Frank H.
Manufacturing Optimization, Product Development, and Relocation Consultant
Experience
Jun 2025 - Present
4 monthsMemmingen, Germany
HybridProduct Development and Machine/Production Relocation Consultant
Aircraft Cabin Modifikation GmbH (ACM Aerospace)
Technical Aviation Consultant Aircraft Cabin Modification, Memmingen (Aerospace, 50 – 250 employees)
- Product development of passenger restraint systems
- Machine / site relocation
Tools used:
- MS Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel
Nov 2024 - Dec 2024
2 monthsKufstein, Austria
On-siteProduction Consultant, CNC Technology
TopCap Holding GmbH, Kufstein, via Ferchau Engineering
CNC Technology Production Consulting TopCap Holding GmbH, Kufstein, via Ferchau Engineering (Industry and Mechanical Engineering, < 10 employees)
- Production consulting
- Optimizing manufacturing processes for product development
- Post-processing of tools
- Operating the CNC lathe
- Single-part production / prototype building
- Advising the engineering department on manufacturable design
Tools used:
- Heidenhain Manual Plus
- SAP Fiori
Dec 2023 - May 2024
6 monthsCommissioning and Programming of Machines for an Aerospace Supplier
Broetje Automation via Computer Futures, a Division of SThree
Commissioning and programming of machines for an aerospace industry supplier.
Tools used:
- Sinumerik ONE
- TIA Portal V17
- Sinumerik 840 D SL
May 2023 - Present
2 years 5 monthsCommissioning and Programming of CNC Drilling and Milling Machines
Aurubis via Ferchau Engineering
- Commissioning and programming of CNC drilling and milling machines "Bauer Zmax 30 and Bauer Zmax 20" with a Penta-tec V2 control and Beckhoff TwinCAT PLC as well as a Bauer Control C80 with Mitsubishi PLC.
- Troubleshooting, analysis, and repair.
- Developing and proposing improvement potentials.
Tools used:
- Penta-Tec NC V2
- Bauer Control C80
- Beckhoff TwinCAT PLC
- Mitsubishi PLC
- MS 365 products
Jan 2014 - Present
11 years 9 monthsHamburg, Germany
Owner
Fa. FHF Frank Hörner Feinmechanik
- Parts production, R&D, machine and fixture construction.
- Consulting, project management, engineering.
- Acquiring new customers and maintaining existing ones.
- Order scheduling, planning, material procurement.
- Capacity planning for manufacturing and assembly.
Tools used:
- MS Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Siemens Sinumerik 820T, Sinumerik 840D
- Eding CNC
- Mach3 CNC
- FreeCAD (3D CAD/CAM system)
- Fusion 360 (3D CAD/CAM system)
Feb 2012 - Dec 2013
1 year 11 monthsHamburg, Germany
Foreman
Fa. Müller Industriemontagen
- Managed the fitters assigned in Hamburg.
- Created assembly plans with customers and staff.
- Developed capacity and scheduling plans.
Tools used:
- MSOffice 365, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
3 monthsCommercial clerk
Fa. Schütt Stahlhandel
- Rotated through departments with the goal of becoming operations manager.
Tools used:
- MSOffice 365, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- IBM AS 400
Sep 2011 - Oct 2011
2 monthsFitter
Fa. Müller Industriemontagen
- Assembled and disassembled machinery and equipment for the food industry.
Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
3 monthsHamburg, Germany
Operations manager
Fa. Elbe Hydraulik Hamburg GmbH
- Managed the Hamburg branch as Managing Director.
Jul 2009 - Dec 2010
1 year 6 monthsJob seeker
Participating in SAP ERP SCM training (formerly R/3, modules MM, PP and SD).
Sep 2008 - Jun 2009
10 monthsDornstadt, Germany
Project Manager
Fa. ASYS Automatisierungssysteme GmbH
- Project management for transport and handling systems.
- Member of the audit team to improve and structure internal workflows.
- Support of the quality management representative in improving quality assurance.
Tools used:
- MS Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Infor LN and M3
Apr 1999 - Sep 2008
9 years 6 monthsDornstadt, Germany
Department Manager, Training Manager
Fa. ASYS Automatisierungssysteme GmbH
- Led the mechanical pre-assembly department.
- Since 2002, training manager of the company; member of the IHK examination board and the IHK trainers' working group.
- Initiated and contributed to the introduction of a supplier management system.
- Member of the audit team for quality assurance according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2008.
- Involved in the introduction and implementation of the ERP system 'Infor' across the entire company.
Tools used:
- MS Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Infor LN and M3
Oct 1992 - Mar 1999
6 years 6 monthsBlaubeuren, Germany
Toolmaker / Mechanical Engineer
Fa. Baumgärtner GmbH
- Mainly responsible in the mechanical engineering department for manufacturing, assembling, and commissioning complex mechanical and hydraulic components.
- Also worked in the mold making and machining departments.
- Several installations at home and abroad.
Feb 1990 - Sep 1992
2 years 8 monthsSchelklingen, Germany
Toolmaker / Machine Setter / Shift Supervisor
Fa. Held GmbH und Co.KG
- Responsible in toolmaking for maintaining and repairing die-casting molds. Deployed as a shift supervisor in shift-based production.
- Set up and commissioned plastic injection molding machines.
- Performed quality assurance and, in coordination with the supervisor, ensured order flow.
Jan 1989 - Jan 1990
1 year 1 monthSchelklingen, Germany
Toolmaker
Fa. Metallwarenfabrik Schelklingen GmbH
- Worked in toolmaking building bending and special machines for brake and fuel lines.
Jan 1987 - Sep 1987
9 monthsSchelklingen, Germany
Toolmaker
Fa. Zeiss Ikon AG
- Engaged in producing new die-casting molds and repairing them.
Summary
Experienced freelancer with over 40 years of professional experience in the technical field.
I built my career by combining technical expertise with hands-on experience in aerospace, industrial manufacturing, and machine tool sectors. I supported product development, optimized production processes, and managed machine and facility relocations using the tools listed in my profile.
I bring practical skills in developing and improving mechanical and mechatronic systems to leading production and development teams. My background in consulting, project management, and manufacturing has given me a deep understanding of technical challenges and effective solutions.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedItalian
ElementaryEducation
Sep 1978 - Jul 1983
Schelklingen Lower Secondary School
Germany
Sep 1974 - Jul 1978
Schelklingen Primary School
Germany
Certifications & licenses
Avoid SAP S/4HANA Project Delays with Third-Party Systems Service Virtualization
SAP · Hamburg, Germany
SAP ERP SCM (alt: SAP R/3 MM/PP/SD)
Part-time training to become a Master Craftsman in Precision Mechanics (Master of Mechanical Engineering)
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