Michael S.-CEO and Project Manager
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CEO and Project Manager
Advanced Automation GmbH
Turnkey implementation of automated machines and systems for automotive, electronics, medical and food industries
Managing shareholder and responsible for approx. 90 % of the projects implemented
Order acquisition, project planning and management (schedules, resources, milestones, controlling, stakeholder management)
Documentation and responsibility for EU conformity (CE) in accordance with the Machinery Directive
Management of interdisciplinary project teams (design, electrical engineering/PLC, assembly, freelancers)
Selected projects:
Assembly and production lines for circuit boards (fully automatic), value per system up to 1.5 Mio. €, team of 15
Welding and testing systems (PM-RSM), value per system approx. 450 000 €, team of 12
Rotary indexing machines for rotor assembly, value approx. 350 000 €, team of 10
Testing machine with laser marking "Screwinspector" for Aesculap AG, value approx. 420 000 €, team of 5
Magnet-setting system POMUX for SICK-Stegmann GmbH, value approx. 350 000 €, team of 8
Automatic spindle nut assembly machine for IMS Gear GmbH (USA, China), seven identical systems, value per system approx. 525 000 €, team of 8
Head of Development and Design, Managing Director
Ingenieurbüro Schwörer
- Responsible for the development and design of production equipment and complex automation projects
- Process development according to requirements and specifications, including cost-based evaluation of the proposed solutions
- Responsible for functionality in customer use
- Engineering services for industrial companies of all kinds, e.g. SICK AG, Helmut Hechinger GmbH, Porsche Werkzeugbau, IMS Gear, Aesculap AG (B. Braun)
- Design work and project management for production equipment for assembly, manufacturing and testing of assemblies
- Design and development of infrared systems for e-mobility (high-performance battery cells)
- Development and design support for internal Mechanical Engineering departments
- Design of systems and machines in the wet chemistry sector
Industry experience
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Experienced in Automotive, Healthcare, and Manufacturing.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Project Management, Product Development, and Sales.
Summary
- Structured way of working
- Decisive and determined when the data is clear and aligned with the relevant departments
- Strong hands-on mentality
- Strong communication and persuasive skills
- Mechanical engineering specialist, creative, pragmatic and resourceful
- Persistent and consistent pursuit of goals
Skills
- Mechanical Engineering/Automation: Implementation Of Small And Large Automation Projects For Automotive, Electronics, Medical Technology And Food
- R&D Machines And Processes
- Mechanical Engineering, Robotic
- Design And Development With 3d Cad: Solidworks
- Design And Development With 3d Cad: Ptc Creo Direct Modelling
- Design And Development With 2d Cad: Autodesk Autocad
- Agile And/Or Traditional Development Methods
- Fmea And Other Methods
- Complete Project Management For Mechanical Engineering And Processes
- Order Acquisition
- Contract Drafting
- Preparation Of Specifications And Similar Documents
- Complete Project Planning: Schedules, Resources, Milestones, Controlling, Kpis
- Active And/Or Leading Implementation: Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Fat
- Verification Of Mechanical Engineering, Process And Measurement System Solutions According To Common Procedures
- Stakeholder Management With Reporting
- Clear Goal Setting And Definition
- Structured Project Management, Classically Or Agile As Required
- Application Of Adapted Jira, Ms-Project And/Or Excel Tools As Needed
- Communicative, Simple And Easy-To-Understand Communication In All Directions
- Fast Decisions When The Data Is Clear
- Persistent With A Hands-On Mentality
- Enthusiastic And Creative
- Work Based On Many Years Of Learning-By-Doing Experience
- Aim To Achieve All Project Goals Dynamically, Discreetly And With Minimal Friction
- Development
- Agile Development Methods
- Traditional Development Methods
- Test Automation
- Testing And Quality Assurance
- General It Skills
- Cad Systems
- Windows
- Other Databases
- Other Erp Systems
- Cad: Solidworks
- Cad: Ptc Creo Direct Modeling
- Cad: Autodesk Autocad
- Mechanical Engineering – Interim Management For Automation, Automotive, Electronics, Medical Technology And Pharmaceuticals
- Complete Project Management And Project Implementation
- 3d Cad Design (Solidworks, Creo Designer)
- Plant Commissioning
- Process Verification And Validation
- Technical Consulting
- Fast Project Start Without Long Training Periods (Onsite, Remote, Hybrid)
- Broad Experience And Deep Know-How
- Fast Access To Extensive Expertise
- Predictable Project Implementation
- Transparent Project Costs And Billing
- No Unnecessary Additional Costs
- High Flexibility
- High Effectiveness
- No Working Time Restrictions
- Attractive Terms
Languages
Education
Fachhochschule Furtwangen
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) · Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Surface Engineering · Furtwangen, Germany
Technisches Gymnasium Titisee-Neustadt
Abitur · Titisee-Neustadt, Germany
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Michael is based in Bräunlingen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Michael has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 17 years and 6 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: CEO and Project Manager, Head of Development and Design, Managing Director.
Michael's most recent position is CEO and Project Manager at Advanced Automation GmbH.
In recent years, Michael has worked for Advanced Automation GmbH and Ingenieurbüro Schwörer.
Michael is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Healthcare, and Manufacturing.
Michael is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Sales.
Michael has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Healthcare, and Manufacturing.
Michael has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Sales.
Michael holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Surface Engineering from Fachhochschule Furtwangen.
The availability of Michael needs to be confirmed.
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