{"id":1569,"date":"2026-11-09T09:48:08","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T09:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/x4projects.com\/?page_id=1569"},"modified":"2026-11-12T08:27:04","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T08:27:04","slug":"development-engineer-for-your-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/x4projects.com\/en\/development-engineer-for-your-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Development Engineer for Your Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freelance and integrated long term \u2013 for development and design in mechanical engineering, prototypes and pre-series development. Preferably remote, on site with you in phases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Mechanical Engineering \u00b7 more than 20 years of experience in development and design \u00b7 available at short notice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#inquiry\">Request a project<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+4941027788290\">04102 7788 290<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"308\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/x4projects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5FC254CE-E735-4E7E-9ACB-014AE05CB580.jpeg\" alt=\"Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Christoph Mahlke\" class=\"wp-image-960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/x4projects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5FC254CE-E735-4E7E-9ACB-014AE05CB580.jpeg 308w, https:\/\/x4projects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5FC254CE-E735-4E7E-9ACB-014AE05CB580-261x300.jpeg 261w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Christoph Mahlke<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How I support your team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Long term in your team:<\/strong> I work within your processes, tools and PDM system, just like a team member.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For defined tasks:<\/strong> concepts, layouts or design packages that I handle independently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What I bring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Development from concept through layout to functional prototype<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requirements management and contribution to FMEA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineering calculation, design and manufacturing documentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordination with suppliers and production, production support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Validation planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience in agile development teams (Scrum)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hydrogen rail for direct injection:<\/strong> development up to functional prototype within the development team of an automotive supplier, using Siemens NX and Teamcenter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Redesign of a thread rolling head:<\/strong> new electronically controlled triggering, from concept to prototype.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manufacturing information in the 3D model (PMI):<\/strong> switching from 2D drawings to manufacturing data directly in the 3D model.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x4projects.com\/en\/project-references\/\">See more project examples<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long does an assignment last?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a few weeks to several years, depending on your needs.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do you work remotely or on site?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preferably remotely. In phases I also work on site with you, for example at project kick-off or for alignment within the team.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How soon can you start?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At short notice. Just get in touch.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"inquiry\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tell me about your project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Briefly describe what it is about and when you need support. Or call me directly: <a href=\"tel:+4941027788290\">04102 7788 290<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"x4-hs-form\" style=\"min-height:640px\"><p id=\"x4-hs-hint\">Loading the contact form \u2026<\/p><\/div>\n<script>\n(function(){var done=false,box=document.getElementById('x4-hs-form');function load(){if(done)return;done=true;var s=document.createElement('script');s.src='https:\/\/js-eu1.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/v2.js';s.async=true;s.onload=function(){hbspt.forms.create({portalId:'25146879',formId:'9615ea41-7c81-4242-97a3-378a8333d68e',region:'eu1',target:'#x4-hs-form',onFormReady:function(){var h=document.getElementById('x4-hs-hint');if(h)h.remove();box.style.minHeight='';}});};document.head.appendChild(s);}if('IntersectionObserver' in window){var io=new IntersectionObserver(function(e){if(e[0].isIntersecting){io.disconnect();load();}},{rootMargin:'600px'});io.observe(box);}else{load();}document.querySelectorAll('a[href=\"#inquiry\"]').forEach(function(a){a.addEventListener('click',load);});})();\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your details are treated confidentially. 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