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Johannes Fruntzek

Material Handling Project Management

Johannes Fruntzek
Dentlein am Forst, Germany

Experience

Mar 2025 - Present
1 year

Material Handling Project Management

Amazon Deutschland Transport GmbH

  • Retrofit of 10 existing distribution centers with ASML (automated scan manual labeling)

  • Automation of conveyor technology at the Induct with the goals of improved ergonomics, cost savings, and increased throughput

  • Adaptation of existing MHE (material handling equipment)

  • Management of suppliers (internal and external)

  • Site coordination

  • Detailed planning and implementation of the execution concept

  • Approvals of machine safety, Machinery Directive

  • Planning and execution of IOQ, SWEH, SAT, and launch

  • Ensuring compliance with cost, schedule, and performance targets

  • Risk management

  • PM coaching for the project team and suppliers

  • Leading multiple international teams

  • International communication/coordination of sites (AMZL delivery stations, suppliers), RME, Ops, Safety, PMO, and Quality

  • Methods and tools: interim project management, project management (traditional, agile, hybrid), change management, V-model, Scrum, Ozark, Chime, PtW, RightCrowd, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, material handling, logistics, mechanical engineering, site coordination, claim management, requirement management, requirements specification, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (international)

Aug 2024 - Oct 2024
3 months

Schedule Planning Consultant for Vehicle Program

Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH

  • Advising program leadership, subproject leadership, and PMO on creating schedules and timelines in the Panther KF51 program

  • Setting up a Level 1 plan for project management and earned value management

  • Enhancing and validating the Level 2 plans (engineering, PM, joint PM, ILS, QM, SCM, and PT)

  • Process analysis of the product development process (PEP)

  • Identifying areas for improvement in project management and PMO

  • Training employees on creating schedules

  • Methods and tools: interim project management, project management (traditional, agile, hybrid), change management, V-model, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, defense, VS-NfD, mechanical engineering, vehicle development, PEP, requirement management, requirements specification, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, communication (national)

Apr 2024 - Jul 2024
4 months

Material Handling Project Management

Amazon Deutschland Transport GmbH

  • Retrofit of 3 existing distribution centers with ADTA (automated divert to aisle)

  • Automation of conveyor technology with the goals of cost savings and increased throughput

  • Adaptation of existing MHE (material handling equipment)

  • Management of suppliers (internal and external)

  • Site coordination

  • Detailed planning and implementation of the execution concept

  • Approvals of machine safety, Machinery Directive

  • Planning and execution of AMSCI, SAT, and launch

  • Ensuring compliance with cost, schedule, and performance targets

  • Risk management

  • PM coaching for the project team and suppliers

  • Leading multiple international teams

  • International communication/coordination of sites (AMZL delivery stations, suppliers), RME, Ops, Safety, PMO, and Quality

  • Methods and tools: interim project management, project management (traditional, agile, hybrid), change management, V-model, Scrum, Ozark, Chime, PtW, RightCrowd, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, material handling, logistics, mechanical engineering, site coordination, claim management, requirement management, requirements specification, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (international)

Jan 2024 - Mar 2024
3 months

Interim Project Management for E-Mobility Stamping Lines

TE Connectivity Germany GmbH

  • Project management for new stamping line 1.5 in the area of cell contact systems (ZKS)

  • Management of suppliers (internal and external)

  • Planning of general contractor and infrastructure scopes

  • Ensuring compliance with cost, schedule, and performance targets

  • Risk management

  • Planning and conducting concept workshops

  • PM coaching for the project team and suppliers

  • Leading an international team

  • International communication/coordination of sites (own, suppliers, and customers), manufacturing, toolmaking, mechanical engineering (ME), procurement, PMO, and quality

  • Methods and tools: interim project management, project management (traditional, agile, hybrid), change management, V-model, Scrum, PEP, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, manufacturing technology, stamping technology, mechanical engineering, development, claim management, requirement management, requirements specification, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (international)

Aug 2023 - Oct 2023
3 months

Interim Project Management for E-Mobility Stamping Lines

TE Connectivity Germany GmbH

  • Project management for new stamping line 1.4 in the area of cell contact systems (ZKS)

  • Management of suppliers (internal and external)

