Andreas (Dipl.-Ing.) Kürzinger
Consultant / Interim Manager Engineering (Machining)
Experience
Consultant / Interim Manager Engineering (Machining)
Neumayer Tekfor GmbH
Process optimization and automation
Identifying and documenting cost-saving opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs
Analyzing production workflows to identify weaknesses
Coaching the engineering department to improve practices and lean philosophy
Eliminating work steps with approx. €150k in annual savings
Increasing a machine's shift output from 3600 to 4250 units (18%)
Increasing two machines' shift output from 105 to over 120 units (14%)
Preparing integration of automated 100% measurements and laser marking into the machine process
Material optimization to stabilize machining processes
Engineering Manager Support
Schmidt Automotive GmbH
- Defining and developing products and services in terms of technology and costs
- Creating technical specifications for customer inquiries and preparing technical proposals for the sales team
Interim Head of Engineering
Schmidt Automotive GmbH
- Defining and developing products and services in terms of technology and costs
- Creating technical specifications for customer inquiries and preparing technical proposals for the sales team
Interim Manager Performance Improvement Mechanical Machining
Buderus Guss GmbH
Creating transparency about weak points and main loss drivers
Developing concepts to optimize plant utilization and increase employee productivity
Developing measures to reduce technical and organizational downtime
Optimizing the interaction between production, maintenance and SCM
Implementing the measures step by step
Improving plant efficiency from approx. 60–65% to over 85%
Increasing output by approx. 40%
Changing management organization, structure and culture on site
Enhancing delivery performance to customers
Interim Manager Process and Quality Optimization
DVS Production GmbH
- Conducting value stream analysis and creating fault trees (Ishikawa)
- Investigating and optimizing forged blanks and induction hardening
- Process analysis and recommendations for new projects (IATF 16949 compliant)
- Preventing marks during roll skiving by correct machine setup
- Optimizing the calibration process in roll skiving
- Cleaning up the data structure and visualizing measurement data with Power BI directly at the machines
Project Manager Production Process Creation
Premium Sound Solution
- Project monitoring of new speaker assembly line installations worldwide
- Support for the introduction of new technologies such as ultrasonic welding
- Support for local project managers and promotion of execution discipline
- Initiation of countermeasures in case of technical and schedule deviations
- Collaboration with Sales, R&D, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality and Purchasing
- Deep dive into GPE projects (project cost savings: €500k)
- Documentation and optimization of processes during milestone reviews
- Development of a dynamic dashboard for monthly reporting to management
Interim Manager Project Continuation
Wildauer Schmiede- und Kurbelwellentechnik GmbH
Interim Manager Induction Hardening
Wildauer Schmiede- und Kurbelwellentechnik GmbH
- Creation of requirements specifications with Production, Quality, Work Planning and Maintenance
- Obtaining supplier quotes and preparation of the investment proposal
- Know-how transfer and training with documentation
- Coordination of induction hardening with existing production (geometry, process, documentation)
- Risk analysis
Advisor for KPI and Data Collection Concept
Medium-sized Mechanical Engineering Company
Definition of KPIs and establishment of data collection for a medium-sized mechanical engineering company with small batch to series production
Interim Production Manager
Thom Maschinenbau GmbH
- Optimization of production processes and standardization of task and process descriptions
- Implementation of a new organizational structure
- Reduction of quality costs by approx. 50% through continuous improvement/Kaizen and consistent root cause analysis
- Optimization of production control and SAP-based planning including shop floor data collection system and Excel reports
- Elimination of delivery backlogs
Interim Manager and Consultant
Freelance work as Interim Manager and Consultant
Head of Engineering / Manufacturing
thyssenkrupp Gerlach GmbH
- Production, personnel and resource planning
- Ensuring uninterrupted production meeting quality, quantity and cost targets
- Implementing modern management methods such as Lean, shopfloor management and 5S
- Identifying improvement potential and implementing sustainable optimization measures
- Training and upskilling employees
Head of Engineering
thyssenkrupp Gerlach GmbH
- Production planning, technical consulting and support for sales
- Design, planning, procurement and commissioning of new and replacement capital investments
- Quotation calculations and capacity planning
- Implementation of management and quality assurance systems (5S, CIP, value stream analysis, production leveling, P-FMEA)
- Process analysis and optimization using Lean and Six Sigma tools (Kaizen, quick problem solving, Poka Yoke, Kanban, TPM, SPC)
- Leading NPI projects in collaboration with customers, sales, production and quality
- Reducing lead times from 4-6 months to 3-6 weeks and the number of process steps from 36 to 12
Group Leader Production Planning and Control
thyssenkrupp Gerlach GmbH
- Production planning for crankshaft manufacturing
- Planning and on-time provision of materials and tools for production
Clerk in purchasing and sales
TSA Außenhandels-GmbH/Jaegertool GmbH
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing (34.5 years), Professional Services (7 years), and Automotive (5.5 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Production (26.5 years), Quality Assurance (26.5 years), Project Management (18.5 years), Operations (13 years), Strategy (7 years), and Supply Chain Management (4.5 years).
Summary
Experienced interim manager and technical leader with over 30 years of hands-on experience in the metalworking industry – from mid-sized companies to large corporate environments. My technical focus is on machining and assembly, combined with solid business management knowledge. I specialize in optimizing manufacturing processes, production control and interface management across the entire value chain.
Proven success in implementing lean and shop floor initiatives, process optimizations (e.g. OEE increases > 20%) and reorganizing production and SCM structures. SAP key user in modules PP, MM and SD, and skilled in building and using integrated KPI and performance measurement systems. I bring technical depth with strategic vision – even in critical restructuring phases.
I consider my strength to be combining operational control with strategic thinking, setting clear priorities and always involving all interfaces – from sales through production to logistics. I guide your department both professionally and personally through change, transition phases or growth processes.
Skills
- Head Of Engineering
- Forming Technology
- Work Planning
- Inductive Hardening
- Machining Technology
- Technical Customer Support
- Leading Specialist Teams (Technicians And Engineers)
- Preparation Of Cost Estimates And Proposal Calculations
- Production Management
- Investment Calculations
- Production Planning And Control
- New And Replacement Investments
- Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
- Engineer With Business Administration Qualification
- From One-off Production To Series Production
- Process Management
- Machining
- Process Optimization
- Assembly
- Kpis
- Sap R/3
- Value Stream Analysis
- Sap Sd
- Kvp
- Sap Mm
- Lean Master/expert
- Sap Pp
- Six Sigma Knowledge
- Din En Iso 9001
- Ts 16949
- Ms Office – Very Good User Skills, Including Visual Basic
- Ms Project – Good User Skills
- Ms Access – Good User Skills
- Sap R/3 Key User In Modules Sd, Mm And Pp
- Basic Cad Knowledge Pro-engineer / Autodesk Inventor
- Basic Cnc Programming Knowledge Siemens S840d / Heidenhain Tnc
Languages
Education
Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Diploma Engineer (FH), Production Engineering (Industrial Engineering) · Mechanical Engineering · Cologne, Germany
TSA Außenhandels-GmbH, Wermelskirchen
Vocational training with IHK qualification · Wholesale and Foreign Trade Merchant · Wermelskirchen, Germany
High school diploma (Abitur)
Certifications & licenses
Lean Master/Expert
SIX Sigma Champion
Project Management
REFA
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