Andreas Winters - Solution Architect and Project Lead

Q: Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Clenze, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

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 40 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 16 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 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 Solution Architect and Project Lead at Lapmaster Wolters .

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

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Lapmaster Wolters , Abbott Diagnostic Systems , Baljer & Zembrod , and WI-SWF Toolmaking Institute South Westphalia .

Q: Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Metals and Mining . Andreas also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense , Healthcare , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology , and Project Management .

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Clenze, Germany

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Experience

Apr 2023 - Present

3 years 3 months

Solution Architect and Project Lead

Lapmaster Wolters

Solution architect and project lead for process and system landscape development in the engineering department (software and methods)
Redesigned the existing product structure by introducing a modularization and classification concept
Classification structure for variant management
Project management and design of MDM, MDG, DVS and product compliance structures in the material master
Created a combined value stream model with methods for mass customization
Cost engineering
Supplier development
Method training in design techniques
Development concept and roadmap for implementing a model-centric systemic virtual development methodology in an integrated end-to-end process landscape
Cost calculation and budget planning
Regular review board meetings with senior management

Dec 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 1 month

Design and Engineering (Design Review)

Abbott Diagnostic Systems

Design review of mechanical assemblies (enclosures and mechanics)
DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and coordination with suppliers
Manufacturability analyses
Drawing review and approval process
Cost engineering
Product compliance (adding ontology attributes and features to the material master and CAD objects based on international standards, EU directives, REACH, RoHS, etc.)

Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

5 months

Design and Development

Baljer & Zembrod

Design and development of machines for round timber processing (sawmill)

Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

2 years 1 month

Consulting and Engineering

WI-SWF Toolmaking Institute South Westphalia

Process development and industrialization of electrochemical metal processing
Development and prototype construction of a new furniture series (Rabenwerk, own trademark and product line)
Establishment of a manufacturing facility (carpentry workshop)

Aug 2013 - May 2019

5 years 10 months

Head of Development / Patent Management

EHRT Maschinenbau GmbH

Technical purchasing / cost engineering
Responsible for new developments in drive systems, mechatronic tools and machine design for copper profile processing
Commodity group management
Parametric product families of active parts and guides
Mechatronic units with direct servo drive
Innovation management, specification, project management, technical purchasing, supplier management
CAD administration
Until May 2015: Head of design with responsibility for 4 staff members
Responsible for design and construction of hydraulic and mechanical machines and tools for copper profile processing
Innovation management, scheduling, resource and budget planning, milestones and requirements specification

Feb 2013 - Aug 2013

7 months

Application Manager CAD/PLM

Siemens AG

Administration of the CIDEON ACAD/SAP interface
Further development and maintenance of 850 Autodesk/CAD workstations
Support for site administrators

Dec 2011 - Dec 2012

1 year 1 month

Head of Design and Toolmaking

Weyermann GmbH

Project management for automated production systems
CAD administration and training
Authorized signatory (i.V.)

Nov 2008 - Oct 2011

3 years

IT administration CAD/CAM

Lufthansa Technik AG

IT administration CAD/CAM
Instructor for CAD/CAM applications
1st and 2nd level support for CAD/CAM
Development of design guidelines
Subproject management for implementing a new CAM system for furniture production
Creation of the technical concept and benchmark preparation for system vendors
Production equipment engineering for landing gear
Consulting and planning of manufacturing methods and processes

Feb 2008 - Oct 2008

9 months

Head of Northern Office

Surfware Inc.

Sales and technical support of CAD/CAM software including customer training
Programming services and consulting
Implementation of PPS and ERP systems
International customer presentations and trade shows
Specialist for process optimization in mechanical machining
Establishment and development of partnerships with tooling and machine tool manufacturers
Planning and conducting benchmarks and workshops

Feb 2007 - Feb 2008

1 year 1 month

Freelance CAD/CAM Services

Design of tools and fixtures for Johnson Controls, Zwilling AG, Umicore AG & Co. KG and Harley-Davidson Inc.

