André Schumann-Product and Business Developer
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Chief Technology Officer
ACSYS Lasertechnik GmbH
Overall responsibility for the company's technical division with a focus on innovation, quality and efficiency. Member of the management board, responsible for the strategic and operational management of all development activities to secure technological leadership and competitiveness. Leading an interdisciplinary team of 21 development engineers from engineering, software, robotics, research & development and product management. Responsible for product and portfolio development, including product management, R&D as well as software and laser process development. Successfully managed the design of standard and special machines, electrical design and technical documentation. Responsible for efficient use of resources within development work and further development of the self-initiated budget tracking system for transparency and tracking of project costs – initially for own area of responsibility, later planned as a company-wide model. Promoted future-oriented technologies and implemented customer-oriented solutions through efficient project planning and proposal development.
- Developed several new products within a few months and successful presentation at AMB 2024. These market-ready developments in machine design, robotic automation and software communication form the basis for the future development of the entire product portfolio
- Developed a technology roadmap for long-term planning and alignment of technology with company goals
- Strategically aligned the technical departments to a common vision
- Recruited and developed junior staff and key positions to ensure seamless and clear collaboration
- Significantly increased efficiency and effectiveness through improved cross-functional collaboration among technical teams
- Designed and implemented a product configurator for the entire portfolio with seamless ERP and CRM integration
- Introduced and optimized numerous new processes to ensure a robust and future-proof company structure
- Modernized and standardized the IT infrastructure across departments
- Represented the company in industry associations, with partners and clients
Design Manager
ACSYS Lasertechnik GmbH
Planning and coordination of demanding customer projects as well as development of new products and innovations. Further development of existing product lines and establishment of an efficient complexity management to increase efficiency and transparency in design. Leading an interdisciplinary team of six engineers from mechanical, electrical and documentation disciplines. Main contact for key customers and suppliers with a focus on technical solutions and partnership. Managing personnel and technical resource planning as well as optimizing and standardizing internal design processes. Integration and management of the ERP system in the design department, development and implementation of an effective change management and administration of the CAD and DMS systems to ensure smooth workflows and high data quality.
- Initiated a budget tracking system for real-time cost monitoring and drove investments in technical and organizational infrastructure for efficiency improvements
- Completed over 1,000 successful customer projects in the last ten years
- Developed and introduced a standard modular system to increase efficiency in the development process
- Implemented an efficient data management system to optimize workflows and data quality
- Established a high-performance electrical design department
- Seamlessly integrated CAD systems with the ERP system to improve process reliability and transparency
- Significantly improved quality in mechanical and electrical design areas through optimized processes, standardized data structures and targeted employee training
Project Engineer
ACSYS Lasertechnik GmbH
Implementation of customer projects from creating technological concepts and designing laser systems for welding, cutting, engraving and marking to production coordination and final acceptance, including ensuring technical quality, on-time delivery and customer-specific requirements.
- Designed over 200 customer systems taking into account individual requirements and technical specifications
- Developed and implemented a modular structure for standard machines to increase efficiency, flexibility and reusability in product development
Design Engineer
Freelance Work
Research Associate
Laser Application Center, Mittweida University
Employee
OBI GmbH & Co. KG
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Retail, and Education.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Operations, Customer Service, Sales, and Production.
Summary
Communicative and results-oriented leader with many years of experience in the strategic and operational management of development and design departments, focusing on product innovation, process optimization and quality improvement. Proven track record in planning, implementing and overseeing complex customer projects, as well as integrating ERP, CRM, CAD and DMS systems and developing standardized modular concepts. Strong leadership skills in building, coordinating and developing highly skilled engineering teams. Motivates employees to deliver excellent performance through vision, meaningful communication and appreciation, fostering both individual strengths and team cohesion. Structured time management, high execution strength and a strong hands-on mentality – resilient, friendly and solution-oriented, even in dynamic and challenging environments.
Skills
Product And Portfolio Development
Project Planning And Proposal Creation
Quality Management And Technical Documentation
Stakeholder Management
Research & Development (R&D)
Product Management
Software Development For Machine Controls
Team Leadership And Development
Standard And Custom Machine Design
Change Leadership
Ms Office
Teams
Solidworks
Autodesk Inventor
Autodesk Vault
Abas Erp
1crm
Languages
Education
Mittweida University of Applied Sciences
Master of Science · Industrial Management, specialization in Laser Technologies · Mittweida, Germany
Mittweida University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Engineering · Mechanical Engineering, specialization in Design · Mittweida, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Product Management Certificate Course
VDMA
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
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André is based in Grimma, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
André speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
André has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, André has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months. Note that André may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, André would be well-suited for roles such as: Chief Technology Officer, Design Manager, Project Engineer.
André's most recent position is Chief Technology Officer at ACSYS Lasertechnik GmbH.
In recent years, André has worked for ACSYS Lasertechnik GmbH.
André is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Retail, and Education.
André is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Operations. André also has some experience in Customer Service, Sales, and Production.
André has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.
André has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Operations.
André holds a Master in Industrial Management, specialization in Laser Technologies from Mittweida University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, specialization in Design from Mittweida University of Applied Sciences.
André has 1 certificate: Product Management Certificate Course.
The availability of André needs to be confirmed.
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