Frank Doerries - Project management, development and system integration for retrofit on a Uranus thermionic mass spectrometer

Q: Where is Frank based?

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

Q: What languages does Frank speak?

Frank speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Frank have?

Frank has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Frank has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months . Note that Frank may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Frank's latest experience?

Frank's most recent position is Project management, development and system integration for retrofit on a Uranus thermionic mass spectrometer at Forschungszentrum Jülich .

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

In recent years, Frank has worked for Forschungszentrum Jülich , Zeiss , nsti GmbH , Qiagen , and Universität Lübeck .

Q: Which industries is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Healthcare , and Aerospace and Defense . Frank also has some experience in Information Technology , Professional Services , and Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Operations , and Project Management . Frank also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Finance , and Research and Development .

Q: Which industries has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in industries like Healthcare , Manufacturing , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Finance , and Project Management .

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Ritterhude, Germany

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Experience

Dec 2022 - Feb 2025

2 years 3 months

Project management, development and system integration for retrofit on a Uranus thermionic mass spectrometer

Forschungszentrum Jülich

Development of a retrofit concept, including qualification measures
Development, installation and commissioning of the required hardware and software
Development of a safety concept
Execution and documentation of in-house verifications / qualification
Initiation and implementation of measures in case of non-conformities
Execution of CE conformity assessment procedures and CE marking

Mar 2022 - Dec 2022

10 months

Project management qualification of an excimer laser system according to ISO 60601-1

Zeiss

Identification of the individual components relevant for qualification through to commissioning
Procurement of test evidence for the individual components from the manufacturer / supplier
Qualification of components in an external test house, where required
Execution and documentation of in-house verifications
Initiation and implementation of measures in case of non-conformities

Oct 2021 - Present

4 years 10 months

Managing Director and Shareholder

nsti GmbH

Strategic development of the company
Building up service business in the areas of production technologies and hardware development, mechanical design, and 3D printing
Development and setup of a prototype for a universal marking system
Building sales structures
Promoting digitalization by implementing a new IT infrastructure
Carrying out financial accounting
Development of an optical measuring unit for determining hemoglobin concentration in blood

Oct 2021 - Mar 2022

6 months

Project Engineer Automation Technology

Qiagen

Hands-on project execution from the concept phase through to commissioning
Coordination of PLC programming (e.g. Siemens TIA Portal) as well as commissioning
Coordination of electrical hardware design
Computer-controlled process control systems and concept development for computer system integration of in-process controls (for example vision systems)
Integration of robot and handling technology, safety technology, bus systems/plant interfaces and drive systems, as well as various interfaces
Coordination and project control as well as interdisciplinary teamwork with various stakeholders
Interface function between suppliers and internal requirements in life science / diagnostics / pharmaceuticals
Execution of CE conformity assessment procedures and CE marking

Mar 2021 - Present

5 years 5 months

Development of an optical measuring unit for determining hemoglobin concentration in blood

Universität Lübeck

Project management, introduction of project management methods and setup of project controlling and reporting
Development of the system architecture and design of system components
Specification, development and implementation of optoelectronic control loops
Selection of suppliers and execution of supplier qualifications
Setup and execution of feasibility studies

Jan 2021 - Sep 2021

9 months

Trustee and strategic development

nsti UG

Carrying out due diligence for upcoming company acquisitions
Conducting purchase negotiations as part of upcoming company acquisitions
Preparing and creating business plans and financing concepts
Developing and building a functional prototype for a universal labeling system
Developing an optical measuring unit to determine the hemoglobin concentration in blood

Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

4 months

Hybrid

Development of a hybrid ventilator valve for mixing breathing gases with different gas concentrations

Dehas Medizintechnik GmbH

Project management, introducing a project management method and setting up project controlling and reporting
Defining the system architecture and selecting system components
Selecting suppliers and carrying out supplier qualifications
Setting up and carrying out incoming goods inspections
Coordinating and carrying out the design transfer to serial production
Carrying out product qualifications and product approvals (EMC, CE, biocompatibility, FAT, SAT, etc.)

Aug 2016 - Dec 2020

4 years 5 months

Managing Director

EK-TEAM GmbH

Operational management and strategic development of the areas under responsibility
Restructuring and optimization of key production processes using Kaizen, Lean Management and continuous improvement, as well as in materials management
Realignment of national and international sales structures
Establishment of methodically sound development and project management processes
Driving digitalization through the implementation of SAP as an ERP system and the introduction of relevant modules
Analyzing budgets and projects to identify cost-saving potential
Developing and building a new technology platform for inkjet marking technologies
Setting up quality assurance by developing and establishing effective concepts

Results:

Increase in revenue from €4.3 million to €6.5 million in 3 years without increasing personnel costs
Sustainable improvement in product quality and stabilization of delivery dates
Development and successful launch of new products such as a new type of plastic ink

Oct 2011 - Sep 2015

4 years

Head of Production Engineering

Olympus Surgical Technology Europe

Conception, setup, management and development of a globally operating competence team for laser technology
Building, leading and developing several specialist teams (automation technology, process technology, laser technology, system integration, maintenance & servicing)
Managing and implementing a restructuring in production technology
Optimizing key processes and introducing effective systems and structures
Carrying out CE marking in accordance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Carrying out equipment qualifications, process validations and controls in accordance with GMP, DIN EN ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820

Project responsibility: 121 development projects in special-purpose machine construction

Financial responsibility: budget €3.5 million p.a.

