Markus Gattermann - Expert in Engineering & Consulting
Experience
Managing Owner
GEC-Solutions
GEC-SOLUTIONS offers engineering, consulting and interim management for mechanical and plant engineering. As founder and managing owner, I am responsible for strategy, sales and project management.
- Founded and built the company with a focus on technical consulting, process optimization and interim management
- Developed a sales strategy to acquire clients
- Prepared all accounting and financing documents
- Developed a marketing strategy
- Acquired and supported customers from various industries
- Developed tailored solutions for clients in automotive, (custom) mechanical engineering and automation
- Strategic company management and controlling
- Handled all commercial and accounting tasks
- Marketing
- Building networks and partnerships with partner companies
CTO / Technical Director, Authorized Signatory
DASYM GmbH
DASYM GmbH is a company specialized in test stands and test systems in custom machine construction. The position of CTO / Technical Director did not exist since the company's founding. This role was created to put the company on a growth path.
- Led development and research
- Managed the technology team and delegated tasks and projects
- Developed strategies
- Company processes
- Customer and end-customer support
- Supplier support
- Design of test stands
- Feasibility studies
- Development, control and monitoring of technological processes
- Budget planning
- Market analysis and future forecasting
- Built a partner network
- Networking
- Preparation of requirements documents
- Validation of offers
- Selection processes
- Tender negotiations
- Contract drafting and review
- Sales activities
- Key account management
- Acquisition of new customers
- Concept development
- Cost estimation
- Preparation and validation of quantity frameworks
- Global representative
- Trade shows
- Symposia
- Consulting
- Consulting services for potential clients
- Error analysis
- Problem-solving development
Business Unit Head Test Systems, Sales Manager, Technical Director, Authorized Signatory
H. Kleinknecht & Co. GmbH
January 2021 to December 2023: Business Unit Head Test Systems** The company was divided into several business units, with the test systems area fully under my responsibility. I also continued to handle site and sales management for test systems. Personnel responsibility covered 86 internal employees and up to 30 external staff.
Planning responsibility
Order planning
Sales planning
HGB/POC review
Evaluation of hourly rates
Evaluation of surcharges
Project controlling
Cost controlling
Employee controlling
Technical leadership
Disciplinary leadership
Coaching and development
Strategy planning
Strategic alignment
Development of new products
Growth opportunities
Market monitoring, development of new markets
Investment and budget planning
Micro management
Risk management
Patent development
Mentoring another business unit head
Tasks of the sales manager
September 2019 to December 2023: Sales Manager** Responsible for sales in the test stands area and for industrial and public clients. Led a team of inside and field sales staff with up to 7 people.
Main focus was building an effective cold calling process
Order intake planning
Forecast evaluations
Risk evaluations
Offer review
Cost calculation review
Sales strategy plan development
Member of the Europe sales team
Customer support up to top management level
Contract reviews
Negotiations
Site manager tasks
December 2018 to December 2023: Technical Director, Authorized Signatory** Appointed Technical Director for test engineering and electrical equipment manufacturing. With this appointment, I was granted power of attorney. This allowed me to act independently within the scope of authority.
Site Manager, Branch Manager, Technical Director Test Engineering, Assistant to Executive Management, Authorized Signatory
H. Kleinknecht GmbH & Co. KG
April 2016 to November 2018: Site Manager** Site manager for the main test engineering site in Kassel as well as the branch in Wilden (NRW). Disciplinary supervisor for 82 company employees. This also included all departments not specifically assigned to projects, such as sales, R&D and administration.
Operational management of two sites
HR matters (hiring, administration, etc.)
Site tasks (buildings, fleet management, administration, secretariat, etc.)
Head of all safety committees (occupational safety, fire protection and evacuation)
Marketing, trade show activities
Global representative of the company
Tasks of the Technical Director
April 2011 to November 2018: Branch Manager, Technical Director Test Engineering, Authorized Signatory** Direct link to executive management. Responsible for up to 40 employees in the departments of design, purchasing, quality assurance, mechanical and electrical assembly and software at the Wilden (NRW) site.
