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Gregor Pestsov-Engineering Data Management Project Manager

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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Experience

May 2025 - Apr 2026
Hybrid

Engineering Data Management Project Manager

Position Summary
Engineering Data Management Project Manager
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Operations
Product Development
Project Management

Technical and commercial risk assessment for an investment project in the hardware sector (scaling potential, liability risks, operational processes) Process consulting for two SMEs in the engineering environment, focusing on workflow digitization, PLM

Jun 2024 - Mar 2025

Coach

Siemens AG

Position Summary
Coach at Siemens AG
Industries
Energy
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Operations
Product Development
  • Training students across multiple locations for Siemens (SPE, Siemens Mobility, Siemens Energy) in additive manufacturing, robotics, CAD, control technology, HMI, and VDE commissioning / IHK exam preparation
  • Training over 70 students at 5 locations, good reference from the company
  • Coaching, practical training, Siemens TIA Portal, industrial automation
May 2023 - Mar 2024

Project Manager

Audifon GmbH

Position Summary
Project Manager at Audifon GmbH
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • Led the data management system validation for 'SolidWorks PDM' in the medical sector and served as design consultant
  • Data management system is ready for validation
  • MS SharePoint, PDM, tolerance analyses with SolidWorks
  • Software validation, MDR, data management, workflows, documentation, work instructions, FMEA, hearing aids
Dec 2022 - Apr 2023

Packaging Operations Ice Manager

HelloFresh SE

Position Summary
Packaging Operations Ice Manager at HelloFresh SE
Industries
Food and Beverage
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Operations
  • Analysis and coordination of the new installation of an automated thermoforming machine
  • Creation of internal international reports/dashboards for ice pack production
  • Work on SLAs for preventive maintenance contracts
  • Organizing error and disturbance resolution, simplifying information flows for reporting, signed SLAs
  • Google Docs, Sheets, Slack, Jira
Jan 2022 - Nov 2022
Hybrid

Project Engineer

Varta AG

Position Summary
Project Engineer at Varta AG
Industries
Automotive
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • Managed mechanical design of new high-performance cells for hybrids (Tier 2 supplier for Porsche)
  • Oversaw outsourcing of crash test simulation
  • Technical supplier management (German, Japanese, Chinese, Korean suppliers)
  • Tolerance analysis, DFMEA and preparation of presentations for top management
  • Provided mechanical support in developing prototypes to production-ready Li-ion cells, including cover design and meeting hazard levels during crash testing
  • Drawings and 3D models in Inventor, PDM: CIM DB, DFMEA with APIS, bills of materials in SAP, MS Office
Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

Plant Design Engineer

Kelvion GmbH

Position Summary
Plant Design Engineer at Kelvion GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
  • Complete redesign of an oil filter system with recirculation
  • Integration of pressure regulators, safety valves and additional functions
  • Design of the system and piping in SolidWorks routings/piping
  • Use of MS Project
Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

Fixture Developer

Audifon GmbH

Position Summary
Fixture Developer at Audifon GmbH
Industries
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Production
Quality Assurance
  • Development and construction of fixtures for new hearing aids
  • Use of the fixtures in the production line
  • Assembly and testing fixtures for loading, testing, holding and end-of-line tests
  • Drawings and 3D models, FEA in SolidWorks, PDM, tolerance analysis and dimensioning of parts
  • Work with 3D printing DLP and STL, contact pins for precise low-pressure electrical contacts, URScript for automation
Mar 2020 - Feb 2021

Automation Project Engineer

Dahl Automation

Position Summary
Automation Project Engineer at Dahl Automation
Industries
Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Product Development
  • Design of automation systems and solutions with cobots and robots for GMP environments, retrofit and automation of existing production plants
  • Development of 3D-printable bumpers for cobots
  • Deployment of turnkey systems with high productivity for end customers
  • Universal Robot cobots, safety light curtains, bumpers, 3D-printed special vacuum grippers, pneumatic cylinders, sensors, camera detection, conveyors and feeding systems
  • Drawings in SolidWorks and programming in URScript
Feb 2020 - Jun 2021

