Markus Gattermann
Expert in Engineering & Consulting
Experience
Owner and Managing Director
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 with a focus on technical consulting, process optimization, and interim management
- Developed a sales strategy to acquire customers
- Prepared all accounting and financing documents
- Created a marketing strategy
- Acquired and supported clients from various industry sectors
- Developed tailored solutions for clients in automotive, custom machinery, and automation
- Strategic corporate management and controlling
- Handled all commercial and accounting tasks
- Marketing
- Built a network and cooperated with partner companies
CTO / Technical Director, Authorized Representative
DASYM GmbH
DASYM GmbH is a company specializing in test benches and testing systems in the custom machinery sector. The CTO / Technical Director role did not exist since the company was founded. This position was created specifically to put the company on a growth path.
- Led development and research
- Managed the technology team and delegated tasks and projects
- Developed company strategy
- Oversaw business processes
- Managed customer and end-customer support
- Handled supplier relations
- Designed test benches
- Conducted feasibility studies
- Developed, controlled, and monitored technological workflows
- Planned budgets
- Analyzed the market and made future forecasts
- Built a partner network
- Networking
- Prepared requirements documents
- Validated proposals
- Managed selection processes
- Negotiated contracts
- Drafted and reviewed contracts
- Sales work
- Supported existing customers
- Acquired new customers
- Developed concepts
- Prepared cost estimates
- Created and validated quantity breakdowns
- Represented the company worldwide
- Participated in trade shows
- Symposiums
- Consultant
- Provided consulting services to potential clients
- Performed failure analyses
- Developed problem-solving approaches
Head of Business Unit Test Systems, Sales Manager, Technical Director, Authorized Signatory
H. Kleinknecht & Co. GmbH
January 2021 to December 2023: Head of Business Unit Test Systems** The company was divided into several business units, with test systems fully under my responsibility. In addition, I continued to manage the site and sales for test systems. I had personnel responsibility for 86 internal staff and up to 30 external staff.
Planning responsibility
Order planning
Revenue planning
HGB/POC review
Evaluation of hourly billing rates
Evaluation of surcharges
Project controlling
Cost controlling
Staff controlling
Technical leadership
Disciplinary leadership
Coaching and development
Strategy planning
Strategic direction
New product development
Identifying growth opportunities
Market monitoring and entering new markets
Investment and budget planning
Micro management
Risk management
Developing patents
Mentoring another business unit leader
Tasks of the sales manager
September 2019 to December 2023: Sales Manager** Responsible for sales in test benches as well as for industrial and public sector clients. Led a team of inside and field sales staff of up to 7 people.
Focused on building effective cold calling
Incoming order planning
Forecast evaluations
Risk assessments
Proposal reviews
Cost estimation reviews
Sales strategy development
Member of the Europe sales team
Client support up to top level
Contract reviews
Negotiations
Tasks of the site manager
December 2018 to December 2023: Technical Director, Power of Attorney granted** Appointed Technical Director for the test engineering and electrical systems division. With the appointment, I was granted power of attorney, allowing me to act independently within my authority.
Site Manager, Branch Manager, Technical Director Test Engineering, Executive Assistant, Authorized Signatory
H. Kleinknecht GmbH & Co. KG
April 2016 to November 2018: Site Manager** Managed the main test engineering site in Kassel and the branch in Wilden (NRW). Disciplinary supervisor for 82 company employees. This also covered all non-project-specific departments such as sales, R&D, and administration.
Operational management of two sites
Personnel management (hiring, administration, etc.)
Site responsibilities (building, fleet, administration, secretariat, etc.)
Head of all safety committees (occupational safety, fire protection, evacuation)
Marketing and trade show activities
Worldwide company representation
Responsibilities of the Technical Director
April 2011 to November 2018: Branch Manager, Technical Director Test Engineering, Authorized Signatory** Direct link to executive management. Responsible for up to 40 employees in design, purchasing, quality assurance, mechanical and electrical assembly, and software at the Wilden (NRW) site.
