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Andrej Getze-Head of Engineering
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Experience
Jun 2022 - Oct 2025
3 years 5 monthsHead of Engineering
Pumpenfabrik Wangen GmbH (part of Atlas Copco)
Position Summary
Head of Engineering at Pumpenfabrik Wangen GmbH (part of Atlas Copco)
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Research and Development
- Led the engineering organization with 25 employees across series development, order engineering/master data, documentation, and project management/certification
- Managed an annual budget of €2.5 million
- Restructured the department by merging teams, streamlining processes, and significantly increasing overall efficiency
- Established a dedicated project management & certification department, enabling successful audits (including 3A) and completion of long-standing development projects
- Drove platform and product standardization, reducing complexity and increasing scalability across the portfolio
- Reduced lead times by up to 60% through modular design principles, process optimization, and industrialization efforts
- Built a high-performing R&D team from the ground up and successfully launched two new products within the last two years
- Lowered employee turnover from 24% to below 5% during restructuring by implementing a new leadership culture, clear responsibilities, and targeted talent development
Feb 2017 - May 2022
5 years 4 monthsHead of Research & Development
Lutz Pumpen GmbH
Position Summary
Head of Research & Development at Lutz Pumpen GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Research and Development
- Led the R&D department with 9 employees and a budget of €0.8–1.1 million
- Introduced a matrix organization, reducing development times by 50%
- Launched new product lines (battery systems, BLDC motors) that generated up to 10% additional revenue
- Built an in-house electronics development capability as a new core competence
- Improved the value chain through selective insourcing, increasing margins
- Filed patents in pump technology, strengthening technological leadership
Oct 2016 - Feb 2017
5 monthsProject Manager / Development Engineer
mdexx GmbH
Position Summary
Project Manager / Development Engineer at mdexx GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
- Standardized processes and project plans, ensuring on-time prototype delivery
- Resolved a critical project by implementing technical adjustments, securing a €0.8M/year contract
- Improved engineering methods by optimizing simulations and measurement tools, reducing technical risk
- Coordinated prototype and series fan development, including complete measurement and validation
Apr 2014 - Oct 2016
2 years 7 monthsDevelopment Engineer
Magna International
Position Summary
Development Engineer at Magna International
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
Quality Assurance
- Planned, executed, and evaluated tests on dedicated test benches
- Developed simulation and design software (VB.Net) to support pump optimization
- Created analytical models for turbochargers and compressors, improving product reliability
- Contributed to pre-development and series development
Jan 2012 - Dec 2014
3 yearsFounder & Principal Consultant
Getze Consulting
Position Summary
Founder & Principal Consultant at Getze Consulting
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Strategy
- Advising CEOs and executive teams of industrial OEMs (machinery, pumps, compressors, systems engineering) on scaling engineering organizations, portfolio complexity, and time-to-market
- Development of scalable engineering architectures (organization, processes, governance, portfolio logic)
- Support in industrialization, platform & modularization strategies, and R&D prioritization
- Sparring partner for top management on engineering strategy, transformation roadmaps, and execution risks
Industry Experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing and Automotive.
Manufacturing
Automotive
Business Area Experience
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Experienced in Product Development, Research and Development, Project Management, Strategy, and Quality Assurance.
Product Development
Research and Development
Project Management
Strategy
Quality Assurance
Summary
As an experienced engineering leader, I have over 10 years of expertise in developing and optimizing products, processes, and organizations. I have led teams of up to 25 people, managed budgets of €2.5 million, reduced lead times by up to 60%, cut turnover from 24% to below 5%, and increased the revenue share of new products by 5–10%. My strength is combining strategic thinking with practical execution to drive lasting transformation and profitability.
Skills
- Executive Leadership
- Global R&d Strategy
- Platform & Modularization Concepts
- Industrialization
- Process & Efficiency Improvement
- Transformation & Change Management
Languages
German
NativeRussian
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 2012 - Jun 2014
Universität Duisburg-Essen
Master of Science · Energy and Process Engineering · Essen, Germany · 1.9
Oct 2008 - Jun 2012
THM Gießen-Friedberg
Diploma in Engineering (FH) · Operations and Process Engineering · Friedberg, Germany · 1.8
Statistics
Experience
Total positions 5
Experience in Manufacturing 12 y
Avg length 2 y 10 m
Longest experience 5 y 3 m
Expertise
Recent roles Head of Engineering, Head of Research & Development, Project Manager / Development Engineer
Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive
Main business areas Product Development, Research and Development, Project Management
Qualifications
Highest degree Master
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Where is Andrej based?
Andrej is based in Pliezhausen, Germany.
What languages does Andrej speak?
Andrej speaks the following languages: German (Native), Russian (Native), English (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Andrej have?
Andrej has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Andrej has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Andrej may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Andrej be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Andrej would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Engineering, Head of Research & Development, Project Manager / Development Engineer.
What is Andrej's latest experience?
Andrej's most recent position is Head of Engineering at Pumpenfabrik Wangen GmbH (part of Atlas Copco).
What companies has Andrej worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Andrej has worked for Pumpenfabrik Wangen GmbH (part of Atlas Copco) and Lutz Pumpen GmbH.
Which industries is Andrej most experienced in?
Andrej is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive.
Which business areas is Andrej most experienced in?
Andrej is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Project Management. Andrej also has some experience in Strategy and Quality Assurance.
Which industries has Andrej worked in recently?
Andrej has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.
Which business areas has Andrej worked in recently?
Andrej has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Project Management.
What is Andrej's education?
Andrej holds a Master in Energy and Process Engineering from Universität Duisburg-Essen and a Bachelor in Operations and Process Engineering from THM Gießen-Friedberg.
What is the availability of Andrej?
Andrej is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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