Tobias Abel - Technical Lead for Thermal Insulation and Anchor Plate Development

Q: Where is Tobias based?

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

Q: What languages does Tobias speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Tobias have?

Tobias has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Tobias has worked in at least 22 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months . Note that Tobias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Tobias's latest experience?

Tobias's most recent position is Technical Lead for Thermal Insulation and Anchor Plate Development at Carcoustics .

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

In recent years, Tobias has worked for Carcoustics and AMK .

Q: Which industries is Tobias most experienced in?

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

Q: Which business areas is Tobias most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Tobias worked in recently?

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

Q: Which business areas has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Research and Development (R&D) .

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Armsheim, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Oct 2024

10 months

Austria

Technical Lead for Thermal Insulation and Anchor Plate Development

Carcoustics

Engine bay/underbody
Audi / VW / Lamborghini

Jul 2023 - Dec 2023

6 months

Head of Trunk Equipment Development for G45/48 & F70/74/F78

Development/prototypes and testing

Nov 2022 - Jun 2023

8 months

Development of Low-Voltage Wiring Harness and Fuel Cell Pinning

Development/prototypes and testing

Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

7 months

Head of TVKL A4/A6 Development for Audi

Implementation development/prototypes and testing

Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

10 months

Resident Engineer for Iveco

AMK

ECAS Daily Light Trucks (air suspension)
Interface between Iveco and AMK

Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

3 months

Module Manager VoSi & HiSi

Magna

Panamera project for Porsche

Dec 2018 - Sep 2020

1 year 10 months

Amberg, Germany

Technical Project Manager and Resident Engineer

AKKA

Grammer seat S2900
Fulfilling the requirements of the specification
Prototype construction / implementation
Schedule/milestone planning
RASIC chart
Documentation
Setting up meeting structure
Coordination with suppliers
Change management
Change management
Overseeing design
Approval processes
Design coordination
Supervising prototype construction
Supporting production in Amberg
Quality monitoring
Support for seat development at INEOS

Jun 2017 - Oct 2018

1 year 5 months

Sindelfingen, Germany

Program Manager EVA2 (Electronic Vehicle Autonomous & Self-Driving Car)

Daimler Benz / Adient

Development of 2nd and 3rd row of seats in Sindelfingen
A total of 5 derivatives
Schedule setup
Fulfilling the requirements of the specification
Prototype construction / implementation
Schedule/milestone planning
RASIC chart
Documentation
Establishing meeting structure
Coordination with suppliers
Change management
Change management
Overseeing design
Approval processes
Design coordination
Supporting production in Trencin, Slovakia
Quality monitoring

Oct 2015 - Jun 2017

1 year 9 months

Ludwigsburg, Germany

Resident Engineer for Air Intake Systems on Opel Corsa

Planning international meetings and coordinating technical discussions
Setting up prototypes
Creating and tracking EWOs
Overseeing design
Coordination with OEM and suppliers
General resident engineer tasks
Supporting production
Quality monitoring
Overseeing installation at the Ludwigsburg plant

Mar 2015 - Oct 2015

8 months

G29/J29 (Z4) SE Team Leader Front End Development

May 2014 - Mar 2015

11 months

SE Team Leader - Door Panel Development for G32 (5 Series GT)

Design oversight
Approval processes
Design coordination
Production support
Model building / prototype implementation
Quality monitoring
Crash tests

Jan 2012 - Apr 2014

2 years 4 months

SE Team Leader - Door Panel and Front End Development for F25 LCI / F26 (X3/X4)

Development of door panels for F25 LCI / F26 (X3/X4)
SE team leader for Rolls-Royce RR06 front end development
Design oversight
Approval processes
Design coordination
Production support
Model building / prototype implementation
Quality monitoring
Crash tests

Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

5 months

Project Manager for the Development of Impact Systems

Production support
Model building / prototype implementation
Quality monitoring
Crash tests

Apr 2010 - Aug 2011

1 year 5 months

Head of Pre-development for Concept Development of Instrument Panel and Center Console

Development of accessory parts

Apr 2009 - Apr 2010

1 year 1 month

Spartanburg, United States

Project Manager - Seat Development for BMW X5 / X6

Bertrandt US

Series support
Production support
Testing and quality assurance
Development of 1st to 3rd row seats

