Ralf Kuppinger - Project Manager

Q: Where is Ralf based?

Ralf is based in Fridolfing, Germany .

Q: What languages does Ralf speak?

Ralf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Portuguese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Ralf have?

Ralf has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Ralf has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 17 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Ralf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ralf's latest experience?

Ralf's most recent position is Project Manager at Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik .

Q: What companies has Ralf worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ralf has worked for Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik , Carl Zeiss SMT , Freeglass Saint-Gobain GmbH & Co. KG , Carl Zeiss SMO , and Textilservice Stangelmayer GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Retail , and Automotive . Ralf also has some experience in Professional Services , Information Technology , and Utilities .

Q: Which business areas is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Procurement , and Supply Chain Management . Ralf also has some experience in Operations , Product Development , and Production .

Q: Which industries has Ralf worked in recently?

Ralf has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Utilities .

Q: Which business areas has Ralf worked in recently?

Ralf has recently worked in business areas like Procurement , Project Management , and Operations .

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Fridolfing, Germany

Experience

Sep 2023 - Present

2 years 7 months

Fridolfing, Germany

Project Manager

Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik

Project management for the specification and selection of a supplier portal with focus on quality management
Optimization and digitization of the maturity process
Support in adapting the CAQ system as part of the SAP implementation

Jul 2023 - Present

2 years 9 months

Consultant

Carl Zeiss SMT

Consulting a PCB manufacturer in planning and building a clean room
Project management / coordination of involved trades and stakeholders
Procurement of mechanical and electronic components
Commissioning, sampling, approval

Feb 2023 - Present

3 years 2 months

Project Manager

Freeglass Saint-Gobain GmbH & Co. KG

Specification and procurement of assembly and testing equipment for Tesla and other vehicle projects
Supplier selection
Project management during industrialization up to commissioning, approval and sampling
Layout planning of the assembly hall

Feb 2023 - Jul 2023

6 months

Project Manager

Carl Zeiss SMO

Supplier selection in procurement of components for the AIMS EUV 3.0 system (measurement and repair system for photomasks / microchip production)
Technical development of suppliers regarding specification requirements / cleanliness / cleanroom suitability
Approvals and sampling

Oct 2022 - Aug 2023

11 months

Fridolfing, Germany

Project Manager

Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik

Procurement of tools (injection molding, stamping/bending processes etc.)
Coordination of the maturity process and sampling
Coordination of design, quality assurance and suppliers in feasibility assessment
Coordination and escalation of changes
Recommendations on supplier selection based on each supplier's technical concept

Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

6 months

Kolbermoor, Germany

Project Manager

Textilservice Stangelmayer GmbH

Analysis of current logistics processes and structures
Identifying optimization potential to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Developing a target concept for optimal space utilization through an optimized storage strategy and demand-oriented material flow
Implementation support: specifying requirements for storage technology, selecting suppliers, and managing the project in the design and commissioning phases

Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

10 months

Rohrdorf, Germany

Purchasing Support

Wiekon GmbH

Matching planned and actual delivery dates for plant components
Identifying alternative suppliers in case of delivery issues
Reporting delivery date changes to project management
Maintaining master data in the ERP system

Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

1 year

Portugal

Technical Project Manager

Energy Supplier

Planning the dismantling of production equipment and the setup of recycling resources
Market research and systematic supplier selection for new production and recycling equipment
Coordinating all involved departments and partners
Scheduling and project control

Jul 2019 - Sep 2021

2 years 3 months

Oberkochen, Germany

Technical Supplier Manager

Carl Zeiss SMT

Procuring assemblies and modules for microchip (wafer) production equipment
Providing technical consulting for supplier selection
Coordinating purchasing and development activities
Managing interfaces between development, purchasing, and suppliers
Optimizing processes at the supplier

Sep 2017 - Dec 2019

2 years 4 months

Bonn, Germany

Project Manager

SGL Carbon

Gathering customer requirements and framework conditions
Specifying the required manufacturing equipment
Optimizing and procuring presses, tools, heat treatment equipment, and injection molding machines
Evaluating bids and selecting equipment suppliers
Designing and assessing the cost-effectiveness of automation solutions
Coordinating rebuild and relocation measures
Project and supplier management
Defining requirements and framework conditions for fully automated testing equipment for measuring and visually inspecting graphite parts
Specifying the testing equipment
Evaluating bids and selecting equipment suppliers
Coordinating trials to validate the planned changes

Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

4 months

Consultant

Seismografics JK GmbH

Analysis of production processes and structures
Realignment of production based on identified optimization potential
Creating a logistics concept
Implementation and relocation planning

Nov 2015 - Mar 2017

1 year 5 months

Project Manager

VOITH Composites

Implementing and optimizing automation concepts and process integration (fiber layup – preforming – RTM – milling / machining center – assembly cell)
Supplier management
Designing and introducing a shop floor management concept
Coaching the production manager

Jul 2014 - Nov 2015

1 year 5 months

Project Manager

VOITH Composites

Industrialization, implementation, and commissioning of a large-scale production line for CFRP preforms
Specifying and tendering automated production systems with a focus on preforming
Industrializing the preforming/tooling concept in collaboration with the customer, toolmaker, and process developer
Implementing the highly complex, pivoting series tool for producing a roof-shaped component
Project and supplier management
Approvals and qualification in collaboration with quality management and the customer
Test planning and execution

