Christian Spohr

Interior Senior Manager Manufacturing

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Bad Nauheim, Germany

Experience

Dec 2019 - Nov 2024
5 years
Karben, Germany

Interior Senior Manager Manufacturing

Continental Engineering GmbH

  • Led the department for industrializing custom small-series products
  • Developed and optimized manufacturing processes, including working with composite materials
  • Led interdisciplinary teams and communicated with external partners
  • Planned and implemented quality management processes and risk management measures
  • Monitored costs and investments, focusing on cost efficiency and budget compliance
Jul 2017 - Nov 2019
2 years 5 months
Karben, Germany

Head of New Product Launch

Continental Engineering GmbH

  • Responsible for leading the entire new product launch process within the department
  • Coordinated and managed the introduction of new products from development to series production
  • Acted as a liaison between development, production, quality assurance, and purchasing
  • Ensured on-time project completion, monitored budgets and resources
  • Introduced and optimized best-practice processes for product launches and risk management
  • Led and developed a team of NPL managers and engineers
Apr 2012 - May 2017
5 years 2 months
Karben, Germany

New Product Launch Manager

Continental Engineering GmbH

  • Coordinated the industrialization of new products
  • Developed and executed product and manufacturing processes in collaboration with development and production teams
  • Responsible for quality assurance during production and implementation of tests
Oct 2010 - Mar 2012
1 year 6 months
Karben, Germany

Mechanical Design Team Lead

Continental Automotive GmbH

  • Led a team of specialists in mechanical and vehicle development
  • Responsible for project execution and ensuring technical quality
  • Coordinated and collaborated closely with other departments such as manufacturing, quality assurance, and purchasing
  • Implemented process optimizations and best-practice approaches to increase efficiency
  • Guided and supported the development of new vehicle components and systems
Jun 2005 - Sep 2010
5 years 4 months
Karben, Germany

Mechanical Design

Continental Automotive GmbH

  • Developed and optimized mechanical parts and assemblies for the automotive industry
  • Collaborated with international development teams and suppliers
Jun 1999 - May 2005
6 years
Rüsselsheim, Germany

CATIA Design Engineer

Invenio GmbH

  • Engineering and design of mechanical components using CATIA

Summary

Experienced senior manager with over 15 years of expertise in product industrialization and manufacturing process development. Successfully led international projects in the automotive industry. Focused on process optimization, quality management, and cost efficiency. Driven in implementing innovative manufacturing solutions and leading interdisciplinary teams.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Elementary

Education

Oct 1995 - Jun 1995

FH-Giessen/Friedberg

FH Diploma · General Mechanical Engineering · Friedberg, Germany

Oct 1993 - Jun 1993

Autohof Butzbach Fiat/Iveco

Completed apprenticeship · Automotive Mechanic · Butzbach, Germany

Oct 1983 - Jun 1983

Sankt-Lioba Schule

High School Diploma (Abitur) · Bad Nauheim, Germany

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