Consultant / Engineering Consultant

Multiple Startups

Position Summary
Consultant / Engineering Consultant at Multiple Startups
Industries
Energy
Healthcare
Sport
Business Areas
Product Development
Research and Development
  • Concept designs and feasibility analyses for new products
  • Co-development of products, 3D modeling and visualization for crowdfunding/fundraising
  • 3D models and rendering in SolidWorks and Visualize
  • Industries: lifestyle/sports, corona air filters, sustainable energy
Nov 2019 - Present

Management / Technical Project Manager and Technical Consultant

GPKO Engineering

Position Summary
Management / Technical Project Manager and Technical Consultant at GPKO Engineering
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Research and Development
  • Managed a design office in Frankfurt am Main with external staff
  • R&D, consulting, training and workshops for clients
Nov 2017 - Nov 2019

Application Engineer

Destaco Europe GmbH

Position Summary
Application Engineer at Destaco Europe GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • R&D and project management for application and new design projects in collaboration with materials management and quality assurance departments
  • Redesign of market-ready products
  • Creation of design guidelines and a macro that saves up to 70% time on drawing revisions
  • Development of pneumatic cam clamp grippers, centering clamps, force clamps, pin pull cylinders, and end-of-line testing fixtures
  • Drawings and 3D models in SolidWorks, FEA, PDM, ERP Oracle, FMEA facilitation, Stage-Gate process including NPR, ECN, and cost analysis
May 2017 - Oct 2017

Design Engineer

Sturm Maschinen- & Anlagenbau GmbH

Position Summary
Design Engineer at Sturm Maschinen- & Anlagenbau GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
  • Development and design of conveyor systems and electric overhead conveyor load-handling attachments for large corporations
  • Creation of drawings, 3D models, welded assemblies, and sheet metal designs
  • FEA analyses in SolidWorks and AutoCAD Layout
  • Use of ERP eEvolution
Oct 2015 - Dec 2016

Development Engineer

AO NIIRPI

Position Summary
Development Engineer at AO NIIRPI
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Research and Development
  • Research and development of new products and tools for metal-rubber bonds
  • Design of injection molds for rubber buffers and fixtures
  • Participation in the development of a technical field standard
  • Drawings, 3D models, and FEA analyses in SolidWorks
Feb 2015 - Jan 2017

Freelance Engineer

Upwork

Position Summary
Freelance Engineer at Upwork
Industries
Energy
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
  • Development and design for clients from the USA and UK
  • Complete project execution for startups
  • Design of coffee machine parts, plastic housings, and solar chargers
  • Mechanism animation and visualization in SolidWorks, rendering in KeyShot
Jun 2014 - Apr 2015

Development Engineer

CFMOTO

Position Summary
Development Engineer at CFMOTO
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
  • New development based on a competing product
  • Engine integration, exhaust dimensioning, and engine mounting development
  • Design and FEA analyses in SolidWorks
  • Work with circuit diagrams, electrical systems, and 3D measuring machine
Nov 2013 - Mar 2014

Engineer

OOO Laura

Position Summary
Engineer at OOO Laura
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
Research and Development
  • Creating technical documentation for public tenders
  • Development of invisible bulletproof armor for cars
  • Drawings, 3D models, exploded views in SolidWorks, and technical illustrations in Composer
  • Working with 3D laser scans for layout
Oct 2012 - Nov 2013

Development Engineer

OOO Neue Technologien

Position Summary
Development Engineer at OOO Neue Technologien
Industries
Energy
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Production
  • Development and design of equipment for boiler plants
  • Production of custom ejectors based on own drawings
  • Redesign of ejectors, degassers and separators, and adaptation of shell-and-tube heat exchangers
  • Creation of assembly plans, process flow diagrams, and operation manuals in Kompas 3D CAD

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Professional Services, Energy, Healthcare, Automotive, and Sport.

Manufacturing
Professional Services
Energy
Healthcare
Automotive
Sport
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Business Area Experience

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

Product Development
Project Management
Research and Development
Quality Assurance
Operations
Production
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Summary

I solve complex technical challenges efficiently: As a project manager and consultant, I help SMEs implement their projects faster and more cost-effectively.

Project management: With my experience, I lead your projects in a goal-oriented and efficient manner, especially in mechanical engineering, IT infrastructure and the automotive industry – greenfield or brownfield.

Technical consulting: I support you in optimizing your business processes and guide you in introducing new technologies and systems.

Process optimization: Through effective stakeholder management, resource planning and reporting, I enhance the efficiency of your projects and business processes.

