Jürgen Knobloch
Director Platform Office
Experience
Director Platform Office
AGCO GmbH
- Developed AGCO’s global reference architecture for system decomposition across all product lines.
- Defined roles, artifacts, and cross-functional collaboration models for Systems Engineering.
- Built and led the global Functional Safety organization; created company-wide FuSa standards.
- Drove global module strategy to reduce complexity and cost; aligned engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing.
- Led development and rollout of global corporate standards across brands and regions.
Director EFG – Electronics & Software Transformation
AGCO GmbH
- Implemented SAFe 5.0 across global software and electronics development (450 engineers).
- Restructured the organization to improve transparency, delivery speed, and cross-functional alignment.
Director Program Lead – Centurion Platform
AGCO GmbH
- Program Director for the USD 1B Centurion product platform (Massey Ferguson & Valtra).
- Led global cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and supply chain.
- Delivered platform strategy, architecture, and execution roadmap.
Director Module Lead – Hydraulics & Pneumatics
AGCO GmbH
- Global responsibility for hydraulic and pneumatic modules across all AGCO brands.
- Delivered multiple award-winning innovations (4× DLG Silver Medals).
- Drove modularization, cost reduction, and standardization initiatives.
Senior Manager / Department Lead – Hydraulics
AGCO GmbH
- Led a 28-person hydraulics development department.
- Introduced new collaboration models improving efficiency, quality, and development speed.
Senior Designer – Hydraulics & Pneumatics
AGCO GmbH
- Design engineer for hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components.
- Developed new concepts for lift systems, hitches, and front loaders.
Temporary Engineer
Fendt
- Worked on hydraulics and pneumatic systems.
Engineer
Ferchau Engineering
- Digitization of technical drawings for Bosch injection systems.
Summary
Senior technology and transformation leader with deep expertise in Systems Engineering, Functional Safety, and global innovation management. Nearly 30 years of experience in leading large-scale engineering organizations, delivering complex technology portfolios, and driving cross-functional transformation across global teams. Proven ability to build high-performing organizations, implement data-driven governance, and accelerate Horizon 2/3 innovation with measurable business impact. Strong communicator and integrator across engineering, product, and executive leadership.
Skills
Systems Engineering & Architecture
Functional Safety Governance (Fusa)
Global R&d Transformation & Safe 5.0
Technology Portfolio & Module Strategy
Cross-functional Leadership (Global Teams)
Innovation & Horizon 2/3 Development
Data-driven Governance & Ai-enabled Processes
Organizational Design & Collaboration Models
Built Agco’s Global Systems Engineering Reference Architecture And Collaboration Model.
Established And Led A Global Functional Safety Organization Across South America, North America, Europe, And India.
Directed The Usd 1b Centurion Product Platform (Massey Ferguson & Valtra).
Implemented Safe 5.0 For 450 Engineers In Global Software And Electronics Development.
Delivered Multiple Award-winning Innovations (4× Dlg Silver Medals).
Reduced Module Complexity And Cost Through Global Module Strategy And Governance.
Holder Of 6 Active Patents In Hydraulics, Front Loaders, And Operator Interface Concepts.
Languages
Education
University of Applied Sciences Kempten
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) · Mechanical Engineering · Kempten, Germany
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