Ralf L.-Spare Parts Cost Estimator / Mechanical Engineering
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Spare Parts Cost Estimator / Mechanical Engineering
GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG
- Creating work plans in SAP
- Cost calculation in SAP
- Optimizing manufacturing processes to reduce costs
tmax Holding GmbH
- Plant controlling
- Determining hourly rates and overhead surcharges
- Preparing cost center plans
- Preparing cost estimates and reviewing work plans
- Comparing target and actual order costs
- SAP Key User
- Lean Management
Plant Controlling
Academic Work Germany GmbH / Poggenpohl Möbelwerke GmbH
- Determining hourly rates and overhead surcharges
- Preparing cost center plans
- Comparing target and actual order costs
- SAP / Lean
Hays AG / FS Fehrer Automotive GmbH
- Supporting Sales and Purchasing
- Preparing sales quotations
- Preparing target cost estimates for Purchasing
- Costing foam molds for prototype and production tools in seat manufacturing
Cost Analyst
4Cost GmbH
- Preparing parametric cost estimates (Aces)
- Preparing bottom-up cost estimates (Strukture)
Production and Logistics Planning and Optimization
mymotion.de GmbH & Co. KG / HBPO GmbH
- MTM planning and actual analyses
- Optimization and planning of production processes
- Optimization and planning of workstations based on lean, ergonomic, and cost-related considerations
- Optimization and planning of logistics processes at the plant
Euro Engineering AG / Linde Material Handling GmbH
- Validation of product and tooling costs
- Costing of individual parts and assemblies
- Costing and design of tools and fixtures
- Determining target costs for purchasing
- Supporting purchasing with supplier selection
Ferchau GmbH / GEA Brewery Systems GmbH
- Preparing costing templates for vessel construction for the pharmaceutical industry
- REFA time studies and analysis
- Creating a component catalog for future cost calculations
- Optimizing production processes based on lean principles
Witeex GmbH / BMW AG
- Creating cost matrices for development costs
- Value and cost analysis of prototype costs, design costs, and calculation costs
Spare Parts Cost Analyst / Mechanical Engineering
Emagine GmbH / GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG
- Creating work plans in SAP
- Cost calculation in SAP
- Optimizing production processes to reduce costs
Lecturer
IHK Südthüringen
- Teaching manufacturing technology in master craftsman training
Ferchau GmbH / IHI Charging Systems International
- Production planning for assembly lines and mechanical manufacturing according to Lean principles
- Assessing and implementing quality complaints in production
- Planning and optimizing production processes
- MTM analyses
- Layout planning with consideration for the value chain
- Preparing request documents and variant assessments
- Obtaining quotations and conducting cost-effectiveness calculations
- Preparing work instructions
- Responsibility for process trials and approval
Manufacturing Specialist
Costdata GmbH
- Consulting services as a manufacturing specialist
- Conducting supplier workshops in forming technology/mechanical manufacturing
- Preparing production cost calculations
MBtech Group GmbH & Co. KGaA / Daimler AG
- Assessing the plausibility of product and supplier development costs for prototypes/tools in the passenger car engine sector
- Value analysis and cost analysis of components, assemblies and development costs
- Preparing cost calculation templates
- Assessing supplier quotations
- Negotiating with suppliers
AK Feinrohr GmbH
- Introducing an electronic planning board to manage production processes according to Lean principles
- Adapting and documenting production processes in the PPS system
- Training employees to use the planning board
Freelance Manufacturing and Factory Planning
Fertigungsplanung Leuthäuser
- Lean management
- Assembly planning
- Mechanical manufacturing planning
- Logistics planning
- Cost engineering
- Technical purchasing
- Controlling
- SAP key user
Lean Project Technician (Plant Planning)
Still Wagner GmbH & Co. KG
- Layout planning
- Material flow planning
- Space planning
- Assembly planning
- Internal logistics planning
REFA Industrial Engineer
IndustrieHansa Consulting & Engineering GmbH
- Carrying out assembly optimization with a focus on Lean principles
- Layout planning
- Material flow planning
- Space planning
- Mechanical manufacturing planning
Work Preparation Technician
Weißenberger GmbH & Co. KG
- Technical purchasing
- Cost calculation
- Work preparation and creation of work plans
Work Preparation Technician
Karl Gerlach GmbH & Co KG
- Technical purchasing
- Cost calculation
- Work preparation and creation of work plans
CNC Milling Machine Operator
Karl Gerlach GmbH & Co KG
Metalworker
Epple Automation GmbH
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, and Education.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Production, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, Operations, and Product Development.
Skills
Lean Management
Assembly Planning
Mechanical Manufacturing Planning
Logistics Planning
Cost Engineering
Technical Purchasing
Controlling
Sap Key User
It: Sap, Schubert Ratio V5.0 R1, Brain, BäUrer (Sap-Like Programs)
Office: Microsoft Office, Word, Powerpoint, Access, Excel Incl. Macro Programming, Project, Visio
Design: Megacad 2d/3d; Autocad R14, Microstation
Costing: 4cost; Excel; Sap; Teamcenter Product Costing
Mtm: Ticon; Excel
Languages
Education
Staatl. Berufsbildende Schule Sonneberg
State-Certified Technician, specialization in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology with university of · Mechanical Engineering Technology · Sonneberg, Germany
Epple Automation GmbH
Apprenticeship as a Toolmaker · Zella-Mehlis, Germany
KJS Oberhof
Grade 10 (Realschule) · Oberhof, Germany
Certifications & licenses
MTM - Practitioner Refresher Seminar
MTM - Practitioner Refresher Seminar
MTM - Practitioner Refresher Seminar
4Cost - Parametric Cost Estimation Module Aces
MTM - Practitioner Refresher Seminar
MTM - (Methods-Time Measurement) - Term Paper
MTM - Practitioner
MTM - UAS
Megatech - MegaCAD 2D/3D
Vocational and Work Education Qualification
MTM - Basic System (MTM-1)
Seminar “Time Management – Organize Yourself Better”
Seminar “Medium-Complexity Projects with a Simulation Game”
Lean Management Training
Seminar “Communication & Conversation Skills”
Qualification as a REFA Process Organizer
MTM Practitioner
State-Certified Technician, Specialization in Mechanical Engineering
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Experience
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Ralf is based in Schmeheim, Germany.
Ralf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary).
Ralf has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Ralf has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 21 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 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: Spare Parts Cost Estimator / Mechanical Engineering, Plant Controlling, Cost Analyst.
Ralf's most recent position is Spare Parts Cost Estimator / Mechanical Engineering at GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG.
In recent years, Ralf has worked for GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG, tmax Holding GmbH, 4Cost GmbH, and Fertigungsplanung Leuthäuser.
Ralf is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Aerospace and Defense. Ralf also has some experience in Education and Pharmaceutical.
Ralf is most experienced in business areas like Production, Procurement, and Logistics. Ralf also has some experience in Finance, Operations, and Product Development.
Ralf has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Aerospace and Defense.
Ralf has recently worked in business areas like Production, Logistics, and Procurement.
Ralf attended Staatl. Berufsbildende Schule Sonneberg for Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Ralf has 21 certificates. Among them, these include: MTM - Practitioner Refresher Seminar, MTM - Practitioner Refresher Seminar, and MTM - Practitioner Refresher Seminar.
The availability of Ralf needs to be confirmed.
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