Andreas Hießerich - Consulting - Planning...

Q: Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Lüdenscheid, Germany .

Q: What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 16 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Consulting - Planning - Automation Project Support - Restructuring at XANDOR Automotive GmbH .

Q: What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for XANDOR Automotive GmbH , Various toolmakers and partners in the Märkisch region , S.M.A. Metalltechnikverwaltungs GmbH , ACPS Automotive , and ENGMATEC GmbH / Eberspächer catem GmbH & Co. KG .

Q: Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Production . Andreas also has some experience in Procurement , Operations , and Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Production , and Supply Chain Management .

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Lüdenscheid, Germany

Experience

May 2025 - Aug 2025

4 months

Consulting - Planning - Automation Project Support - Restructuring

XANDOR Automotive GmbH

Consulting support
New automation project
Production readiness
Restructuring
Task force team Audi (risk management)

Apr 2025 - Present

1 year

Tool management - Supplier management - Consulting - Project planning

Various toolmakers and partners in the Märkisch region

Project planning of plastic processing tools

Mar 2023 - Mar 2025

2 years 1 month

Project planning - Supplier management - Automation / conveyor system

S.M.A. Metalltechnikverwaltungs GmbH

Support for insolvency administration (Görg law firm)
New project / ramp-up
Production readiness
Restructuring
Task force team Audi PPE

Oct 2022 - May 2023

8 months

Supply chain management - Production control - Supplier management

ACPS Automotive

Supplier management
Bottleneck management

Jul 2021 - Sep 2022

1 year 3 months

Project management

ENGMATEC GmbH / Eberspächer catem GmbH & Co. KG

Support for project management
Site management for automation / conveyor system at the end customer

May 2021 - Jun 2021

2 months

Project Management - Tool Management

BW engineering GmbH

Customer support
Cost calculation
Definition of tool requirements
Analysis of part data
Inspection of tool design
Schedule monitoring
Tool sampling
Coordination of optimizations and changes

Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

4 months

Interim Production Management

Umformtechnik Radebeul GmbH & Co. KG

Production management of assembly/manufacturing of various automotive and motorcycle components

Nov 2020 - Dec 2020

2 months

Production Readiness

Möbelwerke Masterhausen GmbH, Rauch Möbel

Production Readiness

Mar 2020 - Dec 2020

10 months

Senior Consultant - Project Management - Risk Management

WED+ Unternehmensberatung GmbH

Consulting and support for project, tool, and risk management in the insolvency proceedings (Antoniadis & Ure law firm) of Baur Formschaumtechnik s.r.o., CZ - Valašské Meziříčí

Feb 2019 - Mar 2020

1 year 2 months

Senior Consultant - Project Management - Risk Management

WED+ Unternehmensberatung GmbH / Schweizer Group GmbH

Consulting and support for project and risk management in the insolvency proceedings (Grub Burger law firm) of Schweizer Group GmbH & Co. KG, Hattenhofen
Task Force Team Daimler (crankcase housing)
Support and production readiness for various subcontractors

Dec 2018 - Jan 2019

2 months

Project Management - Tool Management

BW engineering GmbH

Customer support
Cost calculation
Definition of tool requirements
Analysis of part data
Review of tool design
Schedule monitoring
Tool sampling

Mar 2018 - Nov 2018

9 months

Supply Chain Management - Production Control - Supplier Management

BorgWarner Turbo Systems Engineering

Supplier management
Tool management
Approval of process series in production
Coordination and implementation of supplier management and bottleneck management to monitor the supply chain
Logistics control and resource planning
Establishment of supplier development (tools, processes, logistics)
Ensuring manufacturing processes including quality area and FMEA support
Processing QA reports and evaluating supplier parts at goods receipt
Ensuring logistics control for production areas and verification of process planning in the supply chain
1st-tier interface to supplier (resident in Hungary / France)

Sep 2015 - Feb 2018

2 years 6 months

BTV (Component Responsible) Interior Development

SMP Deutschland GmbH

Project planning and development support up to series launch of I-panel and trays for VW621 D2 Phaeton and AU651 D5 Audi A8
Ensuring pre-series readiness for the supplier for parts scope – interior
Monitoring tool production and approval of part samples internally and at suppliers
Optimizing lead times for process stabilization to achieve pre-series suitability
Preparation and support of commercial scope for tendering tool manufacturers and manufacturing series tools
Approval of process validation at the supplier, support for process validation at sub-suppliers
Controlling internal manufacturing processes and quality assurance for the interior area
Coordination with development, quality management and master jig for the customer

