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Stephan Schumacher

Project Engineer in Steel Construction

Stephan Schumacher
Fockbek, Germany

Experience

May 2018 - Jul 2022
4 years 3 months

Project Engineer in Steel Construction

Jan 2016 - Present
10 years 2 months
Fockbek, Germany

Founder, Engineering Services

Engineering Ideas GmbH

Sep 2009 - Jul 2016
6 years 11 months

Development Engineer in Elevator Construction

Sep 2007 - Sep 2009
2 years 1 month

Life Cycle Engineer in Medical Technology

Feb 2002 - Apr 2006
4 years 3 months

Design Engineer in Fine Sheet Metal Processing

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 (11 years), Professional Services (10 years), Construction (4 years), and Healthcare (2 years).

Manufacturing
Professional Services
Construction
Healthcare

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 (22.5 years), Project Management (4 years), and Quality Assurance (2 years).

Product Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance

Skills

  • Technical Product Concepts And Development
  • User-centered Design Concepts
  • Translating Design Concepts Into Manufacturing-detailed Constructions
  • Transitioning Prototypes And Pre-series Samples To Production Status
  • Product Analysis And Optimization Consulting Regarding
  • Manufacturing, Assembly, Service, And End-of-life Suitability
  • Procurement Optimization
  • Sustainability
  • Usability And Ergonomics
  • Regulatory Review Concerning Relevant Standards And Regulations
  • 3d Design (Inventor, Fusion 360, Solidworks, Other Applications By Agreement)
  • Single Parts, Assemblies
  • Sheet Metal Design
  • Injection Molded Parts
  • Electromechanical System Integration
  • Generative Design Optimization
  • Simulations (E.g. Autodesk Fusion 360)
  • Nonlinear Static And Dynamic Stress And Deformation
  • Structural Buckling
  • Thermal Conditions And Stresses
  • Weight Optimization
  • Creating Technical Documentation Such As Standards-compliant Drawings And Parts Lists
  • Sample Making
  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Coordinating And Producing Functional Prototypes

Product Groups And Clients (Excerpt)

  • Manufacturers Of Machine And Plant Engineering Components And Systems
  • Manufacturing Companies, E.g., In Sheet Metal And Injection Molding, Acting As System Suppliers
  • Material Handling Technology, E.g., Lift Construction
  • Emergency Services And Disaster Control
  • Consumer Products, E.g., Lighting, Speaker Systems, Fit-out And Equipment Of Leisure And Travel Vehicles (Land/water)
  • Software Startups With A Physical Frontend

Cax Experience

  • 4 Years Autodesk Fusion 360
  • 4 Years Autodesk Inventor Including Vault Pdm
  • 2 Years Autodesk Autocad
  • 7 Years Ptc Creo Including Windchill Pdm
  • 2 Years Dassault Solidworks Including Agile Pdm
  • 4 Years Siemens Solid Edge

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2010 - Jun 2013

Flensburg University of Applied Sciences

B.Sc. in Maritime Transport, Nautics and Logistics · Maritime Transport, Nautics and Logistics · Flensburg, Germany

Oct 2004 - Jun 2009

Flensburg University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Drives & Control, Production & Logistics) · Mechanical Engineering · Flensburg, Germany

Oct 1996 - Jun 1999

Technical Draftsman for Mechanical and Plant Engineering (IHK) · Technical Draftsman for Mechanical and Plant Engineering

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Where is Stephan based?

Stephan is based in Fockbek, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Stephan speak?

Stephan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Stephan have?

Stephan has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Stephan has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 1 company. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 6 months. Note that Stephan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Stephan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Stephan would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Engineer in Steel Construction, Founder, Engineering Services, Development Engineer in Elevator Construction.

What is Stephan's latest experience?

Stephan's most recent position is Project Engineer in Steel Construction.

What companies has Stephan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stephan has worked for Engineering Ideas GmbH.

Which industries is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Construction. Stephan also has some experience in Healthcare.

Which business areas is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA).

Which industries has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Construction.

Which business areas has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Project Management.

What is Stephan's education?

Stephan holds a Bachelor in Maritime Transport, Nautics and Logistics from Flensburg University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Flensburg University of Applied Sciences.

What is the availability of Stephan?

Stephan is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Stephan?

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

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