Matthias Kern - Plastic Injection Moulding Specialist

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Lohne (Oldenburg), Germany

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Experience

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 9 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

SF Spritzguss + Formenbau Bergmann

Sampling of new tools
Process optimization
Process engineering consulting
Employee training

Feb 2019 - Present

7 years 8 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

M.D.S. Meyer GmbH

Optimization of various accessories for extrusion channel pipes
Process engineering support and consulting

Oct 2017 - Present

9 years

Service provider for plastic injection molding

(RPC) Berry Promens Netherlands B.V.

Changeover of injection molding machines
Sampling
Process optimization, mainly automotive truck parts on large machines

Aug 2017 - Present

9 years 2 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Müller-Technik GmbH Steinfeld and Müller-Technik CZ s.r.o.

Changeover of injection molding machines
Sampling
Process optimization

Jul 2017 - Present

9 years 3 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Ganser Werkzeugbau GmbH

Sampling of prototype tools, automotive

Mar 2017 - Present

9 years 7 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

(RPC) Berry Bramlage GmbH

Setting up injection molding machines
Trial runs
Process optimization, mainly for high-speed packaging articles

Dec 2016 - Present

9 years 10 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

fm Kunststofftechnik GmbH

Technical support
Employee training

Aug 2016 - Present

10 years 2 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Kunststofftechnik Ros GmbH & Co. KG

Trial runs
Practical on-the-job employee training
Mainly ball bearing cages made of PA6, PA6.6, PA46, PEEK, and other materials

Aug 2016 - Present

10 years 2 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

WPS GmbH

Employee training for career changers
Process optimization

Oct 2015 - Present

11 years

Service provider for plastic injection molding

BB Stanz- und Umformtechnik (Würth)

Process optimization

Jul 2015 - Present

11 years 3 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

SYNTECH GmbH

Sampling runs

Jun 2015 - Present

11 years 4 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Golden Compound GmbH

Technical process support
Support during sampling runs at new customers

Sep 2014 - Present

12 years 1 month

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Faust Kunststoffwerk GmbH & Co. KG

Sampling runs on new tools

Mar 2014 - Present

12 years 7 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Henke GmbH

Technical process support for injection molding
Practical training for employees and career changers
Training of apprentices as process mechanics for plastics/molded parts
Standardization of work processes

May 2013 - Present

13 years 5 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Kronen-Hansa-Werk GmbH & Co. KG

Setup and changeover of injection molding machines
Sampling runs
Process optimization
Shift supervision

Apr 2013 - Present

13 years 6 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Heiso GmbH

Technical support for injection molding

Mar 2013 - Present

13 years 7 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Artec GmbH

Setting up injection molding machines
Process monitoring
Shift supervision

Feb 2013 - Present

13 years 8 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

HKS Kunststofftechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Setting up injection molding machines
Process monitoring
Shift supervision

Nov 2012 - Present

13 years 11 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Lear Corporation GmbH

Process optimization of problematic molds

Aug 2012 - Present

14 years 2 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Keeeper (OKT) Germany GmbH

Setting up injection molding machines

Aug 2012 - Present

14 years 2 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Omega Technology Plastic GmbH & Co. KG

Trials of new tools
Process optimization

Jul 2011 - Present

15 years 3 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

POLYTEC Plastics Germany GmbH & Co. KG

Complete handling of setup jobs through to part release
Process optimization in case of deviating part quality
Deputy shift supervisor
Support for new projects, white goods
Trials of new tools, mainly automotive
Practical employee training in injection molding

May 2011 - Present

15 years 5 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Tölke Maschinenbau GmbH

Process support for injection molding

Apr 2011 - Present

15 years 6 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

MERKUTEC GmbH & Co. KG

Trials of new and prototype tools, mainly technical parts.

Industry experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing and Automotive.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Business area experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Production, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Human Resources.

Product Development

Production

Operations

Quality Assurance

Human Resources

Skills

Shift Supervision / Production Management
Quality Management Representative Din En Iso 9001:2000
Machines: Engel, Krauss Maffei, Arburg, Battenfeld, Haitian, Sumitomo, Demag, KlöCkner Ferromatik, Stork, Husky, Netstal, Etc.
Partly Older To Latest Control Systems
Processes: General Injection Molding
Processes: Technical Injection Molding
Processes: High-Speed Thin-Wall Parts
Processes: Processing Of Biobased Material
Processes: Multimedia Compact Discs
Processes: 2k Applications
Processes: Chemical And Physical Foaming, Including With Core-Back Tools.

Languages

German

Native

English

Elementary

Education

Aug 1979 - Jul 1982

Training as a plastic mold maker

Plastic mold maker

Oct 1977 - Jun 1979

Two-year vocational secondary school for business

Business

Certifications & licenses

Technology Process And Quality Control (TPQ CC200)

Engel

Introduction To Quality Management

Machine Setup Course – M 10 Arburg

Certified Industrial Foreman – Specialty in Plastics And Rubber

IHK Würzburg – Schweinfurt

Practical Exercises Part II

Mannesmann Demag

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 24

Experience in Manufacturing 15.5 y

Avg length 11 y 7 m

Longest experience 15 y 5 m

Expertise

Recent roles Service provider for plastic injection molding

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive

Main business areas Product Development, Production, Operations

Qualifications

Certifications earned 5

Profile

Member since

August 2025

Last update

August 2026

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Matthias is based in Lohne (Oldenburg), Germany.

Matthias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary).

Matthias has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Matthias has worked in at least 1 role and for 24 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months. Note that Matthias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Matthias would be well-suited for roles such as: Service provider for plastic injection molding.

Matthias's most recent position is Service provider for plastic injection molding at SF Spritzguss + Formenbau Bergmann.

In recent years, Matthias has worked for SF Spritzguss + Formenbau Bergmann, M.D.S. Meyer GmbH, (RPC) Berry Promens Netherlands B.V., Müller-Technik GmbH Steinfeld and Müller-Technik CZ s.r.o., and Ganser Werkzeugbau GmbH.

Matthias is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive.

Matthias is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Production, and Operations. Matthias also has some experience in Quality Assurance and Human Resources.

Matthias has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive.

Matthias has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Production, and Operations.

Matthias attended Training as a plastic mold maker for Plastic mold maker.

Matthias has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Technology Process And Quality Control (TPQ CC200), Introduction To Quality Management, and Machine Setup Course – M 10 Arburg.

The availability of Matthias needs to be confirmed.

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