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Daniel K. Top Designer

Product Design Engineer

Berlin, Germany

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3D modeling & PCB design A class to B class surface Automobile Components Modeling Automobile Interior Design Composite Tooling Design

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About

Hi, I am a mechanical design engineer with over 15 years of experience in product development and engineering.

I have extensive experience working with German automotive OEM suppliers and in collaboration with leading German OEMs, delivering engineering solutions aligned with industry standards and development processes.

I develop functional and innovative engineering solutions for complex components and systems, with a strong focus on performance, manufacturability and reliability.

My work covers the entire development process – from concept and engineering to production-ready designs, including support for prototyping and testing.

CAD is a key tool in my workflow, enabling me to translate complex ideas into precise and functional designs. I work with several high-end CAD systems, including CATIA V5/V6, Siemens NX and Autodesk Inventor.

My core expertise includes:
• Complex assemblies and mechanical systems
• Automotive components and body structures, including styling integration and Class-A surface modeling
• Design of drivetrain components (gearbox parts, engine components, engine systems and subsystems, tuning)
• 3D scanning and reverse engineering (scan-to-design reconstruction, adaptation and redesign)
• Design of cast, molded and machined parts
• Manufacturing optimization and development of production processes
• Mechanical design of components within electrical systems
• Creation of complex technical drawings (GD&T, tolerances and fits)

I place strong emphasis on engineering quality, creative problem solving and practical solutions that perform reliably in real-world applications.

Design Entries

Experience

Freelance Mechanical Design Engineer CAD · Freelance Dec 2024 – Present 1 yrs 6 mos Germany Design of automotive exterior and interior body components
Development of Class-A styling surfaces for automotive applications
Design and modeling of components based on Class-A surfaces
Reverse engineering and processing of 3D scan data
Design of engine and gearbox components
Design of intake and exhaust system parts
Design of cast parts and molded components
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Product Design Engineer CAD · Full-time Dec 2014 – Dec 2024 10 yrs Germany Product Design Engineer & Development Engineer at an Automotive Supplier.

3D modeling and creation of technical drawings for automotive applications.
Design of vehicle exterior and interior components, including molded parts.
Design and modeling of components based on Class-A surfaces.
Transformation of styling surfaces into functional, manufacturable parts.
Support and coordination of manufacturing processes.
Modification, optimization and further development of existing designs.
Collaboration with production teams and customers.
3D scanning and reverse engineering of components.
Mechanical Design Engineer CAD · Full-time Aug 2010 – Dec 2014 4 yrs 4 mos Germany Design of mechanical components and assemblies for industrial applications.

Design of welded structures and assemblies for mechanical engineering applications.
Design of precision parts for machining (milling & turning).
Creation of 3D CAD models and production-ready technical drawings.
Tolerancing, fits, and GD&T (form & position tolerances).
Optimization and modification of existing components and systems.
Consideration of manufacturability, tolerances, and material selection.
Collaboration with production.

Education

Balthasar-Neumann-Technikum BNT Trier State-Certified Technician (EQF Level 6), Mechanical Engineering 2019 – 2023 Activities and Societies: Product Design Engineer & Development Engineer at an Automotive Supplier. State-Certified Mechanical Engineering Technician (EQF Level 6), completed as a part-time advanced vocational training alongside full-time professional work.
Tesla Automation / BBS Gut Trier Technical Product Designer (Mechanical Engineering), Mechanical and Plant Engineering, State-Certified Mechanical Engineering Technician 2010 – 2013 Activities and Societies: null Dual vocational training as a Technical Product Designer in mechanical and plant engineering at Tesla Grohmann Automation.

Focus on 3D CAD modeling, technical drawings and the design of mechanical components and assemblies.

Strong foundation in engineering design principles, manufacturing processes and technical documentation.