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Mainz, Germany

Experience

Aug 2010 - Present

15 years 7 months

Interim Manager / Self-employed Engineer

E.M.S - Engineering & Management Service GmbH

C-Level support, director, senior management and R&D/BU lead roles
Strategic and operative corporate management and development
Strategic and technical product and total system development
Overall project and multi-project management
Medtech, automotive, plant and special machinery construction, hydrogen/fuel cell
Project planning and implementation of alternative energy solutions (PV, wind, hydro) including energy storage and trading
Consulting and implementation of alternative drive solutions
Development and project coordination from idea to implementation
Leading and coordinating interdisciplinary and international teams and BU interface communication
Customer support and development of customer-specific solutions
Sizing, development and selection of required components
Development, planning and assembly of solutions in special machinery and alternative energy and drive technology

Mar 2007 - Nov 2008

1 year 9 months

Schönau im Schwarzwald, Germany

Hybrid

Project Manager for Industrial Hybrid Drives and Electric Machines

HEINZMANN GmbH & Co. KG

Project and development management for customer-specific hybrid systems
Sales and business development activities for hybrid solutions
Active customer acquisition at international trade fairs and conferences
Analysis of feasibility and definition of project scope
Proposal preparation, development management and project control
Coordination of participating project partners
Commissioning of prototype systems at customer sites
English as business language due to mainly international customers

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 (17 years), Automotive (15.5 years), and Energy (15.5 years).

Manufacturing

Automotive

Energy

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 Product Development (17 years), Project Management (17 years), Strategy (15.5 years), and Sales (1.5 years).

Product Development

Project Management

Strategy

Sales

Skills

Interim Management Up To C-level
Operational Corporate Management
Lead Roles (R&d, Bu, Task Force)
Overall Project Management And Controlling
Process Optimization And Restructuring
3d Printing Of Prototype And Small Series Parts
Design Of Electric Powertrains
Test Design And Product Validation
Pv System Planning
Customer And Service Orientation
Quality Management Methods
People Leadership, Rhetoric, And Presentation Techniques
Excellent Communication And Negotiation Skills
Methodical-didactic Presentation Design And Moderation
Project Management And Leadership (Smes & Corporations; Medical Technology, Automotive, Special Machinery, Alternative Energy)
Use Of Agile Scrum And Pmp Methods
Tcq Responsibility And Strategic Decisions Up To C-level
Leading And Coordinating International, Interdisciplinary Project Teams
Design, Planning, And Layout Of Pv Systems Including Component And Service Provider Selection
Experience With Small Wind And Hydro Power Plants
Design Of Energy Storage Systems (Chemical Batteries And Hydrogen)
Component And Product Development (Mechanical And Electric Machines)
Presenting Technical Products At International Fairs And Conferences
Restructuring And Process Optimization In Transfer And Relocation Projects
Task Force And Crisis Management
Escalation Methods For Time-critical Issues
Supplier Management And Redundant Product, Supplier, And Production Resource Selection
Developing Solutions And Optimizing Existing Processes
Coordination Meetings With Internal Departments, Suppliers, And Customers
Status Reports To Management And Corporate Board
Design Of Customer-specific Electric Powertrains And Battery Systems
Planning Production Capacities With Partners And Suppliers
Experience In Oem And Tier-1 Business (Automotive And Medical Technology)
Conducting Fmea, Fta, Hazard, And Risk Analyses
Creating And Analyzing Requirement And Specification Documents
Customer Acquisition As Well As Customer And Service Orientation
Leading Audits And Taking Over Qm Tasks
Corporate Management And Taking Responsibility
Strong Communication Skills And Extensive Organizational Knowledge
Requirements Management And Process Optimization
Meeting Moderation, Presentation, And Speaking Techniques
Team, Conflict, And Compromise Skills With Clear Assertiveness
Ms Office (Including Project, Visio)
Atlassian Software (Jira, Confluence)
Sap R/3 (Ps, Pp, Mm, Plm) And Proalpha
Cad: Catia V5, Solidworks, Basics Of Solid Edge St7 And Inventor
Working With Customer-specific Software And Project-specific Work And Planning Tools
Working With Standards And Guidelines (E.g., Iso 9001, Iatf 16949, Iso 26262, Iso 13485/mdr, Iso 14971, Iec 62366, Iec 60601-1, Machinery Directive 2006/42/ec)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Italian

Intermediate

Romanian

Intermediate

Spanish

Elementary

...and 2 more

Education

Aug 2002 - Jan 2007

University of Applied Sciences Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven, Wilhelmshaven campus

Diploma Engineer (FH) · Mechanical engineering in a practical environment, focus on vehicle and aerospace technology · Wilhelmshaven, Germany · Final grade: 2.27 (Thesis: 1.3)

Aug 2002 - Jan 2005

TÜV NORD AG and Beckmann Service GmbH

Training as an automotive mechanic · Automotive mechanic

Jul 1997 - Jul 2002

Federal Ministry of Defence (BMVg)

Officer training, Army · Army officer · Berlin, Germany

...and 1 more

Profile

Created

October 2022

Last Update

July 2025

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Where is Rüdiger based?

Rüdiger is based in Mainz, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Rüdiger speak?

Rüdiger speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Intermediate), Romanian (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary), Chinese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Rüdiger have?

Rüdiger has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Rüdiger has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 9 years and 7 months. Note that Rüdiger may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Rüdiger be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Rüdiger would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager / Self-employed Engineer, Project Manager for Industrial Hybrid Drives and Electric Machines.

What is Rüdiger's latest experience?

Rüdiger's most recent position is Interim Manager / Self-employed Engineer at E.M.S - Engineering & Management Service GmbH.

What companies has Rüdiger worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Rüdiger has worked for E.M.S - Engineering & Management Service GmbH.

Which industries is Rüdiger most experienced in?

Rüdiger is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Energy.

Which business areas is Rüdiger most experienced in?

Rüdiger is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Strategy and Planning. Rüdiger also has some experience in Sales.

Which industries has Rüdiger worked in recently?

Rüdiger has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Energy, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Rüdiger worked in recently?

Rüdiger has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Rüdiger's education?

Rüdiger holds a Bachelor in Mechanical engineering in a practical environment, focus on vehicle and aerospace technology from University of Applied Sciences Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven, Wilhelmshaven campus.

What is the availability of Rüdiger?

Rüdiger is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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