Jürgen V.

Freelance Consultant

Hilter am Teutoburger Wald, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present
1 year 8 months
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Freelance Consultant

  • 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

Freelance Consultant

Windmöller & Hölscher

  • 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

Freelance Consultant

Glüpker Blechtechnologie

  • 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

Freelance Consultant

Mletzko GmbH & Co. KG

  • 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

Project Manager

Modern Technik

  • Production of automotive assembly systems.
Jun 1992 - Dec 1995
3 years 7 months

Plant Manager (authorized signatory)

Claas Industrietechnik

  • Production of conveying and special systems.
Mar 1986 - May 1992
6 years 3 months

Project Manager

Wilhelm Karmann GmbH

  • Project manager for new launches (convertibles and special vehicles) for Ford.
Mar 1983 - Feb 1986
3 years

Head of Material Planning Department

Karmann Rheine GmbH & Co. KG

  • Automotive plant for convertibles and special vehicles.
Jan 1982 - Dec 1982
1 year

Plant Manager

Eichholz GmbH

  • Manufacturing of feeding and ventilation systems.
Mar 1980 - Dec 1981
1 year 10 months

Plant Manager

KA-BA Fahrzeugbau

  • Manufacturing of special livestock transport bodies and refrigerated bodies.
Apr 1973 - Jul 1974
1 year 4 months

Toolmaker

Kabelmetal Osnabrück

  • Manufacturing of stamping and drawing tools.
Jan 1972 - Mar 1973
1 year 3 months

Basic Military Service

Bundeswehr

  • 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

Toolmaker

Kabelmetal Osnabrück

  • Manufacturing of stamping and drawing tools.
Apr 1968 - Sep 1971
3 years 6 months

Apprenticeship as a toolmaker

Kabel- und Metallwerke Osnabrück

  • Degree: Toolmaker (skilled worker).

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Sep 1976 - Jan 1980

Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences

Diploma Engineer (FH) · Mechanical Engineering, Body Construction / Thermal and Fluid Engineering · Osnabrück, Germany

Aug 1975 - Jun 1976

Osnabrück Technical Secondary School

University of Applied Sciences Entrance Qualification · Osnabrück, Germany

Aug 1974 - Jun 1975

Osnabrück Vocational Upper Secondary School

Technical College Entrance Qualification · Osnabrück, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Driver's License Class B

Inland Boating License

Sea Boating License

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