Hilter am Teutoburger Wald, Germany
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Experience Jan 2024 - Present
1 year 8 months
Temporary support for several medium-sized companies (MBH, VW Osnabrück, Strautmann, Windmöller & Hölscher, Glüpker Blechtechnik) in the Osnabrück area in project management.
Preparation and kickoff of large projects with budgets from around 20 million in mechanical and plant engineering.
Risk management, project definitions, engineering management.
Jul 2021 - Dec 2023
2 years 6 months
Development of a new digital printing system.
Took over sub-project management for maintenance, ink supply, and control for the new digital printing machine.
Led a 20-member engineering development team (design, mechatronics, lab) for development.
Conducted tests, verifications, and optimizations.
Supervised and managed final assembly to build prototypes, pilot plant, and production line.
Coordinated stakeholders and evaluated and selected suppliers.
Made make-or-buy decisions.
Classical project management with control of cost, schedule, and quality parameters.
Presented the production line to the end customer and secured the contract for the first customer unit.
Developed assembly sequences on-site and at the customer, depending on the ordered machine variant.
Designed special transport frames for overseas shipping.
Apr 2021 - Aug 2021
5 months
Set up and integrated project management for all plants of the Neuenhaus Group.
Trained four project managers using real projects and new start-ups as examples.
Created a project management handbook with strategic focus for all plants of the Neuhausen Group.
Redesigned a robotic production line for welding assemblies in a brake lining plate manufacturing line for trucks.
Planned delivery logistics with sequencing for 36 variants for JIT deliveries.
Designed the required material handling equipment (overhead conveyors).
Sep 2020 - Jun 2021
10 months
Project management for the complete conversion of Porsche derivatives based on the 933/964.
Created a suitable inventory management system tailored to Mletzko's needs for approx. 1,600 items (standard and drawing-bound).
Reorganized all items into assembly structures (Porsche PET assemblies and Mletzko assembly modules).
Created 3D drawings for engine cooling, HVAC, cable routing, wheel arch liners, instrumentation, floor insulation, various brackets and supports.
Generated production drawings and request for quotations from suppliers.
Developed a complete costing basis for all derivatives to be manufactured.
Developed a project plan to control the process, starting with vehicle disassembly and ending with final assembly.
Evaluated and selected suppliers.
Feb 1996 - Sep 1998
2 years 8 months
Production of automotive assembly systems.
Jun 1992 - Dec 1995
3 years 7 months
Production of conveying and special systems.
Mar 1986 - May 1992
6 years 3 months
Project manager for new launches (convertibles and special vehicles) for Ford.
Mar 1983 - Feb 1986
3 years
Automotive plant for convertibles and special vehicles.
Jan 1982 - Dec 1982
1 year
Manufacturing of feeding and ventilation systems.
Mar 1980 - Dec 1981
1 year 10 months
Manufacturing of special livestock transport bodies and refrigerated bodies.
Apr 1973 - Jul 1974
1 year 4 months
Manufacturing of stamping and drawing tools.
Jan 1972 - Mar 1973
1 year 3 months
Trained as a weapons mechanic for light and heavy weapons (focus on Leopard I main battle tank).
Basic training course in Hamm.
Training in Rothenburg/Wümme.
Transfer to Lingen.
Discharged as HG/R.
Oct 1971 - Dec 1971
3 months
Manufacturing of stamping and drawing tools.
Apr 1968 - Sep 1971
3 years 6 months
Degree: Toolmaker (skilled worker).