  • Site coordination for general contractors and subcontractors

  • Ensuring compliance with cost, schedule, and performance targets

  • Risk management

  • Planning and conducting concept workshops

  • PM coaching for the project team and suppliers

  • Leading an international team

  • International communication/coordination of sites (own, suppliers, and customers), manufacturing, toolmaking, mechanical engineering (ME), procurement, PMO, and quality

  • Methods and tools: interim project management, project management (traditional, agile, hybrid), change management, V-model, Scrum, PEP, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, manufacturing technology, stamping technology, mechanical engineering, development, claim management, requirement management, requirements specification, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (international)

Jun 2023 - Jul 2023
2 months

Consulting Test Stand Development and Interim Project Management

IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG

  • Planning the setup of test chambers

  • Developing the supply concept (electricity, control systems, chilled water, demineralized water, wastewater) for test chambers

  • Adapting existing air ducts to the building situation

  • Packaging test stand components and assemblies

  • Modifying existing modules for test chambers

  • Advising on machine safety, especially electrical safety

  • Advising on the machinery directive

  • Coordinating external service providers

  • Methods and Tools: Consulting, Project Management (traditional, agile, hybrid), Change Management, V-Modell, Scrum, PEP, Modularization, Modular system, Stakeholder management, Scheduling, Cost planning, Resource planning, Controlling, Technical building equipment (TGA), Plant engineering, Special purpose equipment, Machinery directive (2006/42/EC), Mechanical engineering, Metrology, Development, Claim management, Requirement management, Requirements specification, Functional specification, Supply chain management, Risk management, FMEA, Lessons Learned, Supplier management, Team leadership, Communication (national)

May 2023 - Dec 2023
8 months

Consulting Product Development and Project Management

Meltem Wärmerückgewinnung GmbH & Co. KG

  • Analyzing the current product development process

  • Advising management on the project management process

  • Project management for the "Heat Recovery Retrofit Unit" project

  • Coordinating development, sales, marketing, purchasing, manufacturing, and service

  • Supporting product management in product strategy

  • International communication/coordination of plants (own, suppliers, and customers), development, purchasing, sales, and quality

  • Methods and Tools: Consulting, Project Management (traditional, agile, hybrid), Change Management, V-Modell, Scrum, PEP, Modularization, Modular system, Stakeholder management, Scheduling, Cost planning, Resource planning, Controlling, Technical building equipment (TGA), Mechanical engineering, Development, Claim management, Requirement management, Requirements specification, Functional specification, Supply chain management, Risk management, FMEA, Lessons Learned, Supplier management, Team leadership, Communication (international)

Sep 2021 - Apr 2023
1 year 8 months

Consulting Project Management and Product Development

Carl Zeiss Spectroscopy GmbH

  • Analyzing the current process

  • Optimizing ongoing customer projects

  • Developing a suitable project management process for low- and high-complexity customer projects

  • Developing a modular system for traversing measurement systems (mechanics, hardware, software)

  • Supplier development (mechanical components, hardware/controllers)

  • Advising management on project management

  • Business consulting (change process)

  • Leading the product quality task force

  • Leading the delivery reliability task force

  • International communication/coordination of plants (own, suppliers, and customers), development, purchasing, sales, and quality

  • Methods and Tools: Consulting, Project Management (traditional, agile, hybrid), Change Management, Gemini, V-Modell, Scrum, PEP, Modularization, Modular system, Stakeholder management, Scheduling, Cost planning, Resource planning, Controlling, Plant engineering, Special purpose equipment, Machinery directive (2006/42/EC), Mechanical engineering, Metrology, Development, Claim management, Requirement management, Requirements specification, Functional specification, Supply chain management, Risk management, FMEA, Lessons Learned, Supplier management, Team leadership, Communication (international)

Feb 2021 - Mar 2022
1 year 2 months

Consulting Refrigeration Technology for Samplers

Endress+Hauser Conducta GmbH+Co. KG

  • Converting the refrigerant from R134a to R600a for the sampler's cooling module

  • Estimating the load for the cooling module

  • Calculating the refrigeration cycle (capillary system with internal heat exchanger, single stage)

  • Creating the test procedure for validating the new refrigeration cycle

  • Managing the supplier (cooling module)

  • Optimizing the control concept for the sampler (cooling module control, defrost concept)

  • Auditing the supplier's plant

  • Optimizing the end-of-line test (EOL tester)

