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Wito Jost

Freelance Design Engineer

Wito Jost
Aichtal, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Oct 2024
2 months
Lichtenstein, Germany

Freelance Design Engineer

ENGGESA Maschinenbau GmbH

  • Sheet metal constructions
  • Design of various test fixtures for individual parts for the automotive industry
  • Test fixture for connector plugs
  • CAD systems: SolidWorks
Mar 2024 - Jun 2024
4 months
Villingendorf, Germany

Freelance Design Engineer

Schneider Fördertechnik GmbH

  • Sheet metal constructions
  • Design of various welding frames
  • Project-based adaptation of conveyor belts
  • Design of hangers and supports for conveyor belts
  • Designs with IPE beams
  • Adaptation of a brushing machine to new requirements
  • Design of a carrot bunker with conveyor belts
  • Optimization of an adjustable roller deburring machine
  • Project-based modification of a centrifugal stone separator
  • Planning and design of various water pipelines with pumps and compensator hoses
  • CAD systems: SolidWorks
  • PPS system: SolidWorks PDM
May 2022 - Dec 2023
1 year 8 months
Bopfingen, Germany

Freelance Design Engineer

VAF GmbH

  • Design for a new motor line in the field of an electric and pneumatic axis
  • Pre-assembly stations (manual workstation)
  • Completeness control stations (automatic)
  • Press-in planetary gear axle stations (semi-automatic)
  • Lifting unit stations
  • Screwdriving stations (automatic)
  • Creation of design documents
  • Creation of cycle time diagrams
  • Presentation of design approval to the client
  • Creation of technical documentation
  • Creation of parts lists and assemblies
  • CAD system: Siemens NX 12
  • PLM system: Teamcenter
  • Master Data Management Lead (MDM-Lead)
  • ABAS ERP – software for manufacturing companies
Dec 2020 - Present
5 years 3 months
Aichtal, Germany

Freelance Design Engineer

Konstruktionsbüro Wito Jost

  • Implementation of customer requirements
  • Design and development in special machinery construction
  • Machine concepts, assembly drafts, detailed designs
  • Creation of design documents
  • Detailing of assemblies
  • Creation of parts lists and assemblies
  • Sheet metal constructions
  • Welded constructions
  • CAD systems: SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Inventor
Dec 2020 - Aug 2021
9 months
Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany

Freelance Design Engineer

Lux Glender GmbH

  • Project planning of illuminated handrails and railings for bridges
  • Adding standard components in CAD
  • New designs and development of standard components
  • Detailing of assemblies
  • Creation of parts lists and assemblies
  • Ordering individual parts from manufacturers
  • CAD system: SolidWorks
Apr 2018 - Apr 2020
2 years 1 month
Steinenbronn, Germany

Design Engineer

HandlingTech Automations-Systeme GmbH

  • Design of special machines and robot cells
  • Implementation of customer requirements
  • Independent handling of orders with customer contact
  • Machine concepts, assembly designs, detailed engineering
  • Schedule monitoring
  • Conducting factory acceptance tests
  • Overseeing final acceptance
  • Checking supplied parts
  • Reviews with assembly and programmers
  • Monitoring additional costs
  • Gathering necessary information about the machine, supplied parts, interfaces, cycle times
  • Detailing assemblies
  • Creating bills of materials and assemblies
  • CAD systems: SolidWorks
  • PPS system: SolidWorks PDM
Nov 2011 - Mar 2018
6 years 5 months
Remseck, Germany

