months Karlsruhe, Germany
Development Engineer
Johnson Controls
- CAD System - CATIA V5
- Surface modeling of interior plastic components (door panels)
- Development of instrument clusters including lighting for BMW
- Create complete 3D assemblies and derive 2D documentation
- Process and implement change instructions
- Independently develop products for new applications
- Preliminary sizing and design of new concepts
- Create and maintain product documentation
- Develop and achieve cost reduction targets.
Apr 2006 - Jun 2007
1 year 3 months Ried im Innkreis, Austria
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- CAD Systems - CATIA V5, SolidWorks
- PDM Database - SAP
- Product Management - SAP HANA
- Design of interior components for passenger aircraft; client AIRBUS
- Surface design of panels such as ceiling, floor, and wall panels, luggage racks, including management of large CAD assemblies
- Technical documentation
- Attend meetings and discussions
- Coordinate and implement tasks
- Quickly handle daily tasks
- Efficiently complete assigned tasks
- Contribute successfully to projects and tasks.
Sep 2005 - Jan 2006
5 months Alfdorf, Germany
CAD Designer
TRW Automotive
- CAD Systems - CATIA V5, ProE
- Development and design of safety systems (brakes, seat belts) for all major OEMs
- Participation in various crash tests
- Member of an energy management team developing new safety systems to reduce impact forces and minimize injuries.
Apr 2004 - Sep 2005
1 year 6 months Kalisz, Poland
CAD Designer
Pratt & Whitney
- CAD Systems - CATIA V5, SolidEdge, and UG NX
- Design and optimization of jet engine components (planetary gearbox parts)
- Gear calculations including fixture design
- Production support
- Technical documentation.
Summary
Welcome to K CAD Design Office, your reliable partner in mechanical engineering. Our company specializes in high-precision CAD designs, comprehensive project management, and innovative project development. We offer custom solutions that exceed your requirements and expectations.
Our mission is to support our clients in the best possible way and help bring their visions to life. With solid expertise and a passion for technology, we stand by your side and provide first-class services.
We are especially proud of our extensive experience in automotive, aerospace, financial, and special machine engineering. We have successfully completed major projects such as developing the AMG A45S turbocharger, designing the steering column for Renault and Mercedes, and developing cash validation machines.
Our target audience includes headhunters and companies from various industries seeking reliable and competent partners for their technical projects. With a clear focus on quality and efficiency, we strive to achieve the best results for our clients.
Trust K CAD Design Office to advance your projects with the highest precision and innovation. Let’s shape the future together.
Languages
Polish
Native
German
Advanced
English
Intermediate
Education
Technical University of Grudziadz
Dipl.-Ing. · Mechanical Engineering · Grudziądz, Poland
Koszalin University of Technology
Dipl.-Ing. · Mechanical Engineering · Koszalin, Poland
Certifications & licenses
Further training in Six Sigma Green Belt
Certificate in Basic Quality Tools and Methods and Root Cause Analysis
Certificate in CREO Elements
Certificate in Design for Value
Certificate in Form and Position Tolerances
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