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Dentlein am Forst, Germany

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Mar 2025 - Present

Project Management Conveyor Technology

Amazon Deutschland Transport GmbH

Position Summary
Project Management Conveyor Technology at Amazon Deutschland Transport GmbH
Industries
Transportation
Business Areas
Operations
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Retrofit of 10 existing distribution centers with ASML (automated scan manual labelling)

  • Automation of conveyor technology at the induct with the goals of improving ergonomics, reducing costs, and increasing throughput

  • Adaptation of existing MHE (material handling equipment)

  • Supplier management (internal and external)

  • Construction site coordination

  • Detailed planning and execution of the implementation concept

  • Acceptance tests for machine safety, Machinery Directive

  • Planning and execution of IOQ, SWEH, SAT, Launch

  • Ensuring compliance with costs, deadlines, and scope

  • Risk management

  • PM coaching of the project team and suppliers

  • Leading multiple international teams

  • International communication/coordination of sites (Delivery Stations AMZL, suppliers), RME, Ops, Safety, PMO, and Quality

  • Methods and tools: Interim project management, project management (classic, agile, hybrid), change management, V-model, Scrum, Ozark, Chime, PtW, RightCrowd, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, conveyor technology, logistics, mechanical engineering, construction site coordination, claim management, requirements management, specifications, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (international)

Aug 2024 - Oct 2024

Consulting on Scheduling for a Vehicle Program

Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH

Position Summary
Consulting on Scheduling for a Vehicle Program at Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Project Management
  • Consulting program management, sub-project management, and PMO on creating schedules and timing plans for the Panther KF51 program

  • Setting up a level 1 plan for project management and earned value management

  • Improving and validating level 2 plans (engineering, PM, joint PM, ILS, QM, SCM, and PT)

  • Process analysis of the product creation process (PEP)

  • Identifying needs for action in project management and PMO

  • Training employees in creating schedules

  • Methods and tools: Interim project management, project management (classic, agile, hybrid), change management, V-model, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, defense, VS-NfD, mechanical engineering, vehicle development, PEP, requirements management, specifications, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, communication (national)

Apr 2024 - Jul 2024

Project Management Conveyor Technology

Amazon Deutschland Transport GmbH

Position Summary
Project Management Conveyor Technology at Amazon Deutschland Transport GmbH
Industries
Transportation
Business Areas
Logistics
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Retrofit of 3 existing distribution centers with ADTA (automated divert to aisle)

  • Automation of conveyor technology with the goals of reducing costs and increasing throughput

  • Adaptation of existing MHE (material handling equipment)

  • Supplier management (internal and external)

  • Construction site coordination

  • Detailed planning and execution of the implementation concept

  • Acceptance tests for machine safety, Machinery Directive

  • Planning and execution of AMSCI, SAT, Launch

  • Ensuring compliance with costs, deadlines, and scope

  • Risk management

  • PM coaching of the project team and suppliers

  • Leading multiple international teams

  • International communication/coordination of sites (Delivery Stations AMZL, suppliers), RME, Ops, Safety, PMO, and Quality

  • Methods and tools: Interim project management, project management (classic, agile, hybrid), change management, V-model, Scrum, Ozark, Chime, PtW, RightCrowd, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, conveyor technology, logistics, mechanical engineering, construction site coordination, claim management, requirements management, specifications, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (international)

Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

Interim Project Management Stamping Systems E-Mobility

TE Connectivity Germany GmbH

Position Summary
Interim Project Management Stamping Systems E-Mobility at TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
Industries
Automotive
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Operations
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Project management for new stamping line 1.5 in the cell contact system (ZKS) area

  • Supplier management (internal and external)

  • Planning of general contractor and infrastructure scopes

  • Ensuring compliance with costs, deadlines, and scope

  • Risk management

  • Planning and running concept workshops

  • PM coaching of the project team and suppliers

  • Leading an international team

  • International communication/coordination of sites (own sites, suppliers, and customers), production, toolmaking, ME, purchasing, PMO, and quality

  • Methods and tools: Interim project management, project management (classic, agile, hybrid), change management, V-model, Scrum, PEP, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, production engineering, stamping technology, mechanical engineering, development, claim management, requirements management, specifications, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (international)

