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Nick Meyer-Welz
Technical Consultant
Experience
Jul 2023 - Jun 2025
2 yearsCairo, 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 monthsHamburg, 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 monthsStadthagen, 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 monthSharjah, 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 monthsAjman, 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 yearsWolfsburg, 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
NativeEnglish
AdvancedArabic
ElementaryFrench
ElementaryEducation
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.
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