Markus Gattermann
Leader in Custom Machine Engineering
Managing Owner
GEC-Solutions
GEC-SOLUTIONS offers engineering, consulting, and interim management for the machinery and plant engineering sector. As founder and managing owner, I am responsible for strategy, sales, and project management.
- Founded and built the company focused on technical consulting, process optimization, and interim management
- Developed a sales strategy to win new clients
- Prepared all accounting and financing documents
- Developed a marketing strategy
- Acquired and supported clients from different industries
- Developed custom solutions for clients in automotive, (special) machine engineering, and automation
- Strategic company management and controlling
- Handled all administrative and accounting tasks
- Marketing
- Built a network and formed partnerships with other companies
CTO / Technical Director, with Power of Attorney
DASYM GmbH
DASYM GmbH is a company specialized in test benches and test systems in custom machine building. The CTO / Technical Director position did not exist since the company was founded. This role was created to put the company on a growth path.
- Led development and research
- Led the technology team and delegated tasks and projects
- Developed strategies
- Managed company processes
- Handled customer and end-customer support
- Managed supplier relationships
- Designed test benches
- Conducted feasibility studies
- Developed, managed, and monitored technological processes
- Planned budgets
- Analyzed the market and made future forecasts
- Built a partner network
- Networking
- Created requirement specifications
- Validated offers
- Managed selection processes
- Led contract negotiations
- Drafted and reviewed contracts
- Sales activities
- Managed existing clients
- Acquired new clients
- Developed concepts
- Performed cost calculations
- Prepared and validated quantity breakdowns
- Represented the company worldwide
- Attended trade shows
- Participated in symposiums
- Acted as a consultant
- Provided consulting services for potential clients
- Conducted failure analyses
- Developed problem solutions
Business Unit Manager Test Systems, Sales Manager, Technical Director, with Power of Attorney
H. Kleinknecht & Co. GmbH
January 2021 to December 2023: Business Unit Manager Test Systems** The company was split into several business units, with the Test Systems area fully under my responsibility. I also led the site and sales for Test Systems. I had 86 internal employees and up to 30 external workers reporting to me.
Planning responsibility
Order planning
Sales planning
HGB/POC analysis
Evaluated hourly rates
Evaluated surcharges
Project controlling
Cost controlling
Employee controlling
Functional leadership
Disciplinary leadership
Coaching and development
Strategy planning
Strategic direction
Developing new products
Identifying growth opportunities
Market monitoring and entering new markets
Investment and budget planning
Micro management
Risk management
Developing patents
Mentored another business unit manager
Sales manager tasks
September 2019 to December 2023: Head of Sales** Responsible for sales in the test benches area as well as industrial and public sector clients. Led a team of up to 7 inside and field sales staff.
Focused on building an effective cold calling process
Order intake planning
Forecast evaluations
Risk assessments
Offer reviews
Price calculation checks
Developed sales strategy plans
Member of the Europe sales team
Client support up to top management level
Contract reviews
Negotiation management
Site manager tasks
December 2018 to December 2023: Technical Director, granted power of attorney** Appointed Technical Director for test technology and electrical plant engineering. With the appointment, I was granted power of attorney, allowing me to act independently within my authority.
Site Manager, Branch Manager, Technical Director Test Technology, Executive Assistant to Management, with Power of Attorney
H. Kleinknecht GmbH & Co. KG
April 2016 to November 2018: Site Manager** Site manager for the main test technology location in Kassel and the Wilden branch (NRW). Disciplinary supervisor for 82 company employees. This also covered all departments not tied to specific projects like sales, R&D, and administration.
Operated two sites
Handled personnel matters (hiring, admin, etc.)
Managed site tasks (building, fleet, admin, secretarial, etc.)
Headed all safety committees (work safety, fire protection, evacuation)
Marketing and trade show activities
Represented the company worldwide
Technical Director tasks
April 2011 to November 2018: Branch Manager, Technical Director Test Technology, with Power of Attorney** Direct link to management. Responsible for up to 40 staff in design, procurement, quality assurance, mechanical and electrical assembly, and software at the Wilden site (NRW).
Main contact for all custom machine clients
Responsible for mechanical sales
Responsible for mechanical design
Make-or-buy decision maker
Cost control and optimization
Efficiency improvement
Order customer support
Standardization
Leadership development
Implemented project management
Liaison between departments
November 2008 to March 2011: Executive Assistant to Management** Analyzed and optimized the company's situation regarding mechanical design, procurement, and assembly.
Group Leader Design, Project Manager Special Machine Engineering
Automations- und Einstelltechnik Kassel GmbH
June 2005 to October 2008: Promoted to Group Leader in design for assembly systems**
Coordinated a team of up to 10 employees
Capacity planning
Vacation planning
Hour tracking
Budget monitoring
Conducted employee reviews
Main contact for other technical departments
April 2003 to June 2005: Project Manager Special Machine Engineering**
Assigned to the design department for measurement and calibration stands and assembly systems. Work included normal design and development plus:
- Sales support
- Technical order processing
- Customer support
- Created FMEAs
- Prepared requirement specs
- Reviewed offers
- Assisted purchasing
- Developed machine concepts
- Supported assembly
Project Manager and Designer in Custom Machine Engineering
Makaro GmbH
The tasks included the design and construction of custom machines and tools up to customer approval, as well as supervising the staff during detailing through to on-site commissioning.
As a committed team player with more than 30 years of experience in custom machine engineering, I meet all the requirements of a top manager. I have successfully implemented numerous projects that led to increased efficiency, revenue growth, and higher motivation in my teams. I had an annual budget responsibility of up to 22 million euros. My approach is based on the skillful combination of strategic planning, innovative solutions, strong expertise, and a positive company culture.
Trainer
Technical High School Diploma
State-Certified Mechanical Engineering Technician
Certified Quality Specialist
Certified Quality Manager
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