Andreas Eisenberger - Global Manager Technical...

Q: Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Nürtingen, 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 21 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 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 Global Manager Technical Supplier Development EV Powertrain Components at Stellantis eT .

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

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Stellantis eT , Carl Zeiss AG , Probst & Class , Freelancer , and Knorr-Bremse SfN GmbH .

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 , Procurement , and Operations . Andreas also has some experience in Project Management , Quality Assurance , and Information Technology .

Q: Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

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

Q: Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Procurement , Product Development , and Operations .

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Nürtingen, Germany

Experience

Feb 2025 - Nov 2025

10 months

Belgium

Global Manager Technical Supplier Development EV Powertrain Components

Stellantis eT

Comprehensive strategic and technical development of three key suppliers

Aug 2024 - Jan 2025

6 months

Cambourne, United Kingdom

Head of Mechanical Design & R&D Change Manager Scanning Electron Microscopes

Carl Zeiss AG

Introduction of model-based system development for scanning electron microscopes & adjacent areas of opto-mechanics

Jun 2024 - Jul 2024

2 months

Belfast, United Kingdom

Supplier Assessment Complex EV Powertrain Components

Stellantis eT

Short-term supplier assessment of a strategic key supplier for complex EV powertrain components

Jan 2023 - May 2024

1 year 5 months

Rastatt, Germany

CTO / Director R&D and Direct Procurement Colloid Mills and Grinding Sets

Probst & Class

Responsible for the entire technical area and establishing the R&D function
Introduced PLM/ERP and professionalized manufacturing strategies

Jun 2022 - Present

3 years 10 months

Interim & Change Manager

Freelancer

Interim management and change processes

Dec 2016 - May 2022

5 years 6 months

Schwieberdingen, Germany

Head of Platform Development Solenoids Commercial & Rail Vehicle Brake Systems

Knorr-Bremse SfN GmbH

Established and led a new division including infrastructure for testing, validation, simulation, and analysis capabilities
Managed 20 staff across 3 teams (R&D and simulation, testing, series support) and provided technical coordination for 30 employees worldwide
Ensured successful handover of platform projects from prototype stage to SOP
Achieved cost savings by creating replacement variants from new modular kits
Reduced R&D costs by expanding capacities and process roles of support teams in India, Czech Republic, and Hungary
Consolidated and standardized solenoid valve processes and responsibilities globally within the group
Collaborated with IE, Operations, Quality, and Purchasing in all project phases, especially in qualifying a new global supplier base

Apr 2011 - Nov 2016

5 years 8 months

Nürtingen, Germany

Head of Engineering Analysis for Electrohydraulic Automotive Components

Hilite International GmbH

Established the engineering analysis department to evaluate components from tests, validations, and customer trials
Managed 14 staff across 3 teams and provided technical coordination for 8 employees
Expanded the department into the central technical expertise and knowledge center by consolidating insights from development, production, and in-house analysis
Improved customer satisfaction by reducing processing times, increasing throughput, depth of analysis, and statistical significance
Cut product costs and extended lifetime by reverse engineering wear mechanisms
Reduced turnaround time for customer reports by a factor of 40 through digitizing workflows
Converted all test benches to standardized digital data collection in a central statistics database server
Successfully supported on-site setup, commissioning, and support of production and the quality lab at the Changshu plant in China

Jul 2010 - Mar 2011

9 months

Stuttgart, Germany

R&D Project Lead Electronic Control Engineering - Process Industry

Invensys Foxboro-Eckardt GmbH

Designed, built, and commissioned a test environment with 108-channel data acquisition for simulations, trials, and endurance tests
Analyzed an intelligent pneumatic position controller and created parametric simulations to optimize control algorithms
Performed simulation tests and on-device verification to assess improvements in control quality and timing performance
Enhanced controller performance and reduced processor load, eliminating the need for a hardware upgrade

Feb 2009 - Jun 2010

1 year 5 months

Memmingen, Germany

R&D Project Manager Vehicle Wash Systems and Electric Motorcycles

Otto-Christ AG und eKrad GmbH

Developed a modular all-aluminum car wash system including adaptation of electric and hydraulic drives
Developed an electric off-road motorcycle and quad with aluminum monocoque chassis, suspension components, battery concepts, and drive solutions
Represented the company at trade fairs and motorsport events, assembled prototypes, conducted test rides, and performed bench testing

Oct 2004 - Jan 2009

4 years 4 months

Nürtingen, Germany

Product Manager UV Curing Systems for the Printing Industry

IST-Metz GmbH

Led a product line and coordinated design changes according to customer requirements
Independently managed a team of two designers with budget responsibility
Acted as the in-house expert for sizing thermal management components across the company
Conducted internal training courses on 3D CAD software and developed tools and add-ons in the CAD and PDM environment

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, Procurement, Operations, Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Information Technology.

Product Development

Procurement

Operations

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

Summary

Andreas is a tech-savvy 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 divisions with interdisciplinary teams, and 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

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2001 - Sep 2004

Duale Hochschule BW (DHBW)

Dipl.-Ing. Mechanical Engineering (BA) · Mechanical Engineering · Stuttgart, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Manufacturing 19.5 y

Avg length 2 y 4 m

Longest experience 5 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, United Kingdom, Belgium)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Global Manager Technical Supplier Development EV Powertrain Components, Head of Mechanical Design & R&D Change Manager Scanning Electron Microscopes, Supplier Assessment Complex EV Powertrain Components

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Professional Services

Main business areas Product Development, Procurement, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Nürtingen, 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 21 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 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: Global Manager Technical Supplier Development EV Powertrain Components, Head of Mechanical Design & R&D Change Manager Scanning Electron Microscopes, Supplier Assessment Complex EV Powertrain Components.

What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Global Manager Technical Supplier Development EV Powertrain Components at Stellantis eT.

What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Stellantis eT, Carl Zeiss AG, Probst & Class, Freelancer, and Knorr-Bremse SfN GmbH.

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, Procurement, and Operations. Andreas also has some experience in Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Information Technology.

Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

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

Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Procurement, Product Development, and Operations.

What is Andreas's education?

Andreas holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Duale Hochschule BW (DHBW).

What is the availability of Andreas?

Andreas will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Andreas?

Andreas's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.