Freelance Services
Project Engineering | Management
Engineering projects from A to Z – handling tight budgets, limited resources and ambitious plannings.
Mechanical | Product Design
Experienced in a wide range of applications – from innovative machine design to (consumer) product solutions.
3D | 2D CAD Modelling
Advanced skilled in Creo and Solidworks - solid, surface, sheet metel, piping, skeleton, multibody, family tables.
Conceptual | Detailed Design
Bringing fresh ideas to the table – and detail those into realistic, cost effective designs – ready for production.
Data management
Skilled with Windchill and PDM - Structured organization of essential project data, such as requirements, specifications, BOMs and CAD.
Prototyping | 3D Printing
A hands-on approach bringing designs to life and making them work in the real world. My personal 3D printer delivers high quality superfast.
I get things done
Turning technical challenges into practical solutions is where I'm at my best. From first ideas or requirements to a workable concept, 3D design, prototypes, validation and production. In short, the full product development process.
I like to work in a practical, hands-on way. Making decisions, taking ownership and keeping projects moving. Always with manufacturability, cost and customer needs in mind.
Work Experience
General
Injection Molding | Blow Molding | Roto Molding | SMC Molding | Wire Bending | Sheet metal | 3D Printing | Metal Construction | Patents | Machine Safety | CAD | FEM | FMEA | P&ID | RCA | CE Documentation
Senior Design Engineer
Heijkant Works | 2025-Now
Lead Design Engineer
Protix | 2020-2025
In my dual role as a Senior Design Engineer and Project Manager, I drove the innovation, design, and construction of new insect breeding equipment.
Founder
Qurkies | 2017 - 2025
Qurkies are Duplo blocks made from sustainable cork. As founder, I developed the concept, designed the product, and launched production and sales.
Lead Design Engineer
Thetford | 2014 - 2020
As a Senior Design Engineer, I was responsible for the development of camper interior equipment, including toilet systems and refrigerators. I also handled patent cases.
Design Engineer
Pagter Innovations | 2011 - 2014
As the sole technician, I handled a wide range of responsibilities, including new product development, production equipment, quality control and patent applications.
Education
Delft University
Masters degree | Industrial design | 2007 - 2010
Avans University
Bachelors degree | Mechanical engineering | 2002 - 2006
Patent Specialist
GO Opleidingen | Advanced patent information 2017
Courses
Solid edge | Machine safety (CE) | LSS Green belt | Circular economy | Patent specialist | Mold design for plastics
Let's Meet!
Ruud van den Heijkant
info@heijkantworks.nl
+31 (0)629603056
Langelaar 71, 4847EL, Teteringen
KVK: 98368141
VAT-ID: NL002907461B32