Friedrich W. - Design, Manufacturing and Assembly

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Isselburg, Germany

Experience

Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

5 months

Design, Manufacturing and Assembly

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Design and construction of a solar fence

Jul 2023 - Dec 2023

6 months

Consultant

mbplusp Unternehmer Beratung

Deployment in companies for:

Improving workflow
Identifying cost drivers
General improvements

May 2022 - May 2023

1 year 1 month

Freiberg, Germany

Program Manager

Meyer Burger

Creation of a photovoltaic production line

Relocation of equipment
Assembly supervision
Compliance with standards and regulations
Machine ramp-up
Training
Factory acceptance tests
Preparation for CE certification
References:
Meyer Burger Freiberg plant
Meyer Burger Hohenstein-Ernstthal
Hays Leipzig

Sep 2019 - Jan 2022

2 years 5 months

Hanover, Germany

Program Manager

Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge

Conversion, expansion, and new build of assembly and transport systems for the T6 PA / T7 (Multivan) and ID Buzz

Requirements specification
Bid comparison
Procurement support
Kick-off with suppliers
Mechanical and electrical design supervision
Design schedule monitoring
Production schedule monitoring
Assembly supervision
Commissioning support
Final acceptance with cycle time/availability check
References:
VW AG Hannover
Solcom

Feb 2019 - Sep 2019

8 months

Sonnenbühl, Germany

Program Manager

Schmid Maschinenbau

Design of an assembly line for a major German carmaker (new automotive product)

Project management
Supplier interface
Design interface
Concept creation and support
Risk management
Control and direction of subcontractors
Hardware and software concept design
Site and installation supervision
References:
Mr. Schmid
Solcom

Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

1 month

Munich, Germany

Trainer / Workshop

Knorr Bremse

Full-day training and workshops to introduce a new product, bilingual

Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

5 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Project Manager / Consultant, Interim Manager, Project Manager

Porsche

Responsible project manager for the new body shop in electric mobility for the Porsche sports car Taycan

Acted as interface between Porsche’s new robot suppliers, system integrators, Porsche, and VW plant standards and software requirements
Site organization
Construction meetings
Trouble shooting
Schedule coordination
Uniting different suppliers
Mediator

Jan 2016 - Aug 2018

2 years 8 months

Interim Manager, Head of Development, Key Account Manager

Wittenstein

Program manager for development of a new steering system for submarines (DEFENCE, details confidential)

Project management
Key account
Supplier interface
Design leadership
Compliance with DIN EN standards
Cost control
Workflow management
Team coordination, deployment, training, motivation

Aug 2015 - Nov 2015

4 months

Project Manager

FFG

Project coordinator for obtaining TÜV certification for hydraulic tank systems

Project management
Compliance with DIN EN standards
Full coordination to obtain series test documentation for the Wiesel project
References:
Hays Leipzig

Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

10 months

United Kingdom

Interim Manager

Kostal UK

Responsible for optimizing a UK plant

Project management
Supplier interface
Equipment optimization
Compliance with DIN EN standards
Production optimization
Logistics optimization
Increased OEE by 21%
References:
Kostal Lüdenscheid
Hays Mannheim

Jun 2013 - Aug 2014

1 year 3 months

Lüdenscheid, Germany

Interim Manager / Department Head

Kostal

The maintenance department head was on burnout leave; I filled in for three months until he could return. When reintegration wasn’t possible, I stayed until a new engineer (former OPEL Bochum maintenance head) was trained.

Managed a department of 85 staff and all related tasks, including successor training
References:
Kostal Lüdenscheid
Hays Mannheim

Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

7 months

Wolfsburg, Germany

Project Manager

Autostadt GmbH (Volkswagen)

Project coordinator for tower control

Project management
Supplier interface
Design interface
Equipment and performance optimization
TÜV approvals after rebuild
Workflow optimization
Support for service provider transition
Compliance with DIN EN standards
Trained a tower coordinator
References:
Autostadt GmbH Wolfsburg
Guinness Book of Records entry (world’s fastest parking system)

Jun 2011 - Jul 2012

1 year 2 months

Germany

Project Manager

Volkswagen AG

Project lead for a new plant in Malaysia, finish and conveyor systems

Project management
Supplier interface
Design interface
Concept creation and support
Risk management
Subcontractor oversight
Hardware and software concept design
Site and installation supervision
References:
Volkswagen AG
DRB Hicom Malaysia

Jan 2008 - Dec 2011

4 years

Hahn, Germany

Project Manager

Rockwell Automation GmbH

Projects in mining, power generation, and coke oven plants

Project management
Customer interface
Design interface
Concept creation and support
Risk management
Claim management
Subcontractor control
Hardware and software concept design
Site and installation supervision
Medium-voltage project support
References:
BEATD Spremberg
Vattenfall Mining
Uhde Dortmund

Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

2 years

Nettetal, Germany

Project Manager

Gerold MB GmbH & Co. KG

Automation of thin-film solar module factories

Project management
Bid and concept management
Sales of equipment and machinery
Concept creation and support
Subcontractor oversight
Risk management
Claim management
Design supervision
Site and assembly supervision
References:
Johanna Solar Brandenburg PV factory
Avancis Thorgau solar factory
4jet laser edge isolation concept

Jan 2001 - Dec 2006

6 years

Leonberg, Germany

Project Manager

Automaxx Leonberg GmbH

New build and conversion of complete automotive powertrain plants

Project management
Bid and concept management
Sales of equipment and machinery
Concept creation
Risk management
Claim management
Hardware and software concept design
Site and supplier supervision
Design supervision
Installation supervision
References:
OPEL Rüsselsheim strut assembly line
OPEL Rüsselsheim knuckle assembly line
OPEL Bochum strut assembly line
OPEL Kaiserslautern engine assembly line
OPEL Kaiserslautern cylinder head assembly line

Jan 1992 - Dec 2001

10 years

Langenfeld, Germany

Commissioning Technician, E-Designer, Head of Electrical Design, Project Manager

ABB Powertrain GmbH

New build and conversion of complete automotive powertrain plants

Sales of machines and systems
Responsible for project planning, development, supervision, and control
Team leader for electrical and electronic design
Personnel responsibility for 8 designers
Ensured smooth project execution with schedule, quality, and cost control
Design supervision
Schedule adherence for critical automotive rebuilds
Personnel management for up to 85 staff
Project management
Bid and concept management
Concept creation
Risk management
Claim management
References:
Ford CDW27 transmission assembly line
VW Braunschweig laser weld inspection
Daimler Chrysler Berlin engine assembly line
Ford Wülfrath tie-rod assembly line
Daimler Berlin Smart engine assembly line
OPEL Rüsselsheim DI diesel engine assembly line
OPEL Rüsselsheim DI diesel cylinder head assembly line
OPEL Rüsselsheim strut assembly line

Jan 1984 - Dec 1992

9 years

Krefeld, Germany

Electrical Designer and Commissioning Engineer (worldwide)

Siempelkamp GmbH & Co KG

International assignments (USA, Russia, South Africa, Italy, etc.)
Installation and commissioning of short-cycle and laminate presses with various control systems and PLCs
Assembly supervision and direction of contract workers
Assembly and commissioning of fiberboard presses with different PLC systems

Summary

Industry 4.0
Agile Scrum
Scrum Agile
Interim Management
Process Management
Key Account
Development Management
Plant and Equipment Optimization
Trouble Shooting
Mentor
Equipment Optimization
Hands-On Mentality
Management Consulting
Registered Patents
Guinness Book of Records Entry (world’s fastest parking system)
Founded a youth group and as board member converted an old waterworks into a youth center