Frank Thurner - Engineering & Industry 4.0 / IoT...

Q: Where is Frank based?

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

Q: What languages does Frank speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Frank have?

Frank has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Frank has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 6 months . Note that Frank may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Frank's latest experience?

Frank's most recent position is Engineering & Industry 4.0 / IoT Project Manager at Contech Software & Engineering GmbH .

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

In recent years, Frank has worked for Contech Software & Engineering GmbH and mts Consulting & Engineering GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Information Technology . Frank also has some experience in Media and Entertainment , Automotive , and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Quality Assurance , and Product Development . Frank also has some experience in Project Management , Production , and Information Technology .

Q: Which industries has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Quality Assurance , and Operations .

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Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany

Experience

Jan 2017 - Present

9 years 3 months

Engineering & Industry 4.0 / IoT Project Manager

Contech Software & Engineering GmbH

Engineering & Industry 4.0 / IoT projects with AI system using the Robust Design method for products & processes
Development, implementation & introduction of AI system Analyser® for Robust Design for products & processes
AI and Industry 4.0 standard product for preventive and reactive quality assurance as well as maintenance (Predictive Quality and Predictive Maintenance) based on big & smart data

Feb 2012 - Present

14 years 2 months

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Expert & Consultant

mts Consulting & Engineering GmbH

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Expert & consultant
Trainer for leaders in Lean Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma – DfSS
Robust Design for products and processes with IoT and AI system for Predictive Quality and Maintenance
Big and Smart Data
Quality management, product & process excellence
Engineering & validation of products & processes
Task force leader

Oct 2006 - Dec 2012

6 years 3 months

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Thurner & Partner

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Consulting for training & deployment of Lean Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma
Analysis and optimization of management control & reporting systems
Task force leader
Engineering & validation projects

Mar 2006 - Dec 2007

1 year 10 months

Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Manager Quality and Business Improvement

GE-CompuNet / Computacenter AG

Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Quality and Business Improvement manager

Jul 2000 - Dec 2005

5 years 6 months

Head of IT & Organization

ARRI Group

Head of IT & organization
Process optimization
Interim plant manager for mechanical production & camera assembly

Oct 1996 - Jul 2000

3 years 10 months

ERP Project Manager

BaaN

ERP project manager for implementations and process optimizations

Aug 1995 - Sep 1996

1 year 2 months

Head of Consulting, Material Flow and Logistics

Siemens

Head of consulting for material flow, logistics & warehouse planning
Process optimization

Sep 1994 - Jul 1995

11 months

Materials Management and Logistics Consultant

Dück & Partner

Material flow, logistics & warehouse planning
Process optimization

Sep 1993 - Aug 1994

1 year

Head of Plant Relocation and Logistics Manager

ZF-Hurth Gruppe

Head of plant relocation
Logistics manager at 2 plants

Jul 1992 - Sep 1993

1 year 3 months

Head of Gear Assembly

ZF-Hurth Antriebstechnik / Getriebebau

Head of gear assembly

Mar 1987 - Jul 1992

5 years 5 months

CAM Engineer

ZF-Hurth Antriebstechnik und Werkzeugmaschinenbau

CAM engineer in the work preparation of the machine & gear factory

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Professional Services, Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Transportation, and Automotive.

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Information Technology

Media and Entertainment

Transportation

Automotive

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Operations, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Project Management, Production, and Information Technology.

Operations

Quality Assurance

Product Development

Project Management

Production

Information Technology

Skills

Methods/experience

Lean Six Sigma With All Methods And Tools
Deployment Of Lean Six Sigma In Large Organizations
Design For Six Sigma With All Tools And Methods
Data Mining
Lean Management
Project Management
Factory And Warehouse Planning
Material Flow And Logistics Planning
Doe (Design Of Experiments)
Analysis Of Management Control & Reporting Systems
Development Of Management Control & Reporting Systems
Tolerance Management
Leading Interdisciplinary Teams
Development Of Custom Training Concepts

It Skills

Ms Office Programs
Baan Iv, Sap R/3
Minitab, Visual Xsel (Statistics)
Analyser For Robust Design – Products & Processes
Statistics And Data Mining
C, C++, C#, Turbo Pascal, Fortran, Real-time Computing
Databases: Access, Ms Sql, Oracle

