Helmut Graf
Project Manager
Experience
Project Manager
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Integration of existing equipment with position and size recognition, robot handling, and palletizing
- Concept development and negotiations with suppliers
- Timeline for supply chain managing
- Cost calculation, step-by-step planning
- Monitoring time management, supplier parts, and staff
Process Consulting, Technical Consultant
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Pre-series and prototype fabrication, special-purpose machine construction
- Monitoring and evaluating automotive suppliers for OEMs
- CNC technology programming, application engineering, design and budgeting of machine tools with Siemens Sinumerik ONE control
- SAP, CIP, ERP, QM, DIN EN ISO 9001, quality control loop, quality management, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow
- Machine, tooling, fixture, and strategy planning, as well as ordering
- Creation of requirements and functional specifications, work plan, time management calculations, machine hourly rate
Coach
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Coaching and training a group of specialists in Industry 4.0, project planning with smart sensors and robots for a hybrid smart factory
- Plant design, setup of a PLC with TIA Portal
- Programming of RFID chips, robot programming and integration
- Additive manufacturing, cost calculation, creation of requirements and specifications
- Technical documentation, XML, ANSI, Catia, bill of materials, material procurement
- Work plan, time management calculations, machine hourly rate
- SAP, ERP, Step 7, Simatic
CNC Technology Process Consulting
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Process consulting, application engineering, and commissioning of machine tools with Siemens Sinumerik ONE control and Traub TX-8i
- Creation of technical documentation and training materials
- SAP, ERP, QM, DIN EN ISO 9001, Catia, quality control loop, quality management, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow, work plan, time management, machine hourly rate
- Factory acceptance at customer site with TQM
Special-purpose Machine Construction Process Consulting
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- CNC technology process consulting, application engineering, and commissioning of machine tools with Siemens Sinumerik ONE control
- Creation of technical documentation and training materials
- SAP, ERP, QM, DIN EN ISO 9001, XML, ANSI, Catia, quality control loop, quality management, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow, work plan, time management, machine hourly rate
- Machine acceptance at customer site with TQM
Trainer and Coach
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Coaching multiple teams (8 people) in automation with control and handling systems
- Designing and creating with Fluid SIM, implementing on various control systems
- Creating training materials and technical documentation
- SAP, ERP, xml, ANSI, Catia
Process Consultant for Special Machine Engineering
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- CNC technology processes, programming, application engineering, and commissioning of machine tools with Siemens Sinumerik ONE control
- Creating technical documentation and training materials
- SAP, ERP, QM, DIN EN ISO 9001, xml, ANSI, Catia, quality cycle, quality control, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow, work plan, time management, machine hourly rate
- Machine acceptance at the customer using TQM
Program / Process Manager
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- CNC-CAM technology programming, application engineering, design, cost calculation and budgeting of machine tools with Siemens 840 Dsl (Operate) and Sinumerik ONE control, Exapt Top Solid CAM
- SAP, CIP, QM, ERP, DIN EN ISO 9001, quality cycle, quality control, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow
- Planning of machines, tools, fixtures, and strategies, as well as ordering
- Creating requirements and specifications, work plan, time management calculations, machine hourly rate
Coach
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Consulting and training professionals in Industry 4.0, project planning with smart sensors and robots in a hybrid smart factory
- Plant design, setup of a PLC with TIA Portal
- Programming RFID chips, robot programming and integration
- Additive manufacturing, cost calculation, creating requirements and specifications
- Technical documentation, xml, ANSI, Catia, bill of materials, material procurement
- Work plan, time management calculations, machine hourly rate
- SAP, ERP, Step 7, Simatic
Process Consulting, Technical Consultant
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Pre-series and prototype construction, special machine engineering
- Monitoring and evaluating automotive suppliers for OEM
- CNC technology programming, application engineering, design and budgeting of machine tools with Siemens Sinumerik ONE control
- SAP, CIP, ERP, QM, DIN EN ISO 9001, quality cycle, quality control, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow
- Planning of machines, tools, fixtures, and strategies, as well as ordering
- Creating requirements and specifications, work plan, time management calculations, machine hourly rate
Software Development
