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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
Calculation Engineer
Know How GmbH
FEM calculations of body and attachment parts for Adam Opel AG
Feb 1994 -
Jun 1994
5 months
Beckum, Germany
Development Engineer
CAE Institut für Produktentwicklung
Project-related calculations on power plant components
Summary
PMO
Projekt- und Produktmanagement
Innovation
Konstruktion & Entwicklung
Prototypenbau & Erprobung
Geschäftsprozessdesign
Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
Education
Sep 1989 -
Feb 1994
Fachhochschule Bielefeld
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Maschinenbau · Maschinenbau mit Fachrichtung Konstruktion · Bielefeld, Germany
Aug 1986 -
Jul 1987
Fachoberschule in Halle (Westf.)
Fachhochschulreife · Halle, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Digitale Transformation
Einführung in die Digitalisierung
PMP Examination Preparation
PlusDV Unternehmensberatung GmbH
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