  • Methods and Tools: Consulting, Project Management (traditional), V-Modell, Change Management, Thermodynamics, Refrigeration technology, Stakeholder management, Scheduling, Cost planning, Resource planning, Controlling, Plant engineering, Special purpose equipment, Mechanical engineering, Metrology, Development, Claim management, Requirement management, Requirements specification, Functional specification, Supply chain management, Risk management, FMEA, Lessons Learned, Supplier management, Communication (national), Audit, Simulation, Calculation, REFPROP

Feb 2021 - Aug 2021
7 months

Project Leader for Lighting Systems in Refrigerated Display Cases and Project Management Consulting

emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA

  • Project management for lighting (panel, shelf, drawer, wine cooler, ice bin) in premium refrigerated display cases (two subprojects)

  • Leading international teams (Germany, USA, Mexico, China)

  • Advising management on project management

  • Business consulting (change process)

  • International communication/coordination of plants (own and suppliers), development, purchasing, sales, and quality

  • Methods and Tools: Consulting, Project Management (traditional, agile, hybrid), Change Management, V-Modell, Modularization, Modular system, Stakeholder management, Scheduling, Cost planning, Resource planning, Controlling, Consumer products, Mechanical engineering, Metrology, Development, Claim management, Requirement management, Requirements specification, Functional specification, Supply chain management, Risk management, FMEA, Lessons Learned, Supplier management, Team leadership, Communication (international)

Apr 2020 - Dec 2020
9 months

Consulting on temperature-controlled transports and transport refrigeration systems

Umwelt Stiftung Grosskopf GmbH

  • Market analysis of refrigeration systems, refrigerant compressors and control units

  • Creation of requirement specifications

  • Design and sizing of refrigeration circuits

  • Development of control and error handling strategies

  • Creation of a safety concept for flammable refrigerants and high-pressure refrigerants

  • Supplier management

  • Methods and tools: Consulting, Project management (traditional), Change management, V-Model, Modularization, Thermodynamics, Refrigeration technology, Modular system, Stakeholder management, Scheduling, Cost planning, Resource planning, Controlling, Plant engineering, Mechanical engineering, Measurement technology, Development, Claim management, Requirements management, Requirements specification, Functional specification, Supply chain management, Risk management, FMEA, Lessons learned, Supplier management, Team leadership, Department management, International communication, P&ID, Plant control, REFPROP

Nov 2018 - Apr 2020
1 year 6 months

Program manager for blower controllers

MAHLE Behr GmbH & Co. KG

  • Creation of requirement specifications

  • Prototype definition and coordination

  • Responsibility for components of blower controllers worldwide (focus on Europe)

  • Management of the respective customer project managers

  • Supplier management

  • International communication/coordination of plants (own and suppliers), development and quality

  • Methods and tools: Consulting, Project management (traditional, agile, hybrid), Scrum, V-Model, Stage-Gate, Change management, Modularization, Modular system, Stakeholder management, Scheduling, Cost planning, Resource planning, Controlling, Mechanical engineering, Measurement technology, Development, Claim management, Requirements management, DOORS, Requirements specification, Functional specification, Supply chain management, Risk management, FMEA, Lessons learned, Supplier management, Team leadership, International communication

Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
5 months

Compressor technology consulting

ZF Friedrichshafen AG / WABCO

  • Comparison of different compression concepts for air compressors

  • Market analysis of common compressors

  • Support of the project team in defining requirements

  • Design of scroll compressors for air compression in different power classes

  • Consulting on manufacturing and industrialization concepts

  • Methods and tools: Consulting, V-Model, Modularization, Modular system, Stakeholder management, Mechanical engineering, Measurement technology, Development, Claim management, Requirements management, Requirements specification, Functional specification, Supply chain management, Risk management, FMEA, Lessons learned, Supplier management, International communication, REFPROP, Simulation

Apr 2018 - Jun 2021
3 years 3 months

Test bench development consulting

DB Systemtechnik GmbH

  • Project management for climate test bench

  • Supplier management

  • Concept and detailed development of the climate test bench control system

  • Creation of a measurement concept

  • Consulting on awarding trades (electrical, PLC, programming, installation, components, setup)

