Werner Köppe - Technical Project Coordinator

Q: Where is Werner based?

Werner is based in Ludwigsfelde, Germany .

Q: What languages does Werner speak?

Werner speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), Russian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Werner have?

Werner has at least 42 years of experience. During this time, Werner has worked in at least 23 different roles and for 23 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Werner may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Werner's latest experience?

Werner's most recent position is Technical Project Coordinator at ASML .

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

In recent years, Werner has worked for ASML , AUDI , WK Wärmetechnische Anlagen , Moll , and SAMONT .

Q: Which industries is Werner most experienced in?

Werner is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Construction . Werner also has some experience in Transportation .

Q: Which business areas is Werner most experienced in?

Werner is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Production . Werner also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Procurement , and Logistics .

Q: Which industries has Werner worked in recently?

Werner has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Construction .

Q: Which business areas has Werner worked in recently?

Werner has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Quality Assurance , and Operations .

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Ludwigsfelde, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 5 months

Technical Project Coordinator

ASML

Technical project coordination for machine transports
On-site contact person for transports
Planning the deinstallation, relocation, and installation of equipment
Independent review and reconciliation of project progress
Order processing/planning via SAP (+planning board)
Obtaining quotes and coordinating/liaising with external service providers (transport companies)

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Commissioning Coordinator for a New Paint Shop

AUDI

Schedule monitoring
Supervising and managing subcontractors
Quality control

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Commissioning of Continuous Dryers

WK Wärmetechnische Anlagen

Calibrating and adjusting the air flow of continuous dryers at FORD in Cologne

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Commissioning Lead

WK Wärmetechnische Anlagen

Commissioning of a multi-dryer and a hydraulic diverter at VW Wolfsburg
Schedule monitoring
Supervising and managing subcontractors
Quality control

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Commissioning of Preservation Cabins

WK Wärmetechnische Anlagen

Calibrating and adjusting the air flow of preservation cabins at Mercedes Benz in Mettingen

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Construction Manager

Moll

Construction manager for prototype setup for 3 "weddings" in the electric vehicle automotive industry
Site manager for reconstruction of the employee ride-along conveyor at VW Zwickau
Schedule monitoring
Supervision and management of subcontractors
Cost monitoring
Quality control

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Site Manager, AMAZON Logistics Center Helmstedt

SAMONT

Site and commissioning management for conveyor technology
Supervision and management of subcontractors
Schedule monitoring
Cost monitoring
Quality control

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

Site Manager, Kaufland Logistics Center Olomouc

SAMONT

Construction and commissioning management for conveyor technology
Supervision and management of subcontractors
Schedule monitoring
Cost monitoring
Quality control

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

Planning Engineer, Painting

BMW

Planning of a new paint line

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

1 year

Painting System Consultant, Lamborghini Bologna

Eisenmann

Technical support to improve painting quality

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

2 years

Project Manager PVC Line AUDI Brussels

Eisenmann

Responsible for planning, installation supervision, commissioning, and final acceptance of the PVC line
Coordination of commissioning
Optimization of the equipment and the process
Quality improvement
Preparation of equipment and training documentation
Requesting quotes and closing contracts with subcontractors
Coordination and management of 16 employees plus subcontractors
Quality control
Schedule monitoring
Cost monitoring

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

1 year

Interim Head of Paint Shop and Maintenance

Samvardhana Motherson Peguform

Responsible for the entire painting process
Planning staff deployment
Planning and implementation of equipment and process optimization
Planning and execution of maintenance
Coordination and management of 160 employees plus subcontractors

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

Consultant

Porsche AG / Fa. Malowitch

Guidance of skid production
Responsible for quality-compliant production while meeting delivery deadlines

