Ingo Daut - Director Advanced Manufacturing Technology EMEA

Q: Where is Ingo based?

Ingo is based in Oberboihingen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Ingo speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Ingo have?

Ingo has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Ingo has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month . Note that Ingo may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ingo's latest experience?

Ingo's most recent position is Director Advanced Manufacturing Technology EMEA at WernerCo, Zarges GmbH .

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

In recent years, Ingo has worked for WernerCo, Zarges GmbH and Daut Solution .

Q: Which industries is Ingo most experienced in?

Ingo is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Metals and Mining . Ingo also has some experience in Construction and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas is Ingo most experienced in?

Ingo is most experienced in business areas like Production , Project Management , and Product Development . Ingo also has some experience in Operations , Supply Chain Management , and Logistics .

Q: Which industries has Ingo worked in recently?

Ingo has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Ingo worked in recently?

Ingo has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Production , and Supply Chain Management .

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Oberboihingen, Germany

Experience

Nov 2020 - Oct 2022

2 years

Weilheim in Oberbayern, Germany

Director Advanced Manufacturing Technology EMEA

WernerCo, Zarges GmbH

Responsible for Capex and controlling in the EMEA region
Supporting strategic direction and promoting the global production system and production strategy
Developing manufacturing concepts and analyzing EMEA sites, as well as evaluating M&A activities
Developing new technologies, implementing smart automation concepts, and digitizing production processes
Project management of international production relocations, e.g. ramp-down of an extrusion line in Vietnam and production approval in Kecskemét

Oct 2019 - Oct 2020

1 year 1 month

Weilheim in Oberbayern, Germany

Advanced Manufacturing Technology Manager EMEA

WernerCo, Zarges GmbH

Identifying and implementing new process technologies
Supporting international development activities and projects to expand the production footprint, considering capacity and investments
Responsible for relocating a complex, strategically important production facility to Hungary
Supporting best-in-class manufacturing and material flow activities regarding production costs, quality, and delivery performance
Further developing the technology roadmap and standardizing the production system
Technical consulting and support for international plants, as well as implementation of innovative technologies
Implementation of innovative robot and cobot applications for welding, assembly, and handling tasks (11 robot cells, investment €4.2M, savings €1.8M)
Developing manufacturing concepts for the European footprint and standardizing the procurement process for new machines

Apr 2019 - Present

7 years

Germany

Executive Interim Manager

Daut Solution

Focus on operations and supporting the entire product development process from product idea to series production
Solid experience in process development and optimization, as well as planning innovative, adaptable, and scalable production concepts
Implementation of international production relocations and restructuring of entire production areas
Assignment as interim manager for GEZE to develop new production processes and procure production equipment, considering multi-line and multi-model manufacturing
Assignment as interim manager for ASSA ABLOY to relocate an entire production site from Germany to the Czech Republic, including ramp-up exceeding targets for budget, schedule, and payback time

Feb 2016 - Mar 2019

3 years 2 months

Dettingen an der Erms, Germany

Head of Global Technical Planning

Voestalpine AG

Managing up to 21 employees in four different areas with team leads
Focused on international and strategic planning and implementation of production facilities starting April 2018
Calculating costs for parts, assemblies, and variants (costing team until May 2017)
Developing components and assemblies, and preparing and comparing data sets (product development team until April 2018)
Creating efficient concepts and methods for manufacturing parts and assemblies, tool design, and forming simulation (method planning team until April 2018)
Developing manufacturing concepts, creating specifications, procuring and approving equipment at international sites, as well as factory and layout planning (process and plant planning team)
Commissioning, troubleshooting, equipment optimization, staff training, and qualification of plants (plant rollout team from April 2018)
Planning, tendering, and implementation of new international production sites, including utilities, factory layouts, and material flows (international investment and plant planning team from April 2018)
Managing the Industry 4.0 digitalization process as Digital Transformation Manager
Global technical implementation of special machinery for a German premium manufacturer in Germany, Mexico, Romania, and China (equipment investment volume > €40M p.a.)
Strategic planning and technical elaboration for global projects in Germany, South Africa, Hungary, and China (equipment investment volume > €50M p.a.)

Jul 2013 - Jan 2016

2 years 7 months

Wendlingen, Germany

Head of Technology and Process Development

Festool GmbH

Interface between plants and headquarters for production technology developments and tasks
Supporting production process design (Lean Manufacturing/Kaizen)
Development and qualification of new components for series production based on pre-development projects
Advising in-house and external manufacturing on new and existing technologies and production processes
Identifying and developing suitable technologies for new products and advising on investment decisions in international production plants
Managing multiple complex product projects and leading projects on innovative manufacturing technologies in the plants
Implementing a technology scouting process for identifying, planning, and exploiting relevant technologies and applications

Dec 2008 - Mar 2013

4 years 4 months

Filderstadt, Germany

Manager Strategic Process Development

Modine Europe GmbH

Responsible for process engineering development and implementation of a revolutionary new generation of heat exchangers
Advising the design department on manufacturability of product designs, new materials, processes, and products
Strategic process development in Europe, taking into account innovative manufacturing methods, level of automation, product design, quality, manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and safety
Evaluating and approving cross-functional production equipment, processes, and methods for regional Manufacturing Engineering and production plants
Optimizing current manufacturing processes in collaboration with production plants and European management
Advising top management on global decisions regarding process development, approvals, benchmarking, and process definitions
Developing plant layouts and material flow designs for new process steps and production lines
Promoting global standardization of core processes, technologies, and machinery
Launching the new generation products across all Mercedes Benz vehicles and achieving 30% adoption at VW and Audi, boosting market share in the truck segment by 30%
Internal and external validation of manufacturing facilities at two plants (investment volume > 15 million EUR)