  • Methods and tools: Consulting, Project management (traditional), Change management, V-Model, Modularization, Thermodynamics, Refrigeration technology, Modular system, Stakeholder management, Scheduling, Cost planning, Resource planning, Controlling, Plant engineering, Special plant engineering, Mechanical engineering, Measurement technology, Development, Claim management, Requirements management, Requirements specification, Functional specification, Supply chain management, Risk management, FMEA, Lessons learned, Supplier management, Team leadership, National communication, P&ID, Plant control, PLC, REFPROP

Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
1 year

Program management for tool relocations

ERNI Production GmbH & Co. KG

  • Identifying relocation potentials for stamping and injection molding tools

  • Compiling and creating documentation

  • Project management of relocations

  • Release planning

  • Coordination of relocation projects

  • International communication/coordination with plants, purchasing, sales, logistics, tool making and quality

  • Methods and tools: Consulting, Project management (traditional, agile, hybrid), Change management, Stakeholder management, Scheduling, Cost planning, Resource planning, Controlling, Mechanical engineering, Measurement technology, Claim management, Requirements management, Requirements specification, Functional specification, Supply chain management, Risk management, FMEA, Lessons learned, Supplier management, Team leadership, International communication, Stamping technology, Injection molding, Electroplating, Tool relocation

Jun 2016 - Dec 2016
7 months

Project Manager Test Bench Development

DB Systemtechnik GmbH

  • Project management for climate test bench

  • Supplier management

  • Scheduling

  • Cost planning

  • Concept development of a climate system test bench

  • Sizing of individual components (pressure losses, performance, strength)

  • Design of the test bench and required TGA

  • Creation of a measurement and control concept

  • Creation of the bill of materials for ordering and assembly

  • Preparation of tender documents

  • Methods and Tools: Consulting, project management (waterfall), V-Model, design, change management, modularization, thermodynamics, refrigeration technology, modular system, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, plant construction, special-purpose plant construction, mechanical engineering, measurement technology, development, claim management, requirement management, requirements specification, functional specifications, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (national), P&ID, plant control, PLC, REFPROP, Solid Edge

Nov 2015 - Jun 2017
1 year 8 months

Resident Engineer Electric Compressors

Valeo GmbH

  • Interface function between OEM and Tier1 suppliers (UK, France, Germany, Poland)

  • Defining timings

  • Preparing documentation, test reports and specifications (internal and external)

  • Analyzing test parts

  • Failure analysis

  • International communication/coordination with plants (OEM and suppliers), development and quality

  • International travel

  • Methods and Tools: Resident engineering, project management (waterfall, agile, hybrid), Scrum, V-Model, PEP, change management, stakeholder management, scheduling, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, metrology, claim management, requirement management, requirements specification, functional specifications, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, communication (international), testing, validation, Vector tools, CANoe

Jul 2015 - Oct 2015
4 months

OKK Lead Interior Scopes

Magna Steyr AG

  • Planning and executing OKKs (Surface Construction Circles) for interior scopes (floor trim, luggage compartment trim, tailgate trim, A-, B- and C-pillar trims, headliner, dashboard, center console, door trim, seat trim, steering wheel, control cap covers)

  • Aligning and tracking work packages for SE team leads, design, module leads, ergonomics, safety, premium feel, suppliers

  • Synchronizing design and engineering requirements

  • Coordinating and approving produced surfaces with EBI-L

  • Methods and Tools: project management (waterfall, agile, hybrid), Scrum, V-Model, PEP, change management, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, claim management, requirement management, requirements specification, functional specifications, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, communication (international), STRAK, plastics engineering, crash systems, infotainment, team leadership

Jul 2015 - Oct 2015
4 months

Project Manager Strak Interior

Technicon Ltd.

  • Project planning, creating timings, cost control, personnel planning

  • Organizing and tracking project processes

  • Coordinating STRAK scopes between customer and STRAK department

  • Methods and Tools: project management (waterfall, agile, hybrid), Scrum, V-Model, PEP, change management, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, claim management, requirement management, requirements specification, functional specifications, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, communication (international), STRAK, plastics engineering, crash systems, infotainment, team leadership

Nov 2014 - Dec 2015
1 year 2 months

Project Manager Water Valves

CSA Germany GmbH & Co. KG

  • Program and project planning for development, quality, purchasing and sales

  • Coordinating and planning tests and component validations

  • Component inspections (dimensional accuracy, incoming quality) and advising development

  • Planning and coordinating the relocation of the production plant (supplier and customer coordination, capacity planning, validation coordination)

