Reuf Kadic - Independent Mechanical Development Engineer, Head of Design and Development of the Pipe Deck

Q: Where is Reuf based?

Reuf is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Reuf speak?

Reuf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Reuf have?

Reuf has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Reuf has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 19 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year . Note that Reuf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Reuf's latest experience?

Reuf's most recent position is Independent Mechanical Development Engineer, Head of Design and Development of the Pipe Deck at Herrenknecht Vertikal GmbH .

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

In recent years, Reuf has worked for Herrenknecht Vertikal GmbH , MARTIN Membrane Systems AG , Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH , LTB Leitungsbau GmbH , and SICK AG .

Q: Which industries is Reuf most experienced in?

Reuf is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Metals and Mining , and Automotive . Reuf also has some experience in Energy , Information Technology (IT) , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Reuf most experienced in?

Reuf is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Production/Manufacturing . Reuf also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) , Operations , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which industries has Reuf worked in recently?

Reuf has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Reuf worked in recently?

Reuf has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jun 2024 - Present

1 year 9 months

Independent Mechanical Development Engineer, Head of Design and Development of the Pipe Deck

Herrenknecht Vertikal GmbH

Development and design of a new oil drilling machine for the Beatrice oil drilling platform, Scotland
Concept development of the Pipe-Overdeck work platform with crane, total load of 200 tons
Static FEM calculations and CFD flow analysis for safe drainage of oil-contaminated wastewater
Planning, calculation and design of the concept
Leading a team of 5 designers
CAD: CREO, Model Manager, SAP
FKM, VDI 2230 and Euro Code 3

Apr 2024 - Present

1 year 11 months

Independent Mechanical Development Engineer

MARTIN Membrane Systems AG

Development of a new variant, redesign and creation of technical drawings for a wastewater lift system in the MARTIM eco filter systems and equipment for cruise ships like AIDA made of stainless steel VA4
CAD: HiCAD
FKM, VDI 2230 and Euro Code 3

Mar 2024 - Present

2 years

Independent Mechanical Development Engineer, Project Manager for Design and Development

Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH

Development and design, drawing derivation and qualification (QS, MSA) of new fixtures and tools for manufacturing, measuring and quality assurance of complex mechatronic prostheses
Prototype development and 3D printing as well as commissioning tool manufacturing
Project management of design and development of 7 new testing and measuring tools and 3 testing devices for final inspections for quality assurance
Leading a team of 4 designers
CAD: CREO, Windchill, SAP

Feb 2024 - May 2024

4 months

Independent Mechanical Development Engineer, Project Manager for Design and Development of 110 kV Power Line Masts

LTB Leitungsbau GmbH

Planning and 3D CAD implementation of masts for overhead lines
Support for Netze BW in planning and expanding the power line/overhead line of the Südlink route
CAD: AutoCAD
Leading a team of 2 designers

Aug 2023 - Nov 2023

4 months

Independent Mechanical Development Engineer, Project Manager for Design and Development

SICK AG

Concept development and CAD design of a housing cover for an RFID sensor (first device of the new product generation)
Housing made of high-strength engineering plastic (50% fiberglass)
Consideration of electrical functions such as EK resonator and manufacturing processes
Screw calculation
Leading a team of 2 designers
CAD: Siemens NX 2206, SolidWorks
FKM, VDI 2230 and Euro Code 3

Jun 2023 - Feb 2024

9 months

Freelance Mechanical Engineer, Project Management/System Engineer for Door Systems and Couplings

ALSTOM Transportation GmbH

Reviewing, correcting, and applying changes to designs, drawings, and documentation
Developing new solution variants and conducting feasibility studies
Communicating change requests with customers and suppliers
Full commissioning of the doors, type testing of the first development vehicle, covering mechanics, electronics, and software/control unit
Supporting international customers and suppliers
Responsible for projects BVG2020 in Berlin, Magdeburg, Duisburg, Essen, Düsseldorf, Cologne, and Gothenburg
Supporting and overseeing approval processes for tests: shock and vibration, fire protection, corrosion protection
Leading three designers, reviewing and correcting their work, and producing revised designs as solution templates for the door system supplier Kangny
CAD: CATIA
FKM, VDI 2230, and Eurocode 3

Oct 2022 - Jul 2023

10 months

Freelance Mechanical Development Engineer, IBS Commissioning of Rail Vehicles

Stadler Deutschland GmbH

Testing, QKT, and error correction of electromechanical components, software, and power electronics
Handover of trains to customers (DB, VBB)

Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

7 months

Freelance Mechanical Development Engineer, Project Lead for Design, Development, and Supplier Management

SICK AG

Concept development of an LNG gas flow meter
CAD design, CAE simulation (CFD, FEM, thermal)
Developing a solution to interrupt the thermal bridge in the cryogenic range from -170°C to +60°C
Using ceramic (zirconium oxide) as an insulator
CAE simulation results validated by the Cold Technology Institute Dresden
Flow calculations
Leading four designers
CAD: SolidWorks
FKM, VDI 2230, and Eurocode 3

Jun 2022 - Present

3 years 9 months

Freelance Mechanical Development Engineer

Prolim Engineering GmbH

Variant development, FEM calculations, and CAD design of a vertical sawing machine
CAD: SolidWorks 2019, 2022

Feb 2022 - Present

4 years 1 month

Project Lead for Design, Freelance Mechanical Development Engineer

Hauni Maschinenbau GmbH

Developing and CAD designing a production machine for manufacturing battery cells for electric vehicles
CAD: Siemens NX 12, NX 1980; TeamCenter; SAP

Feb 2022 - Present

4 years 1 month

Head of Mechanical Design and Development

KADIC-CAD Engineering Berlin

Managing 5-10 designers as needed

Dec 2020 - Jan 2022

1 year 2 months

Parental Leave

Elternzeit

Oct 2017 - Nov 2020

3 years 2 months

CAD/PLM Process Optimization Consultant, Designer

ISD Group, Niederlassung Berlin

Leading technical consulting in field service, CAD instructor
Supporting the branch manager
CAD: HiCAD, Civil 3D
Representing at trade shows

Jun 2015 - Apr 2017

1 year 11 months

Designer/Developer for Packaging Machines

H.-H. Focke GmbH & CO. KG

Design and development of mechanical parts and complex assemblies
Drawing creation and document management (SAP)

Jul 2013 - Jan 2015

1 year 7 months

Design/Development Engineer, Deputy Head of Design

Oswald Iden GmbH & Co. KG

Evac GmbH: Design, development and revision of sanitary systems and water tanks; conceptual design, design, fabrication and installation of a test rig for tank measurement; quality assurance with 3D measurement technology
SICK AG Hamburg: Concept development of a sheet metal housing for a gas measuring device with Ex-protection Zone 1; presenting results, component selection, prototype and drawing creation, supplier support
MontBlanc GmbH: Designing, editing and approving 3D models and drawings; supporting the implementation of new CAD/PDM/SAP systems
Alfons Haar Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG: Concept development and design of a machine for manufacturing sheet metal cans; selecting motor and belt drive
CAD: Pro/E Wildfire 5.0, PTC Windchill, SAP; Creo Elements Direct Modeling; Siemens NX7.5; Pro/E Wildfire 3

Jan 2012 - Jun 2013

1 year 6 months

Designer/Developer, Deputy Head of Design

Hays AG

Hauni / Blohm & Jung: design, documentation, optimization and further development of a CNC grinding machine for turbine blades and engine components; sheet metal design of the machine housing; trade show presentation at Hannover Messe 2014; CAD: Siemens NX7.5, TeamCenter, SAP
MAN Diesel & Turbo: design of gas turbine components as 3D models; sizing of standard parts and derivation of drawings; welded construction and prototype for telemetry measurement systems; CAD: Siemens NX6, I-Deas, SAP/ECTR

Jan 2011 - Aug 2011

8 months

Student Assistant at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering

University of Applied Sciences Gelsenkirchen

State research project of North Rhine-Westphalia with BMW/VW
Creating test plan, investigating operating limits of a newly developed roller burnishing tool
Conducting tests with a Gildemeister CNC lathe (Siemens 840D)
Measuring form and position tolerances in the measurement lab
Analysis and presentation with Q-Destra; CAD/CAM: Siemens NX

Oct 2008 - Jun 2009

9 months

Intern in Design/Development of Rail Vehicles

Bochumer Verein Verkehrstechnik GmbH

Concept study and design of a test bench for dynamic testing of wheelset components
Analysis of existing test facilities for approval by Deutsche Bahn AG
FEA/FEM analysis with ANSYS/Abaqus; simulation and testing of functionality; CAD: Pro/Engineer Wildfire 3, Inventor

