Timm Hoffmann - Managing Director and Product Developer

Q: Where is Timm based?

Timm is based in Bochum, Singapore and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Timm speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Timm have?

Timm has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Timm has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months . Note that Timm may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Timm's latest experience?

Timm's most recent position is Managing Director and Product Developer at Arkus Engineering Pte. Ltd. .

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

In recent years, Timm has worked for Arkus Engineering Pte. Ltd. and HOFFMANN Engineering Solutions .

Q: Which industries is Timm most experienced in?

Timm is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Energy , and Information Technology . Timm also has some experience in Tourism .

Q: Which business areas is Timm most experienced in?

Timm is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Production , and Project Management . Timm also has some experience in Strategy , Operations , and Research and Development .

Q: Which industries has Timm worked in recently?

Timm has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Timm worked in recently?

Timm has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Production , and Strategy .

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Bochum, Singapore

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Experience

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 8 months

Singapore

Managing Director and Product Developer

Arkus Engineering Pte. Ltd.

Responsible for strategic direction
Design and development of new products using Creo Parametric and Inventor
Optimization of mechanical systems for prototyping and series production
Introduction of innovative design methods and Design for X approaches (manufacturability, assembly friendliness)

Oct 2019 - Present

6 years 11 months

Germany

Product Developer

HOFFMANN Engineering Solutions

Concept development and product planning
Development of pump rigs and test facilities to optimize testing procedures for pumping systems
Optimization of technical drawings and manufacturing processes for industrial applications

Feb 2018 - Sep 2019

1 year 8 months

World Tour

Asia, Oceania, South and North America

Jun 2014 - Jan 2018

3 years 8 months

Germany

Head of Design & Development

LAMBDA Gesellschaft für Gastechnik mbH

Technical and disciplinary leadership of four employees
Management of design and development for gas plants and process modules
Introduction and establishment of processes
Product standardization and series development

Sep 2012 - May 2014

1 year 9 months

Germany

Project Manager

LAMBDA Gesellschaft für Gastechnik mbH

Management and sub-project planning of customer and development projects with schedule and budget responsibility

Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

6 months

Germany

Project Engineer

Solar Power Group GmbH

Planning systems, creating and editing specifications, drawings, bills of materials, and P&IDs

Feb 2010 - Dec 2011

1 year 11 months

Germany

Project Engineer

IHP-Systems GmbH

Project management
System and model development including interface definition

Aug 2008 - Jan 2010

1 year 6 months

Germany

R&D Project Manager

carat robotic innovation GmbH

Applying for and leading R&D collaborative projects
Time, cost, resource, and risk management

Jun 2006 - Aug 2008

2 years 3 months

Germany

Project Engineer

carat robotic innovation GmbH

Designing, simulating, and programming robot-assisted machining systems

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Energy, Information Technology, and Tourism.

Manufacturing

Energy

Information Technology

Tourism

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Production, Project Management, Strategy, Operations, and Research and Development.

Product Development

Production

Project Management

Strategy

Operations

Research and Development

Summary

Experienced mechanical engineer with over 15 years of experience in designing, developing, and standardizing technical systems. Specialized in CAD-based design (Creo Parametric, Inventor, AutoCAD), product development, and process optimization. Expertise in gas technology, pressure-bearing systems, and plant engineering, with proven experience leading interdisciplinary teams and implementing innovative technologies.

Skills

Creo Parametric
Inventor Professional
Autocad
Solidworks
Windchill Pdmlink
Ms Office
Ms Project
Ms Visio

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 1999 - Apr 2007

Ruhr University Bochum

Diplom-Ingenieur, Design and Automation Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Bochum, Germany · Overall grade: good

Certifications & licenses

Inventor: Essential Training, Sheet Metal Design

Creo Parametric: Advanced Part Modeling, Assembly Management

Head of Design and Development

Advanced Training as Innovation Manager

Project Management with IHK Certified Project Manager Certificate

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Manufacturing 10.5 y

Avg length 2 y 7 m

Longest experience 6 y 10 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Singapore)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Managing Director and Product Developer, Product Developer, Head of Design & Development

Main industries Manufacturing, Energy, Information Technology

Main business areas Product Development, Production, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 5

Profile

Created

June 2025

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Timm is based in Bochum, Singapore and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

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

Timm has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Timm has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Timm may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Timm would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director and Product Developer, Product Developer, Head of Design & Development.

Timm's most recent position is Managing Director and Product Developer at Arkus Engineering Pte. Ltd..

In recent years, Timm has worked for Arkus Engineering Pte. Ltd. and HOFFMANN Engineering Solutions.

Timm is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Information Technology. Timm also has some experience in Tourism.

Timm is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Production, and Project Management. Timm also has some experience in Strategy, Operations, and Research and Development.

Timm has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Timm has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Production, and Strategy.

Timm holds a Master in Mechanical Engineering from Ruhr University Bochum.

Timm has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Inventor: Essential Training, Sheet Metal Design, Creo Parametric: Advanced Part Modeling, Assembly Management, and Head of Design and Development.

Timm is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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