Andreas E.-Global Manager Technical Supplier Development EV Drivetrain Components
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Taskforce Lead Ramp-Up & Quality
Endurance GmbH
Taskforce Lead Ramp-Up & Quality
Machining & HP-Aluminium Die Casting
Strategic support for stabilization of entire production chain
Global Manager Technical Supplier Development EV Drivetrain Components
Stellantis eT
- Holistic strategic and technical development of three key suppliers
Head of Mechanical Design & R&D Change Manager Scanning Electron Microscopes
Carl Zeiss AG
- Introduction of model-based systems engineering for scanning electron microscopes and adjacent areas of opto-mechanics
Supplier Assessment Complex EV Drivetrain Components
Stellantis eT
- Short-term supplier assessment of a strategic key supplier for complex EV drivetrain components
Consulting & Interim Manager
hahn+friends group
CTO / Director R&D and Direct Procurement Colloid Mills and Grinding Sets
Probst & Class
Responsibility for the entire technical division and establishment of R&D
Introduction of PLM/ERP and professionalization of manufacturing strategies
Interim & Change Manager
Freelancer
- Interim management and change processes
Head of Platform Development Solenoids Commercial Vehicle & Rail Vehicle Brake Systems
Knorr-Bremse SfN GmbH
Establishment and management of a new division, including infrastructure for testing, validation, simulation and analysis
Management of 20 employees in 3 teams (R&D and Simulation, Testing, Series Support) and technical coordination of 30 employees worldwide
Ensuring the successful transition of platform projects from the A-sample phase through SOP
Achieving savings by deriving replacement variants from new modular product families
Reducing R&D costs by expanding the capacities and process responsibilities of support teams in India, the Czech Republic and Hungary
Global consolidation and standardization of solenoid valve processes and responsibilities within the Group
Cooperation with IE, Operations, Quality and Purchasing in all project phases, particularly in qualifying a new global supplier base
Head of Engineering Analysis Electrohydraulic Automotive Components
Hilite International GmbH
Establishment of the development analysis department for investigating components from tests, validations and customer trials
Management of 14 employees in 3 teams and technical coordination of 8 employees
Expansion of the department into a central technical expert and knowledge center by consolidating findings from development, production and internal analysis
Increasing customer satisfaction through improvements in processing times, throughput, analysis depth and statistical significance
Reducing product costs and extending service life through reverse engineering of wear mechanisms
Reducing the turnaround time for customer reports by a factor of 40 through the digitalization of workflows
Conversion of all test benches to standardized digital data collection in a central statistical database server
Successful on-site support for the setup, commissioning and support of production and the quality laboratory at the Changshu, China plant
R&D Project Lead Electronic Control Technology - Process Industry
Invensys Foxboro-Eckardt GmbH
Planning, setup and commissioning of a test environment with 108-channel data acquisition for simulations, tests and endurance testing
Analysis of an intelligent pneumatic positioner and creation of parametric simulations to optimize the control algorithms
Conducting tests in simulation and verification on the device to evaluate improvements in control performance and timing criteria
Increasing controller performance and reducing processor utilization, eliminating the need for a hardware upgrade
R&D Project Manager Vehicle Washing Systems and Electric Motorcycles
Otto-Christ AG und eKrad GmbH
Development of a modular all-aluminum car wash system, including adaptation of electrical and hydraulic drives
Development of an electric off-road motorcycle and quad with an aluminum monocoque chassis, suspension components, battery concepts, and drive solutions
Representation at trade fairs and motorsport events, prototype assembly, test rides, and conducting test bench runs
Product Manager UV Curing Systems for the Printing Industry
IST-Metz GmbH
Management of a product line and coordination of design changes according to customer requirements
Independent management of a team of two designers with budget responsibility
Expert in sizing thermal management components across the entire company
Conducting internal courses on 3D CAD software and developing tools and extensions in the CAD and PDM environment
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, and Professional Services.
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Experienced in Product Development, Procurement, Operations, Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Strategy.
Summary
Andreas is a technology-oriented Senior R&D Leader and experienced Interim Manager focused on R&D transformation, process optimization, and global supplier development.
His strengths lie in building and leading international development organizations with interdisciplinary teams, and in digitizing technical processes, with proven success in cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and innovation.
Skills
- R&D Leadership
- Product Development
- Engineering Management
- Team Leadership
- Process Optimization
- Erp Integration
- Pdm Integration
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Budget Management
- International Project Management
- High-Tech Products
- Disruptive Innovation
- Lead-By-Example
- Change Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Cost Reduction
- Validation & Testing
- Simulation
- Cad/Cam
- Project Management
- Agile Development
- Scrum
- Kanban
- Six Sigma
- Lean Manufacturing
- Dfm/Dfa Principles
- Quality Assurance
- Supplier Management
- Customer Support
- Multinational Teams
- Us/In/Cn/Sea/Eu Experience
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Education
Duale Hochschule BW (DHBW)
Dipl.-Ing. Maschinenbau · Mechanical Engineering · Stuttgart, Germany
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Experience
Global experience
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Andreas is based in Nürtingen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Andreas has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 11 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.
Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: Taskforce Lead Ramp-Up & Quality, Global Manager Technical Supplier Development EV Drivetrain Components, Head of Mechanical Design & R&D Change Manager Scanning Electron Microscopes.
Andreas's most recent position is Taskforce Lead Ramp-Up & Quality at Endurance GmbH.
In recent years, Andreas has worked for Endurance GmbH, Stellantis eT, Carl Zeiss AG, hahn+friends group, and Probst & Class.
Andreas is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Professional Services.
Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Procurement, and Operations. Andreas also has some experience in Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Strategy.
Andreas has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Automotive.
Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Procurement, Product Development, and Operations.
Andreas holds a Master in Mechanical Engineering from Duale Hochschule BW (DHBW).
Andreas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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