Ralf Leuthäuser - Spare Parts Cost Estimator / Mechanical Engineering

Q: Where is Ralf based?

Ralf is based in Schmeheim, Germany .

Q: What languages does Ralf speak?

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

Q: 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 12 different roles and for 21 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months . Note that Ralf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ralf's latest experience?

Ralf's most recent position is Spare Parts Cost Estimator / Mechanical Engineering at GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG .

Q: What companies has Ralf worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ralf has worked for GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG , tmax Holding GmbH , 4Cost GmbH , and Fertigungsplanung Leuthäuser .

Q: Which industries is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Transportation and Logistics . Ralf also has some experience in Education and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in business areas like Production/Manufacturing , Procurement and Purchasing , and Operations . Ralf also has some experience in Logistics , Finance , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Ralf worked in recently?

Ralf has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Ralf worked in recently?

Ralf has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Production/Manufacturing , and Finance .

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Schmeheim, Germany

Experience

Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

9 months

Spare Parts Cost Estimator / Mechanical Engineering

GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG

Creating work plans in SAP
Determining costs in SAP
Optimizing manufacturing processes to reduce costs

Jun 2021 - Present

4 years 9 months

Plant Controlling

tmax Holding GmbH

Calculating hourly rates and overhead rates
Preparing plans for cost centers
Creating cost calculations and reviewing work plans
Performing target/actual comparisons of orders
Using SAP and lean methods

Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

8 months

Plant Controlling

Academic Work Germany GmbH / Poggenpohl Möbelwerke GmbH

Calculating hourly rates and overhead rates
Preparing plans for cost centers
Performing target/actual comparisons of orders
Using SAP and lean methods

Mar 2018 - Dec 2018

10 months

Hays AG / FS Fehrer Automotive GmbH

Supporting sales and purchasing
Creating quotation cost estimates for sales
Developing target cost calculations for purchasing
Calculating foam tooling for prototype and series tools in seat production

Sep 2017 - Present

8 years 6 months

Cost Analyst

4Cost GmbH

Preparing parametric calculations (Aces)
Preparing bottom-up calculations (Structure)

Aug 2017 - Dec 2020

3 years 5 months

Production and Logistics Planning and Optimization

mymotion.de GmbH & Co. KG / HBPO GmbH

MTM planning and as-is analyses
Optimization and planning of production processes
Planning workstations with lean, ergonomic and cost considerations
Optimization and planning of logistics processes within the plant

Mar 2017 - Feb 2018

1 year

Euro Engineering AG / Linde Material Handling GmbH

Validating product and tool costs
Cost calculation of individual parts and assemblies
Designing and costing tools and fixtures
Determining target costs for purchasing
Supporting purchasing in supplier selection

Jan 2017 - Feb 2017

2 months

Ferchau GmbH / GEA Brewery Systems GmbH

Creating cost calculation templates for pharmaceutical container production
REFA time recording and evaluation
Creating a module catalog for future cost calculations
Optimizing production processes with lean principles

Sep 2015 - Nov 2015

3 months

Witeex GmbH / BMW AG

Creating a cost calculation matrix for development costs
Performing value and cost analysis of testing costs, design costs and calculation costs

Mar 2015 - Dec 2016

1 year 10 months

Spare Parts Cost Estimator / Mechanical Engineering

Emagine GmbH / GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG

Creating work plans in SAP
Cost determination in SAP
Optimizing manufacturing processes to reduce costs

Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

10 months

Instructor

IHK Südthüringen

Teaching manufacturing technology in the master craftsman training

Jun 2014 - Sep 2014

4 months

Ferchau GmbH / IHI Charging Systems International

Production planning for assembly lines and mechanical manufacturing according to Lean
Evaluation and implementation of quality complaints in production
Planning and optimization of production processes
MTM analyses and layout planning from a value-added perspective
Preparation of tender documents and cost-benefit calculations
Preparation of work instructions and execution of process testing and approval

Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

6 months

Manufacturing Consultant

Costdata GmbH

Supplier workshops in forming technology and mechanical manufacturing
Preparation of production cost calculations

Feb 2010 - Dec 2015

5 years 11 months

MBtech Group GmbH & Co. KGaA / Daimler AG

Validating product and supplier development costs for prototypes/tools in the car engine sector
Value analysis and cost analysis of components, assemblies, and development costs
Development of calculation models
Evaluation of supplier offers and negotiation with suppliers

Oct 2009 - Jan 2010

4 months

AK Feinrohr GmbH

Implementation of an electronic production board to control workflows according to Lean
Customization of the PPS system and mapping of production workflows
Training employees in the use of the production board

