Markus Gattermann-Interim Project Manager / Head of Engineering & Operations | Mechanical & Special Machine Engineering | Turnaround & Ramp-up
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Experience
Managing Owner
GEC-Solutions
Interim management, project leadership and technical consulting in mechanical and plant engineering for projects with a focus on automotive, e-mobility and series production
- Taking over and stabilizing critical projects in special machine engineering and automotive environments (SMEs, OEMs, mechanical engineering, automotive)
- Supporting companies with project delays, schedule issues and operational challenges
- Leading engineering and project teams and managing complex project structures
- Optimizing processes in development, production and project execution
- Focusing on on-time delivery, efficiency, quality and series readiness
Skills:
- Automotive
- Interim management
- Mechanical engineering project management
- Special machine engineering
- Engineering management
- Operations management
- Series ramp-up
- Production optimization
- Project stabilization
- Turnaround management
- Troubleshooting
- Automotive
- E-mobility
- CAPEX projects
- Project management
- Process optimization
I take on responsibilities as:
- Project manager
- Engineering manager
- Operations manager
- Interim manager
Industries:
- Automotive
- Mechanical engineering
- E-mobility
I take on short-term responsibility for critical projects in mechanical and plant engineering and bring schedules, costs and organization back under control.
Complex projects are part of my daily work. As a senior mechanical engineering expert, I am used to working in the dynamic automotive environment.
CTO / Technical Director, with power of attorney
DASYM GmbH
DASYM GmbH is a company specialized in development of test benches and end-of-line testing systems in mechanical and plant engineering, focusing on automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. The position of CTO / Technical Director did not exist at the company's founding. This role was created specifically to put the company on a growth path.
- Leading development and research
- Managing the technology team and delegating tasks and projects
- Strategy development
- Business processes
- Customer and end-customer support
- Supplier management
- Design of test benches
- Feasibility studies
- Development, control and monitoring of technological processes
- Budget planning
- Market analysis and future forecasts
- Building a partner network
- Networking
- Preparation of specification sheets
- Validation of proposals
- Selection processes
- Procurement negotiations
- Drafting and reviewing contracts
- Sales activities
- Key account management
- New customer acquisition
- Concept development
- Cost estimation
- Preparation and validation of quantity frameworks
- Worldwide representative
- Trade shows
- Symposia
- Consultancy
- Consulting services for potential customers in the automotive sector
- Failure analysis
- Problem-solving development
Industries:
- Automotive
- Mechanical engineering
- E-mobility
Business Unit Manager Test Systems, Sales Manager, Technical Director, with power of attorney
H. Kleinknecht & Co. GmbH
January 2021 to December 2023: Business Unit Manager Test Systems The company was split into several business units, with the test systems division (all activities around the automotive sector) falling entirely under my area of responsibility. I was also responsible for site and sales management for test systems in mechanical and plant engineering, with a strong focus on the automotive and supplier industry. Personnel responsibility covered 86 internal employees and up to 30 external employees.
- Planning responsibility
- Order planning
- Sales planning
- HGB/POC analysis
- Evaluation of labor rates
- Evaluation of surcharges
- Project controlling
- Cost controlling
- Personnel controlling
- Technical leadership
- Disciplinary leadership
- Coaching and development
- Strategy planning
- Strategic alignment
- Development of new products
- Identifying growth opportunities
- Market monitoring, opening new automotive markets
- Investment and budget planning
- Micro management
- Risk management
- Developing patents
- Mentor to another business unit manager
- Sales manager tasks
September 2019 to December 2023: Sales Manager Responsible for sales in the areas of test benches (automotive) as well as for industrial and public clients. Leading a team of inside and field sales staff of up to 7 people.
- Focus was on building effective cold calling
- Order intake planning
- Forecast evaluations
- Risk assessments
- Proposal reviews
- Costing reviews
- Development of sales strategy plans
- Member of the Europe automotive sales team
- Customer care up to top level
- Contract reviews
- Negotiation leadership
- Site manager tasks
December 2018 to December 2023: Technical Director, granted power of attorney Appointment as Technical Director for testing technology in mechanical and plant engineering with a strong focus on the automotive and supplier industry, and for the electrical plant engineering division. Power of attorney was granted with the appointment, enabling me to act independently within the scope of authority.