Aug 2023 - Oct 2023

Interim Project Management Stamping Systems E-Mobility

TE Connectivity Germany GmbH

Position Summary
Interim Project Management Stamping Systems E-Mobility at TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
Industries
Automotive
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Project management for new stamping line 1.4 in the cell contact system (ZKS) area

  • Supplier management (internal and external)

  • Construction site coordination for general contractors and sub-suppliers

  • Ensuring compliance with costs, deadlines, and scope

  • Risk management

  • Planning and running concept workshops

  • PM coaching of the project team and suppliers

  • Leading an international team

  • International communication/coordination of sites (own sites, suppliers, and customers), production, toolmaking, ME, purchasing, PMO, and quality

  • Methods and tools: Interim project management, project management (classic, agile, hybrid), change management, V-model, Scrum, PEP, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, production engineering, stamping technology, mechanical engineering, development, claim management, requirements management, specifications, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (international)

Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

Consulting Test Bench Development and Interim Project Management

IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG

Position Summary
Consulting Test Bench Development and Interim Project Management at IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Planning the setup of test chambers

  • Concept development for the supply systems (electrics, control, chilled water, DI water, wastewater) for test chambers

  • Adapting existing air duct systems to the building situation

  • Packaging of test bench components and assemblies

  • Adapting existing modules to test chambers

  • Consulting on machine safety, especially electrical safety

  • Consulting on the Machinery Directive

  • Coordination of external service providers

  • Methods and tools: consulting, project management (traditional, agile, hybrid), change management, V-model, Scrum, PEP, modularization, modular system, stakeholder management, schedule planning, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, building services engineering (TGA), plant engineering, special-purpose plant engineering, Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC), mechanical engineering, measurement technology, development, claim management, requirement management, specification sheet, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (national)

May 2023 - Dec 2023

Consulting Product Development and Project Management

Meltem Wärmerückgewinnung GmbH & Co. KG

Position Summary
Consulting Product Development and Project Management at Meltem Wärmerückgewinnung GmbH & Co. KG
Industries
Energy
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Analysis of the current product development process

  • Advising management on the project management process

  • Project management in the "renovation unit heat recovery" project

  • Coordination of development, sales, marketing, purchasing, production and service

  • Support for product management in product strategy

  • International communication/coordination of plants (own plants, suppliers and customers), development, purchasing, sales and quality

  • Methods and tools: consulting, project management (traditional, agile, hybrid), change management, V-model, Scrum, PEP, modularization, modular system, stakeholder management, schedule planning, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, building services engineering (TGA), mechanical engineering, development, claim management, requirement management, specification sheet, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (international)

Sep 2021 - Apr 2023

Consulting Project Management and Product Development

Carl Zeiss Spectroscopy GmbH

Position Summary
Consulting Project Management and Product Development at Carl Zeiss Spectroscopy GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Supply Chain Management
  • Analysis of the current process

  • Optimization of ongoing customer projects

  • Development of a suitable project management process for low- and high-complexity customer projects

  • Development of a modular system for traversing measuring systems (mechanics, hardware, software)

  • Supplier development (mechanical components, hardware/control systems)

  • Consulting management on project management

  • Management consulting (change process)

  • Lead of task force product quality

  • Lead of task force delivery reliability

  • International communication/coordination of plants (own plants, suppliers and customers), development, purchasing, sales and quality

  • Methods and tools: consulting, project management (traditional, agile, hybrid), change management, Gemini, V-model, Scrum, PEP, modularization, modular system, stakeholder management, schedule planning, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, plant engineering, special-purpose plant engineering, Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC), mechanical engineering, measurement technology, development, claim management, requirement management, specification sheet, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (international)

Feb 2021 - Mar 2022

Consulting Refrigeration Technology Samplers

Endress+Hauser Conducta GmbH+Co. KG

Position Summary
Consulting Refrigeration Technology Samplers at Endress+Hauser Conducta GmbH+Co. KG
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Switching the refrigerant from R134a to R600a for the cooling module of samplers

  • Load estimation for the cooling module

  • Calculation of the refrigeration circuit (capillary system with IWT, single-stage)

  • Creation of the test procedure for validation of the new refrigeration circuit

  • Supplier management (cooling module)

