Ralf Leuthäuser
Spare Parts Cost Estimator / Mechanical Engineering
Experience
Oct 2021 - Jun 2022
9 monthsSpare Parts Cost Estimator / Mechanical Engineering
GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG
- Creating work plans in SAP
- Cost calculation in SAP
- Optimizing production processes to reduce costs
Jun 2021 - Nov 2022
1 year 6 monthsFactory Controlling
tmax Holding GmbH
- Determining hourly rates and overhead surcharges
- Preparing cost center plans
- Creating cost estimates & checking work plans
- Comparing planned vs. actual orders
- SAP / Lean
Jan 2019 - Aug 2019
8 monthsFactory Controlling
Poggenpohl Möbelwerke GmbH
- Determining hourly rates and overhead surcharges
- Preparing cost center plans
- Comparing planned vs. actual orders
- SAP / Lean
Mar 2018 - Dec 2019
10 monthsSupport for Sales and Purchasing
FS Fehrer Automotive GmbH
- Preparing sales cost estimates
- Preparing target cost calculations for purchasing
- Estimating foam tooling for prototype and series tools in seat assembly
Sep 2017 - Nov 2022
5 years 3 monthsCost Analyst
4Cost GmbH
- Creating parametric estimates (Aces)
- Creating bottom-up estimates (structure)
Aug 2017 - Dec 2020
3 years 5 monthsProduction and Logistics Planning and Optimization
HBPO GmbH
- MTM planning and actual analyses
- Optimizing and planning production workflows
- Optimizing and planning workstations with lean, ergonomic and cost factors
- Optimizing and planning logistics processes in the plant
Mar 2017 - Feb 2018
1 yearPlausibility Check of Product and Tool Costs
Linde Material Handling GmbH
- Costing individual parts and assemblies
- Costing and designing tools and fixtures
- Determining target costs for purchasing
- Supporting purchasing in supplier selection
Jan 2016 - Feb 2017
2 monthsCreating Cost Templates in Tank Construction for Pharma
GEA Brewery Systems GmbH
- REFA time study
- Analyzing time study data
- Creating building block catalog for future estimates
- Optimizing production processes with lean
Sep 2015 - Nov 2015
3 monthsCreating Cost Matrix for Development Costs
BMW AG
- Value analysis / cost analysis of test costs, design costs and calculation costs
- Creating a cost matrix
Mar 2015 - Dec 2016
1 year 10 monthsSpare Parts Cost Estimator / Mechanical Engineering
GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG
- Creating work plans in SAP
- Cost calculation in SAP
- Optimizing production processes to reduce costs
Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
10 months Germany
Instructor
IHK Südthüringen
- Manufacturing technology in master craftsman training
Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
4 monthsProduction Planning of Assembly Lines and Mechanical Production with Lean
IHI Charging Systems International
- Evaluating quality complaints and implementing in production
- Planning and optimizing production workflows
- MTM analyses
- Layout planning considering the value chain
- Preparing inquiry documents (variant assessment)
- Requesting and evaluating quotes (cost-effectiveness analysis)
- Creating work instructions
- Responsible for process testing and approval
Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
6 monthsConsultant as Production Specialist
Costdata GmbH
- Supplier workshops on forming and mechanical production
- Production cost estimates
Feb 2010 - Dec 2015
5 years 11 monthsPlausibility Check of Product and Supplier Development Costs for Prototypes / Tools in Car Engines
Daimler AG
- Value analysis / cost analysis of parts, assemblies and development costs
- Creating costing schemes
- Evaluating supplier quotes
- Negotiating with suppliers
Oct 2009 - Jan 2010
4 monthsImplementing an Electronic Planning Board for Lean Production Control
AK Feinrohr GmbH
- Adapting the PPS system
- Displaying production workflows in the PPS system
- Training staff on using the planning board
Jun 2009 - Nov 2022
13 years 6 monthsSelf-Employed Freelance Production and Factory Planner
Fertigungsplanung Leuthäuser
- Lean management
- Assembly planning
- Mechanical production planning
- Logistics planning
- Cost engineering
- Technical purchasing
- Controlling
Sep 2007 - Dec 2009
1 year 4 monthsLean Project Technician (Factory Planning)
Still Wagner GmbH & Co. KG
- (fixed-term contract)
- Layout planning
- Material flow planning
- Space planning
- Assembly planning
- Internal logistics planning
May 2006 - Sep 2007
1 year 5 monthsREFA Industrial Engineer (responsible for mechanical production in factory planning)
IndustrieHansa Consulting & Engineering GmbH
- (conducting assembly optimization with lean principles)
- Layout planning
- Material flow planning
- Space planning
- Mechanical production planning
Aug 2003 - Mar 2005
1 year 8 monthsProduction Planning Technician
Weißenberger GmbH & Co. KG
- (dismissed due to business reasons)
- Technical purchasing
- Costing
- Production planning (work plans)
Jul 2001 - Jun 2003
2 yearsProduction Planning Technician (Insolvency)
Karl Gerlach GmbH & Co KG
- Technical purchasing
- Costing
- Production planning (work plans)
Nov 1995 - Jun 2001
5 years 8 monthsCNC Milling Operator
Karl Gerlach GmbH & Co KG
Mar 1994 - Sep 1995
1 year 7 monthsMaintenance Fitter
Epple Automation GmbH
Languages
German
Native
English
Elementary
Education
Sep 1997 - Jun 2001
Staatl. Berufsbildende Schule Sonneberg
Advanced Technical College Entrance Qualification · Mechanical Engineering Technology · Sonneberg, Germany
Sep 1990 - Feb 1994
Epple Automation GmbH
Tool Mechanic · Zella-Mehlis, Germany
Sep 1986 - Jun 1990
KJS Oberhof
10th Grade · Realschule · Oberhof, Germany
Certifications & licenses
MTM Practitioner Refresher Seminar
MTM Practitioner Refresher Seminar
4Cost - Parametric Cost Estimation Module aces
MTM Practitioner Refresher Seminar
MTM (Methods-Time Measurement) Thesis
MTM Practitioner
MTM-UAS
Megatech - MegaCAD 2D/3D
Vocational and Workplace Teaching Qualification
MTM Basic System (MTM-1)
Lean Management Training
Communication & Interviewing Seminar
REFA Industrial Engineer
REFA Technician
REFA Process Organizer
REFA Basic Certificate
Driver’s License Class A
Driver’s License Class BE
Driver’s License Class C1E
State-Certified Technician in Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor)
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