Jonathan Weber - Freelance project manager and consultant

Q: Where is Jonathan based?

Jonathan is based in Dittweiler, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Jonathan speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Jonathan have?

Jonathan has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Jonathan has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month . Note that Jonathan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Jonathan's latest experience?

Jonathan's most recent position is Freelance project manager and consultant at Freelance project manager and consultant .

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

In recent years, Jonathan has worked for Freelance project manager and consultant .

Q: Which industries is Jonathan most experienced in?

Jonathan is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Healthcare . Jonathan also has some experience in Agriculture .

Q: Which business areas is Jonathan most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Jonathan worked in recently?

Jonathan has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Healthcare , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Jonathan worked in recently?

Jonathan has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Procurement , and Production .

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Dittweiler, Germany

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Experience

Aug 2020 - Present

6 years 1 month

Freelance project manager and consultant

Technical project manager for injection molds, medical:
Supplier management
Schedule planning and coordination
Supplier visits
Relocation
New tools and tool revisions
Technical project manager and coordinator for wiper systems, international automotive:
Communication and facilitation of internal and customer meetings
Coordination of team activities
Communication with suppliers and supplier management
Planning and carrying out plant tests
Industrial engineer for bumper projects, automotive:
Plant planning and procurement
Process planning and optimization
Internal and external communication
Consulting for Tier 1 automotive on plastic injection molding production:
Layout planning
Capacity planning
Recommendation of machine and tool suppliers

Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

7 months

Career break

None

Parental leave and further training

Aug 2017 - Dec 2019

2 years 5 months

Technical project manager

Schliessmeyer GmbH

Project planning for plastic injection molded products for automotive exterior and interior
Schedule planning and maintenance
Coordination of costs, deadlines, and quality topics with customers and suppliers
Purchasing of injection molds from China
Acceptance of injection molds in China
Process and structure optimization
Representation of the company in working groups
Key account manager for major customers

Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

4 months

Kindsbach, Germany

Production manager

Thum Galvanotechnik

Production planning

Structure and process optimization
Order costing
Staff management (6 employees)
Work in production

Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

6 months

Parental leave

Self-employed

Parental leave and further training

Jun 2016 - Oct 2016

5 months

Wadern, Germany

Project engineer/project manager

ThyssenKrupp System Engineering via Brunel

Planning and coordination of body-in-white projects (prototypes)

Support of suppliers
Internal coordination of schedules
Support in creating quality plans (PPIR)
Creation and checking of bills of materials
Cost planning and calculation (manufacturing costs; sales price)
Review of data status and data transfer (CATIA V5)

Nov 2012 - Jun 2016

3 years 8 months

Enkenbach-Alsenborn, Germany

Core Engineer (CATIA V5)

ZF TRW (TRW EF&C)

Development and implementation of a benchmark process

Planning and running national and international benchmark workshops
Benchmarking of relevant products
Support of series development in selecting decoration technologies and technical solutions
Pre-development of plastic assemblies for automotive interiors, design reviews, drawing creation
Assessment of suppliers
Selection of interns
Support and guidance for new colleagues
Project management
Development of symbol lighting in fresh air vents up to successful patent filing
Standardization (global) of individual vent parts, design, drawing creation, design reviews, drawing checking and release
Identifying, analyzing, and showing VA/VE potential in products
Internal rapid prototyping with 3D printer

Jun 2012 - Oct 2012

5 months

Neunkirchen, Germany

Product engineer

Eberspächer Exhaust Aftermarket

Planning and relocation of exhaust systems (Czech Republic)

Inspection and release of initial samples (Poland and Estonia)
Updating and creating manufacturing and inspection plans

Aug 2008 - May 2012

3 years 10 months

Mannheim, Germany

Product developer (CATIA V5; Pro E WF 4) / Team lead

Gratz Engineering

Design of various technical plastic parts (cable holder VW UP, various connector holders)

Development and design of various recirculation valves and blow-off valves
Drawing creation, FMEA, design reviews, ordering and coordination of prototype tools, support of prototype building, test setups and test execution; successful patent filing for electric blow-off valve
Support and participation in the design of aluminum housings for e-motor gearboxes - Audi
Development and drawing creation of urea tanks - John Deere
Team lead duties - John Deere:
Supporting a colleague in the design of a pick up hitch
Project management
Creating offers and invoices
Participation in personnel selection

Jul 2003 - Aug 2006

3 years 2 months

Bruchmühlbach-Miesau, Germany

Toolmaker in mold making

Fa. Wolf

Coordination and maintenance of production injection molds, including an 8-cavity mold for three-phase connectors

Setup of injection molding machines
Support of series and prototype production (injection molding)
Building, support and coordination of prototype tools

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Agriculture.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Healthcare

Agriculture

Business Area Experience

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

Project Management

Product Development

Operations

Production

Procurement

Quality Assurance

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Aug 2009 - Jun 2011

MHK Kaiserslautern

Certified technical business manager · Business administration · Kaiserslautern, Germany

Aug 2006 - Jun 2008

MHK Kaiserslautern

Certified mechanical engineering technician · Mechanical engineering · Kaiserslautern, Germany

Sep 2000 - Jul 2003

Machining mechanic · Grinding technology

Certifications & licenses

REFA – Basic certificate

Systemic organizational developer (change manager)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Automotive 16.5 y

Avg length 2 y 1 m

Longest experience 6 y

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance project manager and consultant, Career break, Technical project manager

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Healthcare

Main business areas Project Management, Product Development, Operations

Qualifications

Certifications earned 3

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Created

August 2026

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Jonathan is based in Dittweiler, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

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

Jonathan has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Jonathan has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Jonathan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Jonathan would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance project manager and consultant, Career break, Technical project manager.

Jonathan's most recent position is Freelance project manager and consultant at Freelance project manager and consultant.

In recent years, Jonathan has worked for Freelance project manager and consultant.

Jonathan is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Healthcare. Jonathan also has some experience in Agriculture.

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

Jonathan has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Healthcare, and Manufacturing.

Jonathan has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Procurement, and Production.

Jonathan attended MHK Kaiserslautern for Business administration.

Jonathan has 3 certificates. These include: Professional Scrum Master (PSM 1), REFA – Basic certificate, and Systemic organizational developer (change manager).

Jonathan will be available from March 2027.

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