Sep 2003 - Feb 2007

3 years 6 months

Technical Manager

Hydroform GmbH

Introduction of hydroforming (sheet metal) technology at Schuler AG and Erbslöh AG
Consulting on investment decisions
CAE and peripheral technologies
Training of staff at Erbslöh in CAD and hydroforming technology

Sep 2002 - Aug 2003

1 year

Hydroforming Consultant

Gräbener Maschinentechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Development of a machine concept for a hydraulic press to manufacture metallic bipolar plates for fuel cells
Securing state funding (application for funding support)

Jan 1996 - Dec 2002

7 years

Technical Manager

HotDoc GmbH

Management of tooling and machine construction and the design department
Introduction of rapid prototyping processes and reverse engineering (3D laser scanning)
Establishment of a department for FEM simulation and forming simulation with PamStamp
Process planning and work preparation
New development of a forming process for sheet metal (hydraulic deep drawing)
New development and patenting of a hydraulic press for hydroforming
Training of staff in CAD/CAM (in-house)

Jan 1989 - Dec 1996

8 years

Self-employed Entrepreneur

Winters Werkzeug- und Formenbau

Manufacturing of individual parts, equipment and fixture construction
Stamping and forming tools
Motorcycle sales and service with Harley-Davidson motorcycles (Doctor Hog Custombikes)
Design and development of motorcycle accessories and engine construction

Jan 1988 - Dec 1989

2 years

Toolmaker

Vidovic Erodierpartner

Jan 1986 - Dec 1988

3 years

Toolmaker

Refflinghaus Wire Bending Machines Co.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Metals and Mining, Aerospace and Defense, Healthcare, and Energy.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Metals and Mining

Aerospace and Defense

Healthcare

Energy

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Production, Project Management, Research and Development, Operations, and Sales.

Product Development

Production

Project Management

Research and Development

Operations

Sales

Summary

40 years of experience in design and development of complex machine tools, tooling and mechatronic units
Specialist in mechanical machining and forming technology (hydroforming)
Broad interdisciplinary expertise
Experience in staff leadership and motivation, Kaizen and continuous improvement processes
Innovator with fast grasping ability, entrepreneurial thinking and strong customer focus,
Highly developed creativity and problem-solving skills
Creative designer with passion and deep knowledge of production processes and cost awareness
Experienced in international project management
High motivation and integrity
Design-oriented

Skills

Many Years Of Experience In Strategy And Organizational Development In Engineering. Strong Knowledge And Experience In The Design, Optimization And Implementation Of Processes In Product Development And In Product Lifecycle Management And In The Engineering It System Landscape And Virtual Product Development. Many Years Of Experience As A Project Manager Of Complex Transformation Projects (It System Landscape And Processes) In The Engineering Environment, E.G. Variant And Modularization Management In Cpq Environments

Ms Office Skills (Word, Excel, Etc.) Good
Solidworks 30 Years Expert
Surfcam (5-Axis Cam System) 18 Years Expert
Autocad Good
Solidcam Good
Catia V5 Good
Icem-Surf Good
Pro-Engineer Good
Pamstamp (Fem) Good
Iso/Ts 16949
Iso 9001
En/As 9100
Apqp
Ppap
Fmea
Caq
Lean Processes / Cip / Kaizen

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1981 - Jun 1984

Krups Solingen

Toolmaker · Solingen, Germany

Oct 1980 - Jun 1981

Vocational school

Secondary school

Certifications & licenses

Siemens Academy programming course in C# / VBS

Siemens Academy

Quality assurance course ISO/TS 16949

HELLA AG

Trainer training (Train the Trainer)

Lufthansa Technical Training

Quality assurance course EN/AS 9100

Lufthansa Technical Training

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 16

Experience in Manufacturing 35.5 y

Avg length 2 y 8 m

Longest experience 7 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Solution Architect and Project Lead, Design and Engineering (Design Review), Design and Development

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Metals and Mining

Main business areas Product Development, Production, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

June 2025

Last Update

June 2026

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Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Clenze, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

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 40 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 16 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 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: Solution Architect and Project Lead, Design and Engineering (Design Review), Design and Development.

What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Solution Architect and Project Lead at Lapmaster Wolters.

What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Lapmaster Wolters, Abbott Diagnostic Systems, Baljer & Zembrod, and WI-SWF Toolmaking Institute South Westphalia.

Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Metals and Mining. Andreas also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense, Healthcare, and Energy.

Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Project Management.

What is Andreas's education?

Andreas attended Krups Solingen for Toolmaker.

Does Andreas have any certificates?

Andreas has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Siemens Academy programming course in C# / VBS, Quality assurance course ISO/TS 16949, and Trainer training (Train the Trainer).

What is the availability of Andreas?

Andreas is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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.