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Konrad (Manfred) Müller

Managing Director/Entrepreneur

Konrad Müller
Baltmannsweiler, Germany

Experience

Feb 2002 - Present
24 years 1 month

Managing Director/Entrepreneur

M-CAD Müller & Partner GbR

  • External engineering services and project support for car manufacturers and their suppliers according to their standards and norms (e.g. Alfa-Romeo, Audi, Daimler AG, BMW, Ford, Fiat, General Motors, Hyundai, Land Rover, Mahindra, Mercedes-AMG GmbH, Nissan, Iveco, MAN, PSA, Porsche, Proton, Renault, Smart, Suzuki, Tata Motors, Volvo, VW)
  • Collaboration with MHG Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH, BorgWarner Turbo Systems GmbH, Eberspächer Exhaust Technology GmbH & Co. KG, BorgWarner Emission Systems GmbH, BIN Boysen Innovationszentrum Nagold GmbH & Co. KG, Miccavonics GmbH, Bizerba GmbH & Co. KG
  • 3D modeling and creation taking into account:
  • Costs: short, focused, efficient, scientific, innovative, and competitive planning with minimal rework
  • CFD (flow distribution, pressure drop, flow around and velocities in steady, unsteady, laminar, turbulent, and multiphase flows)
  • FEM/FEA (strength, modal, thermo-mechanical, fatigue life, and operational analyses; linear, nonlinear, as well as static and dynamic structural studies)
  • Acoustics (flow-induced noise and vibrations)
  • Manufacturing requirements (simplification of common-part concepts, material selection, integration of existing processes)
  • Packaging space compliance with suggestions for cost reduction and efficiency improvement
  • Projects included:
  • Exhaust manifolds for gasoline and diesel engines (3, 4, 6, 8 cylinders)
  • Close-coupled and underbody catalytic converter systems with SCR, urea injection, and mixing chambers
  • Compact commercial vehicle catalytic systems (one-box design) with fuel processor
  • Catalytic converter systems integrated in muffler assemblies for passenger cars
  • Active Noise Cancelling (patented design and layout, prototype development, and acoustic analysis)
  • Development of test rigs, prototypes, and SCR distribution scanners
May 1999 - Jan 2002
2 years 9 months

Co-Managing Director/Entrepreneur

BSO 2001 GmbH

Apr 1998 - Apr 1999
1 year 1 month

Independent Contractor

Boeing

  • Development and installation of new electronic components on the Boeing 767-300ER, including wiring, structural members, and digital model up to data set creation
  • Work on the Boeing 767-400ER
Jan 1986 - Apr 1998
12 years 4 months

Senior Design Leader

Denel Aviation

  • Leading a design team of up to 7 designers for structural, mechanical, electrical, electronic, radionavigation, communication, avionics, weapons, and missile defense systems

  • Projects on the following aircraft:

  • MB 326KC (Impala MKII)

  • MB 326M (Impala MKI)

  • ACE I (750 HP Turboprop Trainer)

  • ACE II (1150 HP Turboprop Trainer, tandem seater, FAA 23 compliant)

  • Oryx Helicopter

  • AT 2000 Stealth Fighter Trainer / Mako Advanced Trainer and light attack aircraft

  • Rooivalk Attack Helicopter

  • Cheetah (Mirage III)

  • Alouette III Helicopter

  • Puma Helicopter

  • Mirage F1

  • Hamilton Airship

  • Responsible for:

  • Midlife updates and cockpit ergonomics studies according to JPATS for pilots (Case 1–7)

  • Design and integration of control and operator panels, HOTAS, PCL, CBP, HUD, master caution panels

  • Development of new electrical systems, schematic diagrams, circuit board designs, and cable harnesses

  • Design of aluminum and composite structures, hydraulic, pneumatic, and braking systems

  • Fuel and fire extinguisher system design and integration into the engine

  • Design of tailplanes, flaps, rudder, ailerons, elevators, trim tabs

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Automotive (24 years), Aerospace and Defense (13.5 years), and Information Technology (2.5 years).

Automotive
Aerospace and Defense
Information Technology

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Product Development (37.5 years), Research and Development (24 years), and Strategy (2.5 years).

Product Development
Research and Development
Strategy

Skills

  • Catia V4/v5/v6 (According To Oem Standards) Cax Simulations
  • Siemens Nx 7.5/9/10 (According To Oem Standards) Cax Simulations
  • Creo 2.0/3.0 (Pro-e) (According To All Oem Standards)
  • Autocad
  • P-cad (Printed Circuit Board Design)
  • Cadkey
  • Caddy
  • Medusa
  • Cadtech 2000
  • Aplg (Boeing)
  • Cim Databasebase Pdm / Plm
  • Sap
  • Agile
  • Teamcenter
  • Windchill
  • Step In Blue

Languages

German
Native
Afrikaans
Advanced
English
Advanced

Education

Witwatersand University Johannesburg

BA Composite Materials · Composite Materials · Johannesburg, South Africa

Rand Afrikaans University Johannesburg

BA Management Principles · Management Principles · Johannesburg, South Africa

Kempton Park Technische Fachhochschule

BA Combustion Engines, Mathematics, Fluid Mechanics (Aero) · Combustion Engines, Mathematics, Fluid Mechanics (Aero) · Kempton Park, South Africa

...and 3 more

Certifications & licenses

AutoCAD Release 12/13/2000 Mechanical Desktop

Aircraft Service Safety

Alouette MK III Airframe

Artouste III B Turbine

Basic & Advanced Drafting

CATIA V4/V5/V6: Basic & Advanced Courses, Solid Modeling, Parametric Design, Advanced Geometric Design, Advanced Surfaces, Kinematics, Advanced Solid Modeling, 3-Axis and 5-Axis NC Programming, Assembly Modeling

Impala MK I Airframe & Ejection Seats

Safety for Supervisors

Viper 22-l Engine

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Where is Konrad based?

Konrad is based in Baltmannsweiler, Germany.

What languages does Konrad speak?

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

How many years of experience does Konrad have?

Konrad has at least 40 years of experience. During this time, Konrad has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 10 years. Note that Konrad may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Konrad be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Konrad would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director/Entrepreneur, Co-Managing Director/Entrepreneur, Independent Contractor.

What is Konrad's latest experience?

Konrad's most recent position is Managing Director/Entrepreneur at M-CAD Müller & Partner GbR.

What companies has Konrad worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Konrad has worked for M-CAD Müller & Partner GbR.

Which industries is Konrad most experienced in?

Konrad is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Konrad most experienced in?

Konrad is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Konrad worked in recently?

Konrad has recently worked in industries like Automotive.

Which business areas has Konrad worked in recently?

Konrad has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Research and Development (R&D).

What is Konrad's education?

Konrad holds a Bachelor in Composite Materials from Witwatersand University Johannesburg, a Bachelor in Management Principles from Rand Afrikaans University Johannesburg, a Bachelor in Combustion Engines, Mathematics, Fluid Mechanics (Aero) from Kempton Park Technische Fachhochschule, a Bachelor in Engineering Sciences, Aircraft Technology, Mathematics from Kempton Park Technische Fachhochschule and a Bachelor in Aircraft Fuselage and Turbines from Technische Fachhochschule von Pretoria.

Does Konrad have any certificates?

Konrad has 9 certificates. Among them, these include: AutoCAD Release 12/13/2000 Mechanical Desktop, Aircraft Service Safety, and Alouette MK III Airframe.

What is the availability of Konrad?

Konrad is immediately available for suitable projects.

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