Michael Schmitt - Projektmanagement - Digitale Transformation

Borgholzhausen, Germany

Experience

Mar 2022 - Jul 2024

2 years 5 months

Hamburg, Germany

Interim Manager - Technical Project Management

Abbott Automation Solution GmbH

Product adaptations and new developments according to FDA guidelines
PLM for modules and accessories in coordination with product management
Leadership of cross functional team
Preparation of market launch in the USA
Management of product new developments in hardware and software
Quality improvement measures

Sep 2021 - Feb 2022

6 months

Hamburg, Germany

Interim Manager - Project and Product Management

Seco Northern Europe GmbH

Introduction of project management standards
Program reporting setup in Confluence
Product lifecycle management for vending area
Conducting market and benchmark analyses
Preparation of certification measures for payment systems with TÜV UK

May 2021 - Aug 2021

4 months

Bielefeld, Germany

Interim Technical Managing Director

Schröder Laserschneidtechnik GmbH & Co KG

Operational management for flat and tube laser, edge bending, welding and powder coating departments

Mar 2016 - Dec 2020

3 years 10 months

Hamburg, Germany

Manager Systems Innovation

Tchibo Coffee Service GmbH

Building the Coffee Systems Innovation department (consisting of project management, PLM, development and quality laboratories in Hamburg and Glasgow)
Management of development and manufacturing partners in Europe and China
New development and enhancement of filter coffee machines/fully automatic machines
Bidirectional telemetry connection of coffee machines for billing, status inquiry and remote diagnostics
Adaptation and further development of graphical user interface software
Introduction of payment systems (cash and cashless)
Setup of a central service portal for all international companies

Jul 2014 - Feb 2016

1 year 8 months

Paderborn, Germany

Manager Processes and Systems

Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH

Global project management of product development process (PEP) redesign
Leadership of cross-functional team for conception/modeling of optimized PEP for customer projects
Planning of roll-out and training activities for approx. 3000 end users
Definition, continuous improvement and implementation of unified project management
Global key user for Product Life Cycle Management System
Building 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, Development and Prototype Workshop

Joh. Stiegelmeyer GmbH & Co. KG

Disciplinary and technical management of more than twenty employees
Development of electromechanical hospital beds and bedside cabinets
Ensuring necessary development resources
Creation of effective department structures
Strategic development and alignment of the department
Monitoring of standard conformity and CE certificates
Coordination of cooperation with TÜV
Process owner for Product Life Cycle Management

Jul 2007 - Dec 2009

1 year 6 months

Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Germany

Project Manager

Westfalia-Automotive GmbH

Project management for electrically/mechanically swiveling trailer hitches (including trailer hitches for Porsche Cayenne and Mercedes GLK)
Preparation and execution of offer presentations

Sep 2003 - Jun 2007

3 years 10 months

Bochum, Germany

Project Manager Technical Development

thyssenkrupp Automotive Systems

Development projects for heavy commercial vehicles in cooperation with Daimler AG (creation of production-ready axle and frame concepts)
Project management for BMW Mini front axle system scope
Participation in project team for PEP introduction by Porsche Consulting

Jul 1999 - Aug 2003

4 years 2 months

Bedford, United Kingdom

Group Leader Design and Calculation

thyssenkrupp Automotive

Management of development team (3 designers, 1 calculation engineer)
Support of development of chassis components for VW, BMW, LandRover, 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 Ford Mondeo and Focus trailing arm axle
Received ThyssenKrupp Automotive Innovation Award

Nov 1994 - Dec 1995

1 year 2 months

Rüsselsheim, Germany