Konrad (Manfred) Müller
Managing Director/Entrepreneur
Experience
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
Co-Managing Director/Entrepreneur
BSO 2001 GmbH
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
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).
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Experienced in Product Development (37.5 years), Research and Development (24 years), and Strategy (2.5 years).
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
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
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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