Rüdiger Schüller - Interim Engineering Manager, 18 Years

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Mainz, Germany

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Experience

Feb 2026 - Present

9 months

Manufacturer of busbar systems for power and data transmission

Review and assessment of the existing situation
Identification and definition of implementation measures to close existing gaps

Feb 2025 - Present

1 year 9 months

Interim CFO/CTO

Manufacturer of AI-supported predictive maintenance systems (name confidential)

Preparation of the business plan and presentation of the technical concept
Acquisition of (additional) cooperation partners for POC systems

Nov 2024 - May 2025

7 months

Task Force Lead

Manufacturer of invasive medical devices (name confidential)

Review and assessment of the existing situation and available (production) processes (including sterile cleanroom processes)
Definition and implementation of corrective measures
At the customer's request: support with the measures after the actual task force assignment (25% 02-05/2025)

Aug 2024 - Present

2 years 3 months

AI as a supporting work tool

Systematic analysis and application of leading AI models
Practical development and use of AI agents to optimize business processes
in product development
in business and production process development
as part of the continuous improvement process (CIP)

Jan 2024 - Oct 2024

10 months

Germany

Manufacturer of heart pumps (name confidential)

Review, assessment and revision of existing production process FMEA (including sterile cleanroom processes)
Specifications for conducting new V&V (Verification & Validation) / IVVQ
At the customer's request: support with implementing improvement measures (25% 08-10/2024)

Feb 2023 - Mar 2024

1 year 2 months

Leipzig, Germany

Interim Management

SENEC GmbH

Technical management and overall responsibility for TCQ + development/production process + planning of battery module development, including cell geometry, interconnection, connections, and integration of temperature and power taps
Support with contract drafting (LOI, pre-development, series delivery, etc.)
Main technical contact with the supplier from East Asia
Ongoing documentation and communication of project progress
Management of project activities, including interest management / stakeholder communication
Management of internal and external areas (cell technology + electrical + FW development)
Coordination of system architecture requirements between suppliers and internal departments
Responsibility for V&V / IVVQ (integration, verification, validation, and qualification) at module level
Consideration of the module's use in battery energy storage systems / BESS

Jun 2022 - Present

4 years 5 months

Mainz, Germany

E·M·S Ingenieurbüro / E·M·S GmbH

System development of an autonomous energy supply based on renewable energies & ESS
Direct use of generated energy and storage of surplus energy in LFP-based storage systems
In-house battery module development, taking into account all cell formats, interconnection, connections, integration of temperature and power taps, and usage analysis
Goal: Enabling a 100% degree of energy independence for single- and multi-family homes

Mar 2022 - Present

4 years 8 months

Mainz, Germany

E·M·S Ingenieurbüro / E·M·S GmbH

PV projects for residential buildings (6 systems to date, between 5 and 30 kWp)
PV projects for agri-PV systems (2 systems to date, between 1.8 and 5 MWp)
PV projects for parking lot canopies (retail and industry; 3 projects to date, between 0.4 and 1.9 MWp)
Planning and design of storage systems (batteries, flywheel energy storage, H₂ electrolysis)
Planning and design of on-site charging and refueling systems (electrical energy + H₂)

Feb 2022 - Aug 2023

1 year 7 months

Tuttlingen, Germany

Project Management

KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG

Project management for an endoscopic motor system for tissue removal and bone preparation
TCQ responsibility, project planning, and management of external partners and internal teams
Completion of software and adapters, as well as instruments for a motor system
Stakeholder management, preparation of status reports, and delivery of stage demos
Release management based on internal standards and regulatory requirements
Planning and preparation of specifications for conducting V&V / IVVQ (integration, verification, validation, and qualification)

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 10 months

Mainz, Germany

E·M·S Ingenieurbüro / E·M·S GmbH

System development of an autonomous energy supply based on renewable energies
Use of renewable energies for hydrogen generation and storage
Use of stored hydrogen for heat and electricity
Goal: Enabling a 100% degree of energy independence for single- and multi-family homes

Jul 2021 - May 2022

11 months

Jena, Germany

Interim Management

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

Refractive lasers: Project management for product development
TQC, team planning and coordination; Agile Scrum sprint methodology
Therapeutic lasers:
Planning of the verification and validation phase and conducting customer validations
Taking over coordination, organization, and sprint planning
Reviewing and approving technical documentation