Industries:
- Automotive
- Mechanical engineering
- E-mobility
Site Manager, Branch Manager, Technical Head of Testing Technology, Executive Assistant, with power of attorney
H. Kleinknecht GmbH & Co. KG
April 2016 to November 2018: Site Manager Site manager for the main testing technology site in Kassel and the branch in Wilden (NRW). Disciplinary supervisor for 82 company employees. This included all non-project-specific departments such as sales, R&D and secretariat.
- Operational management of two sites
- Personnel matters (hiring, administration, …)
- Site tasks (buildings, fleet, administration, secretariat, …)
- Head of all safety committees (occupational safety, fire protection and evacuation)
- Marketing, trade show activities
- Worldwide company representative
- Tasks of the Technical Director
April 2011 to November 2018: Branch Manager, Technical Head of Testing Technology, with power of attorney Direct link to executive management. Responsible for up to 40 employees in the departments of design, purchasing, quality assurance, mechanical and electrical assembly, as well as software at the Wilden (NRW) site.
- Primary contact for special machine customers
- Responsible for complete mechanical sales
- Responsible for mechanical design
- Make-or-buy decisions
- Cost control / cost optimization
- Efficiency improvement
- Order customer support
- Standardization
- Training of management staff
- Implementation of project management
- Liaison between departments
November 2008 to March 2011: Executive Assistant to Management Analysis and optimization of the company's situation in terms of mechanical design, procurement and assembly.
Group Leader Design, Specialist Project Leader Special Machine Engineering
Automations- und Einstelltechnik Kassel GmbH
June 2005 to October 2008: Promoted to Group Leader in the design department for assembly systems
- Personnel coordination of a team of up to 10 employees
- Capacity planning
- Vacation planning
- Time tracking
- Budget monitoring
- Conducting employee appraisals
- Main contact for other departments
April 2003 to June 2005: Specialist Project Leader Special Machine Engineering
Assigned within the design department in the area of measuring and adjustment stands as well as assembly systems. The work included, in addition to regular design and development tasks, the following:
- Sales support
- Technical order processing
- Customer support
- FMEA creation
- Specification sheet preparation
- Proposal evaluation
- Purchasing support
- Machine concepts
- Assembly support
Project Manager and Special Machine Designer
Makaro GmbH
Tasks included designing and engineering special machines and tools up to customer approval, and supervising team members in detailing through to on-site commissioning.
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Experienced in Manufacturing and Automotive.
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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Procurement, Sales, Operations, and Human Resources.
Summary
I take on short-term responsibility for critical projects in mechanical and plant engineering and bring schedules, costs and organization back under control.
Experienced interim manager and project leader focused on taking over and stabilizing critical projects, as well as leading engineering and operations teams.
I support companies especially in situations with schedule delays, unclear structures or increased performance pressure and quickly bring projects back to stable, deliverable states.
Experience from the concept phase to series ramp-up in special machine engineering, as well as in the automotive and e-mobility sectors (OEM / Tier-1), including international project work.
Focus areas: project stabilization, turnaround, troubleshooting, series ramp-up, production optimization, CAPEX projects, and leading complex technical projects.
Available at short notice for interim and project assignments.
Skills
Engineering:
- Development And Optimization Of Special 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 Evaluations, Selection And Rfqs
- Cycle Time Determinations, 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 Roles (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:
- Development And Optimization Of Production And Test Facilities
- Automation Solutions For Assembly And Manufacturing Processes
- Quality And Process Assurance In Series Production
Machinery & Plant Engineering:
- Efficiency Improvement In Production And Commissioning
- Development And Implementation Of Innovative Technologies
- Process Optimization And Digitalization Of Production Workflows
E-mobility & Alternative Drive Technologies:
- Development And Optimization Of Test Systems For Batteries And Drives
- Production And Quality Assurance For Electric Propulsion Systems
- Scaling Production Processes For Innovative Mobility Solutions
Special Machine Engineering & Automation Technology:
- Design And Development Of Customized 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 Such As Medical Technology, Aerospace, Renewable Energy, Packaging Technology And More
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