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Heidelberg, Germany

Experience

Oct 2024 - Jul 2025

10 months

Conversion, expansion and new setup of a train station into a restaurant

ILO-Arts Heidelberg

Coordination and implementation of the conversion, expansion and new setup of a train station into a restaurant

Sep 2022 - Aug 2024

2 years

Continuing education

ILO-Arts Heidelberg

Project management
Factory planning
Factory 4.0
Digitization
Concept, implementation and execution of smaller projects

Jan 2020 - Jun 2022

2 years 6 months

Renovation of a five-story house

ILO-Arts Heidelberg

Planning and organization from the cellar to the attic with the contractors
Implementation measures and various conversions
Attic conversion into a full apartment

Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

9 months

Graben-Neudorf, Germany

Planning in the factory environment for a plant expansion towards Industry 4.0

SEW Eurodrive (Wiepro Anlagenmanagement)

Planning of the infrastructure of a production hall in terms of performance, cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency and environmental compatibility
Development of solutions for 250 machining machines: chip disposal, coolant supply, extraction systems and machine cooling
Feasibility studies and creation of conceptual variants (coolant supply via 4 central systems with 20–50000 L/min, chip disposal of 30 t/day)
Planning of chip transport variants (pipes, suction, mobile MLAs)
Recording of the type and quantity of chips and coolant
Creation of layouts, media lists, requirements specification, risk analysis and negotiations with suppliers

Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

5 months

Renovation of a listed Art Nouveau villa

ILO-Arts Heidelberg

Coordination of the renovation and the involved companies
Monitoring renovation measures and execution

Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

1 year 1 month

Self-employment in sales and marketing

ILO-Arts Heidelberg

Development, completion and release of a cardboard model of Heidelberg Castle
Marketing for Kuxbalo in the therapy sector: game fair, marketing, sales
Agile project management

Aug 2016 - May 2017

10 months

Special tasks in foundry projects

Daimler-Benz plant Mannheim

Preparation for the delivery and installation of the MFO 4 furnace
Setup of a steel granulate injection system
Planning the switch from diesel to electric forklifts
Preparation of permit documents for the northern expansion B144
Disposal and storage of highly flammable substances, fire safety plan
Safety regulations for the laser welding room

Sep 2015 - May 2016

9 months

Retrofit of aluminum die casting machines

SchweizerGroup plant Plattenhardt Hattenhofen

Optimization of the temperature control of the die casting machines in foundries 1, 2 and 3
Weak point analysis of heating/cooling systems
Development of concepts and layouts for optimal use
Process optimization: distribution wall with oil and water connection, power column with control cabinet, insulated hose ducts
Neat installation and labeling of hose and duct lines
Documentation: scrap rate before 37% – after 2%
Training of employees
Analysis of oil cracking and development of solutions

Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

2 months

Self-employment in design lighting

ILO-Arts Heidelberg

Development and optimization of design lights

Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

4 months

Layout planning and relocation of quality inspection for trucks

Mercedes-Benz plant Wörth

Needs assessment and space concept
Draft and layout planning of the hall and offices
Documentation and preparation of the requirements specification

Jan 2014 - Feb 2015

1 year 2 months

Layout Planning for New Press Shop Kuppenheim

Mercedes-Benz Werk Sindelfingen

Layout planning and concepts for machine maintenance, toolmaking, training, storage, administration buildings and offices
Move organization and on-site setup

Oct 2013 - Dec 2013

3 months

New build and relocation project in the industrial sector

Mercedes-Benz Werk Sindelfingen

Concept development for storing measurement data
Facility and plant layout planning

Apr 2012 - Sep 2013

1 year 6 months

Walldorf, Germany

Layout creation, process optimization and relocation of machine assembly

Balci GmbH

Analysis of the current state in production and assembly
Creation of requirements specification and supplier selection
Space, machine and material flow planning considering utilities
Development of equipment and a flexible support frame for assembling stable wooden floors
Preparation of tender documents and assembly supervision

Oct 2007 - Mar 2012

4 years 6 months

Meckesheim, Germany

Machine relocation, move, assembly and quality management

Maag Systems

New build and project management
Creation of machine layouts, space planning, assembly planning and material flow planning
Preparation of tender documents
Supervision of assembly
Development of equipment and test fixtures
Coordination of material orders with 80 suppliers
Setup and implementation of a Kanban system with HDM
Project planning for the Capri packaging machine

Jan 2007 - Jun 2007

6 months

Project engineering and relocation

Ergion Mannheim Erneuerbare Energie

Relocation and assembly setup for the Ergion machine, considering the existing building structure
Test plant: energy recovery from waste heat of hardening furnaces
Construction of a thermal storage and circulation system
Conversion of screw compressors to steam operation
Energy generation using solar power for water treatment, lighting and heating of a fish farm

May 2005 - Dec 2006

1 year 8 months

Self-employed in designer lighting

ILO-Arts Heidelberg

Development and optimization of designer lights

Jan 2003 - Apr 2005

2 years 4 months

Design engineer and developer

Engineering service provider

Development and design of an armored rear door, including thermal insulation and door locking mechanism at Rheinmetall Landsysteme Kassel
Upgrading to a stronger ABS brake system on the tank
Design of mechanical components with UG-NX
Design of clamping devices and product development of plastic parts with ProE at Borg Warner Turbo Systems Kirchheimbolanden

