Friedrich W.

Design, Production and Assembly

Isselburg, Germany

Experience

Aug 2023 - Dec 2023
5 months

Design, Production and Assembly

self-employed

  • Design and installation of a solar fence
Jul 2023 - Dec 2023
6 months

Consultant

mbplusp Unternehmer Beratung

Assignment in companies to:

  • Improve workflow
  • Identify cost drivers
  • General improvements
May 2022 - May 2023
1 year 1 month
Freiberg, Germany

Program Manager

Meyer Burger

Creation of a photovoltaic production plant

  • Move-in of the equipment
  • Assembly supervision
  • Compliance with standards and regulations
  • Ramp-up of the machines
  • Training
  • Factory acceptance tests
  • Preparation for CE certification
  • References:
  • Meyer Burger Industrie Freiberg
  • Meyer Burger Hohenstein - Ernstthal
  • Hays Leipzig
Sep 2019 - Jan 2022
2 years 5 months
Hanover, Germany

Program Manager

Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge

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

  • Preparation of specifications
  • Offer comparison
  • Support for purchasing awards
  • Kick-off with suppliers
  • Mechanical/electrical design supervision
  • Schedule supervision for design
  • Schedule supervision for production
  • 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

Creation of an assembly line for a well-known German car manufacturer (new product in the automotive sector)

  • Project management
  • Interface to suppliers
  • Interface with design
  • Concept development and support in implementation
  • Risk management
  • Control and guidance of subcontractors
  • Hardware and software concept development
  • Site and installation supervision
  • References:
  • Mr. Schmid
  • Solcom
Jan 2019 - Jan 2019
1 month
Munich, Germany

Training / Workshop

Knorr Bremse

  • Prepare and run full-day training sessions and workshops to introduce a new product in two languages
Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
5 months
Stuttgart, Germany

Project Manager / Consultant, Interim Manager, Project Manager

Porsche

Responsible project manager for Porsche's new body construction for electric mobility of the Porsche sports car TAYCAN

  • In particular, my task was to act as the interface between the new robot suppliers for Porsche, the plant builders, Porsche and to meet Volkswagen factory standards and software requirements.
  • Site organization
  • Organization of site meetings
  • Troubleshooting
  • Coordination of schedules
  • Bringing different suppliers together
  • Mediator
Jan 2016 - Aug 2018
2 years 8 months

Interim Manager, Head of Development, Key Account Manager

Wittenstein

Responsible program manager for the development of a new steering system for submarines (DEFENCE area, details cannot be disclosed)

  • Project management
  • Key account
  • Interface to suppliers
  • Design management
  • Compliance with DIN EN standards
  • Cost control
  • Workflow management
  • Staff coordination / deployment / training / motivation etc.
Aug 2015 - Nov 2015
4 months

Project Manager

FFG

Responsible project coordinator for obtaining TÜV approval for hydraulic container systems

  • Project management
  • Compliance with DIN EN standards
  • Complete coordination to obtain the series test documents for the Wiesel project
  • References:
  • Hays Leipzig
Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
10 months
United Kingdom

Interim Manager

Kostal UK

Responsible for optimizing a plant in the UK.

  • Project management
  • Interface with suppliers
  • Plant 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 position holder (Head of Maintenance) suffered from burnout, so an interim role for 3 months was arranged until he could take back his position. There was no way to reintegrate him into his old role, so the work was carried out until a new employee (former Maintenance Manager at OPEL Bochum) was onboarded.

  • Managed a complete department with 85 employees and all related tasks, including onboarding a successor.
  • References:
  • Kostal Lüdenscheid
  • Hays Mannheim
Jan 2013 - Jul 2013
7 months
Wolfsburg, Germany

Project Manager

Autostadt GmbH (Volkswagen)

Responsible project coordinator for tower control

  • Project management
  • Interface with suppliers
  • Interface with design
  • System optimization and performance increase
  • TÜV approvals after modification
  • Workflow optimization
  • Preparation and support of service provider change
  • System optimization
  • Compliance with DIN EN regulations
  • Onboarding of a responsible tower coordinator
  • References:
  • Autostadt GmbH Wolfsburg
  • Entry in the Guinness Book of Records (fastest parking system worldwide)
Jun 2011 - Jul 2012
1 year 2 months
Germany

Project Manager

Volkswagen AG

Responsible for project management of a new plant in Malaysia in finishing and conveyor technology

  • Project management
  • Interface with suppliers
  • Interface with design
  • Concept development and support in preparation
  • Risk management
  • Supervision and guidance of subcontractors
  • Concept development for hardware and software
  • Site and installation supervision
  • References:
  • Volkswagen AG
  • DRB Hicom Malaysia
Jan 2008 - Dec 2011
4 years
Hahn, Germany

Project Manager

Rockwell Automation GmbH

Responsible for projects in open-pit mining, energy generation, and coke oven plants

  • Project management
  • Interface with customers
  • Interface with design
  • Concept development and support in preparation
  • Risk management
  • Claim management
  • Supervision and guidance of subcontractors
  • Concept development for hardware and software
  • Site and installation supervision
  • Support of medium-voltage projects
  • References:
  • BEATD Spremberg
  • Vattenfall Mining
  • Uhde Dortmund
Jan 2006 - Dec 2007
2 years
Nettetal, Germany

Project Manager

Gerold MB GmbH & Co. KG

Responsible for automation of factories producing solar systems (thin-film)

  • Project management
  • Proposal and concept management
  • Sales of systems and machines
  • Concept development and support
  • Supervision of subcontractors
  • Risk management
  • Claim management
  • Design supervision
  • Site and assembly supervision
  • References:
  • Johanna Solar Brandenburg PV Solar Plant
  • Avancis Thorgau Solar Plant
  • 4jet concept for laser edge isolation
Jan 2001 - Dec 2006
6 years
Leonberg, Germany

Project Manager

Automaxx Leonberg GmbH

Responsible for new design and modification of complete factories in the automotive industry in the powertrain area

  • Project management
  • Quotation and concept management
  • Sales of systems and machines
  • Concept development
  • 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 steering 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, electrical designer, head of electrical department, Project Manager

ABB Powertrain GmbH

Responsible for new design and modification of complete factories in the automotive industry in the powertrain area

  • Sales of machines and systems
  • Responsible for project planning, development, monitoring and control
  • Team leader for electrical and electronic design
  • Responsible for a team of 8 designers
  • Responsible for smooth progress in assigned projects with deadline, quality and cost control
  • Design supervision
  • Ensuring deadlines for time-critical rebuilds in the automotive industry
  • Responsible for up to 85 employees
  • Project management
  • Quotation and concept management
  • Concept development
  • Risk management
  • Claim management
  • References:
  • Ford CDW27 transmission assembly line
  • VW Braunschweig laser seam 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 and Italy, etc.)
  • Installation and commissioning of short cycle systems and laminating systems. Adjustment and control of functions with various complexities and different controls and PLCs.
  • Supervision of assembly and guidance of contract workers with quality control.
  • Assembly and commissioning of press plate systems with various PLC systems.

Summary

  • Industry 4.0
  • Agile Scrum
  • Scrum Agile
  • Interim Management
  • Process Management
  • Key Account
  • Development Management
  • Plant and equipment optimization
  • Troubleshooting
  • Mentor
  • Equipment optimization
  • Hands-on mentality
  • Management consulting
  • Registered patents
  • Entry in the Guinness Book of Records (fastest parking system in the world)
  • Founded a youth group and, as board member, converted an old waterworks into a youth center

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Italian
Elementary
Dutch
Elementary

Certifications & licenses

PMP

PMI

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