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

Consultant

Samvardhana Motherson Innovative Auto Systems BV & Co. KG

Technical support for improving painting quality

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

3 years

Paint Shop Planning Engineer

VW-Crafter-Werk Wrzesnia

Lead commissioning coordinator
Responsible for planning, installation supervision, commissioning, and final acceptance of the paint shop
Optimization of equipment and process, especially painting robots, pretreatment, and wastewater system
Improvement of paint quality
Training and management of employees and engineers
Quality control

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

3 years

Deputy Site Manager Paint Shop Mercedes-Benz Beijing

DÜRR AG

Lead commissioning coordinator
Managed subcontractor companies
Responsible for oversight during plant assembly, commissioning, and final acceptance
Schedule adherence and cost control
Troubleshooting
Developing work instructions, qualification plans, maintenance, and cleaning plans
Coordination and leadership of 1800 employees

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

2 years

Lead Installation and Commissioning Coordinator Paint Shop

AUDI Györ

Coordinating contractors during plant assembly, commissioning, and final acceptance
Responsible for optimizing equipment and processes
Developing instructions, qualification plans, troubleshooting, and cleaning plans
Training and leading engineers and team leaders

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

2 years

Paint Shop Planning Engineer

Daimler Indian

Responsible for oversight during plant assembly, commissioning, and final acceptance
Equipment and process optimization, especially paint robots, pretreatment, and wastewater system
Training and leading engineers

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

2 years

Commissioning Manager

SOLARIS Bus Produktion

Lead commissioning coordinator
Head of a group of commissioning engineers
Developing work, operating, and maintenance documents
Requesting quotes and negotiating contracts with subcontractors
Coordination and leadership of 23 employees plus subcontractors

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

2 years

Project Manager

ROTEC Systems GmbH

Leading designers and site managers
Managing equipment assembly and commissioning of the bus paint shop at SOLARIS Poland
Managing installation of conveyor systems in the Porsche Leipzig and Zuffenhausen delivery centers
Requesting quotes and negotiating contracts with subcontractors
Coordination and leadership of 23 employees plus subcontractors
Schedule control
Cost monitoring

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

2 years

Head of International Projects

We Move It GmbH

Managing designers and site managers
Responsible for developing new systems and components
Launch Manager for the new auto paint shop company BOGDAN Ukraine
Responsible for inspections during plant construction, commissioning and final acceptance
Optimizing plant and processes
Qualifying and leading engineers and staff
Requesting quotes and finalizing contracts with subcontractors
Coordinating and leading 64 employees plus subcontractors

Jan 2004 - Dec 2006

3 years

Paint Planning Engineer

DaimlerChrysler Planning Group for DCVC China

Member of a project team planning a new paint shop for small vans
Responsible for plant design and material strategy
Optimizing plant and processes, especially paint robots, pretreatment and wastewater system

Jan 2001 - Dec 2004

4 years

Paint Shop Manager

DaimlerChrysler Plant Ludwigsfelde

Responsible for the entire paint process of the DC-VARIO
Worked in the project team for commissioning the VANEO paint shop
Planned and executed the upgrade of the pretreatment in Bangkok
Planned and implemented maintenance and optimization of the paint shop in Bangkok
Requesting quotes and finalizing contracts with subcontractors
Coordinating and leading 140 employees plus subcontractors

Jan 2000 - Dec 2001

2 years

Paint Shop Start-up Support

DaimlerChrysler Plant South Africa

Responsible for setup inspection, commissioning, final acceptance and maintenance
Optimizing the plant and production process, especially pretreatment and wastewater system
Improving paint quality
Developing work instructions, qualification plans, maintenance and cleaning schedules
Qualifying and leading engineers, team leaders, staff and maintenance personnel

Jan 1997 - Dec 1999

3 years

Paint Shop Start-up Support

DaimlerChrysler Plant Brazil

Responsible for setup inspection, commissioning, final acceptance, troubleshooting and maintenance
Optimizing the plant and production process, especially pretreatment and wastewater system
Developing work instructions, qualification plans, maintenance and cleaning schedules
Qualifying and leading engineers, team leaders, staff and maintenance personnel
Assisting with installation, commissioning and organization of the lab, and developing work instructions for chemical tests and analyses
Coordinating and leading 65 employees plus subcontractors

