Michael Schmitt
Interim Manager – Technical Project Management
Experience
Mar 2022 - Jul 2024
2 years 5 months Hamburg, Germany
Interim Manager – Technical Project Management
Abbott Automation Solution GmbH
- Medical device manufacturer for laboratory automation systems
- Product modifications and new developments according to FDA guidelines
- PLM for modules and accessories in coordination with product management
- Management of the cross-functional team
- Preparation for market launch in the USA
- Leadership of hardware and software product development projects
- Quality improvement measures
Sep 2021 - Feb 2022
6 months Hamburg, Germany
Interim Manager – Project and Product Management
Seco Northern Europe GmbH
- Manufacturer of embedded boards, HMIs, and payment systems
- (Freelance as Interim Manager)
- Introduction of project management standards
- Establishment of program reporting in Confluence
- Product lifecycle management for the vending sector
- Conducting market and benchmark analyses
- Preparation of certification measures for payment systems with TÜV UK
May 2021 - Aug 2021
4 months Bielefeld, Germany
Interim Manager – Technical Executive Management
Schröder Laserschneidtechnik GmbH & Co KG
- Metalworking company with 75 employees
- Operational management for flat and tube lasers, edging, welding, and powder coating departments
Mar 2016 - Dec 2020
3 years 10 months Hamburg, Germany
Manager Systems Innovation
Tchibo Coffee Service GmbH
- (Initially freelance as Interim Manager, from 01/2018 permanent)
- Establishment of the Coffee Systems Innovation department (including project management, PLM, development and quality labs in Hamburg and Glasgow (UK))
- Management of development and manufacturing partners in Europe and China
- New and further development of filter coffee machines and fully automatic machines
- Bidirectional telemetry integration of coffee machines for billing, status queries, and remote diagnostics
- Adaptation and enhancement of graphical user interface software
- Introduction of payment systems (cash and cashless)
- Development of a central service portal for all international subsidiaries
Jul 2014 - Feb 2016
1 year 8 months Paderborn, Germany
Manager Processes and Systems
Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH
- Global project management of the redesign of the product development process (PEP)
- Leadership of a cross-functional team for the conception/modeling of an optimized PEP for customer projects
- Planning of rollout and training activities for approximately 3000 end users
- Definition, continuous improvement, and implementation of a uniform project management methodology
- Global key user for the product lifecycle management system
- Establishment of a global project management community
- Management of more than 50 employees worldwide
Jan 2009 - Jun 2014
5 years 6 months Herford, Germany
Head of Design and Development and Prototype Workshop
Joh. Stiegelmeyer GmbH & Co. KG
- Disciplinary and technical management of more than twenty employees
- Development of electromechanical hospital beds and nightstands
- Ensuring necessary development resources
- Creation of effective departmental structures
- Strategic development and alignment of the department
- Oversight of regulatory compliance and CE certification
- Coordination of cooperation with TÜV
- Process owner for product lifecycle management
Jul 2007 - Dec 2009
1 year 6 months Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Germany
Project Manager
Westfalia-Automotive GmbH
- Project management for electrically/mechanically pivoting trailer hitches (including Porsche Cayenne and Mercedes GLK hitches)
- Preparation and delivery of proposal presentations
Sep 2003 - Jun 2007
3 years 10 months Bochum, Germany
Project Manager in Technical Development
thyssenkrupp Automotive Systems
- Development projects for heavy commercial vehicles in collaboration with Daimler AG (creation of manufacturing-oriented axle and chassis concepts)
- Project management for the system scope of the BMW Mini front axle
- Participation in the PEP implementation project with Porsche Consulting
Jul 1999 - Aug 2003
4 years 2 months Bedford, United Kingdom
Group Leader Design and Calculation
thyssenkrupp Automotive
- Leadership of the development team (3 designers, 1 calculation engineer)
- Oversight of suspension component development for VW, BMW, Land Rover, Honda, Ford, Porsche, and Audi
Jan 1996 - Jun 1999
3 years 6 months Bielefeld, Germany
Design Engineer
thyssenkrupp Automotive
- Design of crash-loaded body components such as side impact beams, B-pillar reinforcements, and crash boxes
- Development of innovative sheet metal wheel carriers for the Ford Mondeo and Focus prototype axle
- Recipient of the ThyssenKrupp Automotive Innovation Award
Nov 1994 - Dec 1995
1 year 2 months Rüsselsheim, Germany
Calculation Engineer
Know How GmbH
- FEM calculations of body and attachment components for Adam Opel AG
Feb 1994 - Jun 1994
5 months Beckum, Germany
Development Engineer
CAE Institut für Produktentwicklung
- Project-based calculations on power plant components
Aug 1983 - Jul 1986
3 years Borgholzhausen, Germany
Apprentice Machinist
SCHÜCO GmbH & Co.
- Qualification: Machinist
Summary
- Solid leadership experience and strong expertise in team management and stakeholder management
- Mechanical engineer with extensive know-how in the design of mechanical and electromechanical assemblies and their programming
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset and high self-initiative
- Experience in developing manufacturing-oriented product and platform strategies
- Confident application of traditional and agile PM methods
- Extensive knowledge in market analysis, product and portfolio management, and digital transformation
- Experience in setting up PMO including standards for project management, reporting, and PLM data structure
Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
Education
Sep 1989 - Feb 1994
Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Bielefeld, Germany
Aug 1986 - Jul 1987
Halle (Westf.) Technical Secondary School
Advanced technical college entrance qualification · Halle, Germany
Aug 1983 - Jul 1986
SCHÜCO GmbH & Co. in Borgholzhausen
Machinist · Borgholzhausen, Germany
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