Christian Stöckeler - Interim Manager
Experience
Process Expert
Questax Professionals GmbH
- Advised on optimizing the system development process for MB.OS and introducing MBSE on a central platform (efficiency increase of 25%)
- Planned and conducted ASPICE assessments, analyzed results and developed a coaching strategy
- Trained over 10 project teams in systems engineering and software development methods
- Ensured compliance with relevant development guidelines and processes
Interim Manager System Engineering
Enginius GmbH
- Coached restructuring of the development organization for e-mobility commercial vehicles
- Developed a scalable system architecture at the complete vehicle level
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for a modular base platform
- Advised on processes to meet GSR II requirements and introduced cyber security measures
- Integrated PTC Codebeamer and Cameo (reduced development time by 20%)
- Defined interfaces and coordinated with body manufacturers
Vice President Engineering
Brusa Elektronik AG
- Held P&L responsibility and collective signatory power for the engineering division with 60 FTEs
- Managed three team leaders for hardware, software and architecture teams
- Negotiated and closed cooperation agreements with OEMs and industry partners
- Analyzed and realigned development processes, introduced a stage-gate process (reduced time-to-market by 30%)
- Ensured highest quality standards for demanding OEM customers
- Integrated PTC Modeler into the tool chain with PTC Windchill and PTC Integrity
Head of System Development Electric Drives
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
- Managed 55 FTEs over three team leaders for electric drive systems
- Analyzed and implemented ASPICE-compliant workflows (efficiency increase of 25%)
- Responsible for tendering and awarding development contracts to external service providers
- Built a system engineering support team in Hyderabad and managed interfaces to sites in China and the USA
- Set strategic direction and allocated resources across multiple international sites
- Developed a 150% model with SysML, including variant management and integration with PTC Integrity and PTC Windchill
Head of Chassis Development
Magna Steyr Engineering Germany GmbH
- Led 25 FTEs in chassis development
- Advanced and supported series production of chassis modules (steering, brakes, suspension & damping, axle components)
- Defined the department’s strategic direction and advised new customers
Steering Development Manager
Mando Europe GmbH
- Managed steering system development in Europe with 12 full-time equivalents
- Built the strategic and operational structure for steering system development in Europe
- Coordinated development teams in Korea, Germany, the USA and China
EPS Project Manager
ThyssenKrupp Presta AG
- Project management and control in a production development project for electric steering with four successful SOPs
- Led and coordinated the project team
- Supported the system migration to PTC Windchill
Gearbox & Hydraulics Engineer
Williams Grand Prix Engineering Ltd. & BMW AG
- Responsible for gearbox and hydraulic systems in Formula 1 testing and races
- Internal team transfer on 2004-12-01 from Williams to BMW
Motorsport Technician
Various
- Lead technician at tolimit Motorsport (Porsche) and Joest Racing (DTM/ITC & Le Mans)
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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.
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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Operations, Quality Assurance, Strategy, and Procurement.
Summary
Experienced interim manager and engineering leader with over 15 years of leadership experience at department and division levels. Proven expertise in managing engineering organizations up to 60 FTEs across multiple disciplines, as well as in resource planning and capacity management. Solid 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
Managing Engineering Departments With Multiple Disciplines (Up To 60 Ftes)
Resource Allocation And Capacity Planning Across International Sites
P&l Responsibility And Business Development
Leading Teams Responsible For Hardware, Software And Architecture
Interim Management With Documented Restructuring Successes
Policies & Process Compliance
Process Consulting And Aspice Assessments (Competent Assessor)
Compliance Management: Iso 26262, Gsr Ii, Cyber Security
Implementation And Optimization Of Development Platforms
Stage-gate Processes And Product Lifecycle Management
Coaching Project Teams In Systems Engineering Methods
Stakeholder Management
Board Work And Strategic Partnerships
Negotiations With Oems And Key Accounts (Bmw, Mercedes)
Joint Venture Coordination And International Collaboration
Communication At C-level (Collective Signatory Power)
Systems Engineering Expertise
System Safety And Security: Functional Safety, Cyber Security
Ram Concepts: Reliability, Availability, Maintainability
Configuration And Variant Management
Performance Optimization: Reduced Time-to-market By 30%
Requirements & Architecture Management (Mbse)
Tools & Methods
Requirements Management: Doors, Dng, Ptc Codebeamer
Architecture & Mbse: Rhapsody, Cameo, Enterprise Architect, Ptc Modeler
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 Vehicle And Body
Requirements & Architecture Management
Process Optimization
Process Consulting, Aspice Assessments
Implementation Of Development Platforms
Compliance Management (Gsr Ii, Cyber Security)
Leadership & Management
Product Portfolio Management (Standard & Special Solutions)
P&l Responsibility, Business Development
Contract Negotiations, Joint Venture Coordination
Team Leadership (Up To 60 Ftes), Talent Management
Board Work And Stakeholder Management
Coordination Of International Sites
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
AI-Empowered SAFe Practitioner
Certified Business Administrator
Purchasing Management 4.0 (TÜV certified)
Leading SAFe
intacs Automotive SPICE Competent Assessor
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