Jürgen Von Strohe - Project Manager for Machine Building

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Hilter am Teutoburger Wald, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 8 months

Freelance Consultant

Freelance

Temporary support for several medium-sized companies in the Osnabrück area in project management
Preparation and launch of large projects with budgets of around EUR 20 million or more in machine and plant engineering
Risk management, project definitions, head of design

Jul 2021 - Dec 2023

2 years 6 months

Freelance Consultant

Windmöller & Hölscher

Subproject lead for Maintenance, Ink Supply and Controls in the development of a new digital printing machine
Leading a team of 20 engineers and developers (design, mechatronics, lab)
Carrying out tests, verifications and optimizations
Supervising and leading final assembly of prototypes, pre-series and production systems
Coordinating stakeholders and supplier selection (make or buy)
Classic project management: control of costs, deadlines and quality
Presentation of the production system and securing the follow-up order
Development of assembly sequences and special transport frames for overseas shipping

Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

5 months

Freelance Consultant

Glüpker Blechtechnologie

Setting up and integrating project management for all plants of the Neuenhaus Group
Training 4 project managers using real projects/new launches
Creating a PM manual with a strategic focus
Redesigning a robotic production line for welded assemblies
Planning delivery logistics with sequencing for 36 variants (JIT)
Designing the conveyor system (overhead conveyor)

Sep 2020 - Jun 2021

10 months

Freelance Consultant

Mletzko GmbH & Co. KG

Project management for converting Porsche derivatives based on 933/964
Introducing an inventory management system for around 1,600 items
Reorganizing items according to assembly structures
Creating 3D drawings (engine cooling, air conditioning, line technology, etc.)
Generating production drawings and quotation requests
Creating a complete calculation basis
Creating a project plan from disassembly to final assembly
Evaluating and selecting suppliers

Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

8 months

Freelance Consultant

Tünkers GmbH

Project management for driverless transport systems in final assembly at VW Wolfsburg (Golf 8)
Commissioning a fleet management system together with manual transport vehicles
Integration of 225 driverless transport systems on 65 travel routes
Development and optimization of the fully automatic battery charging process
Coordination of vehicle software (PLC) with VW control center, I-WLAN and fire protection
Design and setup of 12 traffic light intersections with sensor detection and priority control
Construction site management and commissioning routine for a team of 25

Oct 2019 - Jan 2020

4 months

Freelance Consultant

MBH

Project management for a small series of test systems for wind turbines up to 7.5 MW
Project planning, cost and schedule monitoring, resource planning
Carrying out pre-acceptance and final acceptance tests
Further training of 5 project managers

Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

4 months

Freelance Consultant

Rendac

Preparatory logistics project management for the construction of a new logistics hall
Working with engineering office Weissenfels
Planning of exhaust air systems, fire protection, and approval procedures

Jun 2018 - May 2019

1 year

Freelance Consultant

Assmann GmbH

Development management and planning of a fully automatic desk assembly line (over 150 variants, cycle time 1 minute, 500 desks/shift)
Use of intelligent automation techniques (RPA)
Design of intralogistics (sequencing, JIT delivery)
Creation of concepts and layouts (conveyor technology, lifting technology, AGVs, robots, control systems, shop floor data collection)
Preparation of specifications for all trades
Make-or-buy decisions
Tendering, supplier selection, cost and schedule control
Individual acceptances, process optimization, supervision of assembly
Monitoring of commissioning phases, pre-acceptance and final acceptance

Jan 2018 - Sep 2018

9 months

Freelance Consultant

Maschinenbau Hassink

Deepening project management on specific large-scale projects
Evaluation and selection of suppliers

Mar 2017 - Dec 2017

10 months

Freelance Consultant

MBH Hassink GmbH

Introduction and integration of project management according to VDA guidelines
Building and integrating PM methods and control mechanisms
Adaptation to the company structure
Practical implementation on real large-scale projects
Training of project managers

Mar 2017 - Dec 2017

10 months

Freelance Consultant

Porsche AG

Project management for the build-up of a new body-in-white for PO992 and J1
Coordination of the build-up of intralogistics, schedule tracking, budget control, change management
Development of sequencing for subassemblies including conveyor systems for JIT deliveries

Apr 2016 - Feb 2017

11 months

Freelance Consultant

Hella KGaA Hueck & Co.

