Matthias Kern - Injection Moulding Specialist, 15 Years

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Lohne (Oldenburg), Germany

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Experience

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 8 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

SF Spritzguss + Formenbau Bergmann

Trial runs of new molds
Process optimizations
Process engineering consulting
Employee training

Feb 2019 - Present

7 years 7 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

8 years 11 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

(RPC) Berry Promens Netherlands B.V.

Changeover of injection molding machines
Trial runs
Process optimizations, mainly automotive parts for the truck division on large machines

Aug 2017 - Present

9 years 1 month

Service provider for plastic injection molding

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

Changeover of injection molding machines
Trial runs
Process optimizations

Jul 2017 - Present

9 years 2 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Ganser Werkzeugbau GmbH

Trial runs of prototype tools, automotive

Mar 2017 - Present

9 years 6 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

(RPC) Berry Bramlage GmbH

Changeover of injection molding machines
Sample runs
Process optimizations, mainly for high-speed packaging items

Dec 2016 - Present

9 years 9 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

fm Kunststofftechnik GmbH

Process engineering support
Staff training

Aug 2016 - Present

10 years 1 month

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Kunststofftechnik Ros GmbH & Co. KG

Sample runs
On-the-job staff training
Mostly ball bearing cages made of PA6, PA6.6, PA46, PEEK and other materials

Aug 2016 - Present

10 years 1 month

Service provider for plastic injection molding

WPS GmbH

Staff training for career changers
Process optimization

Oct 2015 - Present

10 years 11 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

BB Stanz- und Umformtechnik (Würth)

Process optimization

Jul 2015 - Present

11 years 2 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

SYNTECH GmbH

Sampling

Jun 2015 - Present

11 years 3 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Golden Compound GmbH

Process engineering support
Assisting with sampling for new customers

Sep 2014 - Present

12 years

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Faust Kunststoffwerk GmbH & Co. KG

Sampling of new tools

Mar 2014 - Present

12 years 6 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Henke GmbH

Process engineering support in injection molding
Hands-on training for employees and career changers
Training apprentices to become plastics processing mechanics
Systematization of workflows

May 2013 - Present

13 years 4 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Kronen-Hansa-Werk GmbH & Co. KG

Changeover of injection molding machines
Sampling
Process optimizations
Shift supervision

Apr 2013 - Present

13 years 5 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Heiso GmbH

Technical support for injection molding

Mar 2013 - Present

13 years 6 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Artec GmbH

Set up injection molding machines
Process monitoring
Shift supervision

Feb 2013 - Present

13 years 7 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

HKS Kunststofftechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Set up injection molding machines
Process monitoring
Shift supervision

Nov 2012 - Present

13 years 10 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Lear Corporation GmbH

Process optimization of problematic molds

Aug 2012 - Present

14 years 1 month

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Keeeper (OKT) Germany GmbH

Set up injection molding machines

Aug 2012 - Present

14 years 1 month

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Omega Technology Plastic GmbH & Co. KG

Sampling new tools
Process optimization

Jul 2011 - Present

15 years 2 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

POLYTEC Plastics Germany GmbH & Co. KG

Complete handling of setup orders until parts approval
Process optimizations for inconsistent part quality
Acting shift supervisor
Support for new white goods projects
Sampling of new tools, mainly automotive
Hands-on employee training in injection molding

May 2011 - Present

15 years 4 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

Tölke Maschinenbau GmbH

Process engineering support in injection molding

Apr 2011 - Present

15 years 5 months

Service provider for plastic injection molding

MERKUTEC GmbH & Co. KG

Sampling 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, Demmag, KlöCkner Ferromatik, Stork, Husky, Netztal, Etc.
Various Control Systems From Older To The Latest
Processes: General Injection Molding
Processes: Technical Injection Molding
Processes: High-Speed Thin-Wall Parts
Processes: Processing Of Bio-Based Material
Processes: Multimedia Compact Discs
Processes: Two-Component Applications
Processes: Chemical And Physical Foaming, Including Core-Back Tools.

Languages

German

Native

English

Elementary

Education

Aug 1979 - Jul 1982

Apprenticeship as a plastics molder

Plastics molder

Oct 1977 - Jun 1979

Two-year vocational 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 – 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 6 m

Longest experience 15 y 4 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

Created

August 2025

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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 und 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 Apprenticeship as a plastics molder for Plastics molder.

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.

Matthias is immediately available for suitable projects.

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