Jan 1991 - Dec 1997

7 years

Paint Shop Maintenance Manager

Mercedes Benz Werk Ludwigsfelde

Responsible for maintenance of paint shop systems
Support planning of new paint shop systems
Responsible for installation checks, commissioning, and final acceptance of new paint shop systems
Optimize systems
Develop work instructions, qualification, maintenance, and cleaning plans
Obtain quotes and sign contracts with subcontractors
Coordinate and lead 56 employees plus subcontractors

Jan 1984 - Dec 1991

8 years

Paint Shop Maintenance Manager

IFA Automobilwerk Ludwigsfelde

Responsible for maintenance of paint shop systems
Support planning of new paint shop systems
Responsible for installation checks, commissioning, and final acceptance of new paint shop systems
Manage on-site relocation of the flatbed paint shop system
Optimize systems
Develop work instructions, qualification, maintenance, and cleaning plans
Obtain quotes and sign contracts with subcontractors
Coordinate and lead 95 employees plus subcontractors

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Construction, and Transportation.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Construction

Transportation

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Project Management, Production, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Logistics.

Operations

Project Management

Production

Quality Assurance

Procurement

Logistics

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Portuguese

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Russian

Elementary

Education

Oct 1991 - Jun 1995

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Oct 1981 - Jun 1983

Industrial Foreman

Oct 1973 - Jun 1974

Vehicle Foreman

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Oxy-fuel Cutting

Chemical-Technical Analysis of Electro-Deposition Coating

Operation and Function of Ion Exchange Systems

Gas Pressure Regulators and Safety Devices

Intercultural Training for Brazil, South Africa, and China

Planning and Installation of Piping Systems

Pump and Sealing Technology

PLC Technician

Qualification Training for Conveyor Technology

Inspector for Lifting Equipment

Inspector for Gas Systems

Inspector for Lifting Devices

Welding Certificate

Vibration Measurement and Monitoring

Forklift License

Various Occupational Safety Courses

Monitoring and Maintenance of Gas Pressure Regulation Systems

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 27

Experience in Automotive 41 y

Avg length 2 y 2 m

Longest experience 7 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Technical Project Coordinator, Commissioning Coordinator for a New Paint Shop, Commissioning of Continuous Dryers

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Construction

Main business areas Operations, Project Management, Production

Qualifications

Certifications earned 17

Profile

Created

June 2025

Last Update

May 2026

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Where is Werner based?

Werner is based in Ludwigsfelde, Germany.

What languages does Werner speak?

Werner speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), Russian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Werner have?

Werner has at least 42 years of experience. During this time, Werner has worked in at least 23 different roles and for 23 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Werner may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Werner be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Werner would be well-suited for roles such as: Technical Project Coordinator, Commissioning Coordinator for a New Paint Shop, Commissioning of Continuous Dryers.

What is Werner's latest experience?

Werner's most recent position is Technical Project Coordinator at ASML.

What companies has Werner worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Werner has worked for ASML, AUDI, WK Wärmetechnische Anlagen, Moll, and SAMONT.

Which industries is Werner most experienced in?

Werner is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Construction. Werner also has some experience in Transportation.

Which business areas is Werner most experienced in?

Werner is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Production. Werner also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Logistics.

Which industries has Werner worked in recently?

Werner has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Construction.

Which business areas has Werner worked in recently?

Werner has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Operations.

What is Werner's education?

Werner attended education in Mechanical Engineering Technician.

Does Werner have any certificates?

Werner has 17 certificates. Among them, these include: Oxy-fuel Cutting, Chemical-Technical Analysis of Electro-Deposition Coating, and Operation and Function of Ion Exchange Systems.

What is the availability of Werner?

Werner is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Werner?

Werner's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.