Clemens Kuhn - Manufacturing Engineer

Q: Where is Clemens based?

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

Q: What languages does Clemens speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Clemens have?

Clemens has at least 40 years of experience. During this time, Clemens has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month . Note that Clemens may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Clemens's latest experience?

Clemens's most recent position is Manufacturing Engineer at Premium AEROTEC GmbH .

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

In recent years, Clemens has worked for Premium AEROTEC GmbH and Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Clemens most experienced in?

Clemens is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense , Manufacturing , and Sport .

Q: Which business areas is Clemens most experienced in?

Clemens is most experienced in business areas like Production , Project Management , and Operations . Clemens also has some experience in Supply Chain Management , Product Development , and Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Clemens worked in recently?

Clemens has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Clemens worked in recently?

Clemens has recently worked in business areas like Production , Project Management , and Supply Chain Management .

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Donauworth, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Manufacturing Engineer

Premium AEROTEC GmbH

Planning, coordination and implementation of production relocations (TOW) for composite parts inside and outside PAG
Definition, design and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes in coordination with engineering, program management and customers (internal/external)
Interface coordinator for internal and external suppliers

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

Career break

Pursuit of personal goals

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

Business Improvement Manager H145 Main Rotor Blades D3

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH

Achieving customer rate capability (ramp-up) at the German production plant in Donauwörth

Jan 2017 - Dec 2021

5 years

Composite Single-Part Production

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH

Conversion into a lead factory
Reduced lead time by 60%; increased productivity by 30%; 100% on-time delivery

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

2 years

Project Manager A350XWB Passenger Doors

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH

Implementation of the concept of an assembly line for all variants of structural assembly
Reduced lead time by 60%; increased productivity by 35%; 100% on-time delivery during ramp-up
Internal award: EUROCOPTER Group Award for Excellence A350XWB Passenger Door Assembly Line

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

3 years

Project Manager E2E Implementation of Pull Flow System

Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH

E2E implementation of a pull flow system (green field approach) from the delivery of the SA Emergency Exit Door and LR Bulk Cargo Door through the final assembly lines, individual parts production (machining, sheet metal, electroplating, painting), cutting, raw material storage to order release
Application of the EPEI method for metallic individual parts

Jan 2010 - Dec 2013

4 years

EPS Site Manager Donauwörth

Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH

Managed 11 lean transformation projects, reducing lead times by up to 80%, WIP by 50%, and production area by 30%

Jan 2008 - Dec 2010

3 years

Member of the Central EPS Team

Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH

Defined and implemented the company-wide Eurocopter Production System
Set up a training center in Paris for management from France, Germany, and Spain

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

3 years

Pilot Project Leader EPS in the Airframe Profit Center

Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH

Managed 12 lean transformation projects, reducing lead times by up to 60%, WIP by 45%, and boosting productivity by 25%
Nominated by EADS for the Hall of Fame; twice nominated as a top 3 Best Lean Manufacturing Team

Jan 2004 - Dec 2005

2 years

Project Manager Industrialization NH90 External Load Carrier

Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH

Led an integrated team including design, stress analysis, engineering, and tooling for a mixed assembly line
Achieved time and cost targets

Jan 2001 - Dec 2002

2 years

Subproject Manager Industrialization A318–321 Composite Support Link

Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH

Subproject management of an integrated team of design, stress, engineering and tooling
Achieved time and cost targets

Jan 1998 - Dec 2001

4 years

Project Manager A318–321 Belly Fairing

Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH

Led an integrated team from production, work preparation, planning, control and quality assurance to convert a task- and plan-oriented composite production into a process- and consumption-oriented production line
Reduced lead time by 60%, WIP by 50%; increased productivity by 25%; 100% on-time delivery during ramp-up

Jan 1996 - Dec 1997

2 years

Subproject Manager A318–321 Cargo Door

Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH

Converted a dock assembly into a flow-oriented assembly line at the Donauwörth site

Jan 1995 - Dec 1996

2 years

Head of Composite Department

Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH

Managed three supervisory areas with a total of about 120 employees

Jan 1995 - Dec 1995

1 year

Team Leader Work Preparation

Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH

Led an eleven-member work preparation team

Jan 1994 - Dec 1994

1 year

Kaizen-Workshop Leader

Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH

Process improvements in single part manufacturing and assembly areas at the Donauwörth site

Jan 1990 - Dec 1993

4 years

Time Management Clerk MBB Helicopters / Eurocopter

Conducted Kaizen workshops in cooperation with Shingijutso USA (Mr. Chihiro Nakao)
Process analyses, time studies, and time measurements in single part manufacturing and assembly areas at the Donauwörth site

Jan 1986 - Dec 1988

3 years

Self-employed / Business Owner

Development and production of bass guitar necks made of composite materials

Jan 1983 - Dec 1985

3 years

Self-employed / Business Owner

Production and marketing of customized windsurf boards

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, and Sport.