Jul 2006 - Dec 2008

2 years 6 months

Project Lead

Opel / GM

Interior pre-development: new concepts for storage compartments in the instrument panel / center console / rear seating area
Opel Insignia / Astra: chassis cost reduction (fuel system / air intake systems and exhaust system) development, coordination with suppliers, validation, PPAP, prototype coordination. Group leadership / team management
Opel Insignia / Astra: chassis design (air intake system): new development of the intake system, responsible for design / prototype monitoring, coordination with suppliers, tests and trials
Opel Corsa: chassis cable routing for transmission, FMEA, leading the design team and coordination with OEM and suppliers
Opel Insignia: leading trunk lid design, coordination with OEM. Group leadership / team management
Opel Zafira: seat development, concept design and leading the design, coordination with OEM and plants
responsible for prototype assembly and validation, PPAP, tests and trials. Group leadership / team management

May 2006 - Aug 2006

4 months

Detroit, United States

Pre-development of first seat row for GM

RLE Rhein Main GmbH

Jun 2002 - Jul 2006

4 years 2 months

Rüsselsheim, Germany

Group Leader

Johnson Controls

Opel Astra: overall interior development (instrument panel, pillar panels, roof, door panels, seating)
group leadership / team management
responsible for prototype assembly and validation
tests and trials, production support and quality
Johnson Controls, Trencin, Slovakia: setting up the branch / development site and a design team as lead engineer (April 1 to July 15, 2005)
Johnson Controls, Les Ulis Paris, France: construction management seating for Renault (August 2 to September 30, 2005)

Jan 2001 - May 2002

1 year 5 months

Heidelberg, Germany

Overall responsible CAD Designer for Germany and Project Manager

Collins & Aikman

Mercedes A-Class and M-Class: engine bay insulation (hood and bulkhead)
leading design, coordination with OEM
responsible for prototype assembly and support at the Heidelberg plant
IAC, Warwickshire, England: monitoring/supporting the design of acoustic parts (October 8 to November 19, 2001)

Jul 1999 - Dec 2000

1 year 6 months

Kaiserslautern, Germany

Seat Development

Keiper GmbH

Porsche / VW Colorado seat development: responsible for design and engineering, structure, foam, massage functions and drives as well as comfort development. package studies, responsible for prototype assembly and validation, tests and trials. coordination with OEM, suppliers and plants
Audi A3 / A4 / A6 / A8 seat development: responsible for design and engineering, structure, foam, massage functions and drives as well as comfort development. package studies, responsible for prototype assembly and validation, tests and trials. coordination with OEM, suppliers and plants

Apr 1990 - Jun 1999

9 years 3 months

Developer

Adam Opel AG

Engine development and transport frame development

Aug 1986 - Apr 1990

3 years 9 months

Kaiserslautern, Germany

Car Accident Repair

Mercedes-Benz Branch

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 Automotive (37 years), Manufacturing (1 year), and Energy (0.5 years).

Automotive

Manufacturing

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 (32 years), Quality Assurance (17.5 years), Project Management (12.5 years), Production (4.5 years), Operations (3.5 years), and Research and Development (2 years).

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Production

Operations

Research and Development

Skills

Experience With Ms Word
Experience With Ms Excel
Experience With Ms Powerpoint
Experience With Ms Project
Experience With Catia V4.24
Experience With Catia V5 (Basic And Workshops)
Experience With Teamcenter
Experience With Vismockup
Experience With Teams

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 1998 - Dec 1999

HWK Kaiserslautern

Technical college entrance qualification, Business Administration · Business Administration · Kaiserslautern, Germany

Sep 1996 - Jun 1998

MHK Kaiserslautern

Technical college entrance qualification, Metal · Metals · Kaiserslautern, Germany

Body and Vehicle Builder · Body and Vehicle Construction

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Created

March 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Tobias based?

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

What languages does Tobias speak?

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

How many years of experience does Tobias have?

Tobias has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Tobias has worked in at least 22 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Tobias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Tobias be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Tobias would be well-suited for roles such as: Technical Lead for Thermal Insulation and Anchor Plate Development, Head of Trunk Equipment Development for G45/48 & F70/74/F78, Development of Low-Voltage Wiring Harness and Fuel Cell Pinning.

What is Tobias's latest experience?

Tobias's most recent position is Technical Lead for Thermal Insulation and Anchor Plate Development at Carcoustics.

What companies has Tobias worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tobias has worked for Carcoustics and AMK.

Which industries is Tobias most experienced in?

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

Which business areas is Tobias most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Tobias worked in recently?

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

Which business areas has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Research and Development (R&D).

What is Tobias's education?

Tobias attended HWK Kaiserslautern for Business Administration.

What is the availability of Tobias?

Tobias is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Tobias?

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