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Ralf Boob

Series Launch Team Leader (SE-TL) High-Voltage Battery Wiring Harness & Module Connectors

Ralf Boob
Rottenbuch, Germany

Experience

Jul 2022 - Present
3 years 7 months

Series Launch Team Leader (SE-TL) High-Voltage Battery Wiring Harness & Module Connectors

BMW

  • Responsible for project leadership in the high-voltage battery area as well as schedule management and release planning in coordination with project managers
  • Technical management of suppliers regarding component specifications, requirements specifications, functional safety, changes, hardware and software validation, and approvals
  • Planning, controlling, and preparation of work packages
Dec 2021 - Jun 2022
7 months

Release Manager in EE Module; Project Manager for Control Unit Integration

VIESSMANN GmbH

  • Technical coordination of developments in the EE module with the goal of coordinating the concept, development, and integration phases as a modular kit for installation in Viessmann products
Jan 2021 - Nov 2021
11 months

Project Manager TCU (PM) Transmission Control Unit 8HPG4 (BMW); Project Manager E-Mobility/Control Units

ZF Friedrichshafen

  • Independently managed a project for electronic control units in the development, industrialization, and series launch phases
  • Technical, scheduling, and cost responsibility
  • Planning, controlling, and management in cooperation with internal departments
  • Regular reporting to management and acting as the interface to the customer
  • Leading a project team across multiple locations
Jun 2020 - Jul 2020
2 months

Component Owner (CO) Interior INEOS Grenadier; CO Interior Accessories

Magna

  • Responsible for project leadership in the Interior INEOS Grenadier area as well as schedule management and release planning in coordination with project managers
  • Technical management of suppliers regarding component specifications, requirements specifications, functional safety, changes, hardware and software validation, and approvals
  • Planning, controlling, and preparation of work packages for interior accessories
  • Maintaining requirements management for completeness, configuration management, and status tracking
  • Performing change, defect, and risk management with schedule and cost control
  • Creating demand planning, ordering and tracking delivery dates, as well as approval of project documents
  • Reporting in the project and line, including escalation management
Mar 2020 - Apr 2020
2 months

Component Owner (CO) Interior INEOS Grenadier; CO Center Console and Roof Console

Magna

  • Providing support and consulting as Component Owner for the center console and roof console
  • Concept development and feasibility studies in coordination with the OEM
  • Evaluating and designing concepts in collaboration with external designers and coordinating their work
  • Identifying optimization potential and leading projects to implement the corresponding measures
  • Conducting and coordinating development and preparing documentation of requirements, schedules, and results
Jul 2018 - Jan 2020
1 year 7 months

Module Lead (ML) Interior; Development G01 PHEV/X3

BMW

  • Responsible for product quality management
  • Project management of process FMEAs for quality planning
  • Implementation of new and optimization of existing quality concepts and processes impacting quality requirements
  • Point of contact for quality-related topics, including across sites
  • Planning and implementation of projects and subprojects in quality management
  • Creation and management of internal plant standards
  • Development G01 PHEV/X3: introduction of a new trunk concept without a prototype phase
Nov 2016 - Jun 2018
1 year 8 months

Series Launch Team Leader (SE-TL) Interior | X4 Spartanburg

BMW

Oct 2015 - Oct 2016
1 year 1 month

Module Lead (ML) Interior | DGF, Spartanburg | Upper product line

BMW

Nov 2014 - Jun 2016
1 year 8 months

Concept Designer (KK) Seats | Shenyang

BMW

May 2012 - Oct 2014
2 years 6 months

Head of Quality Management Module E/E Integration | 7 Series G12

BMW

Apr 2011 - Apr 2012
1 year 1 month

Quality Management Associate, Body Development E/E Integration

BMW

Jan 2007 - Dec 2011
5 years

Head of Building the Project Office

D2T GmbH

Jan 2004 - Dec 2007
4 years

Head of Support Center Munich

D2T GmbH

Jan 2000 - Dec 2004
5 years

Project Engineer

Kratzer Automation GmbH

Jan 1998 - Dec 2000
3 years

Maintenance Engineer

Olympic Spirit

Summary

Strong communicator and internal networker with broad experience in series launch project management in the complex automotive environment, with strong skills in harmoniously structuring and optimizing critical processes and achieving targets on time and within budget.

Extensive conceptual strength with a special focus on technical details as well as time and cost optimization to complete complex projects smoothly and on time with all stakeholders.

Strong social skills for networking interdisciplinary teams with a motivating leadership style, along with a highly self-motivated, precise, and structured working method.

Skills

  • Progressive Management

  • Potential Analysis

  • Conflict Management

  • Quality Management

  • Ms Office – Very Good Knowledge

  • Google – Very Good Knowledge

  • Autocad – Good Knowledge

  • Catia – Basic Knowledge

  • Jira – Good Knowledge

  • Polarion – Good Knowledge

  • Bmw Tools (Pqm, Gams, Tais, Ippe, Lterm, Gkw-info, Gwk-prognose, Qc, Fasta) – Very Good Knowledge

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Munich University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on CIM Manufacturing Technology · Mechanical Engineering · Munich, Germany

Munich University of Applied Sciences

no degree · Computer Science · Munich, Germany

Alcatel (SEL)

Technical Draftsman

Certifications & licenses

Operation of Electrified Test Vehicles

BMW

Introduction to Module Planning

BMW

Risk Filter

BMW

Quality Work in the Product Development Process

BMW

Morphee Automation Software

D2T

Managing Difficult Conversations

Käser Training

Mentor Graphics Administration Training

Mentor Graphics

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Where is Ralf based?

Ralf is based in Rottenbuch, Germany.

What languages does Ralf speak?

Ralf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Ralf have?

Ralf has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Ralf has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Ralf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ralf be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ralf would be well-suited for roles such as: Series Launch Team Leader (SE-TL) High-Voltage Battery Wiring Harness & Module Connectors, Release Manager in EE Module; Project Manager for Control Unit Integration, Project Manager TCU (PM) Transmission Control Unit 8HPG4 (BMW); Project Manager E-Mobility/Control Units.

What is Ralf's latest experience?

Ralf's most recent position is Series Launch Team Leader (SE-TL) High-Voltage Battery Wiring Harness & Module Connectors at BMW.

What companies has Ralf worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ralf has worked for BMW, VIESSMANN GmbH, and ZF Friedrichshafen.

Which industries is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services. Ralf also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) and Sport and Recreation.

Which business areas is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Quality Assurance (QA). Ralf also has some experience in Customer Service, Supply Chain Management, and Operations.

Which industries has Ralf worked in recently?

Ralf has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Ralf worked in recently?

Ralf has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Ralf's education?

Ralf holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Munich University of Applied Sciences.

Does Ralf have any certificates?

Ralf has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Operation of Electrified Test Vehicles, Introduction to Module Planning, and Risk Filter.

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