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• Playing a key role in the company's evolution from a family business to a global partner at Wabtec Corporation. Restructuring teams, processes and standards.• Managed transfer of four production sites and implemented multiple New Product Introductions (NPIs).• Directing a project management team in OEM and Customer Service, overseeing 72% of the company's revenue (2.1 billion CZK).• Expanded the team from 2 to 7 members in four years, enhancing project delivery.• Leading a local engineering support team to streamline operations during technology transfers.• Optimizing team structures to boost productivity and align with corporate objectives.• Delivering regular project updates to Managing Directors and Vice Presidents.

• Led a team of project managers overseeing 57% of company revenue.• Expanded the PM team from 2 to 5 members over 3 years, enhancing project delivery.• Contributed to transforming the company into a global partner within Wabtec Corporation as part of the management team.• Established efficient team structures and processes, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.• Provided regular reports to Managing Directors and Vice Presidents on project status and strategic initiatives.

• Managed comprehensive construction projects from inception to completion.• Developed accurate cost estimates, budgets, and project timelines.• Interpreted and communicated contracts and technical documentation to stakeholders.Provided regular updates on project progress and budget status to clients.• Collaborated effectively with architects, engineers, and other construction professionals.• Selected and coordinated subcontractor activities to ensure timely project delivery.• Addressed work delays, emergencies, and other unforeseen challenges promptly.• Ensured compliance with legal requirements, building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.• Complying with legal requirements, building and safety codes, and other regulations.

Garrett is a leading Tier 1 turbocharger supplier with a rich 65-year history, renowned for its advanced technology and customized turbo development. • Led and managed a global cross-functional team across the USA, Europe, and Asia for product definition, design, proof of concept, development, sourcing, qualification, and production launch.• Successfully executed over 20 new product launches, demonstrating strong project management and strategic planning skills.• Resolved critical launch issues, including compliance with new CARB emission regulations, effectively preventing potential crises such as "Diesel-gate."• Addressed and resolved over 5 significant field issues, mitigating risks of up to $1 million in warranty claims.• Initiated and piloted a task force project that significantly enhanced customer satisfaction, increasing delivery performance from 34% to 91% and implementing new quality gates to prevent quality failures.• Managed a key account generating sales revenue of $40 million, ensuring alignment with customer needs and expectations.

Managed workflow as the primary liaison for the Pilsen office, fostering collaborative relationships across business units to support the launch of a new R&D center focused on seating system innovation.• Identified and evaluated new product opportunities, aligning initiatives with business strategies, including leading projects for headrest development with Nissan and providing serial support for PSA.• Conducted financial and technical feasibility analyses and developed comprehensive program schedules to track milestones and ensure project success.• Coordinated resource allocation effectively, managing cross-functional teams of CAD designers, FEA specialists, product engineers, and serial support engineers.• Ensured timely and successful delivery of projects while adhering to quality standards and client requirements.

Was relocated as the inaugural engineer from the Brno office to the U.S. headquarters to support key local customers, including MTU, Cummins, and Detroit Diesel Corporation.• Successfully launched 10+ projects into mass production, ensuring flawless execution and adherence to quality standards.• Acted as an internal cross-functional liaison, facilitating collaboration between engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing departments to drive project success.• Led complex engineering activities from bid proposal through to production, managing timelines and coordinating resources effectively.• Planned and allocated design, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and laboratory resources for specific applications, optimizing operational efficiency.• Collaborated closely with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth production line launches and addressed warranty claims as needed.

Key customer contