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Nick Meyer-Welz

Technical Consultant

Nick Meyer-Welz
Bahrdorf, Germany

Experience

Jul 2023 - Jun 2025
2 years
Cairo, Egypt

Technical Consultant

IMUT International Marathon United Technology

  • developing quality standards for welding technology
  • creating internal documentation: WPS, welding sequence plans, welding drawings
  • training welders and welding supervision staff
  • optimizing designs
  • optimizing production processes
  • starting up an industrial production line
Oct 2020 - Apr 2023
2 years 7 months
Hamburg, Germany

Group Foreman

KMW Schweißtechnik GmbH

  • technical and personnel responsibility and management of around 50 welders in a production shift for armored vehicles like Dingo, Boxer, etc.
  • monitoring internal welding guidelines and ISO DIN 3834
  • inspecting welds in the plant: before, during and after welding
  • welding planning documents: WPS, welding sequence plans, etc.
  • qualifying welding procedures and personnel, conducting internal inspections and training
  • trainer: point of contact for apprentices and the IHK
  • coordinating between production and external suppliers, DVS/SLV welding school, staffing agencies and internal departments
Nov 2018 - Dec 2019
1 year 2 months
Stadthagen, Germany

Project Manager

TAG Germany GmbH

  • initiating, planning, steering, monitoring and closing projects
  • performing quality checks in the manufacturing process
  • researching and integrating new ballistic solutions
  • technical procurement of new products
  • recruiting staff
Sep 2017 - Sep 2018
1 year 1 month
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Production Manager

Rheinmetall Ballistic Protection

  • establishing a production site in the UAE
  • technology transfer between Germany and the UAE
  • producing ballistic composites: spall liners, body armor plates, ceramic composite plates, aramid blast mats, etc.
  • planning and scheduling production
  • production documents (drawings, process parameters, templates)
  • documenting production processes and quality control
  • recruiting staff
  • managing workshop staff
Jan 2010 - Aug 2017
7 years 8 months
Ajman, United Arab Emirates

Quality Manager

Isotrex Manufacturing

  • performing quality checks in the manufacturing process
  • optimizing manufacturing processes in production and design
  • developing and implementing quality standards and procedures in production planning, purchasing, warehousing and staff motivation
  • pre-delivery inspections (PDI) and customer acceptance of vehicles and end products
  • reviewing customer requirements and ensuring implementation
  • organizing and executing a project to develop a STANAG 3 prototype; from initiation, benchmarking, planning, sourcing components, manufacturing, testing/inspection and marketing
Jun 2004 - May 2009
5 years
Wolfsburg, Germany

Toolmaker

Volkswagen

  • Manufacturing fixtures for prototype construction
  • Setting up and optimizing tools for prototyping and production
  • Manufacturing and setting up punching, forming, cutting, forming and bending tools
  • Inspecting, maintaining and repairing the tools
  • Machining steel with machines; turning, milling, grinding, drilling, etc.

Skills

  • 23 Years Of Experience In Industrial Production In Germany And Abroad
  • Several Years Of Experience In Management And Staff Leadership
  • Several Years Of Experience In Special Projects
  • Experience In Technology Transfer And Setting Up A Production Site Abroad
  • Industrial Foreman Metal
  • International Welding Specialist According To Dvs-iiw1170
  • Vt 2 Inspector According To Din En Iso 9712
  • Good Knowledge Of Standards Din En Iso 3834, Din En 15085 And En Iso 2303
  • Good Knowledge Of Autodesk Inventor (3d)
  • Ihk Examination Board Member For Construction Mechanics
  • Dvs Association Member

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Arabic
Elementary
French
Elementary

Education

Oct 2021 - Jun 2024

SBH Nord

Industrial Foreman Metal · Metal · Germany

Aug 2001 - Jun 2004

Volkswagen

Vocational training as a toolmaker in stamping and forming technology · Toolmaker, Stamping and Forming Technology · Wolfsburg, Germany

Aug 1996 - Jun 1998

Vocational School of Business

Advanced Secondary School Certificate I · Business · Wolfsburg, Germany

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Welding Supervision Training according to DIN EN ISO 15085

SLV Halle

VT 2 Course with Examination

SLV Hannover

Trainer Qualification (AEVO)

IHK Magdeburg

Welder Certification ISO 9606-01 135 P Fw Fm5 S T8 Pb S, and 135 P Bw Fm1 S S6 Pf Ss Nb and 135 P Fw Fm1 S T10 Pb Sl

Processing of Fine-Grained Steels Seminar

SLV Hannover

Autodesk Inventor 2019

IBB Institute for Vocational Education

International Welding Specialist according to DVS-IIW1170

DVS/SLV

Conflict Management Distance Learning Course

Laudius

Difficult Conversations Workshop

VHS Wolfsburg

Practical Psychology Distance Learning Course

Laudius

Sociology Distance Learning Course

Laudius

Quality Management Basic Course

TÜV Rheinland

Project Management Course (PMP)

Zabeel, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Industrial Foreman Metal

VT 2 Inspector according to DIN EN ISO 9712

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Where is Nick based?

Nick is based in Bahrdorf, Germany.

What languages does Nick speak?

Nick speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Arabic (Elementary), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Nick have?

Nick has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Nick has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months. Note that Nick may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Nick be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Nick would be well-suited for roles such as: Technical Consultant, Group Foreman, Project Manager.

What is Nick's latest experience?

Nick's most recent position is Technical Consultant at IMUT International Marathon United Technology.

What companies has Nick worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nick has worked for IMUT International Marathon United Technology and KMW Schweißtechnik GmbH.

Which industries is Nick most experienced in?

Nick is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Nick most experienced in?

Nick is most experienced in business areas like Production/Manufacturing, Quality Assurance (QA), and Project Management. Nick also has some experience in Operations, Research and Development (R&D), and Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Nick worked in recently?

Nick has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas has Nick worked in recently?

Nick has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Production/Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Nick's education?

Nick attended SBH Nord for Metal.

Does Nick have any certificates?

Nick has 15 certificates. Among them, these include: Welding Supervision Training according to DIN EN ISO 15085, VT 2 Course with Examination, and Trainer Qualification (AEVO).

What is the availability of Nick?

Nick is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Nick?

Nick's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

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