Mar 2001 - Nov 2008

7 years 9 months

Filderstadt, Germany

Manufacturing Engineer

Modine Europe GmbH

Analyzing and implementing new and existing manufacturing processes in production plants
Planning and supporting new products from cost estimation to series launch, as well as reviewing cost estimates for new and modified products
Holistic, systems-oriented planning of three production plants in collaboration with the Institute for Factory Planning and Siemens (SolidWorks)
Creating specifications and carrying out initial and final inspections of special machines and manufacturing equipment
Project management and implementation of machines and equipment to increase capacity
Optimizing production processes from an economic perspective
Industrializing a new global generation of exhaust gas coolers (investment volume > 6 million EUR, 2-year competitive advantage)
Reducing standard time from 40 minutes to 6 minutes, increasing quality by 7%, and reducing manufacturing costs by 20%
International patent for design and process flow

Apr 2000 - Feb 2001

11 months

Esslingen, Germany

Project Engineer

Aproc

Developing process-oriented solutions in factory and material flow planning
Using the simulation software Simple++ to simulate processes in manufacturing, assembly, and logistics

Nov 1996 - Mar 2000

3 years 5 months

Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany

Production Planner

Recaro Automotive Seating

Planning and creating workflows, material flow plans, capacities, and equipment
Leading the project to relocate production of commercial vehicle seats from Kaiserslautern to Kirchheim/Teck
Responsible for relocating child seat production to Malaysia
Successfully ramped up production without interrupting series deliveries, meeting cost and schedule targets
Implemented production start-up in Malaysia for 100,000 seats per year within the planned timeframe
Payback period of the relocation to Malaysia under one year with a 30% reduction in manufacturing costs

Oct 1994 - Oct 1996

2 years 1 month

Reutlingen, Germany

Project Manager Electrical Installation

IBV Wallman und Reiff

Detailed planning for electrical installations
Preparing specifications and calculating bids

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Metals and Mining, Construction, and Transportation.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Metals and Mining

Construction

Transportation

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Production, Project Management, Product Development, Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Logistics.

Production

Project Management

Product Development

Operations

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Skills

20 Years Of Experience In The Automotive Supplier Sector, More Than 15 Years In Leadership Roles
Extensive Experience In Global Process Development And Optimization
Planning Adaptable, Scalable Production Concepts And Plants
Long-standing Experience In Procuring Special Equipment, From Writing Specifications To Handing Over Production-ready Systems At International Sites
Procurement Of Manual Systems Up To Fully Automated Robot Cells
Responsible For Restructuring And Supply Chain Management Projects
Global Production And Complete Site Relocations
Experience With American And European Companies Of Up To 50,000 Employees
Married, 57 Years Old, Father Of A 25-year-old Daughter And A 22-year-old Son
Trained As An Energy Equipment Electrician; Diplom-ingenieur (Fh) In Automation Technology
Analytical, Structured, And Creative In Solving Technical Challenges
Driven, Results-oriented, And Responsible In Actions
Team Player, Enjoy Collaborating With Colleagues And Suppliers In A Global Environment

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Mar 1990 - Aug 1994

University of Applied Sciences Ulm, Geislingen Campus

Diploma Engineer (FH) · Automation Engineering · Geislingen, Germany · 2.4

Sep 1988 - Jul 1989

University of Applied Sciences Esslingen

University of Applied Sciences Entrance Qualification · Esslingen, Germany · 2.3

Sep 1985 - Jul 1988

Gebr. Heller Machine Tool Factory

Apprenticeship as an energy appliance electrician · Energy appliance electrician · Nürtingen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

APQP for Project Managers

Digital Transformation Manager (Industry 4.0, AR, Digital Twin)

FMEA for Advanced Users

Certificate for Internal Auditors

Heijunka - Production Leveling

Intercultural Training Korea and USA

Kaizen (Total Flow Management)

Conflict Management for Project Managers and Specialists

Leadership

MTM Time Studies

VAVE (Value Analysis, Design for Manufacturing/Assembly, Risk Management, Pairwise Comparison)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Manufacturing 29 y

Avg length 3 y 4 m

Longest experience 7 y 8 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Director Advanced Manufacturing Technology EMEA, Advanced Manufacturing Technology Manager EMEA, Executive Interim Manager

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Metals and Mining

Main business areas Production, Project Management, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 11

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

November 2025

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Where is Ingo based?

Ingo is based in Oberboihingen, Germany.

What languages does Ingo speak?

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

How many years of experience does Ingo have?

Ingo has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Ingo has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month. Note that Ingo may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ingo be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ingo would be well-suited for roles such as: Director Advanced Manufacturing Technology EMEA, Advanced Manufacturing Technology Manager EMEA, Executive Interim Manager.

What is Ingo's latest experience?

Ingo's most recent position is Director Advanced Manufacturing Technology EMEA at WernerCo, Zarges GmbH.

What companies has Ingo worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ingo has worked for WernerCo, Zarges GmbH and Daut Solution.

Which industries is Ingo most experienced in?

Ingo is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Metals and Mining. Ingo also has some experience in Construction and Transportation.

Which business areas is Ingo most experienced in?

Ingo is most experienced in business areas like Production, Project Management, and Product Development. Ingo also has some experience in Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Logistics.

Which industries has Ingo worked in recently?

Ingo has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Ingo worked in recently?

Ingo has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Production, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Ingo's education?

Ingo holds a Bachelor in Automation Engineering from University of Applied Sciences Ulm, Geislingen Campus.

Does Ingo have any certificates?

Ingo has 11 certificates. Among them, these include: APQP for Project Managers, Digital Transformation Manager (Industry 4.0, AR, Digital Twin), and FMEA for Advanced Users.

What is the availability of Ingo?

Ingo is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ingo?

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