Clemens K.-Manufacturing Engineer
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Experience
Manufacturing Engineer
Premium AEROTEC GmbH
- Planning, coordinating, and carrying out production transfers (TOW) for composite parts within and outside PAG
- Defining, designing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes in coordination with Engineering, program management, and customers (internal/external)
- Coordinator for internal and external supplier interfaces
Career Break
- Pursuing personal goals
Business Improvement Manager H145 Main Rotor Blades D3
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
- Achieving customer rate readiness (ramp-up) at the German production plant in Donauwörth
Composite Single-Part Production
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
- Transformed into a Lead Factory
- Reduced lead time by 60%; increased productivity by 30%; 100% on-time delivery
Project Manager A350XWB Passenger Doors
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
- Implemented the concept of an assembly line for all structural assembly variants
- 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
Project Manager E2E Implementation of PULL Flow System
Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH
- E2E implementation of a PULL Flow System (Green Field Approach), from delivery of the SA Emergency Exit Door and LR Bulk Cargo Door through the final assembly lines, individual parts manufacturing (machining, sheet metal, electroplating, painting), cutting, raw material warehouse, and order placement
- Application of the EPEI method for metal parts
EPS Site Manager, Donauwörth
Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH
- Led 11 Lean transformation projects, reducing lead time by up to 80%, WIP by 50%, and production floor space by 30%
Member of the Central EPS Team
Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH
- Defined and implemented the Eurocopter Production System across the group
- Set up a training center in Paris for management from France, Germany, and Spain
EPS Pilot Project Manager in the Airframe Profit Center
Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH
- Led 12 Lean transformation projects, reducing lead time by up to 60%, WIP by 45%, and increasing productivity by 25%
- EADS nominee for the Hall of Fame; nominated twice as one of the Top 3 – Best Lean Manufacturing Teams
Industrialization Project Manager, NH90 External Load Carrier
Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH
- Led an integrated team from design, stress, engineering, and fixture construction for a mixed-model assembly line
- Achieved time and cost targets
Subproject Manager, Industrialization, A318–321 Composite Load-Bearing Beam
Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH
- Led a subproject team comprising Design, Stress, Engineering, and Tooling
- Achieved time and cost targets
Project Manager, A318–321 Belly Fairing
Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH
- Led an integrated team comprising Production, Production Planning, Planning, Scheduling, and Quality Assurance to transform a task- and planning-oriented composite production operation into a process- and consumption-oriented production line
- Reduced lead time by 60% and WIP by 50%; increased productivity by 25%; achieved 100% on-time delivery during ramp-up
Subproject Manager, A318–321 Cargo Door
Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH
- Converted a dock assembly operation into a flow-oriented assembly line at the Donauwörth site
Composite Department Manager
Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH
- Managed three foreman teams with approximately 120 employees in total
Production Planning Team Leader
Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH
- Led an eleven-member production planning team
Kaizen Workshop Leader
Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH
- Process improvements in individual parts production and assembly areas at the Donauwörth site
Time Management Clerk MBB Helicopters / Eurocopter
- Conducting Kaizen workshops in collaboration with Shingijutso USA (Mr. Chihiro Nakao)
- Process analyses, time studies and time measurements in individual parts production and assembly areas at the Donauwörth site
Self-employed / Business Owner
- Development and production of composite bass guitar necks
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.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Production, Project Management, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, and 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
Introduction Of Lean Management, Lean Production, And Continuous Improvement At National And International Production Sites
Transformation Of Production Processes And Production Launches For High-Volume And Low-Volume Production, Through To One-Piece Flow—For Both Assemblies And Finished Products
Strong Ability To Identify Waste (Muda), Carry Out Focused And In-Depth Analysis Of The Current State, And Keep Customer Value At The Center—Developing Solutions In Interdisciplinary And Intercultural Teams
Optimization Of Entire Production Sites And Production Lines, Significantly Reducing Lead Times And Inventory While Improving Productivity And Quality And Meeting Tight Deadlines
Integration And Optimization Of Transnational Supply Chains For Parts, Components, And Finished Products; Leading Change Management Through To Cultural Transformation Toward Accountable Ways Of Working, Empowered Teams, And A Positive, Solution-Focused Approach To Mistakes
Active Coaching Of Key People During The Transformation And 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 Organisation
Pdca
Yamazumi
Ishikawa
Running Board
Pps
Poka Yoke
Epei
Andon
Jis / Jit
Languages
Education
Fachhochschule Darmstadt
Dipl.-Ing. (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 the Lean-Process (Toyota Kata)
Management Circle
MEXICO Bussiness Culture
Eurocopter
Business Finance For Everyone
CELEMI
EADS
Shaping and Securing the Future at the German Site
mic-Management Information Center
Military Helicopter Certification - 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 Skills
Deutsche Aerospace
Making a Successful Impression in Multicultural Meetings.
Deutsche Aerospace
Value Analysis Basic Seminar
VDI Zentrum Düsseldorf
REFA-Institut Darmstadt
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Experience
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Clemens is based in Donauworth, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Clemens speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
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.
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.
Clemens's most recent position is Manufacturing Engineer at Premium AEROTEC GmbH.
In recent years, Clemens has worked for Premium AEROTEC GmbH and Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH.
Clemens is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, and Sport.
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.
Clemens has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense and Manufacturing.
Clemens has recently worked in business areas like Production, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management.
Clemens holds a Bachelor in Plastics Engineering from Fachhochschule Darmstadt.
Clemens has 19 certificates. Among them, these include: Agile Project Management With SCRUM, Working Effectively Across Generation, and Excel II - Advance.
The availability of Clemens needs to be confirmed.
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