Jun 2009 - Present

16 years 9 months

Freelance Production and Factory Planning

Fertigungsplanung Leuthäuser

Lean Management
Assembly Planning
Mechanical Production Planning
Logistics Planning
Cost Engineering
Technical Purchasing
Controlling

Sep 2007 - Dec 2008

1 year 4 months

Lean Project Technician (Plant Planning)

Still Wagner GmbH & Co. KG

Layout Planning
Material Flow Planning
Space Planning
Assembly and Internal Logistics Planning

May 2006 - Sep 2007

1 year 5 months

REFA-Industrial-Engineer

IndustrieHansa Consulting & Engineering GmbH

Mechanical production optimization from a lean perspective
Layout, material flow, and space planning
Mechanical production planning

Aug 2003 - Mar 2005

1 year 8 months

Work Preparation Technician

Weißenberger GmbH & Co. KG

Technical purchasing and cost calculation
Work preparation and creation of work plans

Jul 2001 - Jun 2003

2 years

Work Preparation Technician

Karl Gerlach GmbH & Co KG

Technical purchasing and cost calculation
Work preparation and creation of work plans

Nov 1995 - Jun 2001

5 years 8 months

CNC Machinist

Karl Gerlach GmbH & Co KG

Operation and programming of CNC milling machines

Mar 1994 - Sep 1995

1 year 7 months

Fitter

Epple Automation GmbH

General fitting work and manufacturing technology

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Manufacturing (30 years), Automotive (14.5 years), Transportation (1.5 years), and Education (1 year).

Manufacturing

Automotive

Transportation

Education

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Production (28.5 years), Procurement (20 years), Operations (19.5 years), Logistics (18 years), Finance (16.5 years), and Supply Chain Management (8.5 years).

Production

Procurement

Operations

Logistics

Finance

Supply Chain Management

Skills

Lean Management
Assembly Planning
Mechanical Production Planning
Logistics Planning
Cost Engineering
Technical Purchasing
Controlling
It: Sap, Schubert Ratio V5.0 R1, Brain, Bäurer (Sap-like Programs)
Office: Microsoft Office, Word, Powerpoint, Access, Excel Incl. Macro Programming, Project, Visio
Cad: Megacad 2d/3d; Autocad R14, Microstation
Costing: 4cost; Excel; Sap; Teamcenter Product Costing
Mtm: Ticon; Excel

Languages

German

Native

English

Elementary

Education

Sep 1997 - Jun 2001

Staatliche Berufsbildende Schule Sonneberg

Mechanical Engineering Technology with Technical College Entrance Qualification · Mechanical Engineering Technology · Sonneberg, Germany

Sep 1990 - Feb 1994

Epple Automation GmbH

Apprenticeship as Toolmaker · Zella-Mehlis, Germany

Sep 1986 - Jun 1990

KJS Oberhof

10th Grade (Secondary School) · Oberhof, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

MTM Practitioner Refresher Seminar

4Cost - Parametric Cost Estimation Module Aces

MTM Practitioner Refresher Seminar

MTM Practitioner

MTM - UAS

Megatech - MegaCAD 2D/3D

Vocational and Work Pedagogy Qualification

MTM Basic System (MTM-1)

Qualification as REFA Technician and REFA Industrial Engineer

Qualification as REFA Process Organizer

Qualification for REFA Basic Certificate

MTM Practitioner

REFA Industrial Engineer

State-Certified Technician in Mechanical Engineering

Profile

Created

January 2024

Last Update

January 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Ralf based?

Ralf is based in Schmeheim, Germany.

What languages does Ralf speak?

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

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 12 different roles and for 21 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. 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: Spare Parts Cost Estimator / Mechanical Engineering, Plant Controlling, Cost Analyst.

What is Ralf's latest experience?

Ralf's most recent position is Spare Parts Cost Estimator / Mechanical Engineering at GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG.

What companies has Ralf worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ralf has worked for GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG, tmax Holding GmbH, 4Cost GmbH, and Fertigungsplanung Leuthäuser.

Which industries is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Transportation and Logistics. Ralf also has some experience in Education and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in business areas like Production/Manufacturing, Procurement and Purchasing, and Operations. Ralf also has some experience in Logistics, Finance, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Ralf worked in recently?

Ralf has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive.

Which business areas has Ralf worked in recently?

Ralf has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Production/Manufacturing, and Finance.

What is Ralf's education?

Ralf attended Staatliche Berufsbildende Schule Sonneberg for Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Does Ralf have any certificates?

Ralf has 15 certificates. Among them, these include: MTM Practitioner Refresher Seminar, MTM Practitioner Refresher Seminar, and 4Cost - Parametric Cost Estimation Module Aces.

What is the availability of Ralf?

Ralf is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ralf?

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