Stefan Müller-Technical Cost Planning
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Experience
Technical Cost Planning
Mercedes Benz AG
- Technical cost planning for fuel lines
- Creation of cost calculation and supplier comparison tools incl. risk analysis with MS Excel
- Participation in the creation of the requirements specification
- Participation in the creation of MS PowerPoint presentations with ThinkCell for cost and quote comparisons and analyses
3D Design Engineer
Serafima GmbH
- 3D design of various components (e.g. metal parts, stamped-bent parts) with Autodesk Inventor
- Derivation of 2D drawings (production and customer drawings) with Autodesk Inventor
- Optimization and concept development regarding functionality and costs of various components
Design Engineer
Autokabel Management GmbH
- 3D design of various components (e.g. injection-molded parts, stamped-bent parts) with Siemens NX
- Derivation of 2D drawings (production and customer drawings) with Siemens NX
- Optimization and concept development regarding functionality and costs of various components
- Creation of presentations with MS PowerPoint
- Close coordination with team members and suppliers
- Sizing, design, and 2D drawing derivation of assembly fixtures/equipment
- Process from requirements gathering to commissioning on site
- Coordination of production with internal toolmaking or external manufacturing and procurement process
- Preparation for CE approval
- Responsible for component and assembly design from quotation to series readiness and change management
- Creation of 3D designs as well as assembly, manufacturing, and customer drawings
- Optimization based on results from prototype testing, FEM analysis, and trials
- Numerous optimizations of components with regard to cost and functionality
Customer Advisor
S-KON Sales Kontor Hamburg GmbH
- Advisory work by phone
- Strengthening the loyalty of existing customers and providing support
- Generating customer interest in products and services
- Selling communication and internet services
- Numerous sales successes
Dipl.-Ing.
Freiberufliche Tätigkeit
- Sales of advertising media for IKM-Media Vertrieb
- Support in auditing in the field of process engineering for Wille Verfahrenstechnik & Engineering
Dipl.-Ing. Development & Design
Entec-Stracon GmbH
- Development and design of aluminum wheels, die-cast molds, and fixtures
- Use of CAD CATIA V5 and Siemens NX
- Technical solutions and optimizations
Dipl.-Ing. Development & Design
FIMA Maschinenbau GmbH
- Development and design of industrial fans
- Use of Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD 2000
- Technical solutions and cost optimizations
Dipl.-Ing. Development & Design
TI-Automotive (Heidelberg) GmbH
- Development and design of lines
- Use of CAD CATIA V5
- Technical solutions and cost optimizations
Dipl.-Ing. Development & Design
MHG Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH & BIN Boysen Innovationszentrum Nagold GmbH & Co. KG
- Development of concepts and creation of presentations
- Design of exhaust systems
- Finding concepts for cost-effective solutions to technical problems
- Space studies and tooling design (embossing and deep-drawing tools) with CATIA V5
- Technical solutions and cost optimizations
Dipl.-Ing. Development & Design
Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG
- Development and design of vehicle seats
- Identification of technical measures for troubleshooting, cost and function optimization
- Seat structure development for passenger vehicles
- Tooling design (fixtures)
- Space studies and kinematics
- Technical solutions and cost optimizations
Graduate Engineer, Development & Design
Lear Corporation
- Design of vehicle seats
- Packaging studies and kinematics
- Use of Siemens NX
- Technical solutions and cost optimization
Graduate Engineer, Development & Design
Kestell GmbH
- Development and design of climate, heating, cooling, servo cooling, and lubricating oil return lines
- Development and design of ventilation ducts for the automotive industry
- Concept development for cost-effective and functionally optimized solutions
- Packaging studies with CATIA V5
- Technical solutions and cost optimization
Graduate Engineer, Development & Design
EuroEngineering GmbH
- Product design of brake boosters
- Coordination of drawing requirements with prototype build
- Project planning, topic coordination, and purchasing for A-samples
- Use of CATIA V5 and ProE/Creo 2.0
- Technical solutions and cost optimization
Graduate Engineer, Project Management
Reutter GmbH
- Project management and professional team leadership
- Development and design of tank caps
- Creation of design concepts, specification sheets, and cost calculations