Nov 2020 - May 2022

1 year 7 months

Ulm, Germany

Interim Consultant

Fluoron GmbH

Consulting on the RA / MDR / FDA-compliant revision of the DHF for all affected products
Reviewing DHF documents, including developing (production) process improvements (GMP) to maintain the sterility of invasively used products
Project management and preparation for MDR + FDA audits

Nov 2019 - Apr 2020

6 months

Kleinostheim, Germany

Business Development Lead

Heraeus Nexensos GmbH

Contacting potential high-volume customers (>100k pcs/year)
Developing a production-ready application for measuring temperature inside motors
Integrated between the windings; for both conventional and hairpin technology
Selecting suitable suppliers to implement the required specifications
Creating (functional) prototypes and pre-series models using 3D printing

Jul 2019 - Present

7 years 4 months

Mainz, Germany

E·M·S Engineering Office / E·M·S GmbH

Developing a concept for a modular drive system for recreational boats using hydrogen as an energy source

Oct 2018 - Jun 2020

1 year 9 months

Germany

Head of Launch, Series & Change Management

Löwenstein Medical Innovation GmbH & Co. KG

Managing, coordinating, and taking disciplinary responsibility for 11 (eleven) employees
Coordinating the production of pre-series samples for final approval of the series status
Developing sterilization/autoclave-capable single-use/multi-use plastic injection-molded parts
Defining and developing sterile production environments for affected components
Selecting injection molding material compositions based on durability and mold flow considerations
Leading launch management = transferring fully developed ventilators into series production
Responsible for setting up series production and the on-time production launch of a fully developed ventilator
Maintaining series production through continuous management and maintenance
Setting up pre-series samples for final approval of the production line
Setting up 100% EOL testing for ≤ 10,000 systems/year; defining WEP and quality assurance measures
Leading change management / change control for ongoing series products
Replacing problematic and/or discontinued components, prioritizing the maintenance of approval
Initial concepts using 3D printing
Including risk assessment of changes as part of risk management in accordance with ISO 14971
Interface with internal departments, external suppliers, and customers
Responsible for planning and implementing the outsourcing of component and system assembly
Responsible for V&V / IVVQ (integration, verification, validation, and qualification)
Leading change control / change management

Apr 2017 - Oct 2018

1 year 7 months

Hamburg, Germany

Task Force Lead & Senior Operations Manager

Philips Medical Systems DMC GmbH

Task Force Lead as Senior Operations Manager and development of a cost-effective solution for a project that had already started, with savings potential of €6,000 per system @ 6,000 systems/year ≥ €36 million/year
Overall technical and operational management of the development of an EOL test bench for X-ray systems
Risk management according to ISO 14971 at system and component level
Integration of 60 test systems into ongoing production
Management of interface communication with international internal departments and external suppliers
Establishment of binding project planning and milestone tracking
Reporting to executive management and representing project interests at international corporate meetings
Consolidation of different design concepts to reduce variants and costs
Planning and specification of V&V / IVVQ (Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification)

Jan 2017 - Mar 2018

1 year 3 months

Technical Consulting for Patent Descriptions

Technical consulting for the preparation of a patent for a fitness training device
Technical consulting for the preparation of a patent for a medical device for intracorporeal use
Development of a concept for a 4 MWp photovoltaic system on 2.67 hectares of cultivated farmland
Energy storage in batteries, hydrogen (through electrolysis) and flywheel energy storage systems
Energy supply from batteries and fuel cell systems for local vehicle charging
Including all necessary dealings with authorities and application submissions, especially the preliminary building inquiry

Dec 2016 - Dec 2016

1 month

Lozorno, Slovakia

Plastic Omnium GmbH

Quality improvement for cubing appointments
Process optimization for handling pre-production parts
Planning of final series production, including parts supply and call-off system integration

Apr 2016 - Jul 2016

4 months

Lörrach, Germany

Project Manager

Treichel Engineering Maschinenbau GmbH

Project management on the contractor's side
TCQ coordination
Interface with the customer
Analysis of specifications; comparison with standards and legislation; preparation of technical specifications
System planning, parts procurement and joint assembly of the system
Planning and execution of V&V / IVVQ (Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification)

