Hans-Werner Mahlke - Plant Engineering Project Manager

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Weiskirchen, Germany

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Experience

Feb 2025 - Present

1 year 10 months

Green Steel Project Management

Saar Stahl

Conversion of furnace heating from coke gas to natural gas, followed by conversion to a natural gas/hydrogen mix
Utility supply and piping (compressed air, cooling water, gas supplies, electrical installation)
Procurement and negotiations with suppliers
Reporting to senior management
Creating layouts and project plans in MS Project
Budget planning and monitoring
Creating various specifications and requirements documents
Topics: steel production, blast furnace, rolling mill, gas burners, hydrogen

Sep 2024 - Mar 2025

7 months

Production Relocation Project Management

FRT Camtek

Managing the project to relocate the production/assembly of surface measuring devices from Bergisch Gladbach to Rösrath
Utility supply and piping (compressed air, cooling water, vacuum, electrical installation)
Procurement of cleanrooms and a temporary cleanroom tent
Reporting to senior management
Creating layouts and relocation plans
Budget planning and monitoring
Project planning in MS Project
Liaising with structural engineers and architects for office buildings
Creating various specifications and requirements documents
Acceptance of all work
Negotiations with suppliers

Feb 2023 - Nov 2024

1 year 10 months

Production Relocation Project Management

Poppe/Veritas Gießen-Gelnhausen

Setting up injection molding production in a rented hall, including infrastructure and departments (toolmaking, workshop, production, office)
Utility supply and piping (compressed air, cooling water, vacuum, emergency cooling, electrical installation)
Reporting to senior management
Planning material handling systems
Creating layouts and relocation plans
Budget planning and monitoring
Project planning in MS Project
Knowledge of HOAI Phases 2–8 and coordination of specialist planners
Creating various specifications and requirements documents
Selecting installation contractors and specialist companies, and negotiating with suppliers
Topics: fire protection, energy management, change of use, acceptance of all work

Apr 2022 - Apr 2023

1 year 1 month

Project Management for Air Suspension, Steering and Airbag Components

Voestalpine Annweiler am Triefels

Product development from concept phase through technical implementation and series production
Reviewing and approving specifications and requirements documents
Special-purpose machine engineering for production equipment
Production management and schedules in MS Project and Excel
Tracking project maturity and costs, and preparing budgets
Customers: Tesla, Bilstein and BMW

Feb 2022 - Mar 2022

2 months

Permitting Management

TESA Werk Hamburg

Developing the required permitting steps for a new compound production process
Applying BImSchG
Preparing building permit applications
Fire protection measures

Apr 2021 - Jan 2022

10 months

Project Management for Relocation Projects and Production Relocation

Hitachi-ABB Hanau

Planned and carried out the move from Hanau to Karlstein
Converted a logistics hall into a production facility (4.500 m²)
Utilities and pipework (compressed air, air conditioning)
Plant construction (test stands for switchgear, high-current test system, crane systems)
Reporting to senior management
Created layouts, schedules and project plans (MS Project)
Budget planning and monitoring
Knowledge of HOAI phases 2–8; coordination of specialist planners
Created various specifications and requirements documents
Selected installation and specialist contractors, and negotiated with suppliers and the landlord

May 2020 - Apr 2021

1 year

Permitting support / Reducing wastewater costs at car washes

Various tenants nationwide

Applied to water authorities for approval of wastewater volumes
Assessed conditions on site
Prepared reports on evaporation
Permitting support and negotiations with authorities
Multi-project coordination

Dec 2016 - May 2020

3 years 6 months

Project Management for Various Relocation Projects and Materion Production Relocation

Heraeus Hanau

Planned and carried out expansion measures as part of "Vision 2020"
Built a new hall (10.000 m²) in Alzenau and set up the new production facility
Plant construction (target production, casting systems, melting furnaces, bonding)
Pipework / utilities (closed-loop cooling system with emergency cooling, compressed air, gas line)
Reporting to senior management
Construction supervision and spatial changes
Knowledge of HOAI phases 2–8; coordination of specialist planners
Created layouts, specifications and requirements documents
Relocation planning, budget planning and monitoring, and budget applications
Schedules and materials handling systems
Selected and negotiated with installation and specialist contractors

Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

6 months

Project Management for the Reorganization of a Vacuum Brazing Operation

Mahle-Behr Mühlacker

Reorganized the vacuum brazing operation for automotive oil coolers
Created layouts
Budget planning
Plant construction: vacuum brazing system and modification of a cooler test system (leak testing, helium as the test medium)
Combined two block production machines into one
Created specifications and requirements documents
Selected an installation contractor and negotiated with suppliers, including price negotiations and SAP purchasing

Mar 2016 - Jul 2016

5 months

Project Management for Glazing and Plastic Overmolding

Richard Fritz Besigheim

Managed product development from concept through technical implementation and series production
Reviewed and approved specifications and requirements documents
Created schedules in MS Project and Excel
Tracked project maturity and approved drawings
Tracked costs and maintained customer relationships (Volkswagen, Seat, Skoda)
Developed gauge and measurement concepts

Sep 2014 - Dec 2015

1 year 4 months

Project Management for Relocation of Knitting Machines and Stenter Frames

Freudenberg Weinheim

Relocation of 19 knitting machines and stenter frames from Iserlohn to Weinheim
Added fabric dyeing and rewinding (knitting beam to dyeing beam)
CAD drawings and layouts
Process transfer and construction supervision
Pipework (soft water supply, gas connection, cooling water, compressed air)
Plant construction: dyehouse, stenter frames, rewinders, knitting machines
Planning of dyehouse, stenter frames and knitting department
Process development for fabric dyeing and Kappa calculation
Preparation of specifications and scopes of work
Selection of relocation company and supplier management
Scheduling in MS Project
Infrastructure: building extension, utilities, climate control, crane runway

Apr 2014 - Jul 2014

4 months

Project Management for Planning an Annealing Furnace for Anthracite Refining

Rheinfelden Carbon

Planning of an anthracite annealing furnace
Preparation of CAD drawings
Construction supervision and layout changes
Budget planning and obtaining quotes
Negotiations with suppliers, including price negotiations

Jan 2013 - Mar 2014

1 year 3 months

Project Management for Construction of Production Plants in Russia and India

SAARGUMMI International

Set up new production plants for seals in Tutaev (Russia) and India
Optimized production structures at existing plants
Plant construction for extrusion lines and finishing
Pipework (compressed air, gas)
Set up the first extrusion line and ordered equipment for the second line
Prepared tool lists for four Ford projects and procured production equipment
Plant capacity studies and transport organization, including customs clearance
Oversaw setup through the first pre-series delivery and Run at Rate
For India: prepared layouts and obtained quotes from suppliers

Nov 2011 - Oct 2012

1 year

Project Management for Food Processing Plant Construction

Cargill Salzgitter

Expanded the oil mill from 1.400 to/d to 2.000 to/d within six weeks
Planned and prepared specifications and selected suppliers
Conducted purchasing negotiations and processed order confirmations and invoices
Handled hazardous materials and explosion protection (hexane)
Scheduled work and ensured timelines were met
Managed all utilities (gas, water, electricity, compressed air)
Followed workplace safety regulations in explosion-protected areas
Managed pipework and worked with P&IDs
Supervised construction sites and logistics

Feb 2011 - Oct 2011

9 months

Project Management for Plant Construction

H.C. Starck Goslar

Modernized a rotary kiln
Relocated and expanded a cooling system
Relocated and expanded boron molded parts production
Managed costs and prepared specifications
Selected suppliers and purchased new capital equipment

Mar 2010 - Dec 2010

10 months

Project Management for Plant Engineering and Production Relocation of Track Superstructure

SAARGUMMI International

Relocated and added operating equipment to a new hall following the sale to Vossloh
Planned and procured presses, forming machines and tempering furnaces with cost efficiency in mind
Negotiated purchases and processed order confirmations
Ensured the supply of gas, water, electricity and compressed air
Obtained BImSchG permits and conducted hazard analyses
Managed logistics and minimized production downtime
Ensured quality
Relocated production equipment to subsidiaries in the Czech Republic and Slovakia

Dec 2008 - Jun 2009

7 months

Project Management & Project Leadership for Plant Engineering

SAARGUMMI International

Planned a 25,000 m² rubber manufacturing plant in Tutaev (Russia)
Supplied rubber profiles to the surrounding automotive industry
Ordered from suppliers and service providers
Negotiated purchases and arranged energy connections
Managed fire protection, cooling systems and workshop equipment
Ensured quality and obtained operating permits
Planned five extrusion lines, a mixing line, hydraulic presses and an Auma

