Wicher V.

Experience

• Founder WvL Engineering · Self-employed Nov 2021 – Present 4 yrs 7 mos Potsdam, BB, Germany Founded and run WvL Engineering, an independent product design and engineering studio.
  
  Specialized in developing innovative products for the analogue photography industry.
  
  Created and manufacture the Jagglé line, including Instax adapters, pinhole lensboards, enlargers, and self-developing cassettes.
  
  Designed products from concept to production, balancing functionality, usability, and manufacturability.
  
  Implemented DFMA principles to optimize parts for cost-effective small-batch and scalable manufacturing.
  
  Built a network of reliable manufacturing partners for machining, 3D printing, and component sourcing.
  
  Launched WvL Photo as a distribution arm to support small and medium photographic brands.
  
  Established an expanding dealer network across the EU for Jagglé, ChromaCamera, and ForsterUK.
  
  Combined in-house design, prototyping, and logistics expertise to bring niche products to market.
  
  Positioning WvL Engineering as an incubator for new ideas, inviting collaboration with partners and creatives.
• Mechanical Design Engineer Valoi.co · Full-time Feb 2021 – May 2025 4 yrs 3 mos Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland Designed and launched film scanningproducts, achieving €250k turnover in sixmonths.Directed product design and supply chainmanagement using Autodesk Fusion 360.
• Chief engineer Adox fotowerke GmbH · Full-time Nov 2021 – Nov 2023 2 yrs Bad Saarow, BB, Germany Head of Engineering at Adox Fotowerke, managing production and leading technical projects.
  
  Advised senior management on key investment decisions and optimized manufacturing workflows.
  
  Drove system improvements and cost reductions through DFMA and process engineering.
• Lead engineer Adox fotowerke GmbH · Full-time May 2021 – Nov 2023 2 yrs 6 mos Bad Saarow, BB, Germany Led engineering teams in designing production machinery and improving factory processes, boosting productivity by 35%.Managed cross-department projects,maintenance, and factory upgrades using Autodesk Fusion 360.
• Mechanical Design engineer Datalase ltd · Full-time May 2018 – Aug 2020 2 yrs 3 mos Widnes, England, United Kingdom Designed and integrated laser systems intoproduction lines, optimizing designs for scalability.Achieved 75% cost reductions through SixSigma methodologies.Supported the U.S. team in prototypedevelopment for VarECup.