Persistent, innovative, and driven technical leader combining technical skills and business acumen. Proven track-record within a multitude of technical disciplines and product categories including process engineering, product engineering, research, and innovation in durable goods and consumer products (building products, furniture, composites, devices, electro-mechanical/ IoT/ embedded systems). As a flexible and resourceful problem solver, possesses an innate ability to drive product innovation and development, implement technical manufacturing innovation, and develop, grow, and transform organizations increasing productivity, profitability, margin contribution and revenue growth. Known as an articulate communicator that thrives on technical, business and organizational challenges utilizing exceptional interpersonal skills and success developing business strategies and technical solutions. Fluent in English and German.Specialties:Leadership, Organizational Development & Team Building • Strategic Planning & Execution • R&D and Engineering Operations Management • Continuous Improvement & Growth • Full Life Cycle Project Management • Operations Optimization • New Product & New Process Development - Fuzzy Front End to Commercialization • Accelerator and Incubator Modeling and Execution
Listed skills include Product Development, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Materials, and 28 others.