Hüseyin Özcan - Freelance Technical Project Manager

Langen (Hessen), Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - May 2025

9 months

Burbach, Germany

Freelance Technical Project Manager

Karl Hess GmbH

Karl Hess GmbH & Co. KG is establishing itself as a 1st Tier supplier in the automotive sector, now focusing on positioning as a technology partner for the automotive and plastics industry.
Project management for Porsche interior plastic parts project team.
Ensuring complete and smooth information flow and processes between the customer Porsche and all internal departments of the client until written approval by Porsche.
Creating and monitoring resource and schedule plans according to Porsche’s agreed customer requirements.
Creating, monitoring and updating the overall project plan.
Active participation in individual projects.
Independent customer support in defined areas.
Coordination and participation in technical discussions with Porsche and suppliers about the projects, as well as price negotiations with Porsche and relevant suppliers.
Organizing, conducting and documenting coordination meetings with development and controlling.
Preparing proposals with all cost specifications and related analyses/presentations for the projects.
Independently conducting cost negotiations.
Handling change requests including final negotiations.
Conducting variance analyses.

Jan 2022 - Oct 2023

10 months

Leipzig, Germany

Freelance Technical Project Manager

Senec GmbH

SENEC.Home: the smart home solar power storage designed for residential use.
SENEC.Home is the heart of power supply with sustainable, affordable solar energy.
The smart battery stores excess power from the PV system so it can be used when needed: for example in the evening when household energy use rises or on rainy days when the system produces little energy.
Overseeing the redesign of the SENEC Home 4 storage components at the client’s supplier.
Managing cost-down (cost optimization) of the Home 4 storage component based on SENEC’s purchasing and development requirements.
Creating and continuously updating project planning in MS Project; tracking milestones, work packages and deliverables by the supplier including using the SENEC development environment and regularly checking the storage of all development data.
Documenting deviations from the project plan and reporting them to the SENEC overall project manager, as well as any expected deviations or bottlenecks.
Preparing weekly project reports in the defined format on project progress/status and handing them over to the SENEC overall project manager.
Ensuring own reporting of current project status and ongoing activities.
Preparing weekly presentations on the project, schedule, status and outlook; preparing, conducting or holding presentations before the SENEC steering committee, Mission Lead Home 4 (with participation from management and upper SENEC management).
Attending weekly project meetings for ongoing reporting and coordination of necessary activities, results and alignment.
Documenting all project activities, including all required forecasts, analyses, recommendations and plans.

Dec 2021 - Sep 2022

10 months

Duderstadt, Germany

Freelance Technical Project Manager

Otto Bock Health Care Deutschland GmbH

Mobility is a key part of our quality of life at any age. Ottobock has worked for over 100 years to help you maintain or regain your mobility. Our challenge is to see the world through the eyes of the people we help with our products, expertise and service to improve their quality of life.
Technical project management for various orthosis developments using existing orthosis components in the supply process.
Project management in agile project management.
Requirements management and documentation with Polarion software.
Coordination of design and development teams.
Preparing project documentation according to the valid development process.
Patent research, FTO analysis (free to operate).
Architecture and component documentation.
Ensuring compliance with sterilization processes.

Aug 2021 - Oct 2021

3 months

Erlangen, Germany

Freelance Technical Project Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific Messtechnik GmbH

Thermo Scientific products support scientists worldwide in their daily challenges. From routine analysis to pioneering work, innovations help scientists meet complex analytical challenges and allow them to work in their preferred way.
Reporting line: Global Project Management.
Executing projects within set time and cost frames and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Managing internal and external stakeholders.
Reviewing customer orders and adjusting and supplementing internal system specifications as needed.
Creating, maintaining and monitoring project plans in coordination.
Coordinating acceptance tests, customer training and commissioning with customers.
Developing and improving standards and processes for commercial and technical project execution with customers.

Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

5 months

Unterschächen, Switzerland

Freelance Project Manager

KS Schwanden AG

In the forward-looking field of e-mobility, Kunststoff Schwanden AG is the contact for all types of plastic parts and solutions.
For the heart of e-vehicles, the lithium-ion battery, plastic parts are ideal due to excellent insulation, low weight and flexible design. Metal inserts can be integrated into the plastic. Socket recesses and flaps, expansion tanks, ventilation flaps, jack consoles and washer fluid tanks are developed and produced according to customers’ space requirements.
Reporting line: Project Management Director.
Project manager for development and production of ventilation flaps for Daimler.
Ordering and commissioning of automation and production systems for assembly/testing.
Responsible for resource, schedule and cost planning.
Managing projects from kick-off meeting to process acceptance.
Ensuring smooth information exchange within the project team and regularly updating management on status and results.
Collaborating with key account management, prototype construction, purchasing, production, QA.
Main contact for OEM Daimler worldwide.
Leading interdisciplinary project teams and coordinating tasks with international partners.
Managing change control, toolmaking and quality management.
Responsible for D-FMEA and P-FMEA, process and tool validation, optimization.
Organizing and leading regular international customer and team meetings.

Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

6 months

Sailauf, Germany

Freelance Program Manager

Magna Electronics Europe GmbH & Co. OHG

Magna Electronics offers leading technologies for automated driving, ensuring connectivity and vehicle electrification.
The vehicle of the future will require extensive electronic controls and sensors to provide drivers with safety and comfort systems. With global presence, innovative concepts and broad system knowledge, Magna Electronics delivers unique electronic systems.
Reporting line: Program Management Director.
Leading, advising and ensuring successful execution of engineering activities for PSA Group ECU SW and HW development project for Surround View Camera Park Assist system.
Expert technical leadership, planning, coordination, production and direction of overall SW and HW development of cross-functional international program teams (USA, India, France, China).
Coordinating external manufacturing, series support, commissioning and approvals.
Experience with microcontroller low-level and HW/SW integration.
Knowledge of PTC Integrity Client and Windchill.
SW development with Scrum and agile methods under ISO 26262.
Handling issues and escalations in development and production.
Ensuring efficient use of team resources.
Developing and supporting program goals.
Documenting and monitoring program goals.
Reporting development progress to management.
Working with internal and external resources to maintain strong customer relationships and meet customer program schedules.
Ensuring customer and company requirements are met, including cost, quality, timing and other program-related aspects.
Updating project schedule in MS Project.
Performing other tasks and monitoring project status as needed.
Supporting customer and supplier communication.
Responsible for SMD testing production and preparation for series launch for a robust production process.
Organizing weekly international team meetings, coordinating DV and PV setups, organizing test production, customer sample orders, D-FMEA, P-FMEA and PPAP meetings.
Attending weekly and monthly customer status meetings, preparing presentations and presenting to customer/OEM.
Ensuring claim and warranty management.
Regularly informing management about status and project results.
Using DOORS for requirements management and ASPICE to improve software processes.

Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

1 year

Raunheim, Germany

Freelance Program Manager

Joyson Safety Systems GmbH (formerly KSS)

Joyson Safety Systems was formed in April 2018 by the merger of Takata and Key Safety Systems. The group is headquartered in Auburn Hills, USA, with the European headquarters in Aschaffenburg, Germany. Joyson Safety Systems is currently the world’s second-largest supplier of automotive safety systems, making airbags, seat belts and steering wheels. Joyson Safety Systems (with Takata and KSS) has nearly $7 billion in annual revenue and 98 locations in 25 countries with over 50,000 employees.
Reporting line: Program Management Director.
Leading, advising and executing existing or new VW Group Audi, Lamborghini seat belt projects.
Full responsibility for implementing customer programs regarding:
Profitability
Quality/manufacturability
Schedules/milestones
Responsible for budget tracking and adherence according to PIFF guidelines in close coordination with sales, engineering, tooling and operations.
Executing projects according to the project management system framework and tools.
Collaborating across the organization with engineers, procurement, sales, quality, production/process engineering, etc.
Responsible for tracking the program schedule, budget, open items list, program profitability and status reports.
Supporting the sales team in the acquisition phase and handling project-related inquiries (RFQs).
Leading and coordinating team activities and prototype suppliers.
Ensuring claim and warranty management, supporting D-FMEA, P-FMEA and PPAP meetings.

