Ralf B.-Managing Director – rb-engineering GmbH
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Experience
Series Launch Team Leader (SE-TL), High-Voltage Battery Cable Harness & Module Connectors
BMW
- Responsible for project management in the high-voltage battery area, as well as schedule management and release planning in coordination with project leads
- Technical management of suppliers regarding component specifications, requirements specifications, functional safety, changes, hardware and software validation, and releases
- Planning, managing, and developing work packages
Release Manager in Module EE; Project Manager, Control Unit Integration
VIESSMANN GmbH
- Technical coordination of development activities in Module EE, with the aim of coordinating the concept, development, and integration phases for a modular unit to be incorporated into Viessmann products
Project Manager TCU (PL), 8HPG4 Transmission Control Unit (BMW); Project Manager, E-Mobility/Control Units
ZF Friedrichshafen
- Independently managed a project for electronic control units through the development, industrialization, and series launch phases
- Responsible for technical aspects, schedules, and costs
- Planning, controlling, and management in collaboration with internal departments
- Regular reporting to management and acting as the customer interface
- Leading a project team across multiple locations
Component Owner (BTV), INEOS Grenadier Interior; BTV Accessories Interior
Magna
- Responsible for project management in the INEOS Grenadier interior area, as well as schedule management and release planning in coordination with project leads
- Technical management of suppliers regarding component specifications, requirements specifications, functional safety, changes, hardware and software validation, and releases
- Planning, managing, and developing work packages for interior accessories
- Maintaining requirements management for completeness, configuration management, and status tracking
- Managing changes, issues, and risks, with schedule and cost control
- Preparing demand plans, placing orders, tracking delivery dates, and approving project documents
- Reporting on the project and within the organization, including escalation management
Component Owner (BTV), INEOS Grenadier Interior; BTV Center Console and Roof Console
Magna
- Supporting and advising as BTV for the Center Console and Roof Console
- Developing concepts and conducting feasibility studies in consultation with the OEM
- Assessing and designing concepts in coordination with external designers and coordinating their work
- Identifying optimization opportunities and managing projects to implement related measures
- Conducting and coordinating development and preparing documentation on requirements, schedules, and results
Module Leader (ML) Interior; Development G01 PHEV/X3
BMW
- Responsible for product quality management
- Project management of process FMEAs for quality planning
- Implementation of new quality concepts and processes, and optimization of existing ones, with an impact on quality requirements
- Contact person for quality-related topics, including across locations
- Planning and implementation of quality management projects and subprojects
- Creation and management of internal plant standards
- Development G01 PHEV/X3: Introduction of a new trunk concept without a prototype phase
Managing Director – rb-engineering GmbH
rb-engineering GmbH
Technical business development and project management for automotive and industrial companies.
- Technical project management and supplier coordination
- Technology evaluation, validation and industrialization
- Support for international technology manufacturers entering the European market
- Coordination of technical interfaces between OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and manufacturers
- Management of critical project phases and technical challenges
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Industry experience
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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Information Technology, and Sport.
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Experienced in Project Management, Production, Product Development, Sales, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain Management.
Summary
Strong communicator and internal networker with broad experience in series support project management in the complex automotive environment, with a proven ability to structure and optimize critical processes smoothly and achieve goals on time and within budget.
Broad conceptual skills with a special focus on technical details, time and cost optimization, and smoothly completing complex projects on time with all stakeholders.
Strong social skills in connecting interdisciplinary teams, with a motivating leadership style and a precise, structured approach to work driven by high self-motivation.
Skills
Progressive Management
Potential Analysis
Conflict Management
Quality Management
Ms Office – Very Good Knowledge
Google – Very Good Knowledge
Autocad – Good Knowledge
Catia – Basic Knowledge
Jira – Good Knowledge
Polarion – Good Knowledge
Bmw Tools (Pqm, Gams, Tais, Ippe, Lterm, Gkw-Info, Gwk-Prognose, Qc, Fasta) – Very Good Knowledge
Languages
Education
FH München
Diplom Ingenieur Mechanical Engineering, specialization in CIM Manufacturing Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Munich, Germany
FH München
no degree · Computer Science · Munich, Germany
Alcatel (SEL)
Technical Drafting
Certifications & licenses
Operation Of Electrified Test Vehicles
BMW
Introduction To Module Planning
BMW
Risk Filter
BMW
Quality Work In The Product Development Process
BMW
Morphee Automation Software
D2T
Conducting Difficult Conversations
Käser Training
Mentor Graphics Administration Training
Mentor Graphics
Statistics
Experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Frequently asked questions
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Ralf is based in Rottenbuch, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Ralf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).
Ralf has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Ralf has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Ralf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Ralf would be well-suited for roles such as: Series Launch Team Leader (SE-TL), High-Voltage Battery Cable Harness & Module Connectors, Release Manager in Module EE; Project Manager, Control Unit Integration, Project Manager TCU (PL), 8HPG4 Transmission Control Unit (BMW); Project Manager, E-Mobility/Control Units.
Ralf's most recent position is Series Launch Team Leader (SE-TL), High-Voltage Battery Cable Harness & Module Connectors at BMW.
In recent years, Ralf has worked for BMW, VIESSMANN GmbH, ZF Friedrichshafen, and rb-engineering GmbH.
Ralf is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services. Ralf also has some experience in Information Technology and Sport.
Ralf is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Production, and Product Development. Ralf also has some experience in Sales, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain Management.
Ralf has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.
Ralf has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Production, and Sales.
Ralf holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from FH München.
Ralf has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Operation Of Electrified Test Vehicles, Introduction To Module Planning, and Risk Filter.
Ralf is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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