  • Optimization of the control concept for the sampler (control of cooling module, defrost concept)

  • Audit of the supplier plant

  • Optimization of the end-of-line test (EOL tester)

  • Methods and tools: consulting, project management (traditional), V-model, change management, thermodynamics, refrigeration technology, stakeholder management, schedule planning, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, plant engineering, special-purpose plant engineering, mechanical engineering, measurement technology, development, claim management, requirement management, specification sheet, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, communication (national), audit, simulation, calculation, REFPROP

Feb 2021 - Aug 2021

Project Lead Lighting Systems for Refrigeration Furniture and Consulting Project Management

emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA

Position Summary
Project Lead Lighting Systems for Refrigeration Furniture and Consulting Project Management at emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Project management for lighting (panel, shelf, drawer, wine cooler, ice bin) for refrigeration furniture in the premium segment (2 subprojects)

  • Leading international teams (Germany, USA, Mexico, China)

  • Advising management on project management

  • Management consulting (change process)

  • International communication/coordination of plants (own and suppliers), development, purchasing, sales and quality

  • Methods and tools: consulting, project management (traditional, agile, hybrid), change management, V-model, modularization, modular system, stakeholder management, schedule planning, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, consumer products, mechanical engineering, measurement technology, development, claim management, requirement management, specification sheet, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (international)

Apr 2020 - Dec 2020

Consulting for temperature-controlled transport and transport refrigeration systems

Umwelt Stiftung Grosskopf GmbH

Position Summary
Consulting for temperature-controlled transport and transport refrigeration systems at Umwelt Stiftung Grosskopf GmbH
Industries
Transportation
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Market analysis of refrigeration systems, refrigeration compressors, and control units

  • Preparation of requirement specifications

  • Design and sizing of refrigeration circuits

  • Development of control and fault-handling strategies

  • Preparation of a safety concept for flammable refrigerants and high-pressure refrigerants

  • Supplier management

  • Methods and tools: consulting, project management (traditional), change management, V-model, modularization, thermodynamics, refrigeration technology, modular system, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, plant engineering, mechanical engineering, measurement technology, development, claim management, requirement management, requirement specification, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, department leadership, communication (international), RI schematic, plant control, REFPROP

Nov 2018 - Apr 2020

Program Management for Blower Controllers

MAHLE Behr GmbH & Co. KG

Position Summary
Program Management for Blower Controllers at MAHLE Behr GmbH & Co. KG
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Preparation of requirement specifications

  • Sample definition and coordination

  • Component responsibility for blower controllers worldwide (focus on Europe)

  • Management of the respective customer project managers

  • Supplier management

  • International communication/coordination of the plants (own and suppliers), development, and quality

  • Methods and tools: consulting, project management (traditional, agile, hybrid), Scrum, V-model, PEP, change management, modularization, modular system, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, mechanical engineering, measurement technology, development, claim management, requirement management, DOORS, requirement specification, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (international)

Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

Consulting for Compressor Technology

ZF Friedrichshafen AG / WABCO

Position Summary
Consulting for Compressor Technology at ZF Friedrichshafen AG / WABCO
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
Supply Chain Management
  • Comparison of different compression concepts for air compressors

  • Market analysis of common compressors

  • Support for the project team in defining requirements

  • Design of scroll compressors for air compression in different performance classes

  • Consulting on manufacturing and industrialization concepts

  • Methods and tools: consulting, V-model, modularization, modular system, stakeholder management, mechanical engineering, measurement technology, development, claim management, requirement management, requirement specification, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, communication (international), REFPROP, simulation

Apr 2018 - Jun 2021

Consulting for Test Bench Development

DB Systemtechnik GmbH

Position Summary
Consulting for Test Bench Development at DB Systemtechnik GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Project management for climate test bench

  • Supplier management

  • Concept and detailed development of the climate test bench control system

  • Preparation of a measurement concept

  • Consulting on awarding the work packages (electrical engineering, PLC, programming, installation, components, assembly)

  • Methods and tools: consulting, project management (traditional), change management, V-model, modularization, thermodynamics, refrigeration technology, modular system, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, plant engineering, special-purpose machine building, mechanical engineering, measurement technology, development, claim management, requirement management, requirement specification, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (national), RI schematic, plant control, PLC, REFPROP

Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

Program Management for Tool Relocations

ERNI Production GmbH & Co. KG

Position Summary
Program Management for Tool Relocations at ERNI Production GmbH & Co. KG
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Operations
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Identification of relocation potential for stamping and injection molding tools

  • Compilation and preparation of documentation

  • Project management of the relocations

  • Release planning

  • Coordination of the relocation projects

  • International communication/coordination of plants, purchasing, sales, logistics, toolmaking, and quality

  • Methods and tools: consulting, project management (traditional, agile, hybrid), change management, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, mechanical engineering, measurement technology, claim management, requirement management, requirement specification, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (international), stamping technology, injection molding, electroplating, tool relocation

Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

Project Lead Test Rig Development

DB Systemtechnik GmbH

Position Summary
Project Lead Test Rig Development at DB Systemtechnik GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Project management for climate test rig

  • Supplier management

  • Schedule planning

  • Cost planning

  • Concept development of a climate system test rig

  • Design of the individual components (pressure losses, performance, strength)

  • Design of the test rig and the required building services

  • Creation of a measurement and control concept

  • Creation of the bill of materials for ordering and assembly

  • Preparation of tender documents

  • Methods and tools: consulting, project management (classic), V-model, design, change management, modularization, thermodynamics, refrigeration technology, modular system, stakeholder management, schedule planning, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, plant engineering, special-purpose machine construction, mechanical engineering, measurement technology, development, claim management, requirement management, specification sheet, requirements document, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (national), RI schematic, plant control, PLC, REFPROP, Solid Edge

Nov 2015 - Jun 2017

Resident Engineer for Electrically Driven Compressors

Valeo GmbH

Position Summary
Resident Engineer for Electrically Driven Compressors at Valeo GmbH
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Interface role between OEM and Tier 1 (England, France, Germany, Poland)

  • Creating timelines

  • Creating documentation, test reports, and specifications (internal and external)

  • Analysis of test parts

  • Fault analysis

  • International communication/coordination with plants (OEM and suppliers), development, and quality

  • International travel

  • Methods and tools: resident engineering, project management (classic, agile, hybrid), Scrum, V-model, PEP, change management, stakeholder management, schedule planning, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, measurement technology, claim management, requirement management, specification sheet, requirements document, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, communication (international), testing, validation, Vector tools, CANoe

Jul 2015 - Oct 2015

Lead for Interior Styling Coordination

Magna Steyr AG

Position Summary
Lead for Interior Styling Coordination at Magna Steyr AG
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Planning and execution of styling coordination meetings for interior components (floor trim, luggage compartment, tailgate trim, A-, B-, and C-pillar trim, headliner, instrument panel, center console, door trim, seat trim, steering wheel, caps for control elements)

  • Coordination and tracking of work packages for SE TLs, design, module leads, ergonomics, safety, perceived quality, suppliers

  • Synchronization of design and engineering requirements

  • Coordination and approval of the created surfaces with EBI-L

  • Methods and tools: project management (classic, agile, hybrid), Scrum, V-model, PEP, change management, stakeholder management, schedule planning, cost planning, resource planning, claim management, requirement management, specification sheet, requirements document, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, communication (international), styling, plastics engineering, crash systems, infotainment, team leadership

Jul 2015 - Oct 2015

Project Lead Styling Interiors

Technicon Ltd.

Position Summary
Project Lead Styling Interiors at Technicon Ltd.
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Project planning, timeline creation, cost control, staff planning

  • Organization and tracking of project processes

  • Coordination of styling scope between customer and styling department

  • Methods and tools: project management (classic, agile, hybrid), Scrum, V-model, PEP, change management, stakeholder management, schedule planning, cost planning, resource planning, claim management, requirement management, specification sheet, requirements document, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, communication (international), styling, plastics engineering, crash systems, infotainment, team leadership

Nov 2014 - Dec 2015

Project Lead Water Valves

CSA Germany GmbH & Co. KG

Position Summary
Project Lead Water Valves at CSA Germany GmbH & Co. KG
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Program and project planning for development, quality, purchasing, and sales

  • Coordination and planning of tests and component validations

  • Component inspections (dimensional accuracy, delivery quality) and support for development

