Simon Tesser - Transfer Project Manager in Automotive

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Sonnenbühl, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2024 - Apr 2025

1 year 4 months

Project Manager Transfer

Sisecam Automotive GmbH

Successful transfer of all industrialization, series production, and spare parts projects (SP) from two plants being closed to three receiving plants as part of a turnaround
Project management and coordination with the following tasks:
Identification of the scope to be transferred: products and variants in series and SP business, affected equipment
Definition of the transfer type (complete line, tools and equipment, or duplication)
Leading various regular communication meetings
Participation and reporting in the steering committee
Definition and setup of the documentation structure
Ensuring complete and always up-to-date documentation
Coaching of project managers
Taking over a specific transfer project due to capacity reasons

Oct 2021 - Dec 2023

2 years 3 months

Project Manager

Swoboda Schorndorf KG

Implementation of development projects as well as revision and relaunch of an existing product for quality, capacity, and cost optimization
Project management in the sensorics area:
Implementation of product and process optimization of an ASIL D product through successful sampling, including supplier changes
Leading various development projects in different maturity stages
Coordination of internal project teams including involved plants and suppliers
Reporting and communication within the team and towards stakeholders
Support of sales in new acquisitions
Supported products: rotor position, level, current, and transmission sensors

Jan 2021 - May 2021

5 months

Project Manager

Sisecam Automotive GmbH

On-time and on-budget takeover of various competitive projects
Project management of industrialization projects:
Short-term industrialization of 8 different glazing projects with variants
Takeover and, if needed, adaptation of product data
Takeover of existing competitor suppliers and definition of new suppliers
Coordination of internal and external communication
Conducting internal and external management reviews
Support up to initial sample approval or SOP (depending on lead time)

Jan 2018 - Feb 2020

2 years 2 months

Project Manager

Swoboda Schorndorf KG

Project implementation in time, in cost, in quality
Project management of development and industrialization projects:
Planning, coordination, and control of milestones from acquisition to initial sample approval/SOP
Responsibility for effective target achievement in the magic triangle
Conducting reviews internally and externally
Cross-site industrialization of projects
First development of a component with ASIL D classification of functional safety for a German OEM
Supported products: rotor position sensor, transmission sensors, level sensors, acceleration sensors

Apr 2017 - Dec 2017

9 months

Customer Business Director

Richard Fritz Holding GmbH

Effective leadership of the department/business unit as interim manager
Leading acquisition, sales, and project management activities for Porsche and Audi customers:
Responsibility for revenue of the Porsche/Audi customer group (approx. €50 million p.a.)
Disciplinary management of the business unit (10 employees)
Representation of the company externally
Acquisition and negotiation of new projects and changes
Responsibility for budgeting and department controlling
Leading and realigning the department after a period of change with high employee turnover
Responsibility for task force projects
Reporting to the CSO

Nov 2013 - Mar 2017

3 years 5 months

Technical Project Manager

Richard Fritz Holding GmbH

Project execution on time, on budget, and in quality
Project management of development and industrialization projects, including handling task force projects:
Planning, coordinating, and monitoring milestones from acquisition to EOP
Responsibility for achieving targets effectively in the magic triangle
Carrying out reviews internally and externally
Cross-site industrialization of projects
Products handled: overmolded side windows with trim strips (overmolding in PP and TPE also as 2K overmolding), rear windows and roof glasses foamed with PU rim

Jun 2013 - Jun 2016

3 years 1 month

Internal Auditor

Beuttenmüller GmbH

Successful preparation of surveillance and certification audits
Carrying out the annual preparation audits:
Planning the annual internal audit
Creating and coordinating the audit plan
Carrying out audits according to VDA 6.4 (2005)
Discussing and advising management on organizational improvement potential
Creating the audit report

May 2013 - Oct 2013

6 months

Quality Management Representative (QMB)

Licon GmbH

Successful support with the recertification audit according to VDA 6.4 (2005)
Revising the QM system and ensuring certification readiness:
Matching the QM system with the actual processes
Carrying out the management review and creating the report
Potential analysis of the actual processes and documentation versus the requirements from VDA 6.4
Retrospective mapping of a restructuring project across the entire production area within the QM system
Training employees
Planning the audit program and carrying out internal audits
Planning, organizing, and supporting the external audit

Nov 2012 - Apr 2013

6 months

Sales Project Manager

Behr GmbH

Project execution on time, on budget, and in quality
Project management of development and industrialization projects:
Planning, coordinating, and monitoring milestones from acquisition to EOP
Responsibility for acquiring and negotiating customer change requests
Responsibility for achieving targets effectively in the magic triangle
Carrying out reviews internally and externally
Cross-site industrialization of projects
Products handled: cooling modules, engine radiators, charge air coolers

Mar 2008 - Oct 2012

4 years 8 months

Project Manager

Bosal-Oris

Project execution on time, on budget, and in quality
Project management of development and industrialization projects:
Planning, coordinating, and monitoring milestones from acquisition to EOP
Responsibility for achieving targets effectively in the magic triangle
Carrying out reviews internally and externally
Cross-site industrialization of projects
Products handled: detachable as well as manually and electrically swiveling towing devices, wind deflectors for cabrios, side steps, off-road side skirts and underbody protection for SUVs

Apr 2006 - Feb 2008

1 year 11 months

Project Manager

TQU International GmbH

Acquisition and delivery of successful consulting projects
Subproject lead for continuous improvement process at an international medical technology company:
Assessment of the current state of the continuous improvement process and internal improvement system
Identification of potential and definition of the target process
Design and approval of the implementation plan internally and externally, definition of KPIs
Implementation of the changes together with the customer contacts
Delivery of training on the new continuous improvement process
Setup of a pilot line according to Lean Production and transfer to the rest of manufacturing ("from craftsmanship to industrial manufacturing"):
Assessment of the manufacturing process using the value stream of the pilot cell
Identification of potential and development of the flow as a line, taking work ergonomics into account
Verification with KPIs for output and quality
Transfer of the developed basic concept to the other manufacturing cells
Delivery of customer reviews
Setup of a group-wide training standard for Poka Yoke at an international Tier 1 supplier:
Requirements analysis and review of existing training materials
Collection of Poka Yoke examples available within the group
Design of standardized training materials
Content creation and coordination as well as editorial revision
Poka Yoke trainings for the multipliers using the created materials

Industry experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, and Healthcare.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Healthcare

Business area experience

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

Project Management

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Operations

Audit

Supply Chain Management

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Certifications & licenses

Internal Auditor VDA 6.4

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 11

Experience in Automotive 17.5 y

Avg length 1 y 10 m

Longest experience 4 y 7 m

Expertise

Recent roles Project Manager Transfer, Project Manager, Customer Business Director

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Healthcare

Main business areas Project Management, Product Development, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Member since

August 2025

Last update

August 2026

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

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

Simon has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Simon has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Simon may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Simon would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager Transfer, Project Manager, Customer Business Director.

Simon's most recent position is Project Manager Transfer at Sisecam Automotive GmbH.

In recent years, Simon has worked for Sisecam Automotive GmbH and Swoboda Schorndorf KG.

Simon is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Healthcare.

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

Simon has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Simon has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Supply Chain Management.

Simon has 2 certificates. These include: Internal Auditor VDA 6.4 and Six Sigma Green Belt.

The availability of Simon needs to be confirmed.

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