Christian Spohr
Interior Senior Manager Manufacturing
Experience
Dec 2019 - Nov 2024
5 yearsKarben, Germany
Interior Senior Manager Manufacturing
Continental Engineering GmbH
- Leading the industrialization department for custom small-series products
- Developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, including working with composite materials
- Leading cross-functional teams and communicating with external partners
- Planning and implementing quality management processes and risk management measures
- Monitoring costs and investments, focusing on cost efficiency and budget compliance
Jul 2017 - Nov 2019
2 years 5 monthsKarben, Germany
Head of New Product Launch
Continental Engineering GmbH
- Responsible for managing the entire new product launch process within the department
- Coordinating and overseeing the introduction of new products from development to series production
- Serving as the interface between development, production, quality assurance, and purchasing
- Ensuring timely project completion, monitoring budgets and resources
- Implementing and optimizing best-practice processes in product launch and risk management
- Leading and developing a team of NPL managers and engineers
Apr 2012 - May 2017
5 years 2 monthsKarben, Germany
New Product Launch Manager
Continental Engineering GmbH
- Coordinating the industrialization of new products
- Developing and executing product and manufacturing processes in collaboration with development and production teams
- Ensuring quality assurance during production and implementing tests
Oct 2010 - Mar 2012
1 year 6 monthsKarben, Germany
Mechanical Design Team Lead
Continental Automotive GmbH
- Leading a team of specialists in mechanical and vehicle development
- Responsible for project execution and ensuring technical quality
- Coordinating closely with departments like manufacturing, quality assurance, and purchasing
- Implementing process optimizations and best-practice approaches to increase efficiency
- Managing and supporting the development of new vehicle components and systems
Jun 2005 - Sep 2010
5 years 4 monthsKarben, Germany
Mechanical Design Engineer
Continental Automotive GmbH
- Designing and optimizing mechanical parts and assemblies for the automotive industry
- Collaborating with international development teams and suppliers
Jun 1999 - May 2005
6 yearsRüsselsheim, Germany
CATIA Designer
Invenio GmbH
- Designing and modeling 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 to implement innovative manufacturing solutions and lead interdisciplinary teams.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
Elementary Education
Oct 1995 - Jun 1995
FH Giessen/Friedberg
University of Applied Sciences Diploma · General Mechanical Engineering · Friedberg, Germany
Oct 1993 - Jun 1993
Autohof Butzbach Fiat/Iveco
Completed Vocational Training · Automotive Mechanic · Butzbach, Germany
Oct 1983 - Jun 1983
Sankt-Lioba School
General University Entrance Qualification (Abitur) · Bad Nauheim, Germany
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