Jürgen Knobloch - Systems Engineering Director, FuSa

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Ruderatshofen, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2021 - Present

5 years 9 months

Marktoberdorf, Germany

Director Platform Office

AGCO GmbH

Developed AGCO’s global reference architecture for system decomposition across all product lines.
Defined roles, artifacts, and cross-functional collaboration models for Systems Engineering.
Built and led the global Functional Safety organization; created company-wide FuSa standards.
Drove global module strategy to reduce complexity and cost; aligned engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing.
Led development and rollout of global corporate standards across brands and regions.

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

Marktoberdorf, Germany

Director EFG – Electronics & Software Transformation

AGCO GmbH

Implemented SAFe 5.0 across global software and electronics development (450 engineers).
Restructured the organization to improve transparency, delivery speed, and cross-functional alignment.

Jan 2017 - Dec 2020

4 years

Marktoberdorf, Germany

Director Program Lead – Centurion Platform

AGCO GmbH

Program Director for the USD 1B Centurion product platform (Massey Ferguson & Valtra).
Led global cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and supply chain.
Delivered platform strategy, architecture, and execution roadmap.

Jan 2012 - Dec 2017

6 years

Marktoberdorf, Germany

Director Module Lead – Hydraulics & Pneumatics

AGCO GmbH

Global responsibility for hydraulic and pneumatic modules across all AGCO brands.
Delivered multiple award-winning innovations (4× DLG Silver Medals).
Drove modularization, cost reduction, and standardization initiatives.

Jan 2006 - Dec 2012

7 years

Marktoberdorf, Germany

Senior Manager / Department Lead – Hydraulics

AGCO GmbH

Led a 28-person hydraulics development department.
Introduced new collaboration models improving efficiency, quality, and development speed.

Jan 1998 - Dec 2006

9 years

Marktoberdorf, Germany

Senior Designer – Hydraulics & Pneumatics

AGCO GmbH

Design engineer for hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components.
Developed new concepts for lift systems, hitches, and front loaders.

Jan 1995 - Dec 1998

4 years

Temporary Engineer

Fendt

Worked on hydraulics and pneumatic systems.

Jan 1995 - Dec 1998

4 years

Engineer

Ferchau Engineering

Digitization of technical drawings for Bosch injection systems.

Industry experience

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Experienced in Agriculture, Manufacturing, and Automotive.

Agriculture

Manufacturing

Automotive

Business area experience

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

Product Development

Operations

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Information Technology

Summary

Senior technology and transformation leader with deep expertise in Systems Engineering, Functional Safety, and global innovation management. Nearly 30 years of experience in leading large-scale engineering organizations, delivering complex technology portfolios, and driving cross-functional transformation across global teams. Proven ability to build high-performing organizations, implement data-driven governance, and accelerate Horizon 2/3 innovation with measurable business impact. Strong communicator and integrator across engineering, product, and executive leadership.

Skills

Systems Engineering & Architecture
Functional Safety Governance (Fusa)
Global R&D Transformation & Safe 5.0
Technology Portfolio & Module Strategy
Cross-Functional Leadership (Global Teams)
Innovation & Horizon 2/3 Development
Data-Driven Governance & Ai-Enabled Processes
Organizational Design & Collaboration Models
Built Agco’S Global Systems Engineering Reference Architecture And Collaboration Model.
Established And Led A Global Functional Safety Organization Across South America, North America, Europe, And India.
Directed The Usd 1b Centurion Product Platform (Massey Ferguson & Valtra).
Implemented Safe 5.0 For 450 Engineers In Global Software And Electronics Development.
Delivered Multiple Award-Winning Innovations (4× Dlg Silver Medals).
Reduced Module Complexity And Cost Through Global Module Strategy And Governance.
Holder Of 6 Active Patents In Hydraulics, Front Loaders, And Operator Interface Concepts.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

University of Applied Sciences Kempten

Dipl.-Ing. (FH) · Mechanical Engineering · Kempten, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Agriculture 31.5 y

Avg length 5 y 2 m

Longest experience 8 y 11 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Director Platform Office, Director EFG – Electronics & Software Transformation, Director Program Lead – Centurion Platform

Main industries Agriculture, Manufacturing, Automotive

Main business areas Product Development, Operations, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

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Member since

January 2026

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Jürgen is based in Ruderatshofen, Germany.

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

Jürgen has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Jürgen has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years. 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: Director Platform Office, Director EFG – Electronics & Software Transformation, Director Program Lead – Centurion Platform.

Jürgen's most recent position is Director Platform Office at AGCO GmbH.

In recent years, Jürgen has worked for AGCO GmbH.

Jürgen is most experienced in industries like Agriculture, Manufacturing, and Automotive.

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

Jürgen has recently worked in industries like Agriculture and Manufacturing.

Jürgen has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Information Technology.

Jürgen holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from University of Applied Sciences Kempten.

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