  • Planning and coordination of the relocation of the production plant (supplier and customer alignment, capacity planning, validation coordination)

  • Alignment of scope internally (development, testing, plants) and externally (suppliers and service providers)

  • Methods and tools: project management (classic, agile, hybrid), Scrum, V-model, PEP, change management, stakeholder management, schedule planning, cost planning, resource planning, claim management, requirement management, specification sheet, requirements document, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, communication (international), plastics engineering, team leadership

Mar 2014 - Dec 2015

Resident Engineer Throttle Valves

CSA Germany GmbH & Co. KG

Position Summary
Resident Engineer Throttle Valves at CSA Germany GmbH & Co. KG
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • Interface function between OEMs (Germany, Italy) and Tier 1 suppliers (USA, Canada, Germany, Czech Republic)

  • Schedule planning

  • Creation of documentation, test reports, and specifications (internal and external)

  • Calculation and design of gearbox parts and valves

  • Analysis of sample parts

  • International communication/coordination of plants (OEM and suppliers), development, and quality

  • International travel

  • Methods and tools: resident engineering, project management (classic, agile, hybrid), Scrum, V-model, PEP, change management, stakeholder management, schedule planning, metrology, claim management, requirement management, specifications, requirement specifications, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, communication (international), testing, validation

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

Quality Engineer Engine Control Units Gasoline Engines

BMW AG

Position Summary
Quality Engineer Engine Control Units Gasoline Engines at BMW AG
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • Creation of test and qualification reports for series development of engine control units for gasoline engines (longitudinal and transverse engines, modular engines)

  • Risk management for series development of engine control units for gasoline engines

  • Handling field issues for engine control units for gasoline engines using FASTA data, PuMA, Qlikview, PQM, QC

  • Project lead for corrective repair instructions N63 (MSG MSD85)

  • Preventive quality work

  • Moderation of FMEAs and risk workshops

  • Failure and field data analysis of engine control units

  • Analysis and optimization of returned parts analysis at Tier 1

  • Conducting CMMI reviews, PPQA

  • Creation of specifications in DOORS

  • Use of lessons learned, fishbone/Ishikawa, FTA/fault tree analysis

  • Schedule creation in R-Plan

  • Best practice implementation

  • International communication/coordination of plants (OEM and suppliers), development, and quality

  • National travel

  • Methods and tools: quality management, project management (classic, agile, hybrid), Scrum, V-model, PEP, change management, stakeholder management, schedule planning, resource planning, metrology, claim management, requirement management, DOORS, specifications, requirement specifications, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, DRBFM, DRBTR, lessons learned, supplier management, communication (international), testing, validation, HIL, ASPICE, CMMI, R-Plan, best practice

Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

Subproject Lead

Semcon Rhein-Main GmbH

Position Summary
Subproject Lead at Semcon Rhein-Main GmbH
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • Project control and tracking for the series development of body-in-white components and bumpers

  • Creation of schedules and resource planning

  • Preparation, execution, and leadership of technical reviews

  • Coordination of series releases, 3D and 2D data creation, prototype management, and quality assurance

  • Ensuring compliance with design guidelines (best practice)

  • Training and coaching for project engineers

  • Creation of specifications (GM specifications), lessons learned, best practice

  • Technical management responsibility for 4 DREs and 21 designers

  • Methods and tools: project management (classic, agile, hybrid), Scrum, V-model, GVDP, change management, stakeholder management, schedule planning, cost planning, resource planning, claim management, requirement management, specifications, requirement specifications, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, communication (international), surfacing, plastics engineering, crash systems, body construction

Oct 2010 - Jul 2011

Project Lead Cost Reduction Thermal Components and Exhaust

Adam Opel AG

Position Summary
Project Lead Cost Reduction Thermal Components and Exhaust at Adam Opel AG
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Operations
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Cost reduction of thermal components (A/C lines, A/C compressors, and electric auxiliary heaters) in current series production

  • Cost reduction of exhaust components in current series production

  • Use of FMEA, DRBFM, DRBTR, scheduling in R-Plan and MS Project, best practice

  • International communication/coordination of plants (OEM and suppliers) and development