May 2017 - Aug 2017

4 months

Waiblingen, Germany

Freelance Technical Project Manager

Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG

The STIHL Group develops, manufactures and markets motorized equipment for forestry, agriculture, landscape maintenance, construction and demanding private users. Group sales rose to €3.46 billion with 14,920 employees worldwide.
Reporting line: Head of Electric and Battery Products.
Leading and advising a development project for a battery-powered product.
Taking over an ongoing project in the detailed design phase with battery systems/energy storage.
Preparing, supporting and evaluating V-series tests.
Leading and advising cross-departmental and cross-site project teams.
Representing projects in decision-making bodies and coordinating external design capacities.
Considering and being responsible for cost, quality, ergonomics, functionality and project timelines.
In this context, close cooperation with the University of Stuttgart and all internal and external suppliers from concept to series maturity.

Sep 2015 - Mar 2017

1 year 7 months

Ziemetshausen, Germany

Freelance Project Manager

Geiger Automotive GmbH

GEIGER Automotive GmbH is a specialist for demanding and functional plastic components in the international automotive supplier industry. Expertise in air and thermal management, flap controls and media guidance systems in vehicles. Technologies include injection molding, GIT, WIT, PIT, blow molding, joining and automation.
Reporting line: Head of Project Management.
Advising, leading and coaching project teams.
Planning, coordinating and executing VW, Porsche, Audi and DAF projects according to project or target specifications.
Responsible for schedule, quality and cost.
Technical and organizational project execution.
Implementing project documentation with available tools.
Following project escalation levels.
Preparing quality gates and reporting to department management during gate reviews.
Supporting KAM and costing team with information gathering from customers, suppliers and internal departments to clarify offer conditions.
Supporting KAM in presenting offers to customers.
Evaluating and implementing changes (new parts, variants, follow-up tools) according to IMH instructions 7.1.4, SAP, creating purchase requisitions.
Coordinating prototype suppliers, pre-series logistics and sample logistics and planning.
Supporting injection mold toolmaking, participating in new orders, assisting toolmakers.
Ensuring claim and warranty management, supporting/organizing D-FMEA, P-FMEA, 8D reports and PPAP meetings.
Responsible for commissioning EOL line and production/assembly machines from concept to series handover.
Supporting series processes and production.
Responsible for wiring, electronics and measurement technology.

Oct 2014 - May 2015

8 months

Lippstadt, Germany

Freelance Project Manager

Behr-Hella Thermocontrol GmbH

Vehicle climate control, operating units, thermal management devices.
With over 1,600 employees in Germany, Bulgaria, China, India, Japan and the USA, BHTC is a global leader in climate control operating and control units. BHTC works for all leading automakers, covering the full range from concept through development to production of complete climate control systems.
Reporting line: Project Management Director.
Overall responsibility and contact for national and international VW projects for electronic operating units regarding results, cost, schedules, acceptance and production transfer.
Leading and advising multiple project teams and promoting team development.
Responsible for system, integration and maturity levels.
Ensuring project profitability, identifying relevant levers and continuously working on optimization potentials.
Planning, monitoring and controlling project progress using management methods.
Drafting system requirement specifications, release/schedule/sample/budget plans and approvals.
Preparing project reports and ensuring end-to-end documentation.
System and integration responsibility for mechanics, surfaces, haptics, lighting, tools (from individual part to bezel assembly).
Overall responsible for dismantling, relocating, setting up and commissioning the SMD circuit board production line abroad and transferring the project to production abroad.
Overall responsible for two international injection mold tool relocations from one supplier to another.