Jun 2014 - Mar 2016

1 year 10 months

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Program Manager

MSC Technologies Systems GmbH / DRÄGER® Safety AG

Original project assignment: relocation of a medical technology production facility
Subtask: restructuring and process optimization during recommissioning
Parallel project: development of a PAPR (powered air-purifying respirator) in IP and EX versions
Program and overall project management, including TCQ responsibility
Taking over design responsibility, including prototype production (3D printing)
Development coordinator and project-responsible contact for the customer
Analysis of specifications; comparison with standards (ISO 13485), directives and legislation; preparation of technical specifications
Risk management according to ISO 14971 throughout the entire development process
Definition and selection of all required components with regard to explosion protection and specified guidelines
Supplier management / responsible selection of project-specific injection molding, purchasing part and production equipment suppliers / definition of supplier quality criteria
Evaluation of the delivery quality of received initial sample inspection reports; definition of corrective actions where necessary
Organization and evaluation of D-/P-FMEA, FTA, safety and risk analyses
Responsibility for V&V / IVVQ (Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification)
Tracking and reconciliation of OPLs (open point lists) during regular customer meetings
Scheduling and technical coordination with the series supplier for plastic injection molding
Launch and support of series production (GMP), including production process monitoring and optimization
Capacity planning in coordination with the customer for volumes of 3,000–10,000 systems/year
Ensuring part and product traceability (serialization) and series production costs
Establishment of production with:
Sterile component production in a cleanroom with robots
Manual and semi-automated production
Definition and specification of in-process inspections, including commissioning of production aids
Management and maintenance of the production line, including temporary production management
Planning and setup of the EOL (End-of-Line) test bench
Logistics tasks
Definition of primary, secondary (end-customer) and shipping packaging
Approval of designs and print proofs

Dec 2013 - Present

12 years 11 months

Steinen, Switzerland

Managing Director and Partner

E·M·S - Engineering & Management Service GmbH

Focus areas: interim management at C-level, senior management, BU lead, task force lead
Restructuring, process optimization, development and interface optimization, as well as implementation of lean management methods
Prototype and small-batch production using additive manufacturing (3D printing) through cooperation partners
Industries: general and special-purpose machinery, aerospace technology, automotive, pharmaceuticals, medical technology

Jun 2013 - Feb 2014

9 months

Karlstein am Main, Germany

BMZ - Batterie-Montage-Zentrum GmbH

Various roles as CTO, R&D Lead and overall project manager as part of a pre-development project leading to approval for series development
Development of a company strategy based on the pre-development project
Development of a future product portfolio
Budget planning and responsibility (€36 million) for development, testing, investments in production setup and maintenance measures
Main person responsible for the project and customer interface (C-level communication)
Analysis of specifications; comparison with standards and legislation; preparation of technical specifications
Development management for customer-specific battery concepts (IP69K housing, installation space analysis, total capacity, cell geometry, wiring, connection technology, temperature and power take-offs)
Operational management of project purchasing and definition and selection of required components
Responsibility for battery cell analysis and test definition (BaSyTec equipment and software)
Coordination of FMEA, FTA, safety and risk analyses; review of functional safety according to ISO 26262
Moderation and preparation of design and process FMEAs
Coordination of prototype construction and review of manufacturing processes for up to 1,000 systems/year
Co-development of the Streetscooter battery based on prismatic SDI cells (BMW i3)

Dec 2012 - May 2013

6 months

Turkey

Hybrid

Freelance consulting on the development of a retrofit hybrid drive for distribution trucks, as well as the conversion of a private yacht to 100% electric propulsion based on fuel cells

May 2012 - Nov 2012

7 months

Weil am Rhein, Germany

Multiproject Coordinator

Conductix-Wampfler GmbH

Preparatory work to support development management decision-making
Monitoring project managers’ deadlines and responsibility for keeping project content up to date
Maintaining the multiproject overview; moderating project steering and management meetings
Documenting meeting results