Apr 2011 - Aug 2015

4 years 5 months

Production Readiness - Supplier Management (OEM)

Audi quattro GmbH

Supplier management
Tool procurement
Design support
Schedule tracking (organizing and conducting commitment meetings)
Tool coordination and change management
Support of interior, exterior and engine components for Audi R8 Coupe/Spyder, various RS models
Interface between Audi development and supplier
Preparation of IMB meetings internally at Audi, approval of process series at suppliers

Feb 2010 - Mar 2011

1 year 2 months

Project Management - Tool Management

Imox GmbH & Co. KG

Customer support
Cost calculation
Definition of tool requirements
Analysis of part data
Review of tool design
Schedule monitoring
Tool sampling
Project planning, monitoring and preparation of tools from the Asian region

Nov 2007 - Jan 2010

2 years 3 months

Project Management - Tool Management

Paulmann & Crone GmbH

Tool cost calculation
Tool procurement
Design support
Schedule tracking
Tool coordination and change management
Leading project teams
Project planning and development support up to series launch of cockpit and center console
Support for kinematic components of the instrument panel such as cupholders, air vents, etc., as well as electroplating and high-gloss painted parts
Analysis of life cycle tests (BMG tests)
Preparation and execution of IMB meetings
Liaison with external design offices
Process ramp-up, process series acceptance, analysis and optimization of manufacturing and assembly processes up to grade 3 release
Pre-series planning

Jan 1995 - Oct 2007

12 years 10 months

Head of Development, Design and Toolmaking - Project Management

Wilhelm Müller GmbH

Management of development, design and toolmaking (2D/3D part and tool design, NC programming for plastic parts and mold making, data conversion and repair, planning workflows and schedules, and customer support)
Project management

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, and Professional Services.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Production, Procurement, Operations, and Quality Assurance.

Product Development

Project Management

Production

Procurement

Operations

Quality Assurance

Skills

Engineering
Project Management For The Automotive Industry
Project Management For Interior And Exterior Components In The Automotive Industry
Tool Management For Plastics Processing
Production Readiness
Risk Management
Restructuring
Ramp-up Management
Automation Engineering (General)
Supplier Development
Supplier Management (General)
Production Management
Project Management
Project Management - Crisis Management
Project Management - Project Development
Project Management - Risk Management
Project Management - Pre-studies / Feasibility Studies
Special Machine Construction
Control Engineering Office
Technical Consulting
Technical Project Management
Tool And Machine Tool Construction

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1992 - Jun 1995

Märkische Fachhochschule Iserlohn

Diploma Engineer (FH), Mechanical Engineering - Plastics Manufacturing Technology · Mechanical Engineering · Iserlohn, Germany

Oct 1990 - Jun 1992

University of Paderborn, Meschede Department

Undergraduate studies · Mechanical Engineering · Meschede, Germany

Oct 1987 - Jun 1990

Sieper Werke GmbH

Technical draftsman · Lüdenscheid, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 17

Experience in Manufacturing 21.5 y

Avg length 1 y 10 m

Longest experience 12 y 9 m

Expertise

Recent roles Consulting - Planning - Automation Project Support - Restructuring, Tool management - Supplier management - Consulting - Project planning, Project planning - Supplier management - Automation / conveyor system

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Professional Services

Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Production

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Lüdenscheid, Germany.

What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 16 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andreas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: Consulting - Planning - Automation Project Support - Restructuring, Tool management - Supplier management - Consulting - Project planning, Project planning - Supplier management - Automation / conveyor system.

What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Consulting - Planning - Automation Project Support - Restructuring at XANDOR Automotive GmbH.

What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for XANDOR Automotive GmbH, Various toolmakers and partners in the Märkisch region, S.M.A. Metalltechnikverwaltungs GmbH, ACPS Automotive, and ENGMATEC GmbH / Eberspächer catem GmbH & Co. KG.

Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Production. Andreas also has some experience in Procurement, Operations, and Quality Assurance.

Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive.

Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Production, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Andreas's education?

Andreas holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Märkische Fachhochschule Iserlohn.

What is the availability of Andreas?

Andreas will be available from April 2026.

What is the rate of Andreas?

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