Christian S.-Interim Manager / CTO (Hard & Software)
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Experience
Process Coach
Questax Professionals GmbH
- Consulting on the optimization of the system development process for MB.OS and introduction of MBSE on a central platform (25% increase in efficiency)
- Planning and conducting ASPICE assessments, analyzing the results, and creating a coaching strategy
- Training more than 10 project teams in systems engineering and software development methods
- Ensuring compliance with relevant development guidelines and processes
Interim Manager System Engineering
Enginius GmbH
- Coaching for the restructuring of the development organization for commercial electric vehicles
- Creation of a scalable system architecture at overall vehicle level
- Coordination of cross-functional teams for a modular base platform
- Process consulting to meet GSR II requirements and introduce cyber security requirements
- Integration of PTC Codebeamer and Cameo (20% reduction in development time)
- Definition of interfaces and coordination with body manufacturers
Vice President Engineering
Brusa Elektronik AG
- P&L responsibility and collective power of attorney for the engineering business unit with 60 FTE
- Disciplinary management of three team leaders responsible for hardware, software, and architecture teams
- Negotiation and conclusion of cooperation agreements with OEMs and industry partners
- Analysis and realignment of development processes, introduction of a stage-gate process (30% reduction in time-to-market)
- Ensuring the highest quality standards for demanding OEM customers
- Integration of PTC-Modeller into the toolchain with PTC-Windchill and PTC-Integrity
Head of System Development, Electric Drives
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
- Disciplinary and technical management of 55 FTE through three team leaders for electric drive systems
- Analysis and implementation of ASPICE-compliant workflows (25% increase in efficiency)
- Responsibility for the tendering and awarding of development contracts to external service providers
- Establishment of a system engineering support team in Hyderabad and interface management with locations in China and the USA
- Strategic alignment and resource allocation across several international locations
- Development of a 150% model with SysML, including variant management and integration with PTC-Integrity and PTC-Windchill
Head of Chassis Development Department
Magna Steyr Engineering Germany GmbH
- Management of 25 FTE in chassis development
- Further development and series support of chassis modules (steering, brakes, springs and dampers, axle components)
- Strategic alignment of the department and consulting for new customers
Head of Steering Development
Mando Europe GmbH
- Led steering system development in Europe with 12 FTE
- Built up the strategic and operational steering system development in Europe
- Coordinated development teams in Korea, Germany, the USA, and China
EPS Project Manager
ThyssenKrupp Presta AG
- Managed and coordinated the series development project for electric steering, with four successful SOPs
- Led and coordinated the project team
- Supported the system changeover to PTC Windchill
Transmission & Hydraulics Engineer
Williams Grand Prix Engineering Ltd. & BMW AG
- Responsible for transmission and hydraulic systems during tests and races in Formula 1
- Internal team transfer from Williams to BMW on 2004-12-01
Motorsport Technician
Various
- Chief Technician at tolimit Motorsport (Porsche) and Joest Racing (DTM/ITC & Le Mans)
Industry experience
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Experienced in Automotive and Manufacturing.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Product Development, Operations, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Strategy, and Procurement.
Summary
Experienced interim manager and engineering leader with 15+ years of management experience at department and division level. Proven expertise in managing engineering organizations with up to 60 FTE across several specialist areas, as well as in resource planning and capacity management. Extensive experience in highly regulated environments (automotive, commercial vehicles) with a focus on process compliance (ASPICE, ISO 26262, GSR II, Cyber Security). Strong skills in stakeholder management and strategic collaboration with internal and external partners. Specialized in safety, security, RAM concepts, configuration management, and performance optimization.
Skills
Leadership & Organizational Management
Management Of Engineering Departments With Several Specialist Areas (Up To 60 Fte)
Resource Allocation And Capacity Planning Across International Locations
P&L Responsibility And Business Development
Team Leadership With Responsibility For Hardware, Software, And Architecture Teams
Interim Management With Proven Restructuring Success
Guidelines & Process Compliance
Process Consulting And Aspice Assessments (Competent Assessor)
Compliance Management: Iso 26262, Gsr Ii, Cyber Security
Introduction And Optimization Of Development Platforms
Stage-Gate Processes And Product Lifecycle Management
Coaching Project Teams In Systems Engineering Methods
Stakeholder Management
Committee Work And Strategic Partnerships
Negotiations With Oems And Key Accounts (Bmw, Mercedes)
Joint Venture Coordination And International Collaboration
Communication At C-Level (Collective Power Of Attorney)
Systems Engineering Expertise
System Safety And Security: Functional Safety, Cyber Security
Ram Concepts: Reliability, Availability, Maintainability
Configuration Management And Variant Management
Performance Optimization: 30% Reduction In Time-To-Market
Requirements & Architecture Management (Mbse)
Tools & Methods
Requirements Management: Doors, Dng, Ptc-Codebeamer
Architecture & Mbse: Rhapsody, Cameo, Enterprise Architect, Ptc-Modeller
Project Management: Jira, Confluence
Cad/Alm/Plm: Autodesk Fusion, Catia V5, Ptc-Windchill, Ptc-Integrity
Systems Engineering, Mbse, Software Engineering
Vehicle Development (Chassis, Powertrain, Adas, E-Mobility)
Commercial Vehicles: Glider Platforms, Modular Base Architectures
Interface Management Between Base Vehicles And Bodywork
Requirements & Architecture Management
Process Optimization
Process Consulting, Aspice Assessments
Introduction Of Development Platforms
Compliance Management (Gsr Ii, Cyber Security)
Leadership & Management
Product Portfolio Management (Base And Special Solutions)
P&L Responsibility, Business Development
Contract Negotiations, Joint Venture Coordination
Team Leadership (Up To 60 Fte), Talent Management
Committee Work And Stakeholder Management
Coordination Of International Locations
Tools
Doors, Dng, Codebeamer, Rhapsody
Cameo, Enterprise Architect, Jira, Confluence
Languages
Education
University of Portsmouth
Bachelor of Science · Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics · Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Certifications & licenses
Procurement Management 4.0 (TÜV certified)
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Profile
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Christian is based in Oberhausen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Christian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Christian has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 6 months. Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Christian would be well-suited for roles such as: Process Coach, Interim Manager System Engineering, Vice President Engineering.
Christian's most recent position is Process Coach at Questax Professionals GmbH.
In recent years, Christian has worked for Questax Professionals GmbH, Enginius GmbH, and Brusa Elektronik AG.
Christian is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.
Christian is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Operations, and Project Management. Christian also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Strategy, and Procurement.
Christian has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.
Christian has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Operations.
Christian holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics from University of Portsmouth.
Christian has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: AI-Empowered SAFe Practitioner, Certified Business Administrator, and Procurement Management 4.0 (TÜV certified).
The availability of Christian needs to be confirmed.
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