About
Hello, my name is Gregory Wieland. I am 34 years old Mechanical engineer with over 19 years of experience in prototyping, product development, and 3D CAD modeling. Skilled in taking ideas from concept to manufacturable prototypes, with deep expertise in metal design, plastic molding, sheet metal, and aluminum profiles. Experienced, optimizing designs for production, and delivering functional prototypes for major brands such as Melitta, Lavazza, Kitchen Aid and Krüger.
If you have any questions, contact me.
... more »
« less
Experience
-
Mechanical Engineer
ProDEC Gmbh · Full-time
Mar 2017 –
Jan 2023
5 yrs 10 mos
Villmergen, AG, Switzerland
Designed components and assemblies for coffee machines (Melitta, Lavazza, Kitchen Aid and Melitta.)
Developed solutions from concept to prototype using Autodesk Inventor
Specialized in plastic molding, including design, optimization, and prototyping
Produced 3D models, assembly structures, and manufacturing drawings
Collaborated with industrial designers to turn concepts into manufacturable products
-
Head of Engineering Team
Alprofil AG · Full-time
Jun 2015 –
Jan 2016
7 mos
Solothurn, SO, Switzerland
Designed metal structures and modular assembly systems for pharmaceutical clients
Led engineering team designing customized aluminum-profile workspaces
Oversaw prototype development and technical documentation
Worked with SolidWorks and CATIA
-
Prototype Engineer
Zürich-Engineering AG · Full-time
May 2014 –
Dec 2014
7 mos
Zürich, ZH, Switzerland
Created sheet metal prototypes and assemblies using Solid Edge
Designed 3D models and detailed drawings for metal fabrication
Assisted in prototype evaluation and refinement
-
Mechanical engineer
Bruker Biospin AG · Full-time
Nov 2011 –
May 2014
2 yrs 6 mos
Fällanden, ZH, Switzerland
Responsible for multiple engineering projects from concept to prototype
Designed metal components and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor
Produced technical drawings for manufacturing and assembly
Coordinated prototype testing and improvement
Education
-
Lenzburg BSL
Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship, Practical Elements of Mechanical Engineering
2007 – 2011
Completed a 4-year engineering apprenticeship combining practical work and technical schooling
Gained foundational skills in machining, CAD design, metalworking, and prototyping
Developed strong early experience in manufacturing-focused design