Design Engineer

Seeber+Partner GmbH

  • Design of special machines and packaging machines as well as assembly systems for the medical, food, and automotive sectors
  • Implementation of customer requirements
  • Machine concepts, assembly designs, detailed engineering
  • Independent handling of orders with customer and supplier contact
  • Checking data quality and drawings according to customers' CAD guidelines
  • Entering data into customer databases
  • Detailing assemblies
  • Creating bills of materials and assemblies
  • Creating curve and function diagrams
  • Conducting risk analyses
  • Maintaining and documenting all design-related documents
  • CAD systems: SolidWorks, Siemens NX 7.5, Inventor 2015, Creo Elements V18, Creo Parametric
  • Field and office service at: Bosch Packaging Systems, Coperion GmbH, Harro Höfliger Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH, Kiener Maschinenbau GmbH, Mainsite Technologies GmbH, MA micro automation GmbH, Robert Bosch Packaging Systems GmbH, Teamtechnik GmbH, Trützschler Nonwovens GmbH, OKU GmbH, Lanco Integrated GmbH & Co. KG (formerly OKU GmbH), Sortimat Technology Production Systems
Feb 2011 - Oct 2011
9 months
Ostfildern, Germany

Gear Assembler

K & A Knödler GmbH

  • Assembling different types of gearboxes and prototype gear drives
  • Performing functional tests
  • Documenting tests performed
  • Recording measurements such as bearing clearances and tolerances
  • Repairing or modifying gearboxes
Oct 2005 - May 2009
3 years 8 months
Weil der Stadt, Germany

Assembler

LTG AG

  • Assembling various air conditioning units
  • Independently assembling components and complete systems
  • Quality inspection
  • Troubleshooting
  • Technical product improvements
Aug 2004 - Aug 2005
1 year 1 month
Stuttgart, Germany

Mechanical Engineering Technician

M+W Zander

  • Installing air conditioning and cleanroom components in cleanrooms
  • Quality control
  • Troubleshooting

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 (19 years), Automotive (6.5 years), Food and Beverage (6.5 years), and Construction (0.5 years).

Manufacturing
Automotive
Food and Beverage
Construction

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 (17 years), Production (5.5 years), Quality Assurance (5.5 years), Procurement (0.5 years), and Project Management (0.5 years).

Product Development
Production
Quality Assurance
Procurement
Project Management

Skills

  • Ms Office, Solid Knowledge
  • Solidworks (Very Good Knowledge)
  • Siemens Plm Nx 12 (Very Good Knowledge)
  • Inventor 2015 (Good Knowledge)
  • Siemens Plm Pps System
  • Maxx Db
  • Db Works Enterprise
  • Cim Database (Cdb)
  • Solidworks Pdm
  • Teamcenter
  • Class B Driver's License

Languages

Russian
Native
German
Advanced
English
Elementary

Education

Feb 2008 - Dec 2011

Max-Eyth-Schule

University of Applied Sciences entrance qualification · Stuttgart, Germany

Feb 2008 - Dec 2011

Max-Eyth-Schule

State-certified technician, mechanical engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Stuttgart, Germany

Sep 2001 - Jul 2004

M+W Zander

Certificate from the Stuttgart Chamber of Industry and Commerce · Training as a construction mechanic, specialization in fine sheet metal technology · Stuttgart, Germany

...and 4 more

Certifications & licenses

Safety technology in practice

Risk assessment in practice

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Wito based?

Wito is based in Aichtal, Germany.

What languages does Wito speak?

Wito speaks the following languages: Russian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Wito have?

Wito has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Wito has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Wito may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Wito be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Wito would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Gear Assembler.

What is Wito's latest experience?

Wito's most recent position is Freelance Design Engineer at ENGGESA Maschinenbau GmbH.

What companies has Wito worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Wito has worked for ENGGESA Maschinenbau GmbH, Schneider Fördertechnik GmbH, VAF GmbH, Konstruktionsbüro Wito Jost, and Lux Glender GmbH.

Which industries is Wito most experienced in?

Wito is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Food and Beverage. Wito also has some experience in Construction.

Which business areas is Wito most experienced in?

Wito is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Production/Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance (QA). Wito also has some experience in Procurement and Purchasing and Project Management.

Which industries has Wito worked in recently?

Wito has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Construction, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Wito worked in recently?

Wito has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Procurement and Purchasing, and Project Management.

What is Wito's education?

Wito attended Max-Eyth-Schule.

Does Wito have any certificates?

Wito has 2 certificates. These include: Safety technology in practice and Risk assessment in practice.

What is the availability of Wito?

Wito is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Wito?

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