Aerospace and Defense

Manufacturing

Sport

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Production, Project Management, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Production

Project Management

Operations

Supply Chain Management

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Skills

Many Years Of Experience In Leadership And Expert Roles In Lean Management, Project Management, Program Management And End-to-end Efficiency Improvement In Manufacturing Companies
Implementation Of Lean Management, Lean Production, And Continuous Improvement At National And International Production Sites
Transformation Of Production Processes And Production Launches For Large-scale And Small-scale Series Up To One-piece Flow – For Both Subassemblies And Final Products
Strong Identification Of Waste (Muda), Targeted And In-depth Analysis Of The Current State With A Constant Focus On Customer Value – Solution Design In Interdisciplinary And Intercultural Teams
Optimization Of Entire Production Sites Or Production Lines With Significant Reduction Of Lead Times And Inventories While Improving Productivity And Quality, And Meeting Tight Deadlines
Integration And Optimization Of Transnational Supply Chains For Parts, Components And Finished Products; Management Of Change Until Cultural Transformation To Independent Working With Empowered Actors And A Positive, Solution-oriented Understanding Of Errors
Active Coaching Of Key Stakeholders During The Transformation As Well As To Activate And Maintain The Subsequent Improvement Process
Value Stream Mapping
Agile Project Management Scrum
Standardize Work
Hoshin Kanri
Continuous Improvement
Kaizen
Cardboard Engineering
Toyota Kata
U-shaped Line
Lean Project Management
Kanban
Driver Methodology
5s
Flow Management
Level Production
Heijunka, Line Balancing, Kvp
Visual Management
Smed
Lean Leadership Organization
Pdca
Yamazumi
Ishikawa
Running Board
Pps
Poka Yoke
Epei
Andon
Jis / Jit

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 1986 - Aug 1989

Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Engineering (FH) · Plastics Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Agile Project Management with SCRUM

IBB

Working Effectively Across Generation

Airbus Group

Excel II - Advance

Airbus Group

Practical Problem Solving (PPS) 8D

Airbus Group

Leading & Coaching in Lean Process (Toyota Kata)

Management Circle

MEXICO Bussiness Culture

Eurocopter

Business Finance For Everyone

CELEMI

EADS Green Belt

EADS

Shaping and Securing the Future at the German Site

mic-Management Information Center

Approval of Military Helicopters - Legal Framework, Organization, Process

Eurocopter

Project 98

Eurocopter

SAP - Basic Course

Eurocopter

Kaizen / KVP - Basics

IFAO

Train The Trainer

IFAO

Leadership Behavior

Deutsche Aerospace

Leadership Knowledge

Deutsche Aerospace

Successful Performance in Multicultural Meetings.

Deutsche Aerospace

Value Analysis Basic Seminar

VDI Zentrum Düsseldorf

REFA Basic Certificate

REFA-Institut Darmstadt

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 19

Experience in Aerospace and Defense 33 y

Avg length 2 y 7 m

Longest experience 4 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Manufacturing Engineer, Career break, Business Improvement Manager H145 Main Rotor Blades D3

Main industries Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, Sport

Main business areas Production, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 19

Profile

Created

October 2025

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Where is Clemens based?

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

What languages does Clemens speak?

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

How many years of experience does Clemens have?

Clemens has at least 40 years of experience. During this time, Clemens has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Clemens may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Clemens be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Clemens would be well-suited for roles such as: Manufacturing Engineer, Career break, Business Improvement Manager H145 Main Rotor Blades D3.

What is Clemens's latest experience?

Clemens's most recent position is Manufacturing Engineer at Premium AEROTEC GmbH.

What companies has Clemens worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Clemens has worked for Premium AEROTEC GmbH and Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH.

Which industries is Clemens most experienced in?

Clemens is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, and Sport.

Which business areas is Clemens most experienced in?

Clemens is most experienced in business areas like Production, Project Management, and Operations. Clemens also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Which industries has Clemens worked in recently?

Clemens has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Clemens worked in recently?

Clemens has recently worked in business areas like Production, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Clemens's education?

Clemens holds a Bachelor in Plastics Engineering from Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Does Clemens have any certificates?

Clemens has 19 certificates. Among them, these include: Agile Project Management with SCRUM, Working Effectively Across Generation, and Excel II - Advance.

What is the availability of Clemens?

Clemens is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Clemens?

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