Tobias Abel
Technical Director Development Thermal Insulation and Anchor Plates
Experience
Jan 2024 - Oct 2024
10 monthsAustria
Technical Director Development Thermal Insulation and Anchor Plates
Carcoustics
Development for engine compartment/underbody. Projects for Audi / VW / Lamborghini.
Jul 2023 - Dec 2023
6 monthsHead of Trunk Equipment Development G45/48 & F70/74/F78
Development/prototypes and testing.
Nov 2022 - Jun 2023
8 monthsDevelopment Low Voltage Wiring Harness and Pinning Fuel Cells
Development/prototypes and testing.
Feb 2022 - Aug 2022
7 monthsHead of Development TVKL A4/A6 Audi
Implementation development/prototypes and testing.
Mar 2021 - Dec 2021
10 monthsResident Engineer for Iveco (ECAS Daily Light Trucks (Air Suspension))
AMK
Interface between Iveco and AMK.
Oct 2020 - Dec 2020
3 monthsModule Lead VoSi & HiSi at Magna for the Porsche Panamera Project
Magna
Oct 2020 - Oct 2020
1 monthFounder
TWBS-Abel GmbH
Founded TWBS-Abel GmbH.
Dec 2018 - Sep 2020
1 year 10 monthsAmberg, Germany
Technical Project Manager and Resident at AKKA for the Grammer Seat S2900
AKKA
- Fulfillment of requirements specification
- Model making / prototype implementation
- Schedule / milestone setup
- Rasic Chart
- Documentation
- Setting up meeting structure
- Coordination with suppliers
- Change management
- Change management
- Monitoring design
- Release processes
- Design reviews
- Support model making
- Support production in Amberg
- Quality monitoring
- Support for seat development INEOS
Jun 2017 - Oct 2018
1 year 5 monthsSindelfingen, Germany
Program Manager EVA2 (ElectronicVehicleAutonom & SelfDrivingCar)
Daimler Benz / Adient
- Development of 2nd and 3rd row seats. Total 5 variants.
- Schedule setup
- Fulfillment of requirements specification
- Model making / prototype implementation
- Schedule / milestone setup
- Rasic Chart
- Documentation
- Setting up meeting structure
- Coordination with suppliers
- Change management
- Change management
- Monitoring design
- Release processes
- Design reviews
- Support production (SK-Trencin)
- Quality monitoring
Oct 2015 - Jun 2017
1 year 9 monthsLudwigsburg, Germany
Resident Engineer in the Intake System area Opel Corsa
- Planning international meetings and coordinating technical discussions
- Prototype setup
- Creation and tracking of EWO
- Monitoring design
- Coordination with OEM and suppliers
- General resident engineer tasks
- Production support
- Quality monitoring
- Supervising installation at Ludwigsburg plant
Mar 2015 - Oct 2015
8 monthsG29/J29 (Z4) SE Team Lead Front End Development
May 2014 - Mar 2015
11 monthsSE Team Lead Development of Door Panels for G32 (5 Series GT)
- Monitoring design
- Release processes
- Design reviews
- Production support
- Model making / prototype implementation
- Quality monitoring
- Crash tests
Oct 2012 - Oct 2012
1 monthFounder
TWBS-Abel UG (limited liability)
Founded TWBS-Abel UG (limited liability).
Jan 2012 - Apr 2014
2 years 4 monthsSE Team Lead Development Rolls Royce RR06 Front End
- Monitoring design
- Release processes
- Design reviews
- Production support
- Model making / prototype implementation
- Quality monitoring
- Crash tests
Jan 2012 - Apr 2014
2 years 4 monthsSE Team Lead Development of Door Panels for F25LCI / F26 (X3/X4)
- Monitoring design
- Release processes
- Design reviews
- Production support
- Model making / prototype implementation
- Quality monitoring
- Crash tests
Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
5 monthsProject Manager for Impact Systems Development
- Production support
- Model making / prototype implementation
- Quality monitoring
- Crash tests
Apr 2010 - Aug 2011
1 year 5 monthsHead of Advanced Development for Concept Development of Instrument Panel and Center Console
Development of accessories.
Apr 2009 - Apr 2010
1 year 1 monthSpartanburg, United States
Seat Development BMW X5 / X6
Bertrandt US Inc.
- Project management
- Series support
- Production support
- Testing and quality assurance
- Development and series support / quality management for 1st to 3rd row seats for X5 / X6
Jul 2006 - Dec 2008
2 years 6 monthsProject Manager
Projects for Opel / GM:
- Advanced interior development: new concepts for storage compartments IP / center console / rear area.
- Opel Insignia / Astra: cost reduction chassis (fuel system / intake and exhaust systems) development, coordination with suppliers, validation, PPAP, prototype coordination, group/team lead.
- Opel Insignia / Astra: chassis design (intake system) - new intake system development, responsible for monitoring design / prototypes, coordination with suppliers, testing.
- Opel Corsa: chassis cable routing transmission, FMEA, leading design team and coordination with OEM and suppliers.
- Opel Insignia: rear lid design, coordination with OEM, group/team lead.
- Opel Zafira: seat development, concept development and leading design, coordination with OEM and plants, responsible for prototype and validation, PPAP, testing, group/team lead.
Jul 2006 - Jul 2006
1 monthFounder
TWBS-Abel
Founded TWBS-Abel.
May 2006 - Aug 2006
4 monthsDetroit, United States
Advanced Development 1st Row Seats for GM
RLE Rhein Main GmbH
Jun 2002 - Jul 2006
4 years 2 monthsRüsselsheim, Germany
Group Leader
Johnson Controls
- Opel Astra: overall interior development (IP, pillar panels, roof, door panels, seating)
- Group/team leadership
- Responsible for prototype setup and validation
- Testing
- Series support and quality
- International assignment in Trencin, Slovakia (Apr 1 - Jul 15, 2005): set up branch/development location and a design team as lead engineer.
- International assignment in Les Ulis Paris, France (Aug 2 - Sep 30, 2005): construction management seating for Renault at JCI Technical Center.
Jan 2001 - May 2002
1 year 5 monthsGermany
Overall Responsible CAD Designer for Germany and Project Manager
Collins&Aikman
- Mercedes A-Class and M-Class: engine compartment insulation (hood and firewall)
- Design management
- Coordination with OEM
- Responsible for prototype setup and support at Heidelberg plant
- International assignment at IAC, Warwickshire, England (Oct 8 - Nov 19, 2001): supervision/support of acoustic parts design.
Jul 1999 - Dec 2000
1 year 6 monthsKaiserslautern, 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 setup and validation. Testing. 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 setup and validation. Testing. Coordination with OEM, suppliers and plants.
Apr 1990 - Jun 1999
9 years 3 monthsDeveloper
Adam Opel AG
Engine development and transport rack development.
Aug 1986 - Apr 1990
3 years 9 monthsKaiserslautern, Germany
Automotive Accident Repair
Mercedes Benz Niederlassung Kaiserslautern
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
Advanced Education
Sep 1998 - Dec 1999
HWK Kaiserslautern
Advanced Technical College Entrance Qualification · Business Administration · Kaiserslautern, Germany
Sep 1996 - Jun 1998
MHK Kaiserslautern
Advanced Technical College Entrance Qualification · Metal · Kaiserslautern, Germany
HWK Kaiserslautern
Master Craftsman in Business Administration · Kaiserslautern, Germany
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Certifications & licenses
Master Craftsman in Business Administration
HWK Kaiserslautern
State-Certified Body and Vehicle Technician
MH Kaiserslautern
Body and Vehicle Builder
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