May 2014 - Jul 2014

3 months

Esslingen, Germany

Freelance Program Manager

BorgWarner Emissions Systems (formerly Gustav Wahler GmbH & Co. KG)

BorgWarner is a global leader in powertrain solutions focused on developing leading powertrain technologies to improve fuel economy, emissions and performance. The Engine Group develops air management strategies and products to optimize engines for fuel efficiency, reduced emissions and enhanced performance.
Employees: ~19,700 worldwide (2013).
Locations: 60 in 19 countries (2014).
Market drivers: fuel economy, emissions and performance.
Reporting line: Technical Department Head.
Planning and advising technical concepts for multiple projects in coordination with GM Italy, France, China, Detroit and GM Germany.
Coordinating and advising the product development process for engine-adjacent parts, especially thermostats.
Coordinating and advising development and interface with all relevant areas.
Participating in D-FMEA, P-FMEA, PPAP documents and test planning.
Collaborating with project teams in Italy, France, China, Japan and Germany.
Ensuring deadlines and budget responsibility.
Monitoring specifications, releases and documentation.
Leading and advising multiple project teams (9 international projects).
Conducting project meetings.
Documenting and monitoring project progress.
Acting as interface both internally and externally.
Customer and supplier contact with presentations.

May 2013 - Apr 2014

1 year

Kornwestheim, Germany

Freelance Technical Project Manager

MAHLE Behr Thermot-tronik GmbH

For over 50 years, Behr Thermot-tronik thermostatic control devices have reliably provided precise temperature control of engines and transmissions worldwide.
As a global industry partner, they are among the leading OEM suppliers for passenger and commercial vehicles as well as industrial technology. Behr Thermot-tronik Group generates around €85 million with 630 employees at six locations.
Reporting line: Development Director.
Contributing to the development of new entry-regulated short-circuit thermostats for General Motors USA.
Planning and advising technical concepts for multiple projects in coordination with GM Detroit USA and GM Germany.
Approving drawings.
Preparing test planning, verification and validation.
Participating in D-FMEA, P-FMEA and PPAP documentation.
Collaborating with project teams in USA, Mexico, Czech Republic, Korea and China.
Supporting suppliers in Germany, China and Korea.

Feb 2013 - Apr 2013

3 months

Bad Soden-Salmünster, Germany

Freelance Technical Project Manager Development

Woco Industrietechnik GmbH

The worldwide Woco Group based in Bad Soden-Salmünster is a medium-sized family business with around 3,190 employees and €450 million revenue (2011) in automotive and industry. Core products in automotive include acoustics, actuation and polymer systems.
Reporting line: Development Director.
Contributing and advising on the development of a clean-air line with pulsation damper and fiber resonator for AUDI.
Developing technical concepts in coordination with AUDI.
Preparing bill of materials, test planning and cost estimates for an intake pipe and intake manifold for VW.
Customer support for Audi and VW.

Mar 2012 - Nov 2012

9 months

Treuchtlingen, Germany

Freelance Project Manager

Alfmeier Präzision AG

Alfmeier is an international family-owned company focusing on pneumatic and hydraulic solutions for seat comfort systems, fuel systems, brake boosters and engine-adjacent intake and exhaust assemblies for the automotive industry.
Reporting line: executive board.
Handling all project tasks in automotive plastic parts, pump systems, tank systems, valves and brake boosters.
Project management (responsible for schedule, quality and cost) from development to series.
Ensuring deadlines and budget responsibility.
Monitoring specifications, approvals and documentation.
Leading multiple project teams (7 international projects, approx. 60 people).
Conducting project meetings.
Documenting and monitoring project progress.
Responsible for transport, dismantling, setup, commissioning of EOL line abroad and production/assembly machines from concept to series handover.
Customer and supplier contact with presentations.
Project presentations and reporting to the executive board.

