Manfred Witschinski - Automotive Project Manager

Q: Where is Manfred based?

Manfred is based in Baunatal, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Manfred speak?

Manfred speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), Polish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Manfred have?

Manfred has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Manfred has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 16 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months . Note that Manfred may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Manfred's latest experience?

Manfred's most recent position is Automotive Project Manager at Felsomat GmbH .

Q: What companies has Manfred worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Manfred has worked for Felsomat GmbH , PIA Automation GmbH , Maschinenbau Sturm AG , and ScaleWings Aircraft GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Manfred most experienced in?

Manfred is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Insurance . Manfred also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics , Telecommunication , and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas is Manfred most experienced in?

Manfred is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Supply Chain Management , and Strategy and Planning . Manfred also has some experience in Project Management , Procurement and Purchasing , and Human Resources (HR) .

Q: Which industries has Manfred worked in recently?

Manfred has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Aerospace and Defense , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Manfred worked in recently?

Manfred has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Strategy and Planning .

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Baunatal, Germany

Experience

Mar 2023 - Nov 2024

1 year 9 months

Automotive Project Manager

Felsomat GmbH

Automotive Project Manager for the VW Baunatal plant e-mobility stator production project
Two production lines with a budget of €100M, capacity per line 2,000 units/day
Weight 24.7 kg, with 7 kg of copper
Hairpin technology: 204 pins in 22 variants (180 km of wire/day)
408,000 pins/day, 384,000 welds and 58 t of material/day
7 pins per second per system

Sep 2022 - Mar 2023

7 months

Automotive Project Manager

PIA Automation GmbH

Automotive Project Manager for the Porsche Booster e-mobility project as end customer with partner company Preh

Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

3 months

Project Manager

Maschinenbau Sturm AG

Project Manager for surface technology battery cell coating for the Apple automotive project as end customer with Draexlmaier and Schaeffler

Mar 2020 - Mar 2022

2 years 1 month

Consultant

ScaleWings Aircraft GmbH

Production of the F51 Mustang in Poland, Germany and Austria, startup with 50 employees.
Consulting contract with the task of replacing an investor, consolidation concept and restructuring of the 6 individual companies into the new holding in Germany with profit centers for sales, design and production

Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

7 months

Austria

M&A Consultant

IBS Paper Performance Group

Merger & Acquisition: consulting contract for the founding concept of a holding company

Feb 2017 - May 2017

4 months

Krefeld, Germany

CEO Advisor

WUMAG texroll Maschinenbau

Development and support of a turnaround concept

Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

4 months

Schwelm, Germany

Sales Consultant and Coach

ASTOR Berning

Development of a sales concept and coaching of about 10 sales employees

Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

1 year

Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Germany

Cost Cutting and Supply Chain Management Consultant

Tönnies

Cost cutting and supply chain management with Klöpfel Consult

Sep 2014 - May 2015

9 months

Anröchte, Germany

Coach

Federnwerke Brand

Coaching the junior manager and preparation to take over the CEO position after the senior manager’s departure

May 2013 - Jul 2014

1 year 3 months

Stadtlohn, Germany

Cost Optimization and Supply Chain Management Consultant

Hülsta Möbel Werke

Cost optimization and supply chain management with Expense Reduction Analysts for the categories tools, cleaning, telecommunications, and paper procurement

May 2013 - Jul 2014

1 year 3 months

Germany

Cost Optimization and SCM Consultant

Vierhaus Group Möbel

Cost optimization/Supply Chain Management with Expense Reduction Analysts for the categories Telecommunications, Freight, Insurance, Steel Purchasing

May 2013 - Jul 2014

1 year 3 months

Bocholt, Germany

Cost Optimization and SCM Consultant

WM Group Logistik

Cost optimization/Supply Chain Management with Expense Reduction Analysts for the categories Telecommunications, Freight, Insurance

Mar 2012 - Mar 2013

1 year 1 month

Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Cost Optimization and SCM Consultant

Küppersbusch

Cost optimization/Supply Chain Management for Telecommunications, Office Supplies, Operating Materials, and Energy Purchasing

Mar 2012 - Mar 2013

1 year 1 month

Ahaus, Germany

Cost Optimization and SCM Consultant

Pietsch Group

Cost optimization/Supply Chain Management with Expense Reduction Analysts for the categories Telecommunications, Freight, Insurance, Office Supplies

Mar 2012 - Mar 2013

1 year 1 month

Duisburg, Germany

Cost Optimization and SCM Consultant

Vendus Sanvartis

Cost optimization/Supply Chain Management with Expense Reduction Analysts for the categories Telecommunications, Office Supplies, IT

Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

1 year 1 month

Coesfeld, Germany

Coach

Klostermann Concrete Plant

Coaching the junior manager and preparing him to take over the CEO role after the senior manager steps down

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Manufacturing (6 years), Automotive (2.5 years), Aerospace and Defense (2 years), Insurance (2 years), Transportation (2 years), and Telecommunication (2 years).

Manufacturing

Automotive

Aerospace and Defense

Insurance

Transportation

Telecommunication

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Operations (5 years), Strategy (3 years), Supply Chain Management (3 years), Project Management (2.5 years), Procurement (2 years), and Human Resources (1.5 years).

Operations

Strategy

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Procurement

Human Resources

Languages

German

Advanced

Polish

Elementary

Profile

Created

February 2025

Last Update

February 2026

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Where is Manfred based?

Manfred is based in Baunatal, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Manfred speak?

Manfred speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), Polish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Manfred have?

Manfred has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Manfred has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 16 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months. Note that Manfred may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Manfred be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Manfred would be well-suited for roles such as: Automotive Project Manager, Project Manager, Consultant.

What is Manfred's latest experience?

Manfred's most recent position is Automotive Project Manager at Felsomat GmbH.

What companies has Manfred worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Manfred has worked for Felsomat GmbH, PIA Automation GmbH, Maschinenbau Sturm AG, and ScaleWings Aircraft GmbH.

Which industries is Manfred most experienced in?

Manfred is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Insurance. Manfred also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics, Telecommunication, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Manfred most experienced in?

Manfred is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Strategy and Planning. Manfred also has some experience in Project Management, Procurement and Purchasing, and Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Manfred worked in recently?

Manfred has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Manfred worked in recently?

Manfred has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Strategy and Planning.

What is the availability of Manfred?

Manfred is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Manfred?

Manfred's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.