Personnel: Technical and disciplinary leadership of 45 employees from the USA, Japan, the Czech Republic, the UK and Germany

Oct 2003 - Sep 2011

8 years

Various positions in the A400M and development area

Airbus Operations GmbH / Airbus S.A.S.

Development Engineer Leader and Development Engineer A400M (10/2003–08/2006)
Specialist Support for A380 Recovery (09/2006–01/2007) in Toulouse and Hamburg
A400M Engineering Leader “Electric Recovery” (01/2007–08/2007) in Bremen
Head of Backward Integration/Center Fuselage A400M (09/2007–09/2011), assignment in Seville (09/2007–09/2009)

Results as Head of Backward Integration:

Savings of €1.23 million in 2010 and reduction of complaint process lead time from 85 to 24 days
Building of a cross-functional system integration team
Development and introduction of a visual management system

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Information Technology, Professional Services, and Government and Administration.

Manufacturing

Healthcare

Aerospace and Defense

Information Technology

Professional Services

Government and Administration

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Operations, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Research and Development.

Product Development

Operations

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Finance

Research and Development

Summary

Strong strategic manager with 23 years of leadership experience in globally active manufacturing companies in the fields of medical technology, machine building, plant engineering, and aircraft construction
Valuable experience in leading and developing technical areas: Research & Development | Production & Manufacturing | Quality Management | Maintenance & Repair | Sales & Service | Materials Management | System Integration | etc.
Extensive technical and commercial know-how: Strategic and operational company management | Lean Manufacturing | Project Management | Restructuring | Digitalization | Process Optimization | Innovation Management | KPI Management | etc.
Achievements: Significant cost reduction | Establishment of new products and strengthening of existing products | Building interdisciplinary and cross-border teams | Future-oriented realignment of key areas | Development of effective brand and sales strategies for target markets in the EU, Asia, USA, North and South America | etc.
Previous responsibility: Budget up to €12.5 million | Leadership of up to 95 employees
Convincing leader | Open team player | Attentive communicator | Goal-oriented engineer | Resilient manager | Doer with a hands-on mindset
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a clear view of the big picture
Motivation: New opportunities to shape things that combine technology and management

Skills

Company Management, Project And Process Management
Lean Business Process Management
Project Management In Practice
Personnel Management And Development
Labor Law And Operational Hr Management
Health-Promoting Leadership
Management Training (E.G. Fit For Management)
Process Validation For Medical Devices
Technical Details In Aircraft Technology
Standard Software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Project Management Tools: Ms Project
Operating Systems: Windows 10, 8, 7 And Earlier Versions
Programming Languages: C++, Visual Basic, Pascal, Fpga Programming Language, Vhdl
Plc Programming Languages: Aeg A020, Siemens S7, Sql
Specialized And Industry-Specific Applications: Fusion 360, Mathcad, Eagle Layout Software, Pspice, Peak Fpga, Doors / More, Seexp, Circe, Taksy, Elsy, Moda, Primes
Sap Modules: Sd, Mm, Pp, Co, Fi, Hcm, Qm
Mega

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Aug 2002 - Jan 2005

Fachhochschule Braunschweig, Wolfenbüttel and TU Poznan

Computer Science · Poznań, Poland

Feb 1997 - Feb 2002

Fachhochschule Lübeck

Diplom-Ingenieur (FH), Medical Technology · Medical Technology · Lübeck, Germany

Sep 1994 - Jan 1997

Stiebel Eltron GmbH & Co. KG.

Energy Electronics Technician, specialization in industrial engineering · Holzminden, Germany

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Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Manufacturing 14 y

Avg length 3 y 1 m

Longest experience 7 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Project management, development and system integration for retrofit on a Uranus thermionic mass spectrometer, Project management qualification of an excimer laser system according to ISO 60601-1, Managing Director and Shareholder

Main industries Manufacturing, Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense

Main business areas Product Development, Operations, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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

Frank speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

Frank has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Frank has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Frank may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Frank would be well-suited for roles such as: Project management, development and system integration for retrofit on a Uranus thermionic mass spectrometer, Project management qualification of an excimer laser system according to ISO 60601-1, Managing Director and Shareholder.

Frank's most recent position is Project management, development and system integration for retrofit on a Uranus thermionic mass spectrometer at Forschungszentrum Jülich.

In recent years, Frank has worked for Forschungszentrum Jülich, Zeiss, nsti GmbH, Qiagen, and Universität Lübeck.

Frank is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Aerospace and Defense. Frank also has some experience in Information Technology, Professional Services, and Government and Administration.

Frank is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Operations, and Project Management. Frank also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Finance, and Research and Development.

Frank has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Information Technology.

Frank has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Finance, and Project Management.

Frank holds a Bachelor in Medical Technology from Fachhochschule Lübeck.

Frank is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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