Andreas Kürzinger - Consultant / Interim Manager Engineering (Machining)

Q: Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Remscheid, 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 38 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 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 Consultant / Interim Manager Engineering (Machining) at Neumayer Tekfor GmbH .

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

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Neumayer Tekfor GmbH , Schmidt Automotive GmbH , Buderus Guss GmbH , DVS Production GmbH , and Premium Sound Solution .

Q: Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

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

Q: Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance , Production , and Project Management . Andreas also has some experience in Operations , Strategy , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Manufacturing , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Strategy , Operations , and Quality Assurance .

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Remscheid, Germany

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Experience

Jul 2024 - Feb 2025

8 months

Rotenburg an der Fulda, Germany

Consultant / Interim Manager Engineering (Machining)

Neumayer Tekfor GmbH

Process optimization and automation
Development and documentation of savings potential to reduce manufacturing costs
Analysis of production processes to identify weak points
Coaching the Engineering department to improve ways of working and lean philosophy
Elimination of work steps with annual savings of approx. €150k
Increase in machine shift output from 3,600 to 4,250 pieces (18%)
Increase in shift output of two machines from 105 to over 120 pieces (14%)
Preparation for the integration of automated 100% inspections and laser marking into the machine process
Material optimization to stabilize machining processes

Jan 2024 - May 2024

5 months

Westhausen, Germany

Support Engineering Manager

Schmidt Automotive GmbH

Definition and further development of products and services with regard to technology and cost
Creation of technical specifications for customer inquiries and preparation of technical proposals for the sales team

Jun 2023 - Sep 2023

4 months

Westhausen, Germany

Interim Head of Engineering during Vacancy

Schmidt Automotive GmbH

Definition and further development of products and services with regard to technology and cost
Creation of technical specifications for customer inquiries and preparation of technical proposals for the sales team

Feb 2023 - Jun 2023

5 months

Breidenbach, Germany

Interim Manager Performance Improvement Mechanical Machining

Buderus Guss GmbH

Creating transparency about weak points and main loss drivers
Developing concepts to optimize workforce deployment and increase employee productivity
Developing measures to reduce technical and organizational downtime
Improving the interaction between production, maintenance and SCM
Step-by-step implementation and rollout of the measures
Increase in plant efficiency from approx. 60–65% to over 85%
Output increase of approx. 40%
Change of management organization, structure and culture on site
Improvement of delivery performance to customers

Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

6 months

Krauthausen, Germany

Interim Manager Process and Quality Optimization

DVS Production GmbH

Value stream analysis and creation of fault trees (Ishikawa)
Analysis and optimization of forged blanks and case hardening
Process analysis and recommendations for new projects (IATF 16949 compliant)
Prevention of impact marks during roller burnishing through correct machine setup
Optimization of the calibration process during roller burnishing
Cleaning up the data structure and visualizing measurement data with Power BI directly at the machines

Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

7 months

Dendermonde, Belgium

Project Manager Production Process Creation

Premium Sound Solution

Project oversight for the new installation of speaker assembly lines worldwide
Support in introducing new technologies such as ultrasonic welding
Support for local project managers and promotion of execution discipline
Initiation of countermeasures in case of technical and schedule deviations
Collaboration with Sales, R&D, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality and Purchasing
Deep dive into GPE projects (project cost savings: 500 k€)
Documentation and optimization of processes during milestone reviews
Development of a dynamic dashboard for monthly reporting to management

Apr 2021 - Jun 2021

3 months

Wildau, Germany

Interim Manager Project Continuation

Wildauer Schmiede- und Kurbelwellentechnik GmbH

Aug 2020 - Oct 2020

3 months

Wildau, Germany

Interim Manager Induction Hardening

Wildauer Schmiede- und Kurbelwellentechnik GmbH

Preparation of requirements specifications with Production, Quality, Production Planning and Maintenance
Obtaining supplier quotes and preparing the investment request
Know-how transfer and training with documentation
Coordination of induction hardening with existing production (geometry, process, documentation)
Risk analysis

May 2020 - Jun 2020

2 months

Consultant KPI and Data Collection Concept

Mittelständisches Maschinenbauunternehmen

Definition of KPIs and specification of data collection for a medium-sized mechanical engineering company with small-batch to serial production

Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

6 months

Hermeskeil, Germany

Interim Production Manager

Thom Maschinenbau GmbH

Optimization of production processes and standardization of task and process descriptions
Implementation of a new organizational structure
Reduction of quality costs by approx. 50% through continuous improvement/Kaizen and consistent root cause tracking
Optimization of production control and SAP-based planning incl. BDE system and Excel analyses
Reduction of delivery backlog

Jan 2019 - Present

7 years 7 months

Interim Manager and Consultant

Freiberufliche Tätigkeit als Interim-Manager und Berater

Jan 2013 - Dec 2019

7 years

Head of Engineering / Manufacturing

thyssenkrupp Gerlach GmbH

Production, personnel, and resource planning
Ensuring smooth production with the right volume in terms of quality, quantity, and cost
Implementing modern management methods such as Lean, Shopfloor Management, and 5S
Identifying improvement potential and taking sustainable optimization measures
Training and further development of employees