Main contact for all custom machinery clients
Responsible for all mechanical sales
Responsible for mechanical design
Make-or-buy decision maker
Cost control / cost optimization
Efficiency improvements
Customer order support
Standardization
Leadership training
Project management implementation
Link between departments
November 2008 to March 2011: Executive Assistant** Analyzed and optimized the company's situation regarding mechanical design, procurement, and assembly.
Design Group Leader, Specialist Project Manager Custom Machinery Engineering
Automations- und Einstelltechnik Kassel GmbH
June 2005 to October 2008: Promoted to Design Group Leader for assembly systems**
Coordinated staffing for a team of up to 10 employees
Capacity planning
Vacation planning
Time tracking
Budget tracking
Conducted employee reviews
Main contact for other specialist departments
April 2003 to June 2005: Specialist Project Manager Custom Machinery Engineering**
Within the design department for measuring and setup stations as well as assembly systems. In addition to normal design and development work, tasks included:
- Sales support
- Technical order processing
- Customer support
- FMEA creation
- Preparation of requirements documents
- Proposal review
- Purchasing support
- Machine concepts
- Assembly support
Project Manager and Custom Machine Design Engineer
Makaro GmbH
The role involved designing and engineering special machines and tools until customer approval, and supporting staff with detailing through to on-site commissioning.
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Experienced in Manufacturing (26.5 years) and Automotive (1 year).
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Experienced in Project Management (25.5 years), Product Development (25.5 years), Sales (16.5 years), Procurement (15.5 years), Human Resources (10 years), and Marketing (10 years).
Summary
Markus Gattermann
- Expert in Engineering & Consulting with over 30 years of experience, including 20+ years in leadership roles
- Core areas: custom machinery, automation, testing & assembly systems
- USP: combination of strategic leadership, technical know-how, and international experience
- Mission: support companies with innovative engineering & consulting solutions to achieve sustainable efficiency improvements
- Vision: drive technological advances and optimized processes for the lasting market success of my clients
I’m happy to assess your unique challenges and develop tailored solutions for your company.
Skills
Engineering:
- Development And Optimization Of Custom Machinery And Automation Solutions
- Analysis And Improvement Of Manufacturing And Assembly Processes
- Introduction Of Innovative Technologies To Boost Efficiency
- Technical Project Management – From Concept To Commissioning
- Concept Development And Feasibility Studies
- Preparation Of Cost Estimates And Quantity Breakdowns
- Supplier Evaluation, Selection, And Inquiries
- Cycle Time Calculations And Process Flow Planning
- Layout Planning
Consulting:
- Process Analysis And Strategic Realignment In Mechanical Engineering
- Analysis And Improvement Of Manufacturing And Assembly Processes
- Preparation Of Requirements And Specification Documents
- 'Build Or Buy' Consulting
- Sales And Business Development For Sustainable Growth
- Patent Drafting And Innovation Management
Interim Management:
- Taking On Management Positions (Ceo, Coo, Cto)
- Taking On Technical Leadership Roles (Site And Plant Management, Sales Management, Head Of Design, Production Management)
- Restructuring And Optimization Of Business Units
- Building And Leading High-performance Teams
- Supporting Transformation And M&a Projects
Automotive & Commercial Vehicles:
- Development And Optimization Of Production And Test Systems
- Automation Solutions For Assembly And Manufacturing Processes
- Quality And Process Assurance In Series Production
Mechanical & Plant Engineering:
- Improving Efficiency In Manufacturing And Commissioning
- Development And Implementation Of Innovative Technologies
- Process Optimization And Digitalization Of Production Workflows
E-mobility & Alternative Drive Technologies:
- Development And Optimization Of Test Systems For Batteries And Drives
- Production And Quality Assurance For Electric Drive Systems
- Scaling Manufacturing Processes For Innovative Mobility Solutions
Custom Machinery & Automation:
- Design And Development Of Tailored Specialized Solutions
- Integration Of New Technologies For Higher Productivity And Flexibility
- Technical Consulting For Complex Production And Test Systems
Cross-industry:
- Transferable Experience In Development, Process Optimization, And Automation To Sectors Like Medical Technology, Aerospace, Renewable Energy, Packaging, And More
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