Focus Areas

Product & Process Optimization Using The Robust Design Method And Ai/ml System
Coaching A Very Large Number Of Dmaic And Dfss Projects (> 800 Projects)
Introduction And Implementation, Training Of Ai/ml System Analyser® With Iot / Industry 4.0 Interfaces, Big & Smart Data Application On Cloud (E.g. Azure) And On The Edge
Ai/ml System For Predictive Quality And Predictive Maintenance With Standard Data Format From 1,100 Industrial Projects
Digital Transformation, Defining Goals For Ai Applications With Derivation Of Architecture Principles For Ai Applications
Process Automation Based On Big And Smart Data
Identification And Standardization Of Ai Tools And Technologies Suitable For The Application Type
Material Flow & Warehouse Planning, Factory & Logistics Planning
Introduction And Deployment Of Lean Six Sigma And Design For Six Sigma - Dfss
Validations And Qualifications Up To Approval And Market Launch, En Iso 13485, Fda With Proven Methods And Approach And Ai System
Qualification & Validations, Audits & Manuals According To Iso Ts 16949, Iso 9001, Din En Iso 13485, Fda, Ce, Ich, Din En Iso 11607
Robust Design For Products & Processes In The Pep, Process Optimization In Development And Validation With Ai And Method
Robust Design / Dfss With Fusi + Spice In The Pep
Audits According To Iatf 16949 + Difference To Ts 16949, Iso 9001, Drafting Manuals
Methodical Validation Of New Products, Vehicle Series And Systems With Robust Design – The Further Development Of Dfss And Lean Six Sigma
Methodical Support Of Company Transformation, Development Of New Organizations And Processes
Task Force - Project Management, Leading Plt Teams (Problem-solving Teams)
Conducting A Variety Of Gb/bb/champion/dmaic/dfss Trainings
Support Of Master Black Belt Programs

Industry Experience

Energy Sector: Transmission Grid Operators (Tsos), Utilities
Automotive
Plastic Injection Molding And Extrusion Parts
Medical Technology
Extrusion And Rubber Processing
Mechanical Engineering, Plant Engineering
Pharma
Chemicals
Electronics
Telecommunications
It Services

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1985 - Jun 1990

University of Applied Science / FH München

Diploma in Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Munich, Germany

Oct 1984 - Jun 1985

TU München / TUM

Munich, Germany

Oct 1974 - Jun 1982

Gymnasium Olching

High School Diploma · Olching, Germany

Certifications & licenses

AI/ML System Analyser®

Six Sigma Master Black Belt

SAP Manager FI, CO, MM, SD, HR / SAP Implementation Manager

mts Consulting & Engineering GmbH

ITIL Manager Certified ITIL Manager

BaaN IV Implementation Manager

KVP Moderator & Manager

Refa Engineer

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 11

Experience in Manufacturing 26 y

Avg length 4 y 6 m

Longest experience 14 y 1 m

Expertise

Recent roles Engineering & Industry 4.0 / IoT Project Manager, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Expert & Consultant, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Main industries Manufacturing, Professional Services, Information Technology

Main business areas Operations, Quality Assurance, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 7

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Frank based?

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

What languages does Frank speak?

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

How many years of experience does Frank have?

Frank has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Frank has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 6 months. Note that Frank may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Frank be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Frank would be well-suited for roles such as: Engineering & Industry 4.0 / IoT Project Manager, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Expert & Consultant, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt.

What is Frank's latest experience?

Frank's most recent position is Engineering & Industry 4.0 / IoT Project Manager at Contech Software & Engineering GmbH.

What companies has Frank worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Frank has worked for Contech Software & Engineering GmbH and mts Consulting & Engineering GmbH.

Which industries is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Information Technology. Frank also has some experience in Media and Entertainment, Automotive, and Transportation.

Which business areas is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Quality Assurance, and Product Development. Frank also has some experience in Project Management, Production, and Information Technology.

Which industries has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Operations.

What is Frank's education?

Frank holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from University of Applied Science / FH München.

Does Frank have any certificates?

Frank has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: AI/ML System Analyser®, Six Sigma Master Black Belt, SAP Manager FI, CO, MM, SD, and HR / SAP Implementation Manager.

What is the availability of Frank?

Frank will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Frank?

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