Konrad Müller - Managing Director/Entrepreneur

Q: Where is Konrad based?

Konrad is based in Baltmannsweiler, Germany .

Q: What languages does Konrad speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Konrad have?

Konrad has at least 41 years of experience. During this time, Konrad has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 10 years and 2 months . Note that Konrad may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Konrad's latest experience?

Konrad's most recent position is Managing Director/Entrepreneur at M-CAD Müller & Partner GbR .

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

In recent years, Konrad has worked for M-CAD Müller & Partner GbR .

Q: Which industries is Konrad most experienced in?

Konrad is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Aerospace and Defense , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Konrad most experienced in?

Konrad is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development , and Strategy .

Q: Which industries has Konrad worked in recently?

Konrad has recently worked in industries like Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Konrad worked in recently?

Konrad has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Research and Development .

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Baltmannsweiler, Germany

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Experience

Feb 2002 - Present

24 years 7 months

Managing Director/Entrepreneur

M-CAD Müller & Partner GbR

External engineering services and project support for automobile manufacturers and their suppliers according to their standards and specifications (e.g. Alfa-Romeo, Audi, Daimler AG, BMW, Ford, Fiat, General Motors, Hyundai, Land-Rover, Mahindra, Mercedes-AMG GmbH, Nissan, Iveco, MAN, PSA, Porsche, Proton, Renault, Smart, Suzuki, Tata Motors, Volvo, VW)
Cooperation with MHG Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH, BorgWarner Turbo Systems GmbH, Eberspächer Exhaust Technology GmbH & Co. KG, BorgWarner Emission Systems GmbH, BIN Boysen Innovationszentrum Nagold GmbH & Co. KG, Miccavonics GmbH, Bizerba GmbH & Co. KG
3D modeling and development taking into account:
Costs: short, targeted, efficient, scientific, innovative and competitive planning with little rework
CFD (flow distribution, pressure loss, flow around and speeds in steady-state, unsteady, laminar, turbulent and multiphase flows)
FEM/FEA (strength, modal, thermomechanical, fatigue and operational analyses, linear, nonlinear as well as static and dynamic structural assessments)
Acoustics (flow-induced noise and vibrations)
Manufacturing requirements (simplification of common-part concepts, material selection, integration of existing processes)
Packaging compliance with suggestions for cost reduction and efficiency improvement
Projects included:
Exhaust manifolds for gasoline and diesel engines (3, 4, 6, 8 cylinders)
Close-coupled and underfloor catalyst systems with SCR, urea injection and mixing chambers
Compact commercial vehicle catalyst systems (one-box design) with fuel processor
Catalyst systems in muffler systems for passenger cars
Active Noise Cancelling (patented design and arrangement, prototype development and acoustic analysis)
Development of test fixtures, prototypes and SCR distribution scanners

May 1999 - Jan 2002

2 years 9 months

Co-Managing Director/Entrepreneur

BSO 2001 GmbH

Apr 1998 - Apr 1999

1 year 1 month

Self-employed

Boeing

Development and installation of new electronic components on the Boeing 767-300ER, including wiring, structural supports and digital model up to data set creation
Work on the Boeing 767-400ER

Jan 1986 - Apr 1998

12 years 4 months

Senior Design Leader

Denel Aviation

Lead of a design team of up to 7 designers for structural, mechanical, electrical, electronic, radio navigation, communication, avionics, weapon and missile defense systems
Projects on the following aircraft:
MB 326KC (Impala MKII)
MB 326M (Impala MKI)
ACE I (750 HP Turboprop Trainer)
ACE II (1150 HP Turboprop Trainer, tandem seater, FAA 23 compliant)
Oryx Helicopter
AT 2000 Stealth Fighter Trainer / Mako Advanced Trainer and light attack aircraft
Rooivalk Attack Helicopter
Cheetah (Mirage III)
Alouette III Helicopter
Puma Helicopter
Mirage Fl
Hamilton Airship
Responsible for:
Midlife updates and cockpit ergonomics studies according to JPATS for pilots (Case 1–7)
Design and integration of control and operating panels, HOTAS, PCL, CBP, HUD, master caution panels
Development of new electrical systems, circuit diagrams, PCB designs, wiring harnesses
Design of aluminium and composite structures, hydraulic, pneumatic and brake systems
Fuel and fire extinguisher system design as well as integration into the engine
Design of tailplanes, flaps, rudder, ailerons, elevators, trim tabs

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, and Information Technology.

Automotive

Aerospace and Defense

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Research and Development, and Strategy.

Product Development

Research and Development

Strategy

Skills

Catia V4/V5/V6 (According To Oem Standards) Cax Simulations
Siemens Nx 7.5/9/10 (According To Oem Standards) Cax Simulations
Creo 2.0/3.0 / (Pro-E) (According To All Oem Standards)
Autocad
P-Cad (Printed Circuit Board Design), (Printed Circuit Board Design System)
Cadkey
Caddy
Medusa
Cadtech 2000
Aplg (Boeing)
Cim Databasebase Pdm / Plm
Sap
Aguile
Teamcenter
Windchill
Step In Blue

Languages

German

Native

Afrikaans

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Witwatersand University Johannesburg

BA Composite Materials · Composite Materials · Johannesburg, South Africa

Rand Afrikaans University Johannesburg

BA Management Principles · Management Principles · Johannesburg, South Africa

Kempton Park Technical College

BA Internal combustion engines, mathematics, fluid mechanics (aero) · Internal combustion engines, mathematics, fluid mechanics (aero) · Kempton Park, South Africa

...and 3 more

Certifications & licenses

AutoCAD Release 12/13/2000 Mechanical Desktop

Aircraft Service Safety

Alouette MK III Airframe

Artouste III B Turbine

Basic & Advanced Drafting

CATIA V4/V5/V6: Basic & Advanced Courses, Solid Modeling Course, Parametric Design, Advanced Geometric Design, Advanced Surfaces, Kinematics, Advanced Solid Modeling, with Three-Axis and Five-Axis and NC Programming, Assembly Models

Impala MK I Airframe & Ejection Seats

Safety for Supervisors

Viper 22-l Engine

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 4

Experience in Automotive 24.5 y

Avg length 10 y 1 m

Longest experience 24 y 6 m

Expertise

Recent roles Managing Director/Entrepreneur, Co-Managing Director/Entrepreneur, Self-employed

Main industries Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Information Technology

Main business areas Product Development, Research and Development, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 9

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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Konrad is based in Baltmannsweiler, Germany.

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

Konrad has at least 41 years of experience. During this time, Konrad has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 10 years and 2 months. Note that Konrad may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Konrad would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director/Entrepreneur, Co-Managing Director/Entrepreneur, Self-employed.

Konrad's most recent position is Managing Director/Entrepreneur at M-CAD Müller & Partner GbR.

In recent years, Konrad has worked for M-CAD Müller & Partner GbR.

Konrad is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, and Information Technology.

Konrad is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Strategy.

Konrad has recently worked in industries like Automotive.

Konrad has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Research and Development.

Konrad holds a Bachelor in Composite Materials from Witwatersand University Johannesburg, a Bachelor in Management Principles from Rand Afrikaans University Johannesburg, a Bachelor in Internal combustion engines, mathematics, fluid mechanics (aero) from Kempton Park Technical College, a Bachelor in Engineering sciences, aircraft technology, mathematics from Kempton Park Technical College and a Bachelor in Aircraft fuselage and turbines from Technical College of Pretoria.

Konrad has 9 certificates. Among them, these include: AutoCAD Release 12/13/2000 Mechanical Desktop, Aircraft Service Safety, and Alouette MK III Airframe.

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