Jürgen Christ-Process Quality Management and Project Management
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Member
Drehteileverband
Freelance Project and Quality Manager / Owner
JC Projekte
- Process optimization | Set up quality management EN 9100:2018
- Optimized processes, costs and quality in deburring, shipping, CNC turning and CNC milling
- Built new customer contacts in the industrial and aviation sectors
- Set up a department for manufacturing aviation parts
- Established and implemented the QM system according to DIN EN 9100:2018
- Documented the relevant processes and work instructions
- Reviewed customer requirements and conducted feasibility analysis
Member
bavAIRia
Member of the Examination Board for Machining Mechanics
IHK Nürnberg
Technical Managing Director & Shareholder | Took over Sales
Ing. Horst Kegler GmbH
- Managed the company and led negotiations on deadlines and prices
- Acquired new customers like Aircraft Philipp, Deharde, and Kamann as part of focusing on the aviation industry according to DIN EN 9100:2018, and maintained existing clients
- Prepared quotes and preliminary costing, and handled complaints
- Designed clamping tools and production accessories
- Optimized products for customers in terms of tolerances, processes, costs and quality
- Planned investments as part of project planning and performed post-calculation
- Selected and procured machines, tools and operating resources
- Negotiated with steel, tool, operating resources and sub-suppliers
- Ensured workplace safety by organizing ASA meetings with the company doctor, hiring a safety specialist and setting up a workers' council
- Directed projects responsibly, created 8-D reports and built the QM system according to DIN EN 9100:2018
- Planned and executed trade show exhibits
- Managed revenue up to €6.5M, budget up to €500K and project volumes up to €250K | Led 85 employees, including 12 managers
- Clients: Aviation industry such as Premium Aerotec, Airbus Helicopter, Rolls Royce; Automotive such as Magna Powertrain, SKF, Schaeffler Technology; Medical technology such as Ondal, IDAM Suhl; Mechanical engineering such as KRONES, Canon Printing Systems, Schenck Prozess
- Restructured the company into an aviation supplier with an 80% sales share from 2016 to 2018
- Increased revenue by 20% through successful new customer acquisition, client retention, process optimization and staff reduction
- Optimized shift models, special shifts and production planning processes
Technical Managing Director & Shareholder | Head of Production
Ing. Horst Kegler GmbH
Restructuring the company from specializing in washing machine parts to becoming an automotive and aerospace supplier
Acquisition of new customers in the automotive supply industry, including SCHAEFFLER, MAGNA Powertrain
Development and implementation of DIN ISO 9001, including creation of the first manual in 1998
Revenue up to €6.5 million, budget up to €500k, and project volume up to €250k | Managed 85 employees, including 12 managers
Military service
Ausbildungskompanie
Mechanic
Ing. Horst Kegler GmbH
Journeyman exam at the Chamber of Crafts
Owner
KC Branding
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, and Education.
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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Project Management, Operations, Production, and Procurement.
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Grundig Akademie
Technician · Mechanical Engineering · Nuremberg, Germany
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TÜV SÜD Akademie
TÜV Süd · Nuremberg, Germany
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Jürgen is based in Hilpoltstein, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Jürgen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).
Jürgen has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Jürgen has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 1 month. Note that Jürgen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Jürgen would be well-suited for roles such as: Member, Freelance Project and Quality Manager / Owner, Member of the Examination Board for Machining Mechanics.
Jürgen's most recent position is Member at Drehteileverband.
In recent years, Jürgen has worked for Drehteileverband and JC Projekte.
Jürgen is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, and Automotive. Jürgen also has some experience in Education.
Jürgen is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Operations. Jürgen also has some experience in Production and Procurement.
Jürgen has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Aerospace and Defense.
Jürgen has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.
Jürgen attended Grundig Akademie for Mechanical Engineering.
Jürgen has 2 certificates. These include: Quality Management Auditor QMA-TÜV and Quality Management Representative.
The availability of Jürgen needs to be confirmed.
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