  • International travel

  • Methods and tools: project management (classic), V-model, GVDP, change management, stakeholder management, schedule planning, cost planning, resource planning, claim management, requirement management, specifications, requirement specifications, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, communication (international), cost reduction, validation

Mar 2009 - Sep 2010

Project Lead

IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG

Position Summary
Project Lead at IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Planning and implementation of a climate test bench for vehicle air conditioning systems

  • Planning of a climate system test bench for electric vehicles and HV components

  • Study on climate compressors for household appliances

  • Study on internal heat exchangers for mobile refrigeration

  • Concept study for heat pumps for mobile applications

  • Supervision of student theses and internships

  • International communication with customers (OEMs, suppliers) and suppliers (components)

  • National travel

  • Methods and tools: project management (classic), design, change management, V-model, modularization, thermodynamics, refrigeration technology, modular system, stakeholder management, schedule planning, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, plant engineering, special-purpose plant engineering, mechanical engineering, metrology, development, claim management, requirement management, specifications, requirement specifications, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (national), RI scheme, plant control, PLC, REFPROP, Solid Edge

Nov 2006 - Feb 2009

Project Lead Air Conditioning Compressors

Adam Opel AG

Position Summary
Project Lead Air Conditioning Compressors at Adam Opel AG
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Project management for air conditioning compressors in the Global Delta project

  • Cost reduction for air conditioning compressors in current series production

  • Handling of issues

  • Procurement and coordination of prototypes

  • Maintenance of BOMs (testing, series, service), DMU, release (testing, series, service)

  • Coordination of filling and updating the PLM system (Teamcenter) according to OEM guidelines on structure and data quality

  • Coordination of component interfaces and installation spaces with ME/PT/Thermal/Crash

  • Studies on assembly/serviceability using DMU/VisMockup

  • HVAC quality management

  • Interface role for purchasing, development, quality, logistics, production, and service

  • Use of FMEA, DRBFM, DRBTR, timing in R-Plan, lessons learned, FTA/fault tree analysis, best practice

  • International communication/coordination of plants (OEM and suppliers) and development

  • International travel

  • Methods and tools: project management (classic), V-model, GVDP, change management, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, claim management, requirements management, specifications, functional specifications, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, communication (international), cost reduction, validation

Jan 2006 - Oct 2006

Design and Development Engineer

Valeo Compressor Europe GmbH

Position Summary
Design and Development Engineer at Valeo Compressor Europe GmbH
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • Development of an R744 fixed hub compressor

  • Project lead for the development of an R744 fixed hub compressor

  • Creation of requirements and functional specifications

  • Support for the development of externally controlled R744 air conditioning compressors

  • Package studies

  • Customer adaptations

  • Support for changes to series and pre-series compressors for the refrigerant R134a

  • Service life calculations

  • Vibration analyses and noise studies

  • Cost reduction of R134a compressors

  • Quality management

  • Design of air conditioning compressors and test bench parts

  • Vehicle application

  • Manufacturing planning and optimization

  • Use of FMEA, DRBFM, DRBTR, FTA/fault tree analysis, best practice

  • International communication (EU, non-EU, Japan) in development and with the plants

  • International travel

  • Methods and tools: project management (classic, agile, hybrid), V-model, Scrum, change management, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, claim management, requirements management, specifications, functional specifications, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, communication (international), testing, validation, thermodynamics, refrigeration technology, simulation, Ansys, UG NX, modular system

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Energy.

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

Project Management
Product Development
Supply Chain Management
Quality Assurance
Operations
Logistics
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Summary

Experienced and certified senior project manager (IPMA) with over 15 years of experience leading complex, cross-functional projects in the automotive, special-purpose plant engineering, and business development/change process fields. Proven success in project planning, control, and execution while meeting deadlines and budget targets. Strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as a high level of communication and leadership skills, enable me to motivate project teams and support stakeholders efficiently.

Particularly skilled in agile and classic project management methods (Scrum, IPMA) and experienced in using digital tools for resource planning and process optimization (e.g. MS Project). Strong in risk management and in implementing problem-solving strategies that ensure project success and deliver lasting results.

I bring a deep understanding of industry-specific requirements and goals and am able to manage change proactively and implement continuous improvements. My focus is always on the successful delivery of projects that increase business value and lead to measurable results.