Project management for the assembly line of a new headlamp (Daimler C257 and X290)
Planning of production equipment, preparation of requirement specifications
Evaluation and selection of suppliers
Preparation of schedules, cost and deadline monitoring
Ensuring process capability (assembly, hot riveting, ultrasonic welding, bonding)
Development of special racks for sequencing 6 headlamp variants
Implementation of JIT delivery to the production line

Jul 2015 - Mar 2016

9 months

Freelance Consultant

SMP Deutschland GmbH

Project and quality management for the start-up of front and rear shock absorbers (R231, R172)
Process optimization for AMG versions
Procurement and cost/deadline control for production equipment (fixtures, testing and inspection systems)
Planning of 3 pre-series phases up to SOP
Ensuring process capability and preparation for OEM audits
Consideration of sequenced line-side deliveries
Addition of conveyor technology for pre-assembly

Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

9 months

Freelance Consultant

SGL Kümpers GmbH

Project management for a production line for carbon roof frames (BMW 7 Series)
Planning of 4 fully automated braiding systems (24 KUKA robots, transfer and conveyor systems, camera and weighing systems, cutting and handling modules)
Warehouse logistics and final packaging, preparation of an overall FMEA (APIS)
Ensuring process capability and coordination up to SOP

Oct 2014 - Apr 2015

7 months

Freelance Consultant

Isringhausen GmbH

Project management for the start-up of front and passenger seats (Mercedes Sprinter)
Design of seat transport racks taking JIT logistics into account

Jun 2014 - Sep 2014

4 months

Freelance Consultant

Aumann GmbH

Project management for battery module station (VW plant Braunschweig)
Fully automated system for batteries (conveying, joining, positioning, HF welding, storage)
Development of floor conveyor technology up to EOL test
Evaluation and selection of suppliers
Budget and schedule control, pre-acceptance and final acceptance, documentation

Jan 2014 - May 2014

5 months

Freelance Consultant

Dürr Systems GmbH

Project management for conversion of a salt bath system (PAG Nordenham)
Preparation of specifications, tendering, award process
Schedule and cost control
Detailed design, coordination of external services, preparation of hazard analyses

May 2013 - Dec 2013

8 months

Freelance Consultant

Daimler AG

Subproject lead for planning and setup of a new body shop production line (MRAII, Z1) for X253 and V/W 213
Intralogistics planning, quote comparisons, supplier talks and support
Monitoring of development progress, design reviews, cost and schedule tracking, change management

Aug 2012 - Apr 2013

9 months

Freelance Consultant

Porsche AG

Project control for setup of manufacturing and conveyor systems for Macan body shop
Coordination of plant construction, intralogistics, joining technologies, geo stations, conveyor and testing technology
Cost control, change management, project status reports

Oct 2011 - Mar 2013

1 year 6 months

Freelance Consultant

Volkswagen

Inventory check and technical acceptance of equipment for Golf Cabriolet
Preparation of test logs for lifting gear and handling equipment
Project management for plant planning of final assembly Boxster and Cayman (gutting and rebuild of the hall including conveyor technology, intralogistics, assembly technology, testing technology)

Nov 2010 - Oct 2011

1 year

Freelance Consultant

Bernard Krone GmbH

Development of trailer body structure (ELVIS project) with three adjustable intermediate floors
Creation of 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings
Selection of prototype suppliers and planning of the prototype phase
Planning adjustments to final assembly

Aug 2010 - Nov 2010

4 months

Freelance Consultant

Bernard Krone GmbH

Development of refrigerated trailer rear portal with integrated rotary rod locks
Creation of 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings
Selection of prototype suppliers and planning of the prototype phase
Planning adjustments to assembly, sheet metal processing, and foaming processes

Jun 2010 - Aug 2011

1 year 3 months

Freelance Consultant

Maschinen Meyer GmbH

Development of a fully automatic drum painting system for 5 drum types
Creation of 3D models and manufacturing drawings
Planning of the plant setup and support during system start-up

Feb 2010 - Aug 2010

7 months

Freelance Consultant

Deutsche Bahn

Project management and facilitation of a value analysis project for the procurement of 220 new generation ICE trains
Creation of function and value analyses, focus on air conditioning
Development of alternative design proposals for quality and cost optimization
Revision of test and validation specifications

Aug 2009 - Jan 2010

6 months

Freelance Consultant

Polytec-Group

Development of a project management manual for 5 sites in Germany
Definition of central functions at the main plant in Lohne
Training and use of the PM manual