Sep 2011 - Feb 2012

6 months

Germany

Freelance Project Manager (Managing Director)

GalaxyProjektmanagement

Managing various small projects in Germany and Turkey for Turkish and German companies.

Apr 2010 - Aug 2011

1 year 5 months

Werdohl, Germany

Plant Manager and Technical Project Manager

VOSSLOH Fastening Systems GmbH

Vossloh is a leading company in rail infrastructure and rail technology. Years of rail expertise and products that are safe, economical and environmentally friendly. Vossloh Group includes more than 70 companies in over 30 countries, with over 4,700 employees worldwide.
Reporting line: Managing Director Rail Technology Ltd. Şti.
Project and plant management and preparing for takeover of the Turkish supplier.
Building/expanding an existing plastic injection molding plant.
Budget planning and maintenance.
On-time production and investment planning.
Ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Ensuring quality and quantity standards.
Leading new projects: cost, schedule, quality and resources.
Overall responsibility for production.
Awarding new injection molds and new injection molding machines.
Coordinating expansion measures and preparing cost estimates.
Implementing new manufacturing processes regarding productivity, quality and availability.
Economic planning of personnel deployment, equipment and materials.
Organizational and process development.
Personnel development, supplier support.
Achievements:
Setting up the plastic parts production plant to German standards.
Introducing safety, environmental regulations and employee training.
Raising quality standards.
Creating new specifications and testing procedures.
Introducing new processes and production techniques.

Mar 2006 - Apr 2009

3 years 2 months

Heusenstamm, Germany

Development/Design/Project Engineer/Project Manager

Erweka GmbH

ERWEKA GmbH is a leading global manufacturer of tablet testing devices for the pharmaceutical industry. As a premium manufacturer, they offer the most comprehensive product line with innovative high-quality devices. As a technology leader in many niche markets, they invest permanently in R&D with a special focus on automation.
Reporting line: Owner/Technical Director.
Coordinating and creating mechanical, pneumatic and electrical design work in 3D CAD.
Defining requirements specifications and specs for hardware, software and firmware developers abroad and in Germany.
Preparing cost-benefit calculations and preliminary costing with ERP system.
Developing solution concepts in medical technology/GMP for production environments (cleanrooms).
Coordinating firmware, hardware and software development teams abroad.
Managing external manufacturing, series support, commissioning and approvals.
Preparing and evaluating IQ and OQ qualification for release.
Controlling sterilization processes and validation.
Qualifying series devices at end pharmaceutical customers.
Building and supporting the first prototype from concept to series maturity and testing firmware/software. Qualification, validation of devices and documentation.
Responsible for the development, design, manufacture and installation of glass fiber reinforced plastic parts.
Achievements:
Further development and design of a fully automatic filter changer.
Development, design and planning of a fully automatic tablet dissolution lab device. Series launch and commissioning at the customer.
Development of a fiber optic dissolution system in collaboration with Zeiss.
Development, design and project management of the new dissolution tester series.
Introducing glass fiber reinforced plastics as machine parts for the first time.
Technologies used:
Mechanical Desktop, AutoCAD, Inventor.

Jan 2003 - Feb 2006

3 years 2 months

Heusenstamm, Germany

Project Engineer, New Product Development

Lafarge Roofing Technical Centers GmbH

Designing tools for manufacturing roof tiles.
Supporting the company’s foundry and toolmakers on all pallet-specific questions.
Project activities and coordination between sites in Germany and England.
Supporting Lafarge roof tile plants in Germany on specific projects and tool questions.
Achievements:
Optimizing and adapting tools for roof tile production.
Technologies used:
Unigraphics NX.

Mar 2000 - Dec 2003

2 years 10 months

Crawley, United Kingdom

Development Engineer, Product Development

Lafarge Roofing Technical Center Ltd.