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Development for grinding machines in special machine construction with Siemens Sinumerik ONE and internal project team
- Azure DevOps, SCRUM
- Creation of technical documentation and training materials
- SAP, ERP, QA, DIN EN ISO 9001, XML, ANSI, Catia, quality feedback loop, quality control, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow, work plan, time management, machine hourly rate
- Machine acceptance at client with TQM
Process Consulting for Solid CAM
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Consulting on Solid CAM and FANUC 30i in a mid-sized company (approx. 20 employees)
- CAM programming for heavy-duty workpieces
- Technical documentation for machining centers and programs
- SAP, ERP, QA, DIN EN ISO 9001, quality feedback loop, quality control, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow
- Machine, tool, fixture, and strategy planning as well as ordering
- Requirements and specifications creation, work plan, time management calculations, machine hourly rate
Program / Process Manager
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Pre-series and prototype construction, automotive
- Project management of multiple projects and teams worldwide
- CNC technology programming, application engineering, design and budgeting of machine tools with Siemens 840 Dsl (Operate) and Sinumerik ONE, Cimatron CAM, Smartsheet
- SAP, CIP (Continuous Improvement Process), QA, DIN EN ISO 9001, ERP, XML, ANSI, Catia V5, quality feedback loop, quality control, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow
- Machine, tool, fixture, and strategy planning as well as ordering
- Requirements and specifications creation, work plan, time management calculations, machine hourly rate
- Machine acceptance at client with TQM
- Personnel deployment planning, supplier management
Additive Manufacturing Cooperation
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Collaboration with companies in additive manufacturing for the design and production of various workpieces, including development of vintage car spare parts
- Strategy planning and ordering, requirements and specifications creation
- Work plan, time management calculations, machine hourly rate
- SAP, ERP, SolidWorks, Autodesk, Inventor, CATIA V5
Process Consulting for Special Machine Construction
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- CNC technology workflow, programming, application engineering and commissioning of machine tools with Siemens 840 Dsl (Operate) and Sinumerik ONE control
- SAP, QA, ERP, DIN EN ISO 9001, quality feedback loop, quality control, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow, work plan, time management, machine hourly rate
- Machine acceptance at client with TQM
Robotics Trainer
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Programming and commissioning of LRX robots for transport systems in the packaging industry
- Machine acceptance at client sites with TQM
- SAP, ERP
CAM Programming
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- CAM programming with Solid Cam 2020 and Virtual CAM, Inventor, SolidWorks
- Process optimization and CNC programming with Siemens 840 Dsl and Fanuc 31 for Matsuura BAZ, Burkhardt-Weber NX, Chiron FZ15
- SAP, ERP
SCRUM Master
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Agile project management in design sprints in the software sector
- SAP, ERP, Jira, Confluence
Trainer and Coach
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Coaching multiple teams (5–10 people) in automation with controllers and handling systems
- Design and CAM development with NX, implementation on machining centers and KUKA robots
- Creation of training materials and technical documentation
- SAP, ERP, XML, ANSI, CATIA
MasterCAM Process Consultant
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- CAM programming and process optimization with MasterCAM in a medium-sized company (approx. 100 employees)
- Technical documentation for machine tools and programs
- SAP, ERP, QM, DIN EN ISO 9001, quality cycle, quality control, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow, XML, ANSI, CATIA V5, HyperMill
- Machine, tool, fixture, and strategy planning as well as ordering
- Creation of requirements and specification documents, work plans, time management calculations, machine hourly rates
Agile Project Management – Design Sprint Moderator
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Moderation and coaching of multiple teams to achieve goals in automotive and software
- SAP, Java, Jira
Company Training Spinner Machines
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Training on SPINNER MVC1100 and MVC1000 with Siemens 840 Dsl
- Programming and creation of training materials
Project Manager Food Industry
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Project management and installation of conveyor systems, plant construction and plant overhaul in the food, beverage, and cleanroom sectors
- Creation of technical documentation
- SAP, KVP, XML, ANSI, CATIA V5, ERP, QM, DIN EN ISO 9001, quality control loop, quality control, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow, work plan, time management, machine hourly rate
Company Training DMG CTX 450
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Training on DMG CTX 450 with Siemens 840 Dsl (C/Y axis)
- CNC technology process, programming, application technology, design and budgeting of machine tools
