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Charisios
Vatalis

{ Mechanical & Industrial Design Engineer }

19+ years of precision engineering across large assemblies, complex mechanisms, and high-precision casting molds. From concept sketch to production-ready manufacturing drawings — engineered to work, built to manufacture.

5.0 ★ Freelancer Rating 54 Reviews
0 + Years Experience In the field
0 % Repeat Hire Rate Freelancer.com
0 % On-Time Delivery Certified
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Engineering &
Design Services

End-to-end capability from initial concept to complete manufacturing-ready documentation and photorealistic visualization.

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3D Modeling & Assemblies

Extensive expertise in 3D modeling of large assemblies and complex mechanisms using SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor. Movement simulation validates optimal functionality before a single drawing is produced.

SolidWorksInventorLarge AssembliesMechanisms
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Product Development

Full product lifecycle from concept to manufacturing, leveraging deep knowledge of materials, sheet metal properties and manufacturing possibilities. The result: analytical construction drawings that enable the full construction of the final product.

Sheet MetalShaft DesignManufacturing PlansR&D
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Mold Design

Precision casting mold design where every part interlocks seamlessly — cast with impeccable accuracy and consistent results. Geometry optimized to minimize final processing and finishing time.

Cast IronCore MoldsCastingCNC Toolpaths
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Technical Drawings

Complete engineering documentation: construction drawings, data sheets, maintenance manuals, and assembly instructions. ISO-standard, fully dimensioned, and ready for direct production use.

AutoCADISO StandardData SheetsAssemblies
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Stress Analysis & Simulation

Finite element analysis and motion simulation to validate structural integrity and mechanism behaviour before committing to production. Reduce iterations, reduce costs.

FEAMotion SimulationStructuralOptimization

19 Years of
Delivered Projects

A selection of real projects — from complex industrial machinery to precision consumer products — delivered to specification, on time.

3D modeling workstation deliverable 3D engineering project screenshot
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3D Modeling & Assemblies

Large assemblies and complex mechanisms modeled in SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor — from parametric part design to full assemblies with production-ready clarity.

SolidWorksAutodesk InventorMechanisms
Mold design engineering screenshot Precision casting mold screenshot
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Mold Design & Cast-Iron

Precision casting molds where every part interlocks seamlessly — plus CNC post-processing and FANUC programs for cast-iron components.

Core MoldsCNC ToolpathsCast Iron
Construction machinery engineering screenshot Industrial machinery project screenshot
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Construction Machinery R&D

R&D design of heavy equipment such as Mobile Batch Concrete Units and Horizontal Vibrated Feeders — large mechanical assemblies under strict manufacturing constraints.

R&DLarge AssembliesStructural Design
Product prototype project screenshot
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Prototyping & Product Development

From concept sketch through movement simulation to 3D-printed prototypes — analytical construction drawings that enable the full build of the final product.

3D PrintingDesign for ManufacturingFull Lifecycle
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Brochures, Renders & Client Work

Photorealistic KeyShot visualization for brochures, product advertising, and international freelance deliverables — backed by a perfect 5.0/5.0 across 54 reviews.

KeyShotProduct Brochures5.0★ · 54 Reviews
★★★★★ 5.0 / 5.0 · 54 Reviews on Freelancer.com

"Excellent work. Very happy with the result." — Konstantinos A., 3D Modelling

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Software &
Technical Skills

3D CAD & Modeling

Autodesk InventorExpert
SolidWorksExpert
AutoCADExpert
Autodesk ArchitecturalAdvanced
SketchUpAdvanced

Rendering & Visualization

KeyShotExpert
3D Studio MAXAdvanced
BlenderAdvanced
PhotoshopProficient
CorelDRAWProficient

Engineering Disciplines

Product Development Sheet Metal Design Mold Design Stress Analysis (FEA) Motion Simulation CNC Programming (FANUC) 3D Printing / Rapid Prototyping Cast Iron Processing Structural Metals Shafts & Tubes Extrusion Molds Python & C++ Technical Documentation Product Brochure Design

Professional
Timeline

2009 – Present

Mechanical Engineer & Industrial Design

PelleTech Heating Technology S.A Biomass Heating Unit Manufacturer
19 Years

Full-cycle R&D for the complete PelleTech biomass boiler product range. Responsible for 3D design, movement simulation, sheet metal engineering, construction drawings, maintenance documentation, and photorealistic visualization for product brochures and marketing materials. Oversaw all manufacturing stages from design to final production.

Autodesk InventorSolidWorksKeyShotSheet MetalR&DProduct Brochures
2014 – Present

Product / Industrial / Mechanical Designer

FREELANCER.COM International Freelancing Platform
12 Years

International freelance work with clients all over the world. Specializing in 3D modeling, mold design, construction plans, and photorealistic rendering. Maintained a perfect 5.0/5.0 rating across 54 reviews, with an 86% repeat hire rate and Preferred Freelancer Program certification.

5.0★ Rating54 Reviews86% Repeat HirePreferred Freelancer
2007 – 2009

Mechanical Engineer & Industrial Design

TEXNOKAT Construction Machinery Industry
2 Years

R&D department member contributing to the design of large-scale construction machinery. Key projects included Mobile Batch Concrete Units and Horizontal Vibrated Feeders — complex multi-component assemblies with demanding structural and mechanical requirements.

Heavy MachineryLarge AssembliesR&D
2008 – 2009

Autodesk Certified Instructor

INFOTECH Autodesk Authorized Training Center
1 Year

Certified AutoCAD instructor at an Autodesk-authorized training center. Delivered structured technical training to students covering 2D drafting, 3D modeling fundamentals, and professional workflow methodologies.

AutoCAD CertifiedTechnical TrainingAutodesk
2007 – 2009

Autodesk Reseller (Part-time)

TECHNODIASTASI Autodesk Authorized Reseller
2 Years

As a member of the team at the Autodesk authorized reseller, I was responsible for promoting and providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance to customers, helping them to overcome any issues that arose during their use of the software for the company's suite of design programs.

AutodeskTechnical SupportCustomer Support
2006 – 2007

Mechanical Engineer & Industrial Design (Internship)

DORAL A.B.E.E Aluminum Frames Production Industry
Internship

Designed extrusion molds for aluminum profiles and developed comprehensive manufacturing plans for the aluminum profile production line.

Extrusion MoldsAluminum ProfilesManufacturing Plans

Education

2007

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design Engineering

4 Years · University of Western Macedonia
2000

Associate's Degree in CNC Machining & Machine Tools

2 Years · 1st Vocational High School of Kozani
1998

Associate's Degree in Industrial Facilities & Production Lines

2 Years · 1st Vocational High School of Kozani

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Whether you need a complex 3D assembly modeled from scratch, a precision mold designed for casting, photorealistic product visualization, or complete manufacturing documentation — let's talk about your requirements.

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