Hüseyin Özcan - Freelance Technical Project Manager

Q: Where is Hüseyin based?

Hüseyin is based in Langen (Hessen), Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Hüseyin speak?

Hüseyin speaks the following languages: Turkish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Hüseyin have?

Hüseyin has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Hüseyin has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 23 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months . Note that Hüseyin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Hüseyin's latest experience?

Hüseyin's most recent position is Freelance Technical Project Manager at Karl Hess GmbH & Co. KG .

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

In recent years, Hüseyin has worked for Karl Hess GmbH & Co. KG , Senec GmbH , Otto Bock Health Care Deutschland GmbH , and Thermo Fisher Scientific Messtechnik GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Hüseyin most experienced in?

Hüseyin is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Construction . Hüseyin also has some experience in Healthcare , Pharmaceutical , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Hüseyin most experienced in?

Hüseyin is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Product Development , and Quality Assurance . Hüseyin also has some experience in Production , Operations , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Hüseyin worked in recently?

Hüseyin has recently worked in industries like Energy , Healthcare , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Hüseyin worked in recently?

Hüseyin has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Procurement .

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Langen (Hessen), Germany

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Experience

Sep 2024 - May 2025

9 months

Freelance Technical Project Manager

Karl Hess GmbH & Co. KG

Project management for Porsche interior plastic parts
Ensuring a complete and smooth flow of information between the customer and internal departments
Creation and monitoring of resource, schedule, and overall project plans
Active support and independent customer handling
Coordination of technical discussions and pricing meetings
Organization, execution, and documentation of alignment meetings with development and controlling
Handling of quotations with cost specs, analyses, and presentations
Independent cost negotiations, change handling, and final negotiations
Carrying out deviation analyses

Jan 2023 - Oct 2023

10 months

Freelance Technical Project Manager

Senec GmbH

Management of the redesign of SENEC Home 4 storage components at the supplier
Cost-down management based on purchasing and development requirements
Creation and continuous updating of the project plan in MS Project
Tracking of milestones, work packages, and deliverables in the SENEC development environment
Documentation and reporting of plan deviations and bottlenecks
Creation of weekly project reports and presentations for the SENEC steering committee
Participation in weekly project meetings and documentation of all project activities

Dec 2021 - Sep 2022

10 months

Freelance Technical Project Manager

Otto Bock Health Care Deutschland GmbH

Technical project management of various orthosis developments
Agile project management and requirements management with Polarion
Coordination of design and development teams
Creation of project documentation in line with the development process
Patent research and FTO analysis
Architecture and component documentation
Compliance with sterilization processes

Aug 2021 - Oct 2021

3 months

Freelance Technical Project Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific Messtechnik GmbH

Handling of projects under time and cost constraints
Management of internal and external stakeholders
Review and adjustment of system specifications
Creation, maintenance, and monitoring of project plans
Coordination of acceptances, customer training, and commissioning
Development and further improvement of standards and processes for project execution

Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

1 year

Freelance Program Manager

Magna Electronics Europe GmbH & Co. OHG

Leadership and consulting for engineering activities for PSA ECU SW/HW development Camera Park Pilot
Technical leadership, planning, coordination, and alignment of international SW/HW development teams
Coordination of external manufacturing, series support, commissioning, and approvals
Low-level microcontroller experience and HW/SW integration
Knowledge of PTC Integrity Client, Windchill, Scrum, and agile methods according to ISO 26262
Problem and escalation management
Ensuring efficient use of team resources and reporting to management
Collaboration with internal and external resources for customer relations and schedules
Updating project schedules in MS Project
Organization of weekly international team meetings and test production
Execution of D-FMEA, P-FMEA, PPAP, and claim management