Mar 2006 - Sep 2006

7 months

Working Student in Automation/Production Support

ISRA VISION AG

Interface between design and production
Control cabinet assembly, electromechanical processing
Assembly of optical scanner inspection machines for the glass industry (Pilkington Automotive Deutschland GmbH)

Sep 2002 - Oct 2008

6 years 2 months

Industrial Mechanic/Fitter/Foreman, Deputy Site Manager

Rüding Schweißtechnik GmbH

Project and overhaul work for conveyor technology, plant, steel, boiler, and pipeline construction at ThyssenKrupp AG steel plants in Oberhausen, Bochum, Duisburg, and at Aurubis AG copper mill in Lünen

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 Manufacturing (15.5 years), Metals and Mining (6 years), Automotive (5 years), Energy (3.5 years), Information Technology (3 years), and Professional Services (3 years).

Manufacturing

Metals and Mining

Automotive

Energy

Information Technology

Professional Services

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 (10 years), Project Management (10 years), Production (6 years), Quality Assurance (5 years), Operations (3.5 years), and Information Technology (3 years).

Product Development

Project Management

Production

Quality Assurance

Operations

Information Technology

Skills

Fkm, Vdi 2230 And Euro Code 3
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) – Good Proficiency
Siemens Nx6, Nx7, Nx12, Nx1980
Solidworks 2019, 2022; Solid Edge
Inventor; Autocad Mechanical Desktop
Pro/engineer Wildfire3; Creo Elements
Hicad; I-deas
Fem Analysis Ansys; Abaqus
Good To Very Good User Skills
Sap Erp
Ectr
Team Center
Ptc Windchill
Infor
Helios
Fmea
Q-destra
Good User Skills
Design, Selection And Installation Of Sensors As Well As Electrical And Pneumatic Components
Interface To It
Modification After Format Change
Meetings And Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Development Of Solution Variants, Optimization As Well As Evaluation And Presentation Of Results
Cad: Solid Edge St6 And St8; Teamcenter; Sap

Languages

German

Native

English

Elementary

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 2004 - Jun 2011

Gelsenkirchen University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Design · Mechanical Engineering · Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Oct 2001 - Jun 2002

Technical High School for Technology

Advanced technical college entrance qualification · Technology, Metal Technology · Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Oct 1996 - Jun 2000

DSK AG / RAG AG

Industrial Mechanic · Industrial Mechanic, Plant Engineering · Dorsten, Germany

Certifications & licenses

CAD Instructor Training

ISD Software and Systems, Dortmund

CAD Training: HiCAD and Helios

ISD Software and Systems, Dortmund

SAP PDM Training: Solid Edge ST6

Focke GmbH & Co. KG, Verden

CAD Training: Pro/Engineer Wildfire3

Inneo Solutions, Hamburg

CAD Training: Siemens NX7.5/TeamCenter

MAN Diesel & Turbo, Oberhausen

MAG 135 P Welding Certification

RAG AG, Dorsten

Profile

Created

December 2023

Last Update

June 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Reuf based?

Reuf is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Reuf speak?

Reuf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Reuf have?

Reuf has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Reuf has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 19 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Reuf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Reuf be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Reuf would be well-suited for roles such as: Independent Mechanical Development Engineer, Head of Design and Development of the Pipe Deck, Independent Mechanical Development Engineer, Independent Mechanical Development Engineer, Project Manager for Design and Development.

What is Reuf's latest experience?

Reuf's most recent position is Independent Mechanical Development Engineer, Head of Design and Development of the Pipe Deck at Herrenknecht Vertikal GmbH.

What companies has Reuf worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Reuf has worked for Herrenknecht Vertikal GmbH, MARTIN Membrane Systems AG, Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH, LTB Leitungsbau GmbH, and SICK AG.

Which industries is Reuf most experienced in?

Reuf is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Metals and Mining, and Automotive. Reuf also has some experience in Energy, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Reuf most experienced in?

Reuf is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Production/Manufacturing. Reuf also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Operations, and Information Technology (IT).

Which industries has Reuf worked in recently?

Reuf has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Energy.

Which business areas has Reuf worked in recently?

Reuf has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Reuf's education?

Reuf holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Gelsenkirchen University of Applied Sciences.

Does Reuf have any certificates?

Reuf has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: CAD Instructor Training, CAD Training: HiCAD and Helios, and SAP PDM Training: Solid Edge ST6.

What is the availability of Reuf?

Reuf is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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