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Timm (Markus) Hoffmann

Managing Director and Product Developer

Timm Hoffmann
Bochum, Singapore

Experience

Jan 2023 - Present
3 years 3 months
Singapore

Managing Director and Product Developer

Arkus Engineering Pte. Ltd.

  • Responsible for strategic direction
  • Design and development of new products using Creo Parametric and Inventor
  • Optimization of mechanical systems for prototyping and series production
  • Introduction of innovative design methods and Design for X approaches (manufacturability, assembly friendliness)
Oct 2019 - Present
6 years 6 months
Germany

Product Developer

HOFFMANN Engineering Solutions

  • Concept development and product planning
  • Development of pump rigs and test facilities to optimize testing procedures for pumping systems
  • Optimization of technical drawings and manufacturing processes for industrial applications
Feb 2018 - Sep 2019
1 year 8 months

World Tour

  • Asia, Oceania, South and North America
Jun 2014 - Jan 2018
3 years 8 months
Germany

Head of Design & Development

LAMBDA Gesellschaft für Gastechnik mbH

  • Technical and disciplinary leadership of four employees
  • Management of design and development for gas plants and process modules
  • Introduction and establishment of processes
  • Product standardization and series development
Sep 2012 - May 2014
1 year 9 months
Germany

Project Manager

LAMBDA Gesellschaft für Gastechnik mbH

  • Management and sub-project planning of customer and development projects with schedule and budget responsibility
Jan 2012 - Jun 2012
6 months
Germany

Project Engineer

Solar Power Group GmbH

  • Planning systems, creating and editing specifications, drawings, bills of materials, and P&IDs
Feb 2010 - Dec 2011
1 year 11 months
Germany

Project Engineer

IHP-Systems GmbH

  • Project management
  • System and model development including interface definition
Aug 2008 - Jan 2010
1 year 6 months
Germany

R&D Project Manager

carat robotic innovation GmbH

  • Applying for and leading R&D collaborative projects
  • Time, cost, resource, and risk management
Jun 2006 - Aug 2008
2 years 3 months
Germany

Project Engineer

carat robotic innovation GmbH

  • Designing, simulating, and programming robot-assisted machining systems

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing (10 years), Energy (6 years), Information Technology (2 years), and Tourism (1.5 years).

Manufacturing
Energy
Information Technology
Tourism

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Product Development (16 years), Production (6.5 years), Project Management (5 years), Operations (3.5 years), Strategy (3 years), and Research and Development (1.5 years).

Product Development
Production
Project Management
Operations
Strategy
Research and Development

Summary

Experienced mechanical engineer with over 15 years of experience in designing, developing, and standardizing technical systems. Specialized in CAD-based design (Creo Parametric, Inventor, AutoCAD), product development, and process optimization. Expertise in gas technology, pressure-bearing systems, and plant engineering, with proven experience leading interdisciplinary teams and implementing innovative technologies.

Skills

  • Creo Parametric
  • Inventor Professional
  • Autocad
  • Solidworks
  • Windchill Pdmlink
  • Ms Office
  • Ms Project
  • Ms Visio

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary
French
Elementary

Education

Oct 1999 - Apr 2007

Ruhr University Bochum

Diplom-Ingenieur, Design and Automation Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Bochum, Germany · Overall grade: good

Certifications & licenses

Inventor: Essential Training, Sheet Metal Design

Creo Parametric: Advanced Part Modeling, Assembly Management

Head of Design and Development

Advanced Training as Innovation Manager

Project Management with IHK Certified Project Manager Certificate

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Where is Timm based?

Timm is based in Bochum, Singapore and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Timm speak?

Timm speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Timm have?

Timm has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Timm has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Timm may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Timm be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Timm would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director and Product Developer, Product Developer, Head of Design & Development.

What is Timm's latest experience?

Timm's most recent position is Managing Director and Product Developer at Arkus Engineering Pte. Ltd..

What companies has Timm worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Timm has worked for Arkus Engineering Pte. Ltd. and HOFFMANN Engineering Solutions.

Which industries is Timm most experienced in?

Timm is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Information Technology (IT). Timm also has some experience in Tourism and Hospitality.

Which business areas is Timm most experienced in?

Timm is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Production/Manufacturing, and Project Management. Timm also has some experience in Operations, Strategy and Planning, and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Timm worked in recently?

Timm has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Timm worked in recently?

Timm has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Production/Manufacturing, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Timm's education?

Timm holds a Master in Mechanical Engineering from Ruhr University Bochum.

Does Timm have any certificates?

Timm has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Inventor: Essential Training, Sheet Metal Design, Creo Parametric: Advanced Part Modeling, Assembly Management, and Head of Design and Development.

What is the availability of Timm?

Timm is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Timm?

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