Nov 2000 - Nov 2002

2 years 1 month

Weinheim, Germany

Production relocation

Freudenberg

Restructuring, relocation and optimization of production processes
Creation and compilation of basic data in the concept phase
Planning capacities, frequencies, timelines and costs
Detailed scheduling of the relocation project in Italy
Budget planning and cost monitoring
Technical clarification and preparation for contracting to third-party companies
Creating layouts in CAD and overseeing implementation in the Netherlands
Risk analysis and identification of defects
Planning of a new pressure water system

Jan 2000 - Jun 2000

6 months

Heidelberg, Germany

Technician

Endocon

Design using Unigraphics-NX
Development of tools and fixtures
Design of a portal for a mobile phone PCB assembly machine

Mar 1998 - Oct 1999

1 year 8 months

Self-employed designer and technician

ILO-Arts Heidelberg

Development and manufacturing of stainless steel structures (design objects) combined with glass

Aug 1991 - Nov 1997

6 years 4 months

Wiesloch, Germany

Project and Production Planner

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen

Facility planning for Hall 12 and gear production in Hall 10
Restructuring and relocation of cylinder assembly
Optimization of assembly organization (OMO) for the new building
Execution of inter-hall and plant-wide relocations of several assembly teams
Development of a disposal concept for the Brandenburg plant
Creation of base data in the concept phase and layout planning for plant relocations
Planning of capacities, frequencies, schedules and costs
Budget creation and cost monitoring
Facility planning in Wiesloch and implementation in Brandenburg

Apr 1989 - Jun 1991

2 years 3 months

Design Engineer and Industrial Planner

Engineering Service Provider

Sizing and design of piping systems for Heidelberger Druckmaschinen and Walker Germany
Creation of isometric drawings and technical drawings
Design of a waste heat boiler and combustion furnace
Planning and design of a hydraulic-pneumatic spot welding machine with an input table for catalysts
Tool designs for mufflers
Relocation planning and transfer of plant equipment
Planning of two production lines for mufflers
Preparation of a fire protection plan for the new plant

Oct 1988 - Mar 1989

6 months

Mannheim, Germany

Design Engineer

INMA

Planning of equipment and fixtures for a filter cleaning machine in the pharmaceutical industry

Apr 1981 - Jul 1985

4 years 4 months

State-Certified Mechanical Engineering Technician

Fernstudium DAG Technikums Essen

Jan 1977 - Sep 1988

11 years 9 months

Heidelberg, Germany

Technical Assistant

Eltro Pfaffengrund

Quality control and production inspection as an inspector
Assembly of optical devices and design
Theoretical workshop training with apprentices

Feb 1973 - Mar 1974

1 year 2 months

Apprenticeship as a toolmaker

Chrobok, Eppelheim

Sep 1969 - Feb 1973

3 years 6 months

Vocational training as a toolmaker

Chrobok, Eppelheim

Jun 1960 - Aug 1969

9 years 3 months

Primary school

Volksschule Ziegelhausen

Skills

Project Management
Consulting
Planning
Project Engineering
Project And Plant Management
Factory Planning
Commissioning
Design
Requirements And Specifications
Supplier Audit
Measuring
Testing
Inspecting
Initial Sample Testing
Product Development
Quality Planning
On-site Coordination
Production Optimization
Manufacturing
Assembly
Scheduling And Schedule Tracking
Quality Improvement
Site Relocation
Hall Relocations
Fire Protection Plan
Kaizen
Cip
Lean
Change Management
Mechanical Engineering
Tool Making
Plant Engineering
Equipment Manufacturing
Tank Construction
Special Purpose Machinery
Automotive
Precision Engineering
Aluminum Die-casting Foundry
Temperature Control Circuit On The Die Casting Machine
Steel Casting Foundry
Production Equipment
Assembly And Joining Techniques
Forming Technology
Test Methods
Facility Planning
Relocation
Move
Renewable Energies
Work And Organizational Psychology
Employee Training
Building Renovation
Pro/engineer
Unigraphics
Solid Edge
Solidworks
Fablis
Ms Office
Ms Project
Prolog

Languages

German

Native

Education

Apr 1981 - Jul 1985

DAG Technikums Essen

State-certified mechanical technician · Mechanical engineering technology · Essen, Germany

Feb 1973 - Mar 1974

Chrobok

Toolmaker · Eppelheim, Germany

Sep 1969 - Feb 1973

Chrobok, Eppelheim / Berufsschule Heidelberg

Toolmaker · Eppelheim, Germany

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Where is Klaus based?

Klaus is based in Heidelberg, Germany.

What languages does Klaus speak?

Klaus speaks the following languages: German (Native).

How many years of experience does Klaus have?

Klaus has at least 59 years of experience. During this time, Klaus has worked in at least 28 different roles and for 19 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Klaus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Klaus be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Klaus would be well-suited for roles such as: Conversion, expansion and new setup of a train station into a restaurant, Continuing education, Renovation of a five-story house.

What is Klaus's latest experience?

Klaus's most recent position is Conversion, expansion and new setup of a train station into a restaurant at ILO-Arts Heidelberg.

What companies has Klaus worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Klaus has worked for ILO-Arts Heidelberg.

Which industries is Klaus most experienced in?

Klaus is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Education, and Automotive. Klaus also has some experience in Construction, Arts and Crafts, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Klaus most experienced in?

Klaus is most experienced in business areas like Production/Manufacturing, Operations, and Project Management. Klaus also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Product Development, and Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Klaus worked in recently?

Klaus has recently worked in industries like Construction and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Klaus worked in recently?

Klaus has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Production/Manufacturing.

What is Klaus's education?

Klaus attended DAG Technikums Essen for Mechanical engineering technology.

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Klaus is immediately available for suitable projects.

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