Data management: As a specialist in systems like SolidWorks PDM, I help you implement and validate data management solutions and build the foundation for a data-driven strategy.

Coaching: I offer tailored training to bring your team up to date with the latest technology.

Efficiency improvement: With professional project management, projects are completed on time and within budget.

Competitive advantage: Optimized processes and innovative solutions strengthen your market position.

Expertise: Benefit from my broad knowledge and experience to achieve your business goals.

Skills

  • Project Management: Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Documentation, Process Optimization, Resource Management

  • Technical Consulting For Product Design, Development And Engineering; Support With Commissioning, Fat And Sat

  • Development: Idea – Design – Model – Prototype – Series

  • Sizing, Detailing, Documentation

  • Calculation/Simulation: Fem, Mks, Tolerance Analysis, Thermal Analysis, Seal Calculation

  • Product Application And Customization, Redesign, Reverse Engineering, Development Evaluation, Fmea, Cost Reduction, Technical Purchasing, Prototype Manufacturing, Topology Optimization, 3d Printing, 3d Modeling, Rendering

  • Project Management In Mechanical Engineering, Ai, Software, 3d Printing, Automation Technology, Material Handling, Assembly And Testing Equipment, Packaging Technology, Automotive, Welding Technology, Apparatus/Vessel Construction, Plastics Technology, Consumer Goods

  • Project Management Tools: Ms Project, Power Bi, Jira

  • Design & Engineering: Solidworks, Autocad, Inventor, Pdm

  • Software Development: Vba, Python, Css+Js, Ai Agents

  • Communication Tools: Confluence, Slack, Ms Office, Teams

  • Erp Systems: Oracle, Eevolution, Sap Mm

  • User Knowledge: Ansys, Catia, Creo, Fusion 360, Siemens Nx, Matlab+Simulink, Altium Designer, Circuit Diagrams

  • Siemens Plc/Tia Portal; Sac, Sap Sd, Wm, Pp

  • Programming: Bash, Java, Assembler, Fortran

  • Databases: Postgres

  • Car Driving License

  • Experience With 3d Measuring Machines, 3d Printers, Angle Grinders, Single-Girder Overhead Cranes, Hydraulic Presses And Other Hands-On Skills

Languages

German
Native
Russian
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Sep 2023 - Feb 2025

Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule

MBA, Digital Business, Business Analytics · Digital Business · Darmstadt, Germany

Sep 2007 - Sep 2012

Staatliche Polytechnische Universität Sankt-Petersburg

Diploma in Engineering, Automotive and Tractor Engineering, focus on transmissions · Automotive and Tractor Engineering · Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation

Sep 2004 - Jun 2007

Mittelschule № 521, St.Petersburg

Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation

...and 4 more

Certifications & licenses

Data-driven Decision Making pwc Course

GPM Basic Certificate in Project Management (ICB / IPMA)

Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE)

Certified SolidWorks Professional Advanced (CSWPA)

Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 17
Experience in Manufacturing 10 y
Avg length 1 y 3 m
Longest experience 6 y 6 m

Expertise

Recent roles Engineering Data Management Project Manager, Coach, Project Manager
Main industries Manufacturing, Professional Services, Energy
Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 5

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Gregor is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Gregor speaks the following languages: German (Native), Russian (Native), English (Advanced).
Gregor has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Gregor has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Gregor may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Gregor would be well-suited for roles such as: Engineering Data Management Project Manager, Coach, Project Manager.
Gregor's most recent position is Engineering Data Management Project Manager.
In recent years, Gregor has worked for Siemens AG, Audifon GmbH, HelloFresh SE, Varta AG, and Kelvion GmbH.
Gregor is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Energy. Gregor also has some experience in Healthcare, Automotive, and Sport.
Gregor is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Research and Development. Gregor also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Operations, and Production.
Gregor has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Healthcare.
Gregor has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Research and Development.
Gregor holds a Master in Digital Business from Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule and a Bachelor in Automotive and Tractor Engineering from Staatliche Polytechnische Universität Sankt-Petersburg.
Gregor has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Data-driven Decision Making pwc Course, GPM Basic Certificate in Project Management (ICB / IPMA), and Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE).
Gregor is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
Gregor's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.
To hire Gregor, click the Meet button on the profile to request a meeting and discuss your project needs.

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