Nick Meyer-Welz - Technical Consultant for Welding

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Bahrdorf, Germany

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Experience

Jul 2023 - Jun 2025

2 years

Cairo, Egypt

Technical Consultant

IMUT International Marathon United Technology

development of quality standards for welding technology
creation of internal documentation: WPS, welding procedure plans, welding drawings
training welders and welding supervision staff
optimization of designs
optimization of production processes
start-up of an industrial production line

Oct 2020 - Apr 2023

2 years 7 months

Hamburg, Germany

Group Foreman

KMW Schweißtechnik GmbH

technical and personnel responsibility and management of about 50 welders per shift in the production of armored vehicles such as Dingo, Boxer, etc.
monitoring internal welding guidelines and ISO DIN 3834
inspection of welds in operation: before, during and after welding
welding planning documents: WPS, welding sequence plans, etc.
qualification of welding procedures and welding personnel, internal inspections and training
trainer: contact person for apprentices and the IHK
coordination between production and external suppliers, DVS/SLV welding school, temporary employment agencies and internal departments

Nov 2018 - Dec 2019

1 year 2 months

Stadthagen, Germany

Project Manager

TAG Germany GmbH

initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects
carrying out quality controls in the production process
researching and integrating new ballistic solutions
technical procurement of new products
recruiting personnel

Sep 2017 - Sep 2018

1 year 1 month

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Production Manager

Rheinmetall Ballistic Protection

setting up a production site in the UAE
technology transfer between Germany and the UAE
production of ballistic composite materials: spall liners, body armor plates, ceramic composite plates, aramid blast mats, etc.
planning and scheduling production
production documents (drawings, process parameters, templates)
documentation of production processes and quality control
recruiting personnel
supervising workshop staff

Jan 2010 - Aug 2017

7 years 8 months

Ajman, United Arab Emirates

Quality Manager

Isotrex Manufacturing

carrying out quality controls in the manufacturing process
optimizing production processes in manufacturing and design
developing and implementing quality standards and procedures in production planning, purchasing, warehouse, and employee motivation
pre-delivery inspection (PDI) and customer acceptance of vehicles and final products
reviewing customer requirements and ensuring implementation
organizing and executing a project to develop a STANAG 3 prototype: from initiation, benchmarking, planning, component procurement, manufacturing, testing/inspection, to marketing

Jun 2004 - May 2009

5 years

Wolfsburg, Germany

Toolmaker

Volkswagen

Manufacturing fixtures for prototype development
Fitting and improving tools for prototype development and production
Fabricating and fitting stamping, forming, cutting and bending tools
Checking, maintaining, and repairing the tools
Working with steel on machines: turning, milling, grinding, drilling, etc.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, and Aerospace and Defense.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Aerospace and Defense

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Production, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Operations, Research and Development, and Human Resources.

Production

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Operations

Research and Development

Human Resources

Skills

23 Years Of Experience In Industrial Production In Germany And Abroad
Several Years Of Experience In Management And Staff Leadership
Several Years Of Experience In Special Projects
Experience In Technology Transfer And Setting Up A Production Site Abroad
Industrial Foreman In Metal
International Welding Specialist According To Dvs-Iiw1170
Vt 2 Examiner According To Din En Iso 9712
Good Knowledge Of Standards Din En Iso 3834, Din En 15085, And En Iso 2303
Good Knowledge Of Autodesk Inventor (3d)
Member Of The Ihk Examination Board For Construction Mechanics
Dvs Association Member

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Arabic

Elementary

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 2021 - Jun 2024

SBH Nord

Industrial Metal Foreman · Metalwork · Germany

Aug 2001 - Jun 2004

Volkswagen

Vocational training as a toolmaker in stamping and forming technology · Toolmaker, Stamping and Forming Technology · Wolfsburg, Germany

Aug 1996 - Jun 1998

Berufsfachschule Wirtschaft

Advanced Secondary School Certificate · Business · Wolfsburg, Germany

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Welding Supervision Course according to DIN EN ISO 15085

SLV Halle

VT2 Course with Examination

SLV Hannover

IHK Magdeburg

Welder certification ISO 9606-01: 135P Fw Fm5 S T8 Pb S, and 135P Bw Fm1 S S6 Pf Ss Nb, and 135P Fw Fm1 S T10 Pb Sl

Seminar on Processing of Fine-Grained Steels

SLV Hannover

Autodesk Inventor 2019

IBB Institute for Vocational Education

International Welding Specialist according to DVS-IIW1170

DVS/SLV

Conflict Management Distance Learning Course

Laudius

Difficult Conversations Workshop

VHS Wolfsburg

Practical Psychology Distance Learning Course

Laudius

Sociology Distance Learning Course

Laudius

Quality Management Basic Course

TÜV Rheinland

Zabeel, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

VT 2 Examiner according to DIN EN ISO 9712

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Manufacturing 13 y

Avg length 3 y 2 m

Longest experience 7 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, United Arab Emirates, Egypt)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Technical Consultant, Group Foreman, Project Manager

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense

Main business areas Production, Quality Assurance, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 15

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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Nick is based in Bahrdorf, Germany.

Nick speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Arabic (Elementary), French (Elementary).

Nick has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Nick has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months. Note that Nick may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Nick would be well-suited for roles such as: Technical Consultant, Group Foreman, Project Manager.

Nick's most recent position is Technical Consultant at IMUT International Marathon United Technology.

In recent years, Nick has worked for IMUT International Marathon United Technology and KMW Schweißtechnik GmbH.

Nick is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Aerospace and Defense.

Nick is most experienced in business areas like Production, Quality Assurance, and Project Management. Nick also has some experience in Operations, Research and Development, and Human Resources.

Nick has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Aerospace and Defense.

Nick has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Production, and Quality Assurance.

Nick attended SBH Nord for Metalwork.

Nick has 15 certificates. Among them, these include: Welding Supervision Course according to DIN EN ISO 15085, VT2 Course with Examination, and AEVO Trainer Qualification.

Nick is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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