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Nikhil P.

Freelance Mechanical Design Engineer | 5+ Years Experience | SolidWorks, Creo, PLM/PDM & 3D/2D CAD

Munich, Germany

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About

Mechanical Design Engineer with 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical design, CAD modelling, product development and manufacturing engineering.

Technical Skills & Expertise

- CAD Software: SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA V5, Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks PDM.
- 3D Design: Parametric modelling, part design, Step files, assembly modelling and complex mechanical components.
- 2D Drawings: Manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, GD&T (ISO/ASME) and technical documentation.
- Mechanical Engineering: Tolerance stack-up analysis, DFM/DFA, material selection and design optimization.
- Product Development: Concept design, prototyping, design validation and production release.
- Manufacturing: CNC machining, milling, turning, injection moulding and precision component design.
- PDM/PLM: SolidWorks PDM, BOM management, ECR/ECO and engineering revision control.
- CAD Documentation: STEP file preparation, CAD modifications, drawing updates and technical specifications.
- Additional Tools: SAP MM, advanced Excel and MS Office.

Freelance Services

- 3D CAD modelling and 2D technical drawings.
- Mechanical product and component design.
- CAD conversion, modification and redesign.
- Assembly design and manufacturing documentation.
- GD&T, tolerance analysis and design optimization.
- Prototype development and production support.
- BOM creation and engineering change management.

Additional Information

- Experience: 5+ years in Mechanical Design Engineering.
- Education: M.Sc. Industrial Engineering & International Management; B.E. Mechanical Engineering.
- Languages: English C1 | German A2 (progressing toward B1).
- Availability: Freelance projects in Germany, remote or on-site.
- Work Authorization: Authorized to work as a freelancer in Germany, India or Remote.

Focused on delivering accurate, cost-effective and manufacturing-ready CAD solutions with reliable project execution.

Experience

Freelance CAD Design Engineer Softsoul Technologies · Freelance Oct 2025 – Jun 2026 8 mos Remote, OR, USA Create and modify 3D part and assembly models for mechanical and electromechanical products.

Prepare STEP files and technical design data for client, supplier and manufacturing reviews.

Produce detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings with dimensions, tolerances, materials and production specifications.
Senior Design Engineer Amphenol Interconnect Pvt Ltd · Full-time Mar 2022 – Jan 2023 10 mos India Led mechanical design projects for electromechanical connector products from application requirements through product release.
Collaborated with suppliers and manufacturing teams to evaluate technical feasibility, material selection, production processes, cost and quality.
Conducted cross-functional design reviews and guided three junior design engineers in completing project deliverables.
Prepared and released complete manufacturing and assembly
documentation for production.
CAD DESIGN ENGINEER Positronic Interconnect · Full-time Feb 2018 – Feb 2022 4 yrs Pune, Maharashtra, India Designed precision components and assemblies for electromechanical connector products using SolidWorks.
Applied GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure functional and assembly requirements were achieved.
Evaluated design alternatives and implemented improvements based on machining, assembly and testing feedback.
Supported prototype builds and resolved design issues during early production.
Managed 3D models, drawings, BOMs and engineering revisions using SolidWorks PDM.

Education

Hochschule Fresenius of Applied Science M.S, Indistrial Engineering and International Management 2023 – 2025
Pune Univercity India Bachlore of Engineering, Mechanical Engineeering 2013 – 2016
Goverment Polytechnic Pune Diploma in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering 2010 – 2013

Licenses & Certifications

Solidworks 4d infotech pvt ltd Nov 2017 – Present
CREO 4d infotech pvt ltd May 2017 – Present
CATIA V5 CAD CAM GURU Oct 2016 – Present