Eugen Pilarski - Project Manager / Program Management

Q: Where is Eugen based?

Eugen is based in Risch-Rotkreuz, Switzerland and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Eugen speak?

Eugen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Polish (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Eugen have?

Eugen has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Eugen has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months . Note that Eugen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Eugen's latest experience?

Eugen's most recent position is Project Manager / Program Management at SMART-INTERIM Management GmbH .

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

In recent years, Eugen has worked for SMART-INTERIM Management GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Eugen most experienced in?

Eugen is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Metals and Mining . Eugen also has some experience in Automotive and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas is Eugen most experienced in?

Eugen is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Production , and Project Management . Eugen also has some experience in Business Intelligence , Supply Chain Management , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Eugen worked in recently?

Eugen has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Eugen worked in recently?

Eugen has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Business Intelligence .

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Risch-Rotkreuz, Switzerland

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Experience

Jun 2024 - Dec 2024

7 months

Landshut, Germany

Project Manager / Program Management

SMART-INTERIM Management GmbH

Development, industrialization and production of helicopter seats (military)
Responsible for an innovative seating system: weight < 15 kg, 100% crash safety according to EASA, side-facing, from concept to SOP
Complete recovery of a project two years overdue: concept approval and prototype testing in 4 weeks, certification testing in 8 weeks, 100% EASA certification
Management of global BCC development resources (> 60% share) and optimization of development cycles including FEM
Streamlining the supply chain, on-time EASA and series approval, compliance with the NRE budget, timely delivery including FAI

Sep 2022 - Sep 2023

1 year 1 month

Wiener Neustadt, Austria

Interim Head of Process Engineering Electronics Production

SMART-INTERIM Management GmbH

Leading 40 employees
Introducing multi-project management following the stage-gate process
Redesigning industrialization processes in sync with global development processes in the electronics and software segment
Establishing and upgrading processes to automotive standards
Implementing cost-down projects with a 65% production increase compared to the previous year (OEE, scrap rate, capacity, qualification, purchasing)
Setting up the production footprint for SMT production in Dalian/China and Mexico
Pre-designing operational processes for S/4HANA transformation (end-to-end)

Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

1 year 3 months

Reutlingen, Germany

Interim Manager

SMART-INTERIM Management GmbH

Restructuring and professionalizing industrialization and production processes along the value chain
Focus on increasing output and reducing backlogs

Jan 2019 - Present

7 years 5 months

Interim Manager

SMART-INTERIM Management GmbH

Restructuring / relocation / cost down / turnaround management
Factory planning / greenfield / brownfield / agile project management
Production footprint / digitalization / process mining
Lean management / change management / S/4HANA transformation
In-house consulting

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

2 years 1 month

Munich, Germany

Global Head of Manufacturing Engineering

Schlemmer Group

Global development of the manufacturing engineering and supply chain group within the company, focusing on extrusion, plastic injection molding and assembly technology
Global integration of plants into a production network in the context of a production footprint, focusing on efficiency, manufacturing costs and supply chain
Integration and realignment of the in-house special machine construction unit and expansion of the service portfolio in the automation and software segment

Jun 2018 - Jan 2019

8 months

Höchstadt, Germany

Plant Manager

RWG Höchstadt an der Aisch

Introduction of the One-Piece Flow production system
Managing 135 employees, 5 department heads, revenue of €28 million/year
Project management of brownfield approach in forming technology for joint bearing production
Increased rod-end production output by 135% in four months while reducing staff by 25%
Shopfloor management SQCDP to create transparency and operational strength

Dec 2017 - May 2018

6 months

Rimpar, Germany

Plant Manager for Component Manufacturing and Assembly

GRW Rimpar

Digitalization of production processes, increased flexibility and industrial automation in one-piece flow
Realignment of manufacturing strategy along the supply chain

May 2012 - Jun 2016

4 years 2 months

Grenchen, Switzerland

Plant Manager

Sinterwerke Grenchen AG

Management and realignment of the plant focusing on flow-oriented production as a value stream unit
Increased output of operational units by 35% through operational excellence programs and reduced lead times from 34 to 6 days including the supply chain
Managing 180 employees, 8 department heads, revenue of €50 million/year

May 2004 - Aug 2006

2 years 4 months

Stolberg (Rhineland), Germany

Operations Engineer

Aurubis AG

Project management for investments and overhauls in the production environment
Product and process development of copper collectors for electric machines and industrialization (continuous forming process)
SAP rollout in operations at the Stolberg site

Apr 1998 - Apr 2000

2 years 1 month

Baesweiler, Germany

Industrial Mechanic

Eltro GmbH

Maintenance of production equipment in a 5-shift system
Final assembly of PVD/CVD equipment

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Professional Services, Metals and Mining, Automotive, and Aerospace and Defense.

