Hüseyin Özcan - Technical Project Manager for Automotive

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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 complete and smooth information flow between the customer and internal departments
Creating and monitoring resource, schedule and overall project plans
Active support and independent customer handling
Coordinating technical discussions and pricing discussions
Organizing, running and documenting coordination meetings with development and controlling
Preparing quotations with cost specifications, 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

Managing the redesign of the SENEC Home 4 storage components at the supplier
Cost-down management based on purchasing and development requirements
Creating and continuously updating the project plan in MS Project
Tracking milestones, work packages and deliverables in the SENEC development environment
Documenting and reporting plan deviations and bottlenecks
Preparing weekly project reports and presentations for the SENEC steering committee
Taking part in weekly project meetings and documenting all project activities

Dec 2021 - Sep 2022

10 months

Freelance Technical Project Manager

Otto Bock Health Care Deutschland GmbH

Technical project management for various orthosis developments
Agile project management and requirements management with Polarion
Coordinating design and development teams
Creating project documentation according to the development process
Patent research and FTO analysis
Architecture and component documentation
Ensuring compliance with sterilization processes

Aug 2021 - Oct 2021

3 months

Freelance Technical Project Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific Messtechnik GmbH

Managing projects within time and cost targets
Steering internal and external stakeholders
Reviewing and adapting system specifications
Creating, maintaining and monitoring project plans
Coordinating acceptance tests, customer training and commissioning
Developing and improving standards and processes for project execution

Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

1 year

Freelance Program Manager

Magna Electronics Europe GmbH & Co. OHG

Leading and advising engineering activities for PSA ECU SW/HW development for Camera Park Pilot
Technical leadership, planning, coordination and alignment of international SW/HW development teams
Coordinating contract 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
Issue and escalation management
Ensuring efficient use of team resources and reporting to management
Working with internal and external resources for customer relations and schedules
Updating project schedules in MS Project
Organizing weekly international team meetings and test production
Carrying out 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 detailing phase of battery systems
Preparing, supporting, and evaluating the pre-series
Leading project teams across departments and locations
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 through to series maturity

May 2017 - Aug 2017

4 months

Freelance Program Manager

Joyson Safety Systems GmbH

Leading and running VW Group Audi and Lamborghini seat belt projects
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 points, profitability, and status reports
Supporting Sales with 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, coordinating, and executing according to target requirements
Responsibility for schedule, quality, and cost planning
Technical and organizational project handling
Project documentation and compliance with escalation levels
Preparing quality gates and reporting to management
Supporting KAM with quotation calculations and customer communication
Coordinating prototype suppliers, logistics, and injection molding toolmaking
Carrying out D-FMEA, P-FMEA, 8D reports, and PPAP
Commissioning 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
Technical 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 requirement documents, release, schedule, sample, and budget plans
Project documentation and reporting
System and integration responsibility for mechanics, surfaces, haptics, lighting, and tools
Dismantling and 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)

Project planning and advising on technical concepts in coordination with GM Italy, France, China, Detroit, and GM Germany
Coordinating the product development process for engine-mounted thermostat parts
Working on D-FMEA, P-FMEA, PPAP documents, and test planning
Collaborating 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
Project planning of technical concepts in coordination with GM Detroit and GM Germany
Approval of drawings and preparation of test planning, verification, and validation
Contributed to D-FMEA, P-FMEA, and PPAP documents
Worked with project teams in the USA, Mexico, Czech Republic, Korea, and China
Managed suppliers in Germany, China, and Korea

Feb 2013 - Apr 2013

3 months

Freelance Technical Project Manager Development

Woco Industrietechnik GmbH

Worked and provided support in the development of a clean air pipe with pulsation damper and fleece resonator for AUDI
Developed technical concepts in coordination with AUDI
Prepared the bill of materials, test planning, and test 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 systems
Responsibility for resource, schedule, and cost planning
Managed projects from kick-off to process approval
Ensured smooth exchange of information within the project team
Worked with Key Account Management, sample 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 and tool validation
Organized international customer and team meetings

Mar 2012 - Nov 2012

9 months

Freelance Project Manager

Alfmeier Präzision AG

Project handling in the area of automotive plastic parts, pump systems, tank systems, valves, and brake boosters
Responsibility for deadlines, quality, and costs from development to series production
Budget responsibility and specification monitoring
Leadership of seven international project teams (about 60 people)
Conducted 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

Managed 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 workplace safety guidelines and environmental regulations
Ensuring quality and quantity standards
Awarding of injection molds and injection molding machines
Coordination of conversion work and cost estimates
Implementation of new manufacturing processes and optimization of productivity
Staffing, equipment, and material scheduling
Organization and process development
Employee 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 economic calculations and preliminary cost estimates using ERP systems
Development of solution concepts in medical technology (GMP and clean room)
Coordination of firmware, hardware, and software development teams abroad
Outsourced 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-related 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 sheets
Quantity calculations, parts lists, and construction reports
Site coordination and material ordering
Support for architects and engineers according to HOAI
Planning, tendering, and awarding of trades
Setup of the 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 for customers and toolmakers

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

37 years of experience in production, design, development, testing, electronics, SW, HW project management, measurement technology, plastics engineering (injection molding), construction, special machine building, mechanical engineering, site management, pharmaceutical, quality, automotive and solar power

20 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 technical knowledge

Skilled in leading and motivating employees

Quick learner, customer-focused

Entrepreneurial thinking and action

Creative engineer with an eye for production processes and costs

Strong 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, device construction, electronics, pharmaceutical, 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

Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences

Faculty of Plastics Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany

Oct 1982 - Jun 1985

Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences

Diploma Engineer · Faculty of Mechanical Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany

Oct 1980 - Jun 1982

Technical College, Mechanical Engineering Department, Darmstadt

Entrance qualification for technical colleges, Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

GPM German Society

Spid

Healthy & Safe

Electrical Course

Healthy & Safe

A Course

CAD System Management

AEG SIGNUM

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 7

Profile

Member since

April 2025

Last update

September 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 Faculty of Mechanical Engineering from Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Hüseyin has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: IPMA Certified Project Manager, Spid, and Healthy & Safe.

Hüseyin will be available full-time from October 2026.

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