Jan 2008 - Jul 2009

1 year 7 months

Freelance Consultant

Daimler AG

Project management for module strategy for body-in-white and final assembly
Leading and supporting a pre-development team "PPG"
Analysis and strategy development for around 150 vehicle modules to reduce assembly time by 50 minutes

Jun 2007 - Apr 2008

11 months

Freelance Consultant

Bernard Krone GmbH

Development of a hydraulic lift roof to increase cargo space height by 600 mm
3D design, prototype drawings, supplier selection
Planning of the prototype phase and patent research with patent attorneys

Mar 2005 - May 2007

2 years 3 months

Freelance Consultant

Rabe Agri

Optimization of the painting process for agricultural equipment
Carrying out approval procedures for a new paint shop (BImSchG)
Planning alternative painting systems for small parts

Oct 1998 - Mar 2005

6 years 6 months

Freelance Project Manager

EFS Hebe- und Handhabungstechnik GmbH

Design and planning of assembly systems for the automotive industry

Feb 1996 - Sep 1998

2 years 8 months

Project Manager

Modern Technik

Production of assembly systems for automotive

Jun 1992 - Dec 1995

3 years 7 months

Operations Manager (Authorized Signatory)

Claas Industrietechnik

Production of conveyor systems and special-purpose equipment

Mar 1986 - May 1992

6 years 3 months

Project Manager

Wilhelm Karmann GmbH

Project manager for new model launches (cabriolets and special vehicles) on behalf of Ford Werke

Mar 1983 - Feb 1986

3 years

Head of Material Planning

Karmann Rheine GmbH & Co. KG

Material planning in an automotive plant for cabriolets and special vehicles

Jan 1982 - Dec 1982

1 year

Operations Manager

Eichholz GmbH

Production of feeding and ventilation systems

Mar 1980 - Dec 1981

1 year 10 months

Operations Manager

KA-BA Fahrzeugbau

Production of special livestock transport bodies and refrigerated bodies

Apr 1973 - Jul 1974

1 year 4 months

Toolmaker

Kabelmetal Osnabrück

Manufacturing of punching and drawing tools

Jan 1972 - Mar 1973

1 year 3 months

Basic military service

Bundeswehr

Training as an armorer for light and heavy weapons (focus on Leopard I main battle tank)
Basic course in Hamm
Training as an armorer in Rothenburg/Wümme
Transfer to Lingen
Discharged as HG/R

Oct 1971 - Dec 1971

3 months

Toolmaker

Kabelmetal Osnabrück

Manufacturing of punching and drawing tools

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Transportation, Aerospace and Defense, and Energy.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Agriculture

Transportation

Aerospace and Defense

Energy

Business Area Experience

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

Project Management

Product Development

Operations

Production

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Skills

Ms Powerpoint, Ms Word, Ms Excel – Very Good
Cad Design 2d / 3d – Very Good
Ms Project And Other Pm Tools – Very Good
Visualization Software, Finite Element Methods, Fmea, Apqp Programs And Methods, Etc.
Driving License Class B, Inland And Sea Boating Licenses

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 1976 - Jan 1980

Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences

Dipl.-Ing. (FH), Body Construction / Heat and Fluid Flow Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Osnabrück, Germany

Aug 1975 - Jun 1976

Vocational Upper Secondary School Osnabrück

University of Applied Sciences entrance qualification · University of Applied Sciences entrance qualification · Osnabrück, Germany

Aug 1974 - Jun 1975

Vocational Preparatory School Osnabrück

Vocational school qualification · Intermediate School Certificate · Osnabrück, Germany

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Inland and sea boating licenses

Driving license class B

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 38

Experience in Automotive 31.5 y

Avg length 1 y 4 m

Longest experience 6 y 5 m

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Consultant, Freelance Project Manager, Project Manager

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Agriculture

Main business areas Project Management, Product Development, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

November 2023

Last Update

July 2026

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Jürgen is based in Hilter am Teutoburger Wald, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

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

Jürgen has at least 49 years of experience. During this time, Jürgen has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 33 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. 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: Freelance Consultant, Freelance Project Manager, Project Manager.

Jürgen's most recent position is Freelance Consultant at Freelance.

In recent years, Jürgen has worked for Freelance, Windmöller & Hölscher, and Glüpker Blechtechnologie.

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

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

Jürgen has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Jürgen has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Operations.

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

Jürgen has 2 certificates. These include: Inland and sea boating licenses and Driving license class B.

Jürgen is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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