- Creation of training materials and technical documentation
- XML, ANSI, Catia, SAP, ERP
Special Machine Construction Process Consulting
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- CNC technology process, programming and application technology for grinding machines in special machine construction with Siemens Sinumerik ONE control
- Programming of macros and cycles based on variables in the HMI area
- Technical documentation for machines and programs
- XML, ANSI, CATIA V5, Inventor, SAP, ERP, QM, DIN EN ISO 9001, quality control loop, quality control, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow
- Pre-series and prototype construction, automotive
Process Consultant - Metal Foundry
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Process consultant and team member for insolvency administrators in a metal foundry with machining centers for small and large batch production
- Process optimization, project management, organization, team building, planning production structures, reviewing and improving existing processes
- Creation of training materials and technical documentation
- SAP, KVP, ERP, QM, DIN EN ISO 9001, quality control loop, quality control, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow, XML, ANSI, CATIA
- Planning and ordering of machines, tools, fixtures, and strategies
- Creation of requirement and specification documents, work plans, time management calculations, and machine hour rates
- Machine acceptance at customer sites using TQM
- Workforce planning and supplier management
Process Consultant and Project Manager
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Process consultant, project manager, and team leader in software design and NC sequence programming (handling and applications) for feeder, transport, and discharge systems in special machine construction, using Siemens Sinumerik ONE control, Siemens 840 Operate, and HMI-Pro
- Documentation for user manuals, creation of training materials and technical documentation
- XML, ANSI, CATIA, Inventor
- SAP, ERP, KVP, QM, DIN EN ISO 9001, quality control loop, quality control, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow
- Planning and ordering of machines, tools, fixtures, and strategies
- Creation of requirement and specification documents, work plans, time management calculations, and machine hour rates
- Machine acceptance at customer sites using TQM
- Workforce planning and supplier management
Laser Machine Trainer
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Training on laser machines and systems: laser cutting and laser welding
- Programming and teach-in with Siemens 840 Dsl and TRUMPF
- SAP, ERP
CAM Programming with HyperMill
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- CAM programming with HyperMill for milling machines with Siemens 840 Dsl
- SAP, ERP
Training Planner
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Training for software vendors in planning and control
- Creation of training materials
- SAP, ERP, XML
Special machine construction software design
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Team leadership for CNC technology and process programming, and commissioning of laser welding machines with Siemens 840D sl (Operate) control and HMI-Pro
- Preparation of technical documentation
- SAP, ERP, KVP, QM, DIN EN ISO 9001, quality control loop, quality control, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow, XML, ANSI, Catia, Autodesk, Inventor
- TQM, staff planning, supplier management
Multiaxis CAM programming
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Programming with SolidCam, SolidWorks, Autodesk and Inventor for multi-axis milling machines in packaging and medical technology
Site manager and trainer
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Special machine construction, site management and CNC training with Siemens 840D sl and Fanuc 32i
- Commissioning training in English, introduction to PLC structure
- Pre-series and prototype construction
- SAP, KVP, QM, DIN EN ISO 9001, ERP, TQM, staff planning, personnel development
Site manager and CNC trainer
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Company training on lathes with counter-spindle, Y-axis and two turrets with Siemens 840D sl
- Pre-series and prototype construction
- SAP, KVP, QM, DIN EN ISO 9001, ERP, TQM, staff planning, personnel development
Motivation and management coach
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Creating training materials
- Attended continuing education training: Run My Robot, Run My Machine at Siemens Erlangen
CAD/CAM Programmer
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Virtual CAM programming, process optimization, and CNC programming with Siemens 840 Dsl in Germany and Switzerland
Turning Machine Process Consultant
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- CNC technology and workflow programming as well as commissioning of lathes with Siemens 840 Dsl (Operate)
- SAP, KVP, ERP, QM, DIN EN ISO 9001, quality circle, quality control, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow, machine, tool, fixture and strategy planning, ordering, specifications and requirements documentation, work plans, time management calculations, machine hourly rates
CNC Process Consultant
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Process consulting, process optimization, and CNC technology programming with Siemens 840 Dsl