May 2017 - Aug 2017

4 months

Freelance Technical Project Manager

ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG

Leading and advising a development project for a battery-powered product
Taking over an ongoing project in the detailed design phase of battery systems
Preparing, supporting, and evaluating the pre-series
Leading cross-functional and cross-site project teams
Representing the project in decision-making bodies and coordinating external design capacity
Responsibility for costs, quality, ergonomics, functionality, and project timelines
Close collaboration with the University of Stuttgart and suppliers up to series readiness

May 2017 - Aug 2017

4 months

Freelance Program Manager

Joyson Safety Systems GmbH

Leading and executing seat belt projects for the VW Group, Audi, and Lamborghini
Overall responsibility for profitability, quality, deadlines, and milestones
Budget tracking according to PIFF requirements in coordination with Sales, Engineering, Tooling, and Operations
Using the project management system and tools
Working with engineers, purchasing, sales, quality, and production
Tracking the program schedule, budget, open items, profitability, and status reports
Supporting Sales with business acquisition and RFQs
Leading team and prototype supplier activities
Claim and warranty management, D-FMEA, P-FMEA, and PPAP

Sep 2015 - Mar 2017

1 year 7 months

Freelance Project Manager

GEIGER Automotive GmbH

Project management and coaching of the project team for VW, Porsche, Audi, and DAF
Planning, coordination, and execution according to targets
Responsibility for schedule, quality, and cost planning
Technical and organizational project handling
Project documentation and compliance with escalation levels
Preparation of quality gates and reporting to management
Supporting KAM with quotation calculations and customer communication
Coordination of prototype suppliers, logistics, and injection molding toolmaking
Carrying out D-FMEA, P-FMEA, 8D reports, and PPAP
Commissioning of EOL systems and production/assembly machines
Responsibility for wiring, electrical systems, and measurement technology

Oct 2014 - May 2015

8 months

Freelance Project Manager

Behr-Hella Thermocontrol GmbH

Overall responsibility for national and international VW projects for electronic control elements
Functional leadership of several project teams and team development
Responsibility for system, integration, and maturity level
Ensuring project profitability and identifying optimization potential
Planning, monitoring, and controlling project progress
Creating system requirements specifications, release, schedule, sample, and budget plans
Project documentation and reporting
System and integration responsibility for mechanics, surfaces, haptics, lighting, and tools
Dismantling, setup, relocation, and commissioning of SMD circuit board production lines abroad
International relocation of injection molding tools

May 2014 - Jul 2014

3 months

Freelance Program Manager

BorgWarner Emissions Systems (formerly Gustav Wahler GmbH & Co. KG)

Planning and advising technical concepts in coordination with GM Italy, France, China, Detroit, and GM Germany
Coordinating the product development process for engine-mounted thermostat parts
Supporting D-FMEA, P-FMEA, PPAP documents, and test planning
Working with international project teams in Italy, France, China, Japan, and Germany
Meeting deadlines, budget responsibility, and specification monitoring
Leading and advising up to nine international projects
Conducting project meetings and documenting progress

May 2013 - Apr 2014

1 year

Freelance Technical Project Manager

MAHLE Behr Thermot-tronik GmbH

Worked on the development of a thermostatic short circuit valve with inlet control for GM USA
Planning of technical concepts in coordination with GM Detroit and GM Germany
Release of drawings and preparation of test planning, verification, and validation
Support with D-FMEA, P-FMEA, and PPAP documents
Collaboration with project teams in the USA, Mexico, the Czech Republic, Korea, and China
Support for suppliers in Germany, China, and Korea

Feb 2013 - Apr 2013

3 months

Freelance Technical Project Manager Development

Woco Industrietechnik GmbH

Worked on and advised on the development of a clean air line with pulsation damper and nonwoven resonator for AUDI
Development of technical concepts in coordination with AUDI
Preparation of the bill of materials, test planning, and testing costs for VW intake pipe and intake manifold
Customer support for Audi and VW