Managing international projects and supporting plants during test trials.
Conducting tests, reporting and analysis of strength tests.
Developing and optimizing tools and roof tiles using CAD UG/NX.
Achievements:
Optimizing 3D solid pallet modeling method for concrete roof tiles using Unigraphics CAD System.
Technologies used:
Unigraphics NX.

Feb 1999 - Feb 2000

1 year 1 month

Heusenstamm, Germany

Development/Design/Project Engineer

Lafarge Braas Forschungs- und Entwicklungs- GmbH

Lafarge Group is a global leader in cement and high-quality roofing materials and chimney systems. Present in over 40 countries with 75,000 employees, it is one of the largest companies in this field.
Business area: roof tiles.
Entry as project engineer in Heusenstamm.
Reporting line: directly to development manager.
Tool development for series production of roof tiles Harzerpfanne and Frankfurterpfanne BIG.
Developing core shooting processes for series production of roof tiles Tegalitfirst and Walmglocke.
Technologies used:
Unigraphics NX.

May 1996 - Apr 1998

2 years

Erzhausen, Germany

Site Manager, Designer

Radabau GmbH

Industrial roof and façade construction for industrial and commercial buildings.
Medium-sized family business with 15 employees.
Designing roofs and façades with HICAD and creating trapezoidal sheet layout plans with HICAD.
Preparing quantity calculations, bills of materials and construction reports.
Coordinating and managing the site and ordering materials.
Working with architects and engineers under HOAI guidelines.
Assisting in planning, tendering and awarding trades.
Achievements:
Setting up the first computer workstations and network.
Technologies used:
HICAD.

Feb 1994 - Mar 1995

1 year 2 months

Germany

Sales Engineer

Makro Dış Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Special machine construction.
Manufacturing and selling air compressors, steam pressure cleaning equipment and garage doors.
Based in Turkey with 50 employees.
Selling air compressors in postal code areas 6, 7 and 8.
Exporting used machine tools to Turkey.
Developing a project for garage door production.
Managing customer base.
Expanding new target markets.

Apr 1989 - Dec 1993

4 years 9 months

Maintal, Germany

Project Engineer

Klöckner Ferromatik Desma GmbH

Special machine construction.
World’s largest full-hydraulic injection molding machine builder for thermoplastics with 416 employees in Maintal.
Started as designer, promoted to project engineer after 3.5 years.
Independently performing all design work using CAD Bravo 3.
Involved from the start in development of the new K-series full-hydraulic injection molding machine.
Worked on development of new hydromechanical machine series.
Calculated assemblies for hydraulic clamping units of the K-series.
Planning injection molding machines for manufacturing automotive bumpers from plastics.
Planning and implementing core shooting systems for Hyundai Motors to produce the first plastic intake manifolds.
Creating layouts for core shooting systems using ACAD12/Genius.
Supporting customers/toolmakers in technical sales.
Technologies used:
Bravo3, AutoCAD.

Aug 1980 - Jun 1981

11 months

Dreieich, Germany

Intern

Dupol-Rubbermaid GmbH

In the workshop:
Repaired and maintained injection molds.
Worked on all common machine tools: filing, milling, drilling, grinding, welding, cutting and turning.
In the design office:
Designed and built prototypes.
In the injection molding shop:
Installed and removed injection molds.
Set up injection molding machines.
Conducted quality control.

Summary

37 years of experience in production, design, development, testing, electronics, SW, HW project management, measurement technology, plastics technology (injection molding), construction, special machine construction, mechanical engineering, site management, pharma, quality, automotive and solar power
19 years of experience in international plant setup, production relocation planning and technical project management, commissioning, program management
Planning of highly complex international components
Extensive interdisciplinary expertise
Skilled in staff leadership and motivation
Fast learner, customer-oriented
Entrepreneurial thinking and action
Creative engineer with an eye on production processes and costs
High social competence and integrity
Hands-on mentality
Technical focus: solar technology, medical technology, automotive, rail technology, special machine construction, plastic injection molding, device construction, electronics, pharma, mechanical engineering, plant engineering.