- Coordination of all project-related activities and FMEA coordination
- Close cooperation with sales, production, process development, purchasing, and quality management
- Test planning, supplier support, and feasibility studies
- Technical solutions and cost optimization
Resident Engineer
Faurecia
- On-site technical customer support
- Creation of FMEA and feasibility analyses
- Data management and professional team leadership
- Development and design of exhaust systems with CATIA V5
- Technical solutions and cost optimization
Dipl.-Ing. Development & Design
Hansgrohe GmbH
- Development and design of automated assembly workstations for bathroom fittings
- Design of mechanical components (metal and plastic) in 3D and ZsB
- 2D drawing creation with CATIA V5
- FMEA and risk assessments according to CE
- Feasibility analyses
- Technical solutions and cost optimizations
Dipl.-Ing. Development & Design
SMA-Metalltechnik GmbH & Co. KG
- Design detailing of tools, fixtures, and test equipment for climate lines, heating lines, water lines
- Technical support for production and development
- Use of CATIA V4/V5
- Support for external suppliers
- New development of a plastic line system
- FMEA
- Technical solutions and cost optimizations
Dipl.-Ing. Technical Support
SMA-Metalltechnik GmbH & Co. KG
- Support for production, development, optimization, and design of tools, fixtures, and test equipment with CATIA V4/V5
- Support for external suppliers
- Technical solutions and cost optimizations
Dipl.-Ing. Development & Design
TRW Automotive GmbH & Co. KG
- Development, optimization, and design of head and seat airbag modules with CATIA V4
- Support for external suppliers
- 2D drawing creation and FMEA
- New development of shot ramp systems for head airbags
- Several inventions, technical solutions, and cost optimizations
Dipl.-Ing. Development & Design
FERCHAU Engineering GmbH
- Design of individual parts for driver and passenger airbag modules
- 3D and ZsB design of mechanical components
- 2D drawing creation with CATIA V4 and ME 10
- FMEA
Engineer
Merz GmbH
- Sheet metal processing: deep drawing, punching, and bending technology
- Technical solutions and cost optimization
Engineer
Wizemann GmbH
- Sheet metal processing in deep drawing, punching, and bending technology
- Innovative optimization of pneumatically controlled machines for Festo AG (approx. 70% cost reduction)
- Technical solutions and cost optimization
Technical Assistant
Metal and chemical company
- Supplier support
- Technical assistance
Industry Experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Chemical, Metals and Mining, Advertising, and Telecommunication.
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Experienced in Product Development, Quality Assurance, Production, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Operations.
Summary
an optimistic person with strong self-confidence, creativity, and a high level of initiative. I believe that everything truly wanted in life is possible. I do not shy away from decisions and risks. I place great value on honesty and authenticity in expression and behavior. And one more thing: I am willing to learn, flexible, and resilient. I can define and reach my own goals, achieve a lot, handle stress positively, plan and organize well, and commit myself fully. During my already long working life, I have quite often taken over projects that project teams had given up on, and I have successfully brought all of them to completion. I enjoy organizing, creative work in a team, analytical thinking, and solving problems systematically. Working in a goal-oriented way with the highest level of commitment is my top priority! Professional and life experience, a well-developed talent for communication and dealing with people. This is what makes me successful. At the same time, I have kept my ability to work in a team. In addition to professional expertise, enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and flexibility were especially important for my career development. a leadership role that challenges my knowledge, I am looking for the scope to act and opportunities for development, a position in which I can use and further develop my leadership skills; a company with which I can identify.
Skills
- Project Management
- Technical Development
- Design Engineering
- Fine Arts
Languages
Education
Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule Darmstadt
Industrial Management · Darmstadt, Germany
Hochschule Neustadt
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) · Metallurgy for Non-Ferrous Metals · Romania
Certifications & licenses
Project Management
Berlin
Project Management Driver's License
Stuttgart
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