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Metals and Mining

Automotive

Aerospace and Defense

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Production, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Supply Chain Management, and Product Development.

Operations

Production

Project Management

Business Intelligence

Supply Chain Management

Product Development

Summary

Several years of leadership experience as plant manager for component manufacturing and assembly for rolling bearings, passenger car/truck transmissions, shock absorbers and hybrid electric drives, SMT electronics production. Global responsibility for manufacturing engineering and special machine construction. Focus areas: product development, production management & supply chain, engineering, multi-project management, change management, lean management, and quality, as well as broad practical experience in Industry 4.0 in production environments. Diploma in mechanical engineering, over 30 years in operations and technology in automotive, industrial and aerospace sectors. Expertise in primary and forming technology, powder metallurgy, hard and soft machining, heat treatment, sheet metal processing and coating, SMT electronics production and development, ICT and EOL test equipment, plastic extrusion/injection molding and assembly technology, production IT, 25 years in automotive. Doer, strong execution skills, high technical competence, clear communication at all levels, cooperative leadership style.

Skills

Technical Reliability
Product Development
Shopfloor Management
Asset Management
Leadership Theory
Supply Chain And Quality Management
Robust Development Processes In The Context Of Synchronous Implementation
Manufacturing Engineering
Corporate Management And Controlling
Change Management
Lean Management
Agile Project Management
Digitalization In Industrial Environments
14.0 On The Shopfloor
Isa-95 Model For Networking Field Devices
Human Factors In Aviation (Part145)
Aviation Regulations Awareness
Sap Fi/Co, Mm, Pp, Pm (Sap Plant Trainer)
Ms Office Applications (Very Good Knowledge)
Celonis Data Engineer (Process Mining)
2d/3d Cad/Cam Systems: Autocad Inventor 3d, Hsm Cam

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Polish

Intermediate

Education

Mar 2001 - Feb 2006

Rheinische University of Applied Sciences Cologne, Faculty of Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Cologne, Germany

Feb 1997 - Nov 1999

Aachen Chamber of Industry and Commerce

Industrial Foreman in Metal · Metals · Aachen, Germany

Sep 1991 - Jan 1995

William Prym Works

Industrial Mechanic, specialization in Mechanical and Systems Engineering · Mechanical and Systems Engineering · Stolberg (Rhineland), Germany

Certifications & licenses

Industrial Foreman in Metal

Aachen Chamber of Industry and Commerce

Aviation Regulations Awareness

Celonis Data Engineer (Process Mining)

Human Factors in Aviation (Part145)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Manufacturing 14.5 y

Avg length 2 y 2 m

Longest experience 7 y 4 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Project Manager / Program Management, Interim Head of Process Engineering Electronics Production, Interim Manager

Main industries Manufacturing, Professional Services, Metals and Mining

Main business areas Operations, Production, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

April 2025

Last Update

May 2026

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Where is Eugen based?

Eugen is based in Risch-Rotkreuz, Switzerland and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Eugen speak?

Eugen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Polish (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Eugen have?

Eugen has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Eugen has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Eugen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Eugen be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Eugen would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager / Program Management, Interim Head of Process Engineering Electronics Production, Interim Manager.

What is Eugen's latest experience?

Eugen's most recent position is Project Manager / Program Management at SMART-INTERIM Management GmbH.

What companies has Eugen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Eugen has worked for SMART-INTERIM Management GmbH.

Which industries is Eugen most experienced in?

Eugen is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Metals and Mining. Eugen also has some experience in Automotive and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Eugen most experienced in?

Eugen is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Production, and Project Management. Eugen also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Supply Chain Management, and Product Development.

Which industries has Eugen worked in recently?

Eugen has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Eugen worked in recently?

Eugen has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Business Intelligence.

What is Eugen's education?

Eugen holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Rheinische University of Applied Sciences Cologne, Faculty of Engineering.

Does Eugen have any certificates?

Eugen has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Industrial Foreman in Metal, Aviation Regulations Awareness, and Celonis Data Engineer (Process Mining).

What is the availability of Eugen?

Eugen is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Eugen?

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