Design, Manufacturing and Assembly

• Design and construction of a solar fence

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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