Jan 2012 - Nov 2012

11 months

Weil am Rhein, Germany

Project Manager

Conductix-Wampfler GmbH

Comparing the specifications with the company’s feasible options
Preparing technical specifications and comparing data with prospects and customers
Defining key parameters for creating a platform solution
Reviewing and defining the system specification and requirements
Coordinating development activities, designing and building prototype systems
Coordination meetings with customers during media conferences and in-person meetings

May 2011 - Apr 2012

1 year

Schweinfurt, Germany

Project Manager

ZF Friedrichshafen AG

Reviewing and defining the system specification and requirements definition
Designing and building prototype systems
Coordinating development activities
Coordination meetings with customers by phone and video conference, as well as regular in-person meetings
Monitoring and allocating costs and capacities
Creating and implementing project planning
Responsibility for IVVQ (Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification) / V&V
Quarterly reporting to department management and the steering committee
Managing interfaces with the customer, as well as internally with mechanics, electrical systems and control units
Collecting and processing relevant technical information across the overall project
Preparing and presenting work results / Moderating project meetings

Mar 2011 - Oct 2011

8 months

Freelance Engineer

Developing concepts for special-purpose machinery solutions, followed by development, design, manufacturing (commissioning) and assembly (performed in-house)
Developing and assembling a modular work system for an autonomously operating robot
Delivering prototypes and an initial small series (10 units)
Prototype development of a blister packaging cutting device for automatic placement machines
Planning and carrying out IVVQ (Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification) / V&V

Nov 2010 - Feb 2011

4 months

Friedrichshafen, Germany

ZF Friedrichshafen AG

System specification and requirements definition for electric drives
Managing interfaces with mechanics, electrical systems and control units
Collecting and processing relevant technical information across the overall project
Preparing requirements and test specifications for electric drive components
Creating the required document and filing structure
Translating specification documents into English
Preparing and presenting work results
Moderating project meetings

Aug 2010 - Present

16 years 3 months

Freelance Engineer

Interim Manager from overall project management, BU Lead, Senior Management up to C-level (CTO/CEO)
Consulting and development management for customer-specific developments and/or process optimizations
Task force management, escalation and risk management
Launch management to ensure a smooth production start in line with requirements
Program management and project management as the basis for smooth project execution
Customer-specific development (design, engineering, project planning, etc.) of alternative drive concepts (hybrid and electric), as well as wind power, hydropower, CHP and PV systems
Analyzing existing machines and assessing whether implementation is practical
Developing an individual operating strategy based on system requirements
Presenting developed solutions to prospective customers on site (throughout Europe)
Preparing quotes for prototypes and small series (≤1000/year)
Developing customer-specific drive solutions (hybrid or electric drive), including design integration into the specified installation space; with adaptation to existing systems where necessary
Drive systems and solutions consisting of:
Electric machine (usually developed in-house)
Power electronics and system control (supplier component)
High-performance Li-ion batteries including BMS or alternative systems based on fuel cells
Wiring and sensors / integration of safety devices (performed in-house)
Housings, adaptations and other mechanical components (performed in-house)
Outsourced work:
Electric machine test bench tests, environmental testing and EMC tests
Complete system tests (hybrid/electric powertrain, including ECU, HCU, VCU, electric machine, power electronics and battery with BMS)
Commissioning of complete systems (exclusively own developments or projects)
Alternative energy generation solutions based on wind, hydropower and PV systems
Design, development and project planning of combined heat and power plants based on piston engines and microturbines
Interim CTO, Head of R&D, BU Lead, Senior & Program Management, Overall Project Management
Interface with the customer for all project partners
Supplier management for plastic injection-molded parts and manufacturing processes
Preparing and specifying 8D reports for quality problems
Performing D-/P-FMEA, FTA, hazard, risk and process analyses