  • Aligning scopes of work internally (development, testing, plants) and externally (suppliers and service providers)

  • Methods and Tools: project management (waterfall, agile, hybrid), Scrum, V-Model, PEP, change management, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, claim management, requirement management, requirements specification, functional specifications, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, communication (international), plastics engineering, team leadership

Mar 2014 - Dec 2015
1 year 10 months

Resident Engineer Throttle Valves

CSA Germany GmbH & Co. KG

  • Interface role between OEM (Germany, Italy) and Tier 1 suppliers (USA, Canada, Germany, Czech Republic)

  • Scheduling

  • Preparation of documentation, test reports, and specifications (internal and external)

  • Calculation and design of gearbox components and valves

  • Analysis of prototype parts

  • International communication/coordination of plants (OEM and suppliers), development, and quality

  • International travel

  • Methods and Tools: Resident Engineering, Project Management (classic, agile, hybrid), Scrum, V-Model, PEP, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Scheduling, Measurement Technology, Claim Management, Requirement Management, Requirements Specification, Functional Specification, Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, FMEA, Lessons Learned, Supplier Management, Communication (international), Testing, Validation

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
2 years

Quality Engineer – Gasoline Engine Control Units

BMW AG

  • Preparation of test and qualification reports for the series development of gasoline engine control units (longitudinal and transverse engines, modular engines)

  • Risk management for the series development of gasoline engine control units

  • Handling field issues of gasoline engine control units using FASTA data, PuMA, QlikView, PQM, QC

  • Project management for the correction of repair manual N63 (MSG MSD85)

  • Preventive quality work

  • Facilitation of FMEAs and risk workshops

  • Failure and field data analysis of engine control units

  • Analysis and optimization of return analysis at Tier 1

  • Conducting CMMI reviews, PPQA

  • Creation of requirements specifications in DOORS

  • Application of lessons learned, Fishbone/Ishikawa, FTA/fault tree analysis

  • Timing creation in R-Plan

  • Best practice implementation

  • International communication/coordination of plants (OEM and suppliers), development, and quality

  • National travel

  • Methods and Tools: Quality Management, Project Management (classic, agile, hybrid), Scrum, V-Model, PEP, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Scheduling, Resource Planning, Measurement Technology, Claim Management, Requirement Management, DOORS, Requirements Specification, Functional Specification, Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, FMEA, DRBFM, DRBTR, Lessons Learned, Supplier Management, Communication (international), Testing, Validation, HIL, ASPICE, CMMI, R-Plan, Best Practice

Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
5 months

Subproject Manager

Semcon Rhein-Main GmbH

  • Project management and tracking of series development of body-in-white components and bumpers

  • Creation of schedules and resource planning

  • Preparation, execution, and facilitation of technical reviews

  • Coordination of series approvals, 3D and 2D data creation, prototype management, and quality assurance

  • Ensuring compliance with design guidelines (best practice)

  • Training and coaching for project engineers

  • Creation of requirements specifications (GM specifications), lessons learned, best practice

  • Technical personnel responsibility for 4 DREs and 21 designers

  • Methods and Tools: Project Management (classic, agile, hybrid), Scrum, V-Model, GVDP, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Scheduling, Cost Planning, Resource Planning, Claim Management, Requirement Management, Requirements Specification, Functional Specification, Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, FMEA, Lessons Learned, Supplier Management, Communication (international), Strak, Plastics Technology, Crash Systems, Body Engineering

Oct 2010 - Jul 2011
10 months

Project Manager – Cost Reduction for Thermal Components and Exhaust Systems

Adam Opel AG

  • Cost reduction of thermal components (air conditioning lines, A/C compressors, and electric heaters) in current series production

  • Cost reduction of exhaust components in current series production

  • Application of FMEA, DRBFM, DRBTR, scheduling in R-Plan and MS Project, best practice

  • International communication/coordination of plants (OEM and suppliers) and development

  • International travel

  • Methods and Tools: Project Management (classic), V-Model, GVDP, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Scheduling, Cost Planning, Resource Planning, Claim Management, Requirement Management, Requirements Specification, Functional Specification, Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, FMEA, Lessons Learned, Supplier Management, Communication (international), Cost Reduction, Validation

Mar 2009 - Sep 2010
1 year 7 months

Project Manager

IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG

  • Planning and implementation of a climate test bench for vehicle air conditioning systems