Jan 1995 - Dec 2012

18 years

Head of Engineering

thyssenkrupp Gerlach GmbH

Production planning, technical consulting, and sales support
Concept, planning, procurement, and commissioning of new and replacement investments
Quotation costing and capacity planning
Introduction of management and quality assurance systems (5S, continuous improvement, value stream analysis, process leveling, P-FMEA)
Process analyses and optimizations using Lean and Six Sigma tools (Kaizen, Quick Problem Solving, Poka Yoke, Kanban, TPM, SPC)
Leading NPI projects in cooperation with customers, sales, production, and quality
Reducing lead times from 4–6 months to 3–6 weeks and process steps from 36 to 12

Jan 1991 - Dec 1994

4 years

Group Leader Production Planning and Control

thyssenkrupp Gerlach GmbH

Production planning for crankshaft manufacturing
Planning and timely provision of materials and tools for production

Jan 1985 - Dec 1987

3 years

Wermelskirchen, Germany

Sales and Purchasing Clerk

TSA Außenhandels-GmbH/Jaegertool GmbH

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Automotive.

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Automotive

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Production, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Operations, Strategy, and Supply Chain Management.

Production

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Operations

Strategy

Supply Chain Management

Summary

Experienced interim manager and technical leader with over 30 years of practical experience in the metal processing industry – from medium-sized companies to corporate environments. Technological focus on machining and assembly, combined with solid commercial knowledge. Specialized in optimizing production processes, production control, and interface management across the entire value chain.

Proven success in implementing lean and shopfloor initiatives, process improvements (e.g. OEE increases of more than 20%) and reorganizing production and SCM structures. SAP key user in the PP, MM and SD modules, and experienced in building and using integrated KPI and metric systems. Combines technical depth with strategic vision – even in critical restructuring phases.

I see my strength in combining operational control with strategic thinking, setting clear priorities and always involving all interfaces – from sales to production and logistics. I can guide your department safely through change, transition phases or growth processes, both professionally and as a person.

Skills

Engineering Manager
Forming Technology
Work Preparation
Inductive Hardening
Machining Technology
Technical Customer Support
Leading Specialist Teams (Technicians And Engineers)
Costing, Quotation Calculations
Production Management
Investment Calculations
Production Planning And Control
New And Replacement Investments
Supply Chain Management
Project Management
Engineer With Additional Commercial Qualification
Single-Part Production To Series Production
Process Management
Machining
Process Optimization
Assembly
Kpi
Sap R/3
Value Stream Analysis
Sap Sd
Continuous Improvement Process (Cip)
Sap Mm
Lean Master/Expert
Sap Pp
Six Sigma Knowledge
Din En Iso 9001
Ts 16949
Very Good Ms Office User Skills, Incl. Visual Basic
Good Ms Project User Skills
Good Ms Access User Skills
Sap R/3 Key User In The Sd, Mm And Pp Modules
Basic Cad Knowledge Pro-Engineer / Autodesk Inventor
Basic Cnc Programming Knowledge Siemens S840d / Heidenhain Tnc

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1987 - Jun 1991

University of Applied Sciences Cologne

Diplom-Ingenieur (FH), Production Technology (Industrial Engineering) · Mechanical Engineering · Cologne, Germany

Oct 1983 - Jun 1985

TSA Außenhandels-GmbH, Wermelskirchen

Apprenticeship with qualification (IHK) · Wholesale and Foreign Trade Merchant · Wermelskirchen, Germany

Abitur

Certifications & licenses

Lean Master/Expert

SIX Sigma Champion

Project Management

REFA

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 15

Experience in Manufacturing 34.5 y

Avg length 2 y 10 m

Longest experience 17 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Belgium)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Consultant / Interim Manager Engineering (Machining), Support Engineering Manager, Interim Head of Engineering during Vacancy

Main industries Manufacturing, Professional Services, Automotive

Main business areas Production, Quality Assurance, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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Andreas is based in Remscheid, Germany.

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

Andreas has at least 38 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant / Interim Manager Engineering (Machining), Support Engineering Manager, Interim Head of Engineering during Vacancy.

Andreas's most recent position is Consultant / Interim Manager Engineering (Machining) at Neumayer Tekfor GmbH.

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Neumayer Tekfor GmbH, Schmidt Automotive GmbH, Buderus Guss GmbH, DVS Production GmbH, and Premium Sound Solution.

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

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Production, and Project Management. Andreas also has some experience in Operations, Strategy, and Supply Chain Management.

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Automotive.

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Operations, and Quality Assurance.

Andreas holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from University of Applied Sciences Cologne.

Andreas has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Lean Master/Expert, SIX Sigma Champion, and Project Management.

Andreas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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