Main contact for all customers in special machine construction
Responsible for all mechanical sales
Responsible for mechanical design
Make-or-buy decision maker
Cost control / cost optimization
Efficiency improvement
Customer order support
Standardization
Management training
Implementation of project management
Link between departments
November 2008 to March 2011: Assistant to Executive Management** Analysis and optimization of the company situation regarding mechanical design, procurement and assembly.
Design Team Leader, Senior Project Manager Custom Machine Construction
Automations- und Einstelltechnik Kassel GmbH
June 2005 to October 2008: Promoted to Design Team Leader in the assembly systems design department**
Coordinated staff of a team with up to 10 employees
Capacity planning
Vacation planning
Time tracking
Budget monitoring
Conducted employee reviews
Main contact for other specialist departments
April 2003 to June 2005: Senior Project Manager Custom Machine Construction**
Assigned within the design department in the area of measurement and calibration stands as well as assembly systems. The work involved, in addition to regular design and development activities, the following tasks:
- Sales support
- Technical order processing
- Customer support
- Creation of FMEAs
- Preparation of requirement specifications
- Offer review
- Purchasing support
- Machine concepts
- Assembly support
Project Manager and Special Machinery Designer
Makaro GmbH
The responsibilities included designing and building special machines and tools until customer approval, as well as supporting team members with detailing through to on-site start-up.
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Experienced in Manufacturing and Automotive.
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Experienced in Project Management, Product Development, Sales, Procurement, Human Resources, and Marketing.
Summary
Markus Gattermann
- Expert in Engineering & Consulting with over 30 years of experience – more than 20 in leadership roles
- Key areas: (custom) mechanical engineering, automation, testing & assembly systems
- USP: combination of strategic leadership, technical expertise and international experience
- Mission: support companies through innovative solutions in engineering & consulting and enable sustainable efficiency gains
- Vision: technological advances and optimized processes for sustainable market success of my clients
I will be happy to review individual challenges and develop tailor-made solutions for your company.
Skills
Engineering:
- Design And Optimization Of Custom Machines And Automation Solutions
- Analysis And Improvement Of Manufacturing And Assembly Processes
- Introduction Of Innovative Technologies To Boost Efficiency
- Technical Project Management – From Concept Phase To Commissioning
- Concept Development, Feasibility Studies
- Preparation Of Cost Estimates And Quantity Frameworks
- Supplier Evaluation, Selection And Inquiry
- Cycle Time Analyses, Process Flow Planning
- Layout Planning
Consulting:
- Process Analysis And Strategic Realignment In Mechanical Engineering
- Analysis And Improvement Of Manufacturing And Assembly Processes
- Preparation Of Requirements And Specifications Documents
- "Built Or Buy" Consulting
- Sales And Business Development For Sustainable Growth
- Patent Drafting And Innovation Management
Interim Management:
- Taking On Management Positions (Ceo, Coo, Cto)
- Taking On Technical Leadership Roles (Site And Plant Management, Sales Management, Design Management, Production Management)
- Restructuring And Optimization Of Business Units
- Building And Leading High-performance Teams
- Supporting Transformation And M&a Projects
Automotive & Commercial Vehicle Industry:
- Design And Optimization Of Production And Testing Facilities
- Automation Solutions For Assembly And Manufacturing Processes
- Quality And Process Assurance In Series Production
Mechanical & Plant Engineering:
- Efficiency Improvement In Manufacturing And Commissioning
- Development And Implementation Of Innovative Technologies
- Process Optimization And Digitization Of Production Workflows
E-mobility & Alternative Drive Technologies:
- Development And Optimization Of Test Systems For Batteries And Drivetrains
- Production And Quality Assurance For Electric Drive Systems
- Scaling Manufacturing Processes For Innovative Mobility Solutions
Special Machine Construction & Automation Technology:
- Design And Development Of Tailor-made Special Solutions
- Integration Of New Technologies For Higher Productivity And Flexibility
- Technical Consulting For Complex Manufacturing And Testing Systems
Cross-industry:
- Transferable Experience In Development, Process Optimization And Automation To Other Industries Like Medical Technology, Aerospace, Renewable Energy, Packaging Technology And More
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