  • Planning of a climate system test bench for electric vehicles and HV components

  • Study on HVAC compressors for household appliances

  • Study on internal heat exchangers for mobile refrigeration

  • Concept study of heat pumps for mobile applications

  • Supervision of thesis projects and internships

  • International communication with customers (OEMs and suppliers) and part suppliers

  • National travel

  • Methods and Tools: Project Management (classic), Design, Change Management, V-Model, Modularization, Thermodynamics, Refrigeration Technology, Modular System, Stakeholder Management, Scheduling, Cost Planning, Resource Planning, Controlling, Plant Engineering, Special Purpose Plant Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Measurement Technology, Development, Claim Management, Requirement Management, Requirements Specification, Functional Specification, Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, FMEA, Lessons Learned, Supplier Management, Team Leadership, Communication (national), RI Scheme, Plant Control, PLC, REFPROP, Solid Edge

Nov 2006 - Feb 2009
2 years 4 months

Project Lead Climate Compressors

Adam Opel AG

  • Project management of climate compressors in the Global Delta project

  • Cost reduction of climate compressors in current series production

  • Handling of defects

  • Procurement and coordination of prototypes

  • Maintenance of parts lists (prototype, series, service), DMU, release (prototype, series, service)

  • Coordination of filling and updating the PLM system (Teamcenter) according to OEM guidelines for structure and data quality

  • Coordination of component interfaces and installation spaces with ME/PT/Thermal/Crash

  • Investigations of assembly/servicability using DMU/VisMockup

  • HVAC quality management

  • Interface function with purchasing, development, quality, logistics, production and service

  • Application of FMEA, DRBFM, DRBTR, timing in R-Plan, lessons learned, FTA/fault tree analysis, best practice

  • International communication/coordination of plants (OEM and suppliers) and development

  • International business travel

  • Methods and Tools: project management (classic), V-model, GVDP, change management, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, claim management, requirements management, requirements specification, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, communication (international), cost reduction, validation

Jan 2006 - Oct 2006
10 months

Design and Development Engineer

Valeo Compressor Europe GmbH

  • Development of an R744 fixed displacement compressor

  • Project lead for the development of an R744 fixed displacement compressor

  • Creation of requirements and functional specifications

  • Support of the development of externally controlled R744 climate compressors

  • Package studies

  • Customer adaptations

  • Management of modifications of series and pre-series compressors for refrigerant R134a

  • Lifetime calculations

  • Vibration analyses and noise studies

  • Cost reduction of R134a compressors

  • Quality management

  • Design of climate compressors and test bench components

  • Vehicle application

  • Production planning and optimization

  • Application of FMEA, DRBFM, DRBTR, FTA/fault tree analysis, best practice

  • International communication (EU, non-EU, Japan) in development and with plants

  • International business travel

  • Methods and Tools: project management (classic, agile, hybrid), V-model, Scrum, change management, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, claim management, requirements management, requirements specification, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, communication (international), testing, validation, thermodynamics, refrigeration technology, simulation, Ansys, UG NX, modular system

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Automotive (13.5 years), Manufacturing (8.5 years), Transportation (2 years), and Energy (0.5 years).

Automotive
Manufacturing
Transportation
Energy

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Project Management (19.5 years), Product Development (16 years), Supply Chain Management (15 years), Quality Assurance (6.5 years), Operations (3 years), and Logistics (0.5 years).

Project Management
Product Development
Supply Chain Management
Quality Assurance
Operations
Logistics

Summary

Experienced and certified Senior Project Manager (IPMA) with over 15 years of experience leading complex, cross-functional projects in the automotive sector, special machinery construction, and corporate development/change processes. Proven success in project planning, control, and execution while meeting deadlines and budget targets. Strong analytical and organizational skills as well as a high level of communication and leadership competence enable me to motivate project teams and manage stakeholders efficiently.

Highly skilled in agile and traditional project management methods (Scrum, IPMA) and experienced in using digital tools for resource planning and process optimization (e.g., MS Project). Skilled in risk management and in implementing problem-solving strategies that ensure project success and deliver sustainable results.

I bring a deep understanding of industry-specific requirements and goals and am able to proactively manage change and implement continuous improvements. My focus is always on successfully executing projects that increase business value and deliver measurable results.