Skills

Core Areas:

  • Project Management/Program Management
  • Product Development/Product Creation
  • Thermodynamics/Refrigeration Technology/Thermal Management
  • Compressors
  • Test Benches
  • Supplier Management
  • Quality Management
  • Consulting

Methods:

  • Project Management According To Ipma Icb 3.0
  • Fmea/Drbfm/Drbtr
  • Risk Management
  • Requirements Management
  • Lessons Learned (Ll), Best Practice (Bp)
  • Fta, Fault Tree Analysis, Ishikawa

Standard Software:

  • Ms Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) – Very Good
  • Ms Project – Very Good
  • Ms Visio – Good
  • Vba – Good

Development Tools:

  • Solid Edge St10 – Good
  • Catia V5 – Good
  • Doors – Good
  • Labview – Basic Knowledge
  • Jira – Basic Knowledge
  • Sap – Basic Knowledge
  • Vector Canoe, Canalyzer – Basic Knowledge

Industries:

  • Automotive (> 15 Years)
  • Mechanical Engineering (> 15 Years)
  • Plant Engineering (> 10 Years)
  • Household Appliances/White Goods (< 5 Years)

Previous Roles:

  • Program Management (Various Positions)
  • Project Management (Various Positions)
  • Consulting (Technology, Methods, Change Process)
  • Test Bench Development (Design, Engineering)
  • Okk Lead (Interior Sports Car Cooperation Phase Ikm)
  • Quality Engineer (Engine Control Units For Gasoline Engines)
  • Resident Engineer (Electrically Driven Compressors, Throttle Valves)
  • Design And Development Engineer (Air Conditioning Compressors)

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2010 - Jun 2014

Technische Universität Dresden

Diploma Engineer · Mechanical Engineering, specialization in Energy Technology · Dresden, Germany

Oct 2001 - Dec 2005

Fachhochschule Jena

Diploma Engineer (University of Applied Sciences) · Mechanical Engineering, specialization in Development/Design · Jena, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Senior Project Manager (GPM)/Certified Senior Project Manager IPMA Level B

GPM German Association for Project Management e. V.

Specialist modules for training qualified electricians for specified tasks on HV systems for fuel cell and hybrid vehicles

TÜV Süd Akademie

Basic module for training qualified electricians for specified tasks on HV systems for fuel cell and hybrid vehicles

TÜV Süd Akademie

CATIA V5 Basic Link Management

Cenit AG Systemhaus

CATIA V5 Basic – Block I & TISWeb V5

Cenit AG Systemhaus

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 27
Experience in Automotive 13.5 y
Avg length 11 m
Longest experience 3 y 2 m

Expertise

Recent roles Project Management Conveyor Technology, Consulting on Scheduling for a Vehicle Program, Interim Project Management Stamping Systems E-Mobility
Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Transportation
Main business areas Project Management, Product Development, Supply Chain Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 5

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Johannes is based in Dentlein am Forst, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

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

Johannes has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Johannes has worked in at least 25 different roles and for 21 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Johannes may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Johannes would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Management Conveyor Technology, Consulting on Scheduling for a Vehicle Program, Interim Project Management Stamping Systems E-Mobility.

Johannes's most recent position is Project Management Conveyor Technology at Amazon Deutschland Transport GmbH.

In recent years, Johannes has worked for Amazon Deutschland Transport GmbH, Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH, TE Connectivity Germany GmbH, IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG, and Meltem Wärmerückgewinnung GmbH & Co. KG.

Johannes is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Transportation. Johannes also has some experience in Energy and Aerospace and Defense.

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

Johannes has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Transportation, and Energy.

Johannes has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Supply Chain Management, and Product Development.

Johannes holds a Master in Mechanical Engineering, specialization in Energy Technology from Technische Universität Dresden and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, specialization in Development/Design from Fachhochschule Jena.

Johannes has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Senior Project Manager (GPM)/Certified Senior Project Manager IPMA Level B, Specialist modules for training qualified electricians for specified tasks on HV systems for fuel cell and hybrid vehicles, and Basic module for training qualified electricians for specified tasks on HV systems for fuel cell and hybrid vehicles.

Johannes is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

Johannes'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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