Dec 2008 - Aug 2010

1 year 9 months

Schönau im Schwarzwald, Germany

Hybrid

Project Manager

HEINZMANN GmbH & Co. KG

First point of contact for prospective customers regarding hybrid systems and axial-flux disc-rotor motors
New customer acquisition
Product presentations and technical lectures at trade fairs and conferences
Prototype development from concept to finished prototype (hybrid) or series production (electric motor)
Complete system design and development:
Motor: Customer-specific design => radial flux + concentrated winding versus axial-flux motor
Inverter: Design, definition and selection of the technology (e.g. MOSFET versus IGBT)
Control: Stand-alone or integrated control => creation of communication interface bridges where necessary
Energy storage: Installation space analysis, total capacity, cell geometry, interconnection, connection technologies, integration of temperature and power connections
Project management / Prototype development management
Defining project scope with the customer and preparing quotes based on this
Designing individual prototype systems, including component and supplier selection
Planning and controlling project schedules, resources and costs
Ensuring smooth project execution / Clarifying and removing obstacles
Finding solutions for short-notice changes to customer requirements
Coordinating system test runs on test benches / Supporting ISO tests
Technical management of employees in hybrid and disc-rotor/axial-flux motor projects
Cross-departmental coordination of overall development (design, hardware and software development, system testing, purchasing, production planning, sales, supplier management)
Communication with suppliers and customers (customer-oriented project execution!)
Quality management / Project analysis (FMEA)
Series development in coordination with the customer
Responsibility for IVVQ (Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification) / V&V
Weekly status meeting with executive management

Mar 2007 - Nov 2008

1 year 9 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Daimler AG

First point of contact for all technical questions concerning the OM642 engine series (6-cylinder passenger car diesel engine; CDI 280...350)
Coordination of engine test runs on test benches and in vehicles
“Just-in-time” solutions for upcoming and ongoing tests
Project management in the planning area: setting “milestones” in the schedule
Team responsibility for achieving Quality Gates
Preparing approvals for series production
Use of software: PiT, FiNAS, SAFIR, BRASY, DiALOG, and other DAI-specific software tools
Planning and coordinating NVH investigations
Finding quick and cost-effective solutions for any problems that arise
Deciding on the next steps when tests do not proceed as planned
Initiating and determining the sequence, monitoring, and assessment of completed engine tests
Interface function for internal and external customers
Contributing to the hybrid team for the OM642 engine series, including F-Cell integration

Industry experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Energy, Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, and Agriculture.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Energy

Healthcare

Aerospace and Defense

Agriculture

Business area experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Operations, Strategy, and Supply Chain Management.

Product Development

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Operations

Strategy

Supply Chain Management

Summary

Cross-industry experience (Automotive / MedTech / Mechanical Engineering / Automation / Energy)
18 years of experience in project completion and product development => highest level of project management, communication and interface management skills
16 years of management experience (projects, R&D, departments) => strong skills in organizing, structuring and managing complex projects, as well as leading interdisciplinary teams (technically up to 20 employees; disciplinarily up to 11 employees)
12 years of executive management and C-level experience => strategic and operational management and leadership
6 years of senior management and BU leadership in international companies => international experience

Skills

Interim Management Skills

Thinking Ahead
Hands-On
High Level Of Empathy / Social Skills
Making And Taking Responsibility For Difficult Decisions
Willingness And Commitment To Completing Projects
Team-Oriented, Able To Handle Conflicts And Compromise While Clearly Driving And Implementing Defined Objectives
Strong Ability To Communicate Directly, Openly And In A Solution-Oriented Manner
Developing Measures While Taking The Given Circumstances, Tcq And Personnel Situation Into Account

Social Skills

Quickly Building Relationships And Trust
Stakeholder Management
Communicating On An Equal Footing
Ability To Handle Conflicts And Remain Neutral
High Adaptability (Agility)
Emotional Resilience

Industry Experience

Medical Technology (> 12 Years)
Vehicle Technology / Automotive (> 8 Years)
Mechanical Engineering / Automation Technology (> 4 Years)
(Renewable) Energy, Including Storage, Charging And Grid-Supporting Use (> 9 Years)

Strengths

Corporate Management / Willingness To Make Decisions And Take Responsibility
Strong Communication Skills | Extensive Organizational Knowledge | Negotiation Skills
Requirements Management / Eye For "Missing" Processes / Inefficient Procedures / Process Optimization
Moderating And Structuring Discussions, As Well As Rhetoric, Presentation And Public Speaking Techniques
Cross-Departmental And Cross-Company Communication / Structuring The Flow Of Information