- Budgeting of machine tools
- SAP, ERP, KVP, QM, DIN EN ISO 9001, quality circle, quality control, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow, machine, tool, fixture and strategy planning, ordering, specifications and requirements documentation, work plans, time management calculations, machine hourly rates
CAD/CAM Trainer
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Virtual CAM programming for small batch production
- Creation of technical documentation
- SAP, ERP, KVP, QM, DIN EN ISO 9001, XML, ANSI, CATIA, quality circle, quality control, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow, machine, tool, fixture and strategy planning, ordering, specifications and requirements documentation, work plans, time management calculations, machine hourly rates
Continuing Education Instructor
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Lecturer at IHK Munich for industrial foremen and technicians in mechanical engineering and aerospace
CNC Operations Manager and Trainer
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Special machine construction, programming and training with Siemens 840 Dsl on lathes with counter spindle, Y-axis and two turrets
- Pre-series and prototype manufacturing
- SAP, ERP, CIP, quality management, DIN EN ISO 9001, TQM, workforce planning, personnel development
CNC Operations Manager and Trainer
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Company training on lathes with counter spindle, Y-axis using Siemens 840 Dsl
- Pre-series and prototype manufacturing
- SAP, ERP, CIP, quality management, DIN EN ISO 9001, TQM, workforce planning, personnel development
CNC Trainer
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Company training with Siemens 840 Dsl and Fanuc 0i-MD on lathes with counter spindle and Y-axis
- Pre-series and prototype manufacturing
- SAP, ERP, CIP, quality management, DIN EN ISO 9001, TQM, workforce planning, personnel development
Automotive Trainer
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Special machine construction, software design and NC process programming of feeding, transport and discharge systems with Fanuc 32i and Siemens 840 Solution Line (Operate)
- Catia V5, SAP, ERP, quality management, DIN EN ISO 9001, quality feedback loop, quality control, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow, work plan, time management, machine hourly rate
Aerospace CNC Programmer
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- CNC technology programming with Siemens 810 and 840d
- SAP, ERP, CIP, quality management, DIN EN ISO 9001, quality feedback loop, quality control, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow, machine, tool, fixture and strategy planning, ordering, requirements and specifications documentation, work plan
Robot and PLC Training Participant
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Attended training: KUKA KRC 4 robot technology, Siemens S7 PLC
Custom CNC Machine Construction
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- CNC technology workflow, programming, application engineering, design and commissioning of machine tools with Siemens 840 Dsl (Operate) and FANUC 31i
- AutoCAD, SAP, KVP, ERP, QM, DIN EN ISO 9001, quality control loop, quality management, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow
- Creation of requirement and functional specifications, work plan, time management calculations
- Machine acceptance at the customer's site with TQM
- Supplier management
Custom CNC Machine Construction
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- CNC technology workflow, programming, application engineering, design and commissioning of machine tools with Siemens 840 Dsl (Operate)
- SAP, ERP, KVP, QM, DIN EN ISO 9001, XML, ANSI, CATIA, quality control loop, quality management, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow
- Creation of requirement and functional specifications, work plan, time management calculations, technical documentation
- Machine acceptance at the customer's site with TQM
- Supplier management
Hydraulics and CNC Training
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Company training in hydraulics with Fluid Sim in theory and practice
- Company training for CNC technology in turning and milling
Custom CNC Machine Construction
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- CNC technology workflow, programming, application engineering, design and commissioning of machine tools with Siemens 840 Dsl (Operate)
- SAP, ERP, KVP, QM, DIN EN ISO 9001, quality control loop, quality management, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow, creation of requirement and functional specifications, work plan, time management calculations
- Machine acceptance at the customer's site with TQM
- Supplier management
Pre-Series and Prototype Construction Project Management
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Project management of multiple projects and teams in cross-functional subprojects worldwide
- Budgeting, planning, building, and commissioning a production line, including programming, application technology, and training
- Siemens 840 Shop Mill/Shop Turn Solution Line, Heidenhain iTNC 530, Siemens S7, KUKA KRC robotics
- CAD/CAM programming: Virtual CAM, HyperMill, Autodesk Inventor
- SAP, ERP, quality management, DIN EN ISO 9001, quality control loop, quality steering, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow, work plan, time management, machine hourly rate
