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Product Development Lead | Mechanical Engineer | Innovation Consultant
Wien, Österreich
Wien +250 km
MSc Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanical Systems Design, Delft University of TechnologyÜber mich
I help companies and founders get from a product problem to a proven concept, and on to series production. Most of my work is mechanical product development in medtech and rehab, mobility, and premium consumer products. Clients include Ottobock, Nespresso, O4 wheelchairs, Spinn Coffee and Sovn.
Skills
Innovation3D PrintingDesign und TechnologieDesign-FührungDesign-ForschungDesign ThinkingIngenieur-designprozesseDFMAFmeaIdeengenerierungInnovationsmanagementProduktplatzierungMechanism-Design-TheorieVerpackungsentwicklungProduktlinienentwicklung (Software)
Product Design & Engineering
Extensive expertise in product design and engineering, covering the full development cycle from concept to production-ready designs for consumer and medical products.
CAD (Solidworks, Creo, Onshape)
Proficiency in leading CAD tools including Solidworks, Creo, and Onshape, enabling precise 3D modelling and detailed engineering documentation.
FEM Simulations (Mechanical and Thermal)
Application of Finite Element Method simulations for both mechanical and thermal analysis, supporting robust and validated product development.
Value Assessment and Value Engineering
Systematic evaluation and optimization of product value through structured value assessment and value engineering methodologies.
Design Thinking
Application of human-centered design thinking approaches to drive innovation and develop user-focused product solutions.
Requirements Engineering
Definition and management of technical and functional requirements to ensure product development aligns with stakeholder needs and regulatory standards.
Concept Development and Testing / MVP
Rapid concept development and iterative testing using fast iteration cycles and Minimum Viable Product approaches to validate ideas efficiently.
Design for Assembly and Design for Manufacturing
Application of DFA and DFM principles to optimize product designs for efficient assembly and cost-effective manufacturing processes.
Prototyping and 3D Printing
Hands-on prototyping capabilities including 3D printing, enabling fast physical validation of design concepts and functional prototypes.
Extensive expertise in product design and engineering, covering the full development cycle from concept to production-ready designs for consumer and medical products.
CAD (Solidworks, Creo, Onshape)
Proficiency in leading CAD tools including Solidworks, Creo, and Onshape, enabling precise 3D modelling and detailed engineering documentation.
FEM Simulations (Mechanical and Thermal)
Application of Finite Element Method simulations for both mechanical and thermal analysis, supporting robust and validated product development.
Value Assessment and Value Engineering
Systematic evaluation and optimization of product value through structured value assessment and value engineering methodologies.
Design Thinking
Application of human-centered design thinking approaches to drive innovation and develop user-focused product solutions.
Requirements Engineering
Definition and management of technical and functional requirements to ensure product development aligns with stakeholder needs and regulatory standards.
Concept Development and Testing / MVP
Rapid concept development and iterative testing using fast iteration cycles and Minimum Viable Product approaches to validate ideas efficiently.
Design for Assembly and Design for Manufacturing
Application of DFA and DFM principles to optimize product designs for efficient assembly and cost-effective manufacturing processes.
Prototyping and 3D Printing
Hands-on prototyping capabilities including 3D printing, enabling fast physical validation of design concepts and functional prototypes.
Erfahrung
Berufserfahrungmehr als 10 Jahre
Freelancer seit2024
Sprachen
DeutschverhandlungssicherEnglischverhandlungssicherNiederländischMuttersprache
Projekthistorie
Self-employed product developer focusing on innovation consulting and prototyping.
Responsible for technical product management and research & development at O4 Wheelchairs in Varsseveld.
Lead product developer responsible for engineering and design of consumer products, as well as innovation and value engineering consulting, based in Houten.