Conveyor Technology Experts in Germany

• Plant planning in conveyor technology
• Engineering and design of conveyor systems for the automotive industry / battery transport
• Software, CAD: AutoCAD Inventor 2019 3D + Vault

I work as managing director – organization and active development engineer

Recently completed or nearing completion (2023, 2024):

• Projects in the field of wafer production at Hittec Prontor GmbH (apertures for ZEISS SMT GmbH)
• Micromanipulator concepts with flexure joints for ZEISS SMT, arranged through HAYS AG)
• EVE Innovativ GmbH (combined heat and power plants)
• Kraftblock GmbH, (renewable energy storage)
• CAE Consulting Eng. GmbH, European patent for hybrid robot, market development
• TQ Systems GmbH (gearbox technology)

CE is a supplier of development services in the broad field of mechanical engineering. 30 completed projects in the D-A-CH region. Development and patent exploitation company for R&D, products, cutting and welding robots, conveyor technology ... etc.

My most important results:

• Small selection - results of research and development activities led to the international patent application for cutting and welding robots and to the German patent application for the rotary lifting hanger as well as the spherical joint for combining 3 rods at one point for the parallel kinematics robot, push chain, own European patent for hybrid robot, combustion engines

• Revenue €90 million, 50 employees

• Industry: Shipbuilding, marina

• Temporary assignment as Head of PMO

• Recording and validation of PMO processes

• Creation of capacity planning through 2032

• Evaluation of standard preservation processes, including VSM and macro mapping

• Creation of planning tools for project coordinators

• Participation in coordination meetings with Meyer Werft

• Data preparation for the monthly review

• Contribution to the tendering strategy for new ships

• Creation of roles and responsibilities and job descriptions for project managers and project coordinators

• Project management for the Disney Adventure cruise ship

• Re-design of the reporting tool

• Creation of a planning tool for project coordinators with a planning horizon through 2032

• Design of an on-call service, including work instructions

• Creation of calculation models for quotations

• Project management for Disney Adventure

• Consulting and development of suitable communication concepts between S7-300 and S7-1500, taking the existing PROFIBUS infrastructure into account
• Technical support for connecting the S7-300 controllers to the existing recipe data block of the S7-1500
• Assisting in the development of the communication sequence for recipe access (read, write, acknowledge, status handling)
• Configuration of S7 communication (PUT/GET)
• Creation and adaptation of WinCC V7 scripts (C scripts and VBS scripts) for WinCC-based recipe management
• Development, optimization, and integration of recipe processes into the existing WinCC project structure
• Commissioning of the new communication interfaces and recommissioning of the recipe logic on existing systems
• Creation of technical documents: communication sequences, functional descriptions, commissioning documentation

• Temporary support for several mid-sized companies in the Osnabrück area in project management
• Preparation and launch of large-scale projects with budgets starting at approx. 20 Mio. in mechanical and plant engineering
• Risk management, project definition, design management

• Development and programming of PLC controls and servo drives, such as TIA-Portal, Siemens Step7 Classic, RSlogix/Studio5000, Unity Pro and CODESYS
• Visualization systems WinCC, FactoryTalk VIEW
• Integration of various fieldbuses into automation devices (PROFIBUS, PROFINET, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet/IP, MODBUS)
• Programming of scripts (C# / VB.Net / VBscript / VBA)
• Selection of electrical components and systems
• Commissioning and optimization of simple to complex systems and machines
• Planning and creation of electrical schematics
• Preparation of installation plans
• Preparation of bills of materials and technical calculations
• Feasibility studies

• Design, detailing and construction of all machine assemblies for the "SW Solidworks-Medical" machine, with the aim of deriving and creating production-ready manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks
• Analysis of the preliminary design concept for the "SW Solidworks - Medical" system stored in the customer's system
• Design, detailing and construction of all assemblies of the medical system using SolidWorks with regard to tolerances and assembly structures
• Derivation and creation of manufacturing drawings for all assemblies of the medical system based on the previously detailed designs using SolidWorks
• Creation of comprehensive technical documentation

• Infrastructure, silo plants, conveying technology, mixing plants, plant engineering, electrical engineering, steel construction, buildings ...
• Moderation of daily project and site meetings
• Ensuring site safety

• Retrofit of 10 existing distribution centers with ASML (automated scan manual labelling)

• Automation of conveyor technology at the induct with the goals of improving ergonomics, reducing costs, and increasing throughput

• Adaptation of existing MHE (material handling equipment)

• Supplier management (internal and external)

• Construction site coordination

• Detailed planning and execution of the implementation concept

• Acceptance tests for machine safety, Machinery Directive

• Planning and execution of IOQ, SWEH, SAT, Launch

• Ensuring compliance with costs, deadlines, and scope

• Risk management

• PM coaching of the project team and suppliers

• Leading multiple international teams

• International communication/coordination of sites (Delivery Stations AMZL, suppliers), RME, Ops, Safety, PMO, and Quality

• Methods and tools: Interim project management, project management (classic, agile, hybrid), change management, V-model, Scrum, Ozark, Chime, PtW, RightCrowd, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, conveyor technology, logistics, mechanical engineering, construction site coordination, claim management, requirements management, specifications, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (international)

• From April 2019: client Guldberg GmbH, Munich
• End customer: Dräxlmaier in Sachsenheim, battery assembly for E-Porsche
• Coordination of 12 manual and automatic stations, 4 suppliers
• Plant completion, ramp-up, final acceptance, expansions

• Development, design, and detailing of custom machine tools (CNC machine tools for plastic eyeglass lenses).
• 3D modeling of assembly designs, modules, and components (including cast parts, gear and worm gear drives, energy and media supply systems, etc.); FEM calculations.
• Creation of assembly drawings including bill of materials structures and detailed part drawings.
• Coordination with suppliers and support for specialist departments.
• Support during prototype build and test processes.

• Planning and construction of an AutoStore to increase space efficiency and avoid new logistics space. Acquisition, costing, and integration for national and international clients in the pharmaceutical sector.
• AutoStore implementation (30,000 bins, 30 robots) – +50% space efficiency, -15% throughput. Reduced staffing needs by 12% through automation.

• Designed and implemented a comprehensive EHS strategy for complex conveyor installations on a 95,000 m² project site with over 16 km of conveyor network
• Fully integrated EHS components into all project phases through close collaboration with interdisciplinary project teams in a multi-shift operation
• Established and continuously developed an integrated safety management system for up to 300 employees with ongoing optimization of safety standards
• Responsible for coordinating recurring startup meetings for the EHS-compliant implementation of large-scale conveyor sections
• Proper development and management of safety documentation (RAMS, EHS plans, work permits) for large industrial systems
• Regularly performed EHS inspections and comprehensive site coordination in a continuous shift operation
• Led the Lock-out/Tag-out (LoTo) process to ensure maximum equipment safety
• Planned and delivered targeted EHS training and toolbox talks for teams in a large project environment
• Successfully introduced Dematic EHS guidelines with structured reporting and ongoing performance monitoring
• Led strategic EHS meetings to continuously reinforce the safety mindset in a dynamic work environment

• Project planning and project management of packaging lines
• Support of the entire project process and optimization through claim management, open points list, regular project meetings, stakeholder management
• Feasibility analysis, packaging development and tendering of a packaging line for frozen baked goods for a large bakery
• Technical consulting on the process and production of a circular packaging solution
• Support for startups (design office, food producer, consulting company, ...)
• Project manager on the customer side for a heating equipment manufacturer, packaging technology/central palletizing
• Technical sales in packaging technology in northern and western Germany