Michael Schmitt-Interim Manager – Technical Project Management
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Experience
Interim Manager – Technical Project Management
Abbott Automation Solution GmbH
- Product adaptations and new developments according to FDA guidelines
- PLM for modules and accessories in coordination with product management
- Leading the cross-functional team
- Preparation for the market launch in the USA
- Leading new product developments in hardware and software
- Quality improvement measures
Interim Manager – Project and Product Management
Seco Northern Europe GmbH
- Implementation of project management standards
- Setting up program reporting in Confluence
- Product lifecycle management for the vending sector
- Conducting market and benchmark analyses
- Preparation of certification measures for payment systems with TÜV UK
Interim Manager – Technical Executive Management
Schröder Laserschneidtechnik GmbH & Co KG
- Operational management for flatbed and tube laser, press brake, welding, and powder coating divisions
Further Training
karriere tutor GmbH
- Digital transformation
Manager Systems Innovation
Tchibo Coffee Service GmbH
- Building the Coffee Systems Innovation department, including project management, PLM, development, and quality labs in Hamburg and Glasgow (UK)
- Managing development and manufacturing partners in Europe and China
- New and further development of filter coffee machines and fully automatic machines
- Bidirectional telemetry connection of coffee machines for billing, status queries, and remote diagnosis
- Customization and further development of graphical user interface software
- Introduction of payment systems (cash and cashless)
- Building a central service portal for all international subsidiaries
Manager Processes and Systems
Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH
- Global project leadership for the redesign of the product development process (PDP)
- Leading a cross-functional team in the design and modeling of an optimized PDP for customer projects
- Planning roll-out and training activities for approx. 3000 end users
- Defining, continuously improving, and implementing a standardized project management approach
- Global key user for the Product Lifecycle Management system
- Establishing a global project management community
- Managing more than 50 employees worldwide
Head of Design, Development, and Prototype Workshop
Joh. Stiegelmeyer GmbH & Co. KG
- Disciplinary and technical leadership of more than twenty employees
- Development of electromechanical hospital beds and bedside tables
- Ensuring necessary development resources
- Creating effective departmental structures
- Strategic development and alignment of the department
- Monitoring compliance with standards and CE certifications
- Coordinating collaboration with TÜV
- Process owner for Product Lifecycle Management
Project Manager
Westfalia-Automotive GmbH
- Project management for electrically and mechanically pivoting trailer hitches (e.g., for Porsche Cayenne and Mercedes GLK)
- Preparing and delivering proposal presentations
Project Manager in Technical Development
thyssenkrupp Automotive Systems
- Development projects for heavy-duty commercial vehicles in collaboration with Daimler AG to develop production-ready axle and frame concepts
- Project management for the system scope of the BMW Mini front axle
- Worked in the project team on the PEP implementation by Porsche Consulting
Group Leader for Design and Analysis
thyssenkrupp Automotive
- Leading the development team of three design engineers and one calculation engineer
- Overseeing development of chassis components for VW, BMW, Land Rover, Honda, Ford, Porsche, and Audi
Design Engineer
thyssenkrupp Automotive
- Designed crash-impact body parts such as side-impact beams, B-pillar reinforcements and crash boxes
- Developed innovative sheet-metal wheel carriers for the Ford Mondeo and Focus twist-beam axle
- Received the ThyssenKrupp Automotive Innovation Award
Calculation Engineer
Know How GmbH
- Performed FEM calculations on body and add-on parts for Adam Opel AG
Development Engineer
CAE Institut für Produktentwicklung
- Performed project-based calculations on power plant components
Industry experience
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Experienced in Automotive, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, Education, and Energy.
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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Operations, Research and Development, and Sales.
Summary
- Solid leadership experience and strong competence in team leadership and stakeholder management
- Mechanical engineer with extensive know-how in designing mechanical and electromechanical assemblies and programming them
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset and high self-initiative
- Experience in developing production-ready product and platform strategies
- Confident in using traditional and agile PM methods
- Extensive knowledge in market analysis, product and portfolio management, and digital transformation
- Experience in setting up a PMO including standards for project management, reporting, and PLM data structure
Skills
- Very Good Knowledge Of Ms Office
- Working Knowledge Of Erp Sap And Alphaplan
- Cae Skills In Hyperworks, Abaqus, Ansys, Ls-Dyna, Nastran, Catia, Nx
- Pdm/Pm Tools: Teamcenter, Bcs, Confluence, Sbm, Asana, Trello, Jira
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Education
Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering, Design · Bielefeld, Germany
Technical High School Halle (Westf.)
University of Applied Sciences Entrance Qualification · Technical High School · Halle, Germany
Schüco GmbH & Co.
Machinist · Machinist · Borgholzhausen, Germany
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Michael is based in Borgholzhausen, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.
Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Michael has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager – Technical Project Management, Interim Manager – Project and Product Management, Interim Manager – Technical Executive Management.
Michael's most recent position is Interim Manager – Technical Project Management at Abbott Automation Solution GmbH.
In recent years, Michael has worked for Abbott Automation Solution GmbH and Seco Northern Europe GmbH.
Michael is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Healthcare, and Manufacturing. Michael also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Education, and Energy.
Michael is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance. Michael also has some experience in Operations, Research and Development, and Sales.
Michael has recently worked in industries like Healthcare and Manufacturing.
Michael has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.
Michael holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Design from Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences.
The availability of Michael needs to be confirmed.
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