Aug 2012 - Aug 2020

8 years 1 month

Freelance Project Manager

KS Schwanden AG

Project management for the development and production of ventilation flaps for Daimler
Ordering and commissioning of automation and production equipment
Responsibility for resource, schedule, and cost planning
Support of projects from kick-off to process approval
Ensuring smooth information flow within the project team
Cooperation with key account management, prototype building, purchasing, production, and quality assurance
Contact person for OEM Daimler worldwide
Cross-functional leadership of international project teams
Coordination of change management, tooling, and quality management
Responsibility for D-FMEA, P-FMEA, process validation, and tool validation
Organization of international customer and team meetings

Mar 2012 - Nov 2012

9 months

Freelance Project Manager

Alfmeier Präzision AG

Project execution in the area of automotive plastic parts, pump systems, tank systems, valves, and brake boosters
Responsibility for schedule, quality, and cost from development to series production
Budget responsibility and specification monitoring
Leadership of seven international project teams (about 60 people)
Conducting project meetings and progress documentation
Transport, dismantling, setup, and commissioning of EOL systems abroad
Customer and supplier presentations

Sep 2011 - Feb 2012

6 months

Freelance Project Manager (Managing Director)

GalaxyProjektmanagement

Management of various small projects in Germany and Turkey for Turkish and German companies

Apr 2010 - Aug 2011

1 year 5 months

Plant Manager and Technical Project Manager

Vossloh Fastening Systems GmbH

Project management, plant setup, and preparation for the takeover of a Turkish supplier
Expansion of an ongoing plastic injection molding operation
Budget and maintenance planning
Production and investment planning
Compliance with occupational safety guidelines and environmental regulations
Ensuring quality and quantity standards
Awarding of injection molding tools and machines
Coordination of conversion measures and calculations
Implementation of new manufacturing processes and optimization of productivity
Staffing, operating resources, and material scheduling
Organizational and process development
Staff development and supplier support

Mar 2006 - Apr 2009

3 years 2 months

Development/Design/Project Engineer/Project Manager

Erweka GmbH

Coordination of mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical designs in 3D CAD
Preparation of requirement specifications and specifications for hardware, software, and firmware developers
Preparation of profitability calculations and preliminary cost estimates using ERP system
Development of solution concepts in medical technology (GMP and cleanroom)
Coordination of firmware, hardware, and software development teams abroad
Contract manufacturing, series support, commissioning, and approvals
Creation and evaluation of IQ and OQ qualifications
Control of sterilization processes and validation
Qualification of series devices at the end customer in the pharmaceutical industry
Prototype construction, series introduction, and testing of firmware/software
Development, design, and installation of glass fiber reinforced plastic parts

Jan 2003 - Feb 2006

3 years 2 months

Project Engineer New Product Development

Lafarge Roofing Technical Centers GmbH

Design of tools for roof tile production
Support for the foundry and toolmakers with pallet-specific issues
Coordination of projects between Germany and England
Support for all German Lafarge roof tile plants with project and tool issues

Mar 2000 - Dec 2002

2 years 10 months

Development Engineer (Expatriation)

Lafarge Roofing Technical Center Ltd.

Support of international projects and assistance to plants with test runs
Execution, reporting, and analysis of strength tests
Development and optimization of tools and roof tiles with Unigraphics NX
Optimization of the 3D solid pallet model design for concrete roof tiles

Feb 1999 - Feb 2000

1 year 1 month

Development Engineer

Lafarge Braas Forschungs- und Entwicklungs-GmbH

Tool development for series production of roof tiles Harzerpfanne and Frankfurterpfanne BIG
Development of core shooting processes for roof tiles Tegalitfirst and Walmglocke

May 1996 - Apr 1998

2 years

Construction Manager and Designer

Radabau GmbH

Design of roof and facade elements with HICAD
Creation of installation plans for trapezoidal sheet metal
Quantity calculations, bills of materials, and construction reports
Construction site coordination and material ordering
Support for architects and engineers according to HOAI
Planning, tendering, and awarding of trades
Setup of first computer workstations and networks