Leadership Competencies

Own Engineering Services Gmbh (E·M·S - Engineering & Management Service Gmbh) Since 12/2013
Cto Role / Technical Management (Pre-Development Project Followed By Series Development, Battery Storage For Industrial Trucks, Volume ~€36 Million)
Bu Lead (Management Of Launch, Series And Change Management, Medical Technology, System/Device Development Up To 6,000 Units/Year, 11 Engineers, 22 Months)
Senior Operations Manager (Head Of Product Development, Medical Technology Group, 18 Months)
Operational Activities Have Accounted For Almost 90% Of All Assigned Roles To Date
Personnel Responsibility As An Engineer: Up To 20 People, Or 4 Business Units/Teams/Team Leaders
Disciplinary Responsibility For Up To 90 People During Military Service; Approx. 2 Years, Intermittently
Always Responsible For The Technical Leadership Of Project Team Members; Also At Project Level In Matrix Organizations
Trained In People Management, Methodology, Teaching And Communication In Various Areas

Software

Ms Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Visio, Etc.)
Atlassian Software (Jira, Confluence)
Sap R/3 (Ps, Pp, Mm, Plm; User Knowledge As Required), Proalpha (User Knowledge)
Various Email Programs (Lotus Notes, Outlook, Among Others)
Cad: Catia V5 (++); Solidworks (+); Basic Knowledge Of Solid Edge St7 (O) And Inventor (O)
Customer-Specific Software/Tools (E.G. At Daimler/Mercedes-Benz, Zf, Etc.)
Project-Specific Work And Planning Tools

In-Depth Experience With And Use Of Standards And Guidelines

9001 General Requirements For A Quality Management System
16949 Quality Management System In The Automotive Industry
26262 Standard For Functional Safety In The Automotive Industry
13485 Quality Management System For Medical Devices
Mdr (Formerly Mdd) Regulatory Requirements For Medical Devices
14971 Risk Management For Medical Devices
62366 Usability Of Medical Devices
60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment
2006/42/Ec Machinery Directive
Experience With Various Other Project- And Industry-Specific Guidelines, Standards And Similar Requirements

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Italian

Intermediate

Romanian

Intermediate

Spanish

Elementary

...and 2 more

Education

Oct 2002 - Jan 2007

University of Applied Sciences Oldenburg/East Frisia/Wilhelmshaven, Wilhelmshaven campus

Diplom-Ingenieur (University of Applied Sciences) · Mechanical Engineering in a work-study program, focusing on vehicle and aerospace engineering

Aug 2002 - Jan 2005

TÜV NORD AG and Beckmann Service GmbH

Skilled Worker Certificate · Automotive Mechanic

Jul 1997 - Jul 2002

Federal Ministry of Defence (BMVg)

Army Officer Training · Army Officer

...and 1 more

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 31

Experience in Automotive 19.5 y

Avg length 2 y 5 m

Longest experience 16 y 2 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 4 (Germany, Slovakia, Switzerland, Turkey)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim CFO/CTO, Task Force Lead, Interim Management

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Energy

Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance

Profile

Member since

October 2022

Last update

September 2026

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Rüdiger is based in Mainz, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Rüdiger speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Intermediate), Romanian (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary), Chinese (Elementary).

Rüdiger has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Rüdiger has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 24 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months. Note that Rüdiger may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Rüdiger would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim CFO/CTO, Task Force Lead, Interim Management.

In recent years, Rüdiger has worked for Manufacturer of busbar systems for power and data transmission, Manufacturer of AI-supported predictive maintenance systems (name confidential), Manufacturer of invasive medical devices (name confidential), AI as a supporting work tool, and Manufacturer of heart pumps (name confidential).

Rüdiger is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Energy. Rüdiger also has some experience in Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, and Agriculture.

Rüdiger is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance. Rüdiger also has some experience in Operations, Strategy, and Supply Chain Management.

Rüdiger has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Automotive.

Rüdiger has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Strategy, and Product Development.

Rüdiger attended University of Applied Sciences Oldenburg/East Frisia/Wilhelmshaven, Wilhelmshaven campus for Mechanical Engineering in a work-study program, focusing on vehicle and aerospace engineering.

Rüdiger is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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