Skills

Technical Focus Areas:

  • Project Management/program Management
  • Product Development/product Realization
  • Thermodynamics/refrigeration/thermal Management
  • Compressors
  • Test Stands
  • Supplier Management
  • Quality Management
  • Consulting

Methods:

  • Project Management According To Ipma Icb 3.0
  • Fmea/drbfm/drbtr
  • Risk Management
  • Requirements Management
  • Lessons Learned (Ll), Best Practice (Bp)
  • Fta, Fault Tree Analysis, Ishikawa

Standard Software:

  • Ms Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) – Very Good
  • Ms Project – Very Good
  • Ms Visio – Good
  • Vba – Good

Development Tools:

  • Solid Edge St10 – Good
  • Catia V5 – Good
  • Doors – Good
  • Labview – Basic Knowledge
  • Jira – Basic Knowledge
  • Sap – Basic Knowledge
  • Vector Canoe, Canalyzer – Basic Knowledge

Industries:

  • Automotive (> 15 Years)
  • Mechanical Engineering (> 15 Years)
  • Plant Engineering (> 10 Years)
  • Appliances/white Goods (< 5 Years)

Previous Roles:

  • Program Management (Various Positions)
  • Project Management (Various Positions)
  • Consulting (Technical, Methodological, Change Process)
  • Test Stand Development (Design, Construction)
  • Okk Leader (Interior Sports Car Cooperation Phase Ikm)
  • Quality Engineer (Gasoline Engine Control Units)
  • Resident Engineer (Electrically Driven Compressors, Throttle Valves)
  • Design And Development Engineer (Climate Compressors)

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2010 - Jun 2014

Technical University of Dresden

Diploma Engineer · Mechanical Engineering, specialization in Energy Technology · Dresden, Germany

Oct 2001 - Dec 2005

Jena University of Applied Sciences

Diploma Engineer (University of Applied Sciences) · Mechanical Engineering, specialization in Development/Design · Jena, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Zertifizierter Senior Projektmanager (GPM)/Certified Senior Project Manager IPMA Level B

GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement e. V.

Special modules for training as an electrical specialist for defined tasks on high-voltage systems for fuel cell and hybrid vehicles

TÜV Süd Academy

Basic module for training as an electrical specialist for defined tasks on high-voltage systems for fuel cell and hybrid vehicles

TÜV Süd Academy

CATIA V5 Basic Link Management

Cenit AG System House

CATIA V5 Basics - Block I & TISWeb V5

Cenit AG System House

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Johannes is based in Dentlein am Forst, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Johannes speak?

Johannes speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Johannes have?

Johannes has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Johannes has worked in at least 25 different roles and for 21 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Johannes may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Johannes be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Johannes would be well-suited for roles such as: Material Handling Project Management, Schedule Planning Consultant for Vehicle Program, Interim Project Management for E-Mobility Stamping Lines.

What is Johannes's latest experience?

Johannes's most recent position is Material Handling Project Management at Amazon Deutschland Transport GmbH.

What companies has Johannes worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Johannes has worked for Amazon Deutschland Transport GmbH, Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH, TE Connectivity Germany GmbH, IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG, and Meltem Wärmerückgewinnung GmbH & Co. KG.

Which industries is Johannes most experienced in?

Johannes is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Transportation and Logistics. Johannes also has some experience in Energy and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Johannes most experienced in?

Johannes is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Supply Chain Management. Johannes also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Operations, and Logistics.

Which industries has Johannes worked in recently?

Johannes has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics, and Energy.

Which business areas has Johannes worked in recently?

Johannes has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Supply Chain Management, and Product Development.

What is Johannes's education?

Johannes holds a Master in Mechanical Engineering, specialization in Energy Technology from Technical University of Dresden and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, specialization in Development/Design from Jena University of Applied Sciences.

Does Johannes have any certificates?

Johannes has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Zertifizierter Senior Projektmanager (GPM)/Certified Senior Project Manager IPMA Level B, Special modules for training as an electrical specialist for defined tasks on high-voltage systems for fuel cell and hybrid vehicles, and Basic module for training as an electrical specialist for defined tasks on high-voltage systems for fuel cell and hybrid vehicles.

What is the availability of Johannes?

Johannes is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Johannes?

Johannes's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

How to hire Johannes?

To hire Johannes, click the Meet button on the profile to request a meeting and discuss your project needs.

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