May 2008 - Mar 2009

11 months

Project Management & Project Leadership for Plant Engineering – Mixing Line

SAARGUMMI International

Built a mixing line to produce a rubber semi-finished product (cost: €3.7 million)
Led and coordinated the mixer, three rolling mills, strainer, sheet cooling system and weighing system
Expanded the silo system and controlled it using Siemens S7
Managed suppliers and coordinated schedules
Prepared specifications, placed orders and selected suppliers
Negotiated purchases, controlled costs and processed invoices
Managed documentation and drawings using AutoCAD
Supervised construction and obtained all permits (building permit, emissions report under BImSchG)
Commissioned hydraulic presses and measurement and control technology

Jan 2002 - Jun 2003

1 year 6 months

Project Management & Project Leadership

Speedoil Haag

Optimized filling technology, warehousing and tank technology
Managed suppliers and cost estimates
Coordinated and monitored schedules
Commissioned and handed over equipment
Coordinated teams across purchasing, model making, sales, design, QM, the testing department and series production

Jan 1995 - Oct 1995

10 months

Project Management & Project Leadership

FINA Mineralöl / Aral AG

Managed the permitting process for a CHP plant under BImSchG
Integrated a quality management system in accordance with ISO 9000ff.

Jan 1991 - Sep 1994

3 years 9 months

Deputy Head of Duisburg Lubricant Plant

FINA Deutschland

Optimization of filling technology and tank systems with pneumatic controls
Supervision of construction of a level indicator for the tank farm
Development and implementation of a computer system for transport logistics, production planning and control (PPS), and booking program, including inventory
Coordination between the IT department and users
Support for the introduction and certification of a quality assurance system (ISO 9002)
Coordination between development and manufacturing, preparation of documentation and manuals, as well as job descriptions
Preparation of annual financial statements
Support for the SAP implementation and review of data transfer
SAP-based cost controlling
Responsibility for occupational safety in operational and administrative areas

Industry experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Chemical, Automotive, Energy, Utilities, and Food and Beverage.

Manufacturing

Chemical

Automotive

Energy

Utilities

Food and Beverage

Business area experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Operations, Procurement, Logistics, Quality Assurance, and Production.

Project Management

Operations

Procurement

Logistics

Quality Assurance

Production

Skills

Project Management
Energy Management
Plant Engineering
Factory Planning
Fire Protection
Automotive
Wastewater Technology
Occupational Safety
Quality Assurance
Windows Office
Ms Project
Autocad
Sap
Various It Systems
P&Ids

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1984 - Jun 1990

Fachhochschule Bochum

Diplom-Ingenieur Maschinenbau, Fertigungstechnik · Mechanical Engineering · Bochum, Germany

Oct 1982 - Jun 1984

Ausbesserungswerk der Deutschen Bundesbahn

Training as a Machine Fitter · Machine Fitter · Duisburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

TÜV Süd

Energy Manager

TÜV Saarland

Bundesanstalt für Arbeitssicherheit

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 21

Experience in Manufacturing 18 y

Avg length 1 y 1 m

Longest experience 3 y 8 m

Expertise

Recent roles Green Steel Project Management, Production Relocation Project Management, Project Management for Air Suspension, Steering and Airbag Components

Main industries Manufacturing, Chemical, Automotive

Main business areas Project Management, Operations, Procurement

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 3

Member since

July 2025

Last update

October 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Hans-Werner is based in Weiskirchen, Germany.

Hans-Werner speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

Hans-Werner has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Hans-Werner has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 18 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Hans-Werner may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Hans-Werner would be well-suited for roles such as: Green Steel Project Management, Production Relocation Project Management, Project Management for Air Suspension, Steering and Airbag Components.

Hans-Werner's most recent position is Green Steel Project Management at Saar Stahl.

In recent years, Hans-Werner has worked for Saar Stahl, FRT Camtek, Poppe/Veritas Gießen-Gelnhausen, Voestalpine Annweiler am Triefels, and TESA Werk Hamburg.

Hans-Werner is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Chemical, and Automotive. Hans-Werner also has some experience in Energy, Utilities, and Food and Beverage.

Hans-Werner is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Procurement. Hans-Werner also has some experience in Logistics, Quality Assurance, and Production.

Hans-Werner has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Chemical.

Hans-Werner has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Procurement, and Operations.

Hans-Werner holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Fachhochschule Bochum.

Hans-Werner has 3 certificates. These include: Fire Safety Officer, Energy Manager, and Occupational Safety Engineer.

Hans-Werner will be available full-time from February 2027.

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