- Strategic planning, cost-oriented value stream, organizational, technical, and economic factors of manufacturing
- Operational, time, and quantity planning, controlling and monitoring of all operations, batch size planning, schedules, capacity planning
- Preparing technical documentation and training materials, XML, ANSI
Pre-Series and Prototype Construction Project Management
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Project management of multiple projects and teams in cross-functional subprojects worldwide
- CNC technology workflow, programming, application technology, and budgeting for machine tools using Siemens 840 Dsl (Operate)
- Planning, setup, and commissioning of a production line with programming and application technology
- Siemens 840 Shop Mill/Shop Turn Solution Line, Heidenhain iTNC 530, Fanuc 18i, Siemens S7
- SAP, ERP, quality management, DIN EN ISO 9001, XML, ANSI, quality control loop, quality steering, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow, work plan, time management, technical documentation, machine hourly rate
Project Manager SPS S7
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Introduction of SPS S7 technology with ongoing support
- SAP, ERP, TQM, CIP
Project Manager and Team Leader
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Project management and team planning for the conversion of assembly systems in mechanical and plant engineering with SPS S7-300 technology
- SAP, ERP, TQM, CIP
CAD/CAM Process Consultant
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Introduction of CAD/CAM technology and ongoing support in SolidCAM
- SAP, ERP, TQM, CIP
Managing Director and Training Provider
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Certified training provider according to DIN ISO and AZWV approval for corporate training and continuing education
- Sole shareholder and managing director
- Staff planning and development for own and client employees
- Regular contact with responsible persons
- Difficulty assessment and problem identification, personal support for specific departments
- CIP, SAP, ERP, TQM, CIP
Process Consultant Virtual CAM
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Introduction of CAD/CAM technology and ongoing support in Virtual CAM
- SAP, ERP, TQM, CIP
Project Manager CNC Technology
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Introduction of CNC technology at multiple sites in Germany
- Theoretical and practical training on 3- to 5-axis lathes and machining centers
- Turning (C/Y-axis) and milling on 3- and 5-axis machines
- SAP, ERP, TQM, CIP
Process Consultant, Team Leader, Programmer
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Planning, setup and commissioning of production lines with programming and application technology
- Siemens 840 Shop Mill/Shop Turn Solution Line, Heidenhain iTNC 530, Fanuc 18i, Siemens S7
- SAP, ERP, QM, DIN EN ISO 9001, quality control loop, quality control, normal distribution, arithmetic mean, process flow, work plan, time management, machine hourly rate
Automotive Designer and Developer
LPT – Akademie GmbH
- Design and development in the automotive sector
- AutoCAD, testing (crash test drive), resource planning, function optimization, cost reduction, lightweight construction, accuracy, ergonomics and design, durability, safety, ease of assembly and disassembly, maintainability, recycling and disposal
- SAP, ERP, TQM, CIP
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing (26.5 years), Education (16.5 years), Automotive (10.5 years), and Information Technology (2.5 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Quality Assurance (30.5 years), Production (25 years), Operations (24.5 years), Product Development (15.5 years), Project Management (14.5 years), and Human Resources (14.5 years).
Skills
- Development Of Machining Processes With Creation Of Work Instructions And Service Plans
- Cnc Programming And Optimization In 3- To 5-axis Machining With Heidenhain, Siemens (840 Solution Line, Operate, One), Fanuc, Mazak, Etc.
- Development, Design, And Testing In The Automotive And Motorcycle Sectors
- Preparation Of Cad/cam Documentation
- Virtual Cam, Autocad, Solidworks, Solidcam
- Cnc Training, Certified Siemens Trainer
- Additive Manufacturing
- Technical Documentation And Training Materials In Various Production And Training Areas
- Process Optimization
- Taking Over Project Subareas Up To Entire Projects
- Project Management, Scrum Master
- Planning Of Manufacturing And Production
- Restructuring
- Strategic Planning
- Cost-oriented Value Stream
- Organizational, Technical, And Economic Factors Of Manufacturing
- Operational, Scheduling, And Quantity Planning, Control, And Monitoring Of All Operations
- Planning Of Batch Sizes, Schedules, And Capacities
- Participation In Planning With Relevant Departments And Teams
- Personnel Planning With Responsibility For Own And External Staff, Including Customer Employees And Lpt – Akademie Gmbh Employees
- Personnel Development
- Regular Contact With Responsible Persons
- Assessment Of Difficulty Levels And Issues
- Personal Support For Individual Departments
- Cip (Continuous Improvement Process)
Languages
Certifications & licenses
Run my Robot, Run my Machine
ARTIS – Tool Monitoring
Siemens – Trainer
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