Feb 1994 - Mar 1995

1 year 2 months

Sales Engineer

Makro Dış Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Sales of compressed air compressors in Germany (postal code areas 6, 7, 8)
Export of used machine tools to Turkey
Project planning for garage door production
Support and expansion of the customer base

Apr 1989 - Dec 1993

4 years 9 months

Project Engineer

Klöckner Ferromatik Desma GmbH

Design of fully hydraulic injection molding machines of the K series with Bravo 3 CAD
Participation in the development of hydromechanical series
Calculation of assemblies for the clamping unit
Project planning of machines for plastic car bumpers and Hyundai intake manifolds
Creation of layouts for core melting systems with AutoCAD 12/Genius
Technical sales and support of customers and mold makers

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Construction, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and Energy.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Construction

Healthcare

Pharmaceutical

Energy

Business Area Experience

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

Project Management

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Production

Operations

Customer Service

Summary

36 years of experience in production, design, development, testing, electronics, software, hardware project management, metrology, plastics technology (injection molding), construction, special machine building, mechanical engineering, construction management, pharma, quality, automotive, and solar power

19 years of experience in international plant setup, production relocation planning and technical project management, commissioning, program management

Planning of highly complex international components

Broad interdisciplinary expertise

Skilled in leadership and motivating employees

Quick grasp, customer focus

Entrepreneurial thinking and action

Creative engineer with an eye for production processes and costs

High social skills and integrity

Hands-on mentality

IPMA Certified Project Manager

Main areas of expertise: solar technology, medical technology, automotive, rail technology, special machine building, plastic injection molding technology, equipment engineering, electronics, pharma, mechanical engineering, plant engineering.

Skills

Ms Office: Very Good (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project)
Basic Knowledge Of Ms Access
Erp/Pps Software (Infra)
Me 30
Bravo 3 Editor
Hicad 2d Version 12
Unigraphics Nx 3
Autocad
Mechanical Desktop
Inventor
Sap 740
Windchill Task Manager
Ptc Integrity Client
Polarion Requirements
Jira
Confluence
Ip7-Compas
Aras Innovator
Sharepoint

Languages

Turkish

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1985 - Jun 1988

University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt

Department of Plastics Technology · Darmstadt, Germany

Oct 1982 - Jun 1985

University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt

Dipl.-Ing. · Department of Mechanical Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany

Oct 1980 - Jun 1982

Technical College, Mechanical Engineering Department, Darmstadt

Technical high school diploma, Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Spid

Healthy & Safe

Electrician training course

Healthy & Safe

A training course

IPMA Certified Project Manager

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 23

Experience in Automotive 14 y

Avg length 1 y 6 m

Longest experience 8 y

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Technical Project Manager, Freelance Program Manager, Freelance Project Manager

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Construction

Main business areas Project Management, Product Development, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 6

Profile

Created

April 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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Hüseyin is based in Langen (Hessen), Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Hüseyin speaks the following languages: Turkish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

Hüseyin has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Hüseyin has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 23 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Hüseyin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Hüseyin would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Technical Project Manager, Freelance Program Manager, Freelance Project Manager.

Hüseyin's most recent position is Freelance Technical Project Manager at Karl Hess GmbH & Co. KG.

In recent years, Hüseyin has worked for Karl Hess GmbH & Co. KG, Senec GmbH, Otto Bock Health Care Deutschland GmbH, and Thermo Fisher Scientific Messtechnik GmbH.

Hüseyin is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Construction. Hüseyin also has some experience in Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and Energy.

Hüseyin is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Quality Assurance. Hüseyin also has some experience in Production, Operations, and Customer Service.

Hüseyin has recently worked in industries like Energy, Healthcare, and Automotive.

Hüseyin has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Procurement.

Hüseyin holds a Bachelor in Department of Mechanical Engineering from University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt.

Hüseyin has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Spid, Healthy & Safe, and Electrician training course.

Hüseyin is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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

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