Feb 2013 - Jun 2014

1 year 5 months

Ramp-up Management

Faurecia Automotive Seating

Adapting logistics processes and structures to the requirements of a new vehicle project
Planning and implementing transition phases from the current to the target state
Developing an analysis and evaluation tool to assess the current situation and new logistics concepts
Redesigning and relocating a small-parts picking warehouse
Designing and cost-benefit analysis of automation solutions for an existing high-bay warehouse

Feb 2010 - Sep 2012

2 years 8 months

Project Manager

SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers GmbH & Co. KG

Implementing and commissioning a large-scale production line for CFRP fabric production
Specifying and tendering production equipment
Selecting suppliers and supporting development
Coordinating equipment installation and site management
Identifying optimization potential and coordinating implementation projects for output optimization
Managing suppliers during commissioning and optimization phases
Sampling and qualification of equipment

Nov 2008 - Dec 2009

1 year 2 months

Manager Supply Chain

S1nn GmbH & Co. KG

Responsible for logistics handling and procurement
Sourcing and scheduling of electronic components
Supplier management
Contract negotiations
Planning and implementation of logistics structures and processes

Feb 2004 - Oct 2008

4 years 9 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Key Account and Project Manager

PROTEMA Unternehmensberatung GmbH

Project management in factory planning, production, and logistics
Planning of factories and production lines considering lean management principles
Analysis, design, and optimization of intralogistics processes
Value stream analysis
Design and procurement of production and logistics systems
Technical specification of production equipment, tendering, and supplier selection
Supplier management during the tender and implementation phases
Feasibility studies and profitability calculations / make-or-buy decisions

Sep 2002 - Jan 2004

1 year 5 months

Consultant

LF CONSULT GmbH

Project manager for order management and production planning
Acquisition and sales
Project management
Requirements analysis and implementation support in coordination with software development
Analysis and optimization of order processing processes
Development of training concepts and staff training as part of software implementation

Aug 2000 - Dec 2009

9 years 5 months

Interim Head of Product and Purchase Management

2Wheel Distribution GmbH & Co. KG / O’NEAL Europe

Conducting market and competition analyses
Analysis and strategic structuring of the product range and establishment of a product management system
Strategic purchasing and supplier selection
Supplier management and ensuring product quality
Planning and control of all development activities

Aug 2000 - Aug 2002

2 years 1 month

Consultant

Fraunhofer Institut für Produktionstechnik und Automatisierung

Analysis and design of order processing and production planning processes
Selection and implementation of ERP systems
Design of master data maintenance processes as part of SAP implementation
Design of change management

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Retail, Automotive, Professional Services, Information Technology, and Utilities.

Manufacturing

Retail

Automotive

Professional Services

Information Technology

Utilities

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Product Development, and Production.

Project Management

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Operations

Product Development

Production

Skills

Project, Ramp-up And Supplier Management
Supplier Development
Plant Specification, Procurement, Commissioning And Optimization
Approvals, Sampling / Maturity Processes
Factory, Production And Logistics Planning (New Planning / Optimization)
Industrialization / Systematic Supplier Selection
Site Relocation
Process Optimization
Shop Floor Management
Interim Management
Ms Office: Very Good Knowledge
Ms Project: Very Good Knowledge
Ms Visio: Good Knowledge
Sap Mm And Pp
Project Management
Acquisition And Sales
Value Stream Analysis
Facilitation Techniques
Presentation Techniques
Conflict Management

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Portuguese

Elementary

Education

Mar 1995 - Aug 2000

University of Applied Sciences for Technology Esslingen am Neckar

Diploma Engineer in Mechanical Engineering (FH) · Mechanical Engineering, Production and Organization · Esslingen, Germany

Sep 1990 - May 1993

Technical High School, Waiblingen

Waiblingen, Germany

Aug 1984 - Jul 1990

Salier High School, Waiblingen

Waiblingen, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 20

Experience in Manufacturing 21.5 y

Avg length 2 y 1 m

Longest experience 9 y 4 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Portugal)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Project Manager, Consultant, Purchasing Support

Main industries Manufacturing, Retail, Automotive

Main business areas Project Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

July 2025

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Where is Ralf based?

Ralf is based in Fridolfing, Germany.

What languages does Ralf speak?

Ralf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Portuguese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Ralf have?

Ralf has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Ralf has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 17 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Ralf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ralf be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ralf would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager, Consultant, Purchasing Support.

What is Ralf's latest experience?

Ralf's most recent position is Project Manager at Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik.

What companies has Ralf worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ralf has worked for Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik, Carl Zeiss SMT, Freeglass Saint-Gobain GmbH & Co. KG, Carl Zeiss SMO, and Textilservice Stangelmayer GmbH.

Which industries is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Retail, and Automotive. Ralf also has some experience in Professional Services, Information Technology, and Utilities.

Which business areas is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management. Ralf also has some experience in Operations, Product Development, and Production.

Which industries has Ralf worked in recently?

Ralf has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Utilities.

Which business areas has Ralf worked in recently?

Ralf has recently worked in business areas like Procurement, Project Management, and Operations.

What is Ralf's education?

Ralf holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Production and Organization from University of Applied Sciences for Technology Esslingen am Neckar.

What is the availability of Ralf?

Ralf is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ralf?

Ralf's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.