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Hans Patric (Dipl.-Ing.) Kraft
Freelance Mechanical Engineer
Experience
Nov 2023 - Jun 2024
8 monthsConsulting Project Manager
Maschinenfabrik Gustav Eirich GmbH & Co KG
- Advising and training project managers on project-specific tasks and methodological execution of special machine construction projects in the automotive context
- Supporting customer communication
- Explaining project management principles and processes
- Advising on machinery directive from a project manager's perspective
- Applying de-escalation tactics
- Assisting in customer meetings
- Developing project strategies
- Defining requirements for project tasks
- Qualifying customer requirements
Jul 2023 - Present
2 years 8 monthsProduct Manager / Project Manager
IPR – Intelligente Peripherien für Roboter GmbH
- Managing national and international customer projects with a volume of over €4M (BMW, Daimler, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover)
- Developing and manufacturing EOL test benches up to production maturity
- Developing and manufacturing service stands up to production maturity
- Industrialization of PAD tool application
- Creating specifications
Jan 2023 - May 2023
5 monthsSpaichingen, Germany
Interim Manager
Robert Walters (Samvardhana Motherson Reydel Companies)
- Independently monitoring two supplier plants on site (Stellantis €0.7M; VW €1M)
- Representing the client on site
- Escalation management and troubleshooting at operational, tactical, and strategic levels
- Status reporting with schedule analysis and control, task tracking, identification of schedule deviations, and defining and initiating measures
- Defining milestones (input; output)
- Project management, consulting, and contract management
- Containment and improvement
Feb 2021 - Apr 2022
1 year 3 monthsProject Manager
Indat Robotics
- Independently managing the "Audi gearbox housing production automation" and "VW torque converter production automation" projects from kick-off to final client approval with a volume of €3.7M as the general contractor
- Operational project management
- Claims and contract management
- Troubleshooting
Mar 2020 - Jun 2020
4 monthsProject Manager
Motec GmbH (Jungheinrich AG)
- Developing a custom software solution for barcode recognition on storage racks using camera technology on industrial trucks
- Operational project management
- Change order management
- Troubleshooting
Sep 2019 - Feb 2020
6 monthsRequirements Manager (RM)
Modis GmbH (Continental Engineering Services)
- Performing standard requirements analyses
- Writing requirements
- Optimizing requirements processes
- Conducting requirements reviews
Jan 2019 - Aug 2019
8 monthsLead Test and Validation Engineer (TVLE)
Modis GmbH (Continental Engineering Services)
- Creating and publishing the overall project test strategy
- Coordinating all validation plans
- Aligning all domain test plans
Apr 2016 - Oct 2018
2 years 7 monthsDesign Release Engineer (DRE) / Change Management Lead (Region Europe)
Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH / Inform GmbH (BOSE Corporation)
- Coordinating and integrating the BOSE sound system at component and system level from concept to series production
Sep 2014 - Mar 2016
1 year 7 months3D Project Coordinator (Development and Design)
Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH (Yazaki Corporation)
- Coordinating and integrating the mechanical wiring harness at component and system level from concept to series production for Opel Meriva and PSA Citroën
Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
4 monthsDeveloper
Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH (GM)
- Developing feasibility studies and custom client solutions
- Conducting packaging studies, defining part tolerances, and creating drawings
- Performing CAD design at component and system level
Summary
- Trained manufacturing mechanic [Adam Opel AG]
- Graduate mechanical engineer specializing in production engineering
- Fifteen years of professional experience after graduation
- Eight years of hands-on experience in project work and leadership in the automotive industry
- Component, wiring harness, sound system, software development, ADAS
- Three years of hands-on experience in project management in plant engineering / mechanical engineering
- Special-purpose machinery, automation, robotics
- Trained Lead Engineer [development & design]
Skills
- Microsoft 365 Office
- Projects
- Teams
- Planner
- Excel
- Powerpoint
- Sharepoint
- Vba (Visual Basic For Applications)
- Doors Requirements Management
- Ganttproject Scheduling And Capacity Planning Tool
- A-plan Scheduling And Resource Planning Tool
- Jira Bug Tracking, Issue Resolution, Operational Project Management
- Driving License A, B, Be, C, C1, C1e, Ce
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Sep 2003 - Jan 2009
Wiesbaden University of Applied Sciences
Diploma Engineer, Production Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Wiesbaden, Germany
Sep 2002 - Jun 2003
Werner-Heisenberg School
Technical College Entrance Qualification · Metal Technology · Rüsselsheim am Main, Germany
Sep 1999 - Jun 2001
Adam Opel AG
Manufacturing Mechanic · Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering
Certifications & licenses
Requirements Management
Sophist
PRINCE2® Practitioner in Project Management
Contract and Claims Management in Project Business
VBA for Microsoft® Applications
PRINCE2® Foundation in Project Management
ITIL® V4 Foundation in IT-Service Management
IBM® Rational DOORS Foundation, V9.4
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Where is Hans Patric based?
Hans Patric is based in Ginsheim-Gustavsburg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Hans Patric speak?
Hans Patric speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Hans Patric have?
Hans Patric has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Hans Patric has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 11 months. Note that Hans Patric may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Hans Patric be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Hans Patric would be well-suited for roles such as: Consulting Project Manager, Product Manager / Project Manager, Interim Manager.
What is Hans Patric's latest experience?
Hans Patric's most recent position is Consulting Project Manager at Maschinenfabrik Gustav Eirich GmbH & Co KG.
What companies has Hans Patric worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Hans Patric has worked for Maschinenfabrik Gustav Eirich GmbH & Co KG, IPR – Intelligente Peripherien für Roboter GmbH, Robert Walters (Samvardhana Motherson Reydel Companies), and Indat Robotics.
Which industries is Hans Patric most experienced in?
Hans Patric is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Transportation and Logistics.
Which business areas is Hans Patric most experienced in?
Hans Patric is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Production/Manufacturing. Hans Patric also has some experience in Operations, Quality Assurance (QA), and Customer Service.
Which industries has Hans Patric worked in recently?
Hans Patric has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.
Which business areas has Hans Patric worked in recently?
Hans Patric has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Production/Manufacturing.
What is Hans Patric's education?
Hans Patric holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Wiesbaden University of Applied Sciences.
Does Hans Patric have any certificates?
Hans Patric has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Requirements Management, PRINCE2® Practitioner in Project Management, and Contract and Claims Management in Project Business.
What is the availability of Hans Patric?
Hans Patric is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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