Daniel Förstner
About Daniel Förstner
Daniel Förstner is an automotive designer specializing in the development of exterior body components. He currently works at FERCHAU and has previous experience at Porsche AG and Alligator Ventilfabrik GmbH.
Work at FERCHAU
Daniel Förstner has been employed at FERCHAU as a Konstrukteur Automotive since 2021. In this role, he specializes in the development of exterior body components for the automotive sector. He utilizes CATIA V5 for design and drawing creation, ensuring high-quality outputs. His responsibilities include coordinating with various departments and suppliers to facilitate the seamless integration of automotive components. Additionally, he engages in project management and product development, contributing to the overall efficiency of the automotive projects he oversees.
Previous Experience at Porsche AG
Daniel Förstner has gained valuable experience working at Porsche AG. He served as a Praktikant im Bereich Forschung und Entwicklung for five months in 2020, where he was involved in research and development activities. Following this internship, he worked as a Masterand from 2020 to 2021 for seven months, further enhancing his skills in the automotive field. His time at Porsche AG provided him with insights into high-performance automotive engineering.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Förstner holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Maschinenbau from Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg, which he completed from 2014 to 2017. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Maschinenbau from Hochschule Heilbronn, studying from 2019 to 2021. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, particularly in the automotive sector, where he specializes in the development of exterior body components.
Experience at Alligator Ventilfabrik GmbH
Before joining FERCHAU, Daniel Förstner worked at Alligator Ventilfabrik GmbH for a total of five years. He started as a Dualer Student from 2014 to 2017, gaining practical experience while studying. He then transitioned to the role of Anwendungsentwickler from 2017 to 2019, where he focused on application development. His experience at Alligator Ventilfabrik GmbH contributed to his technical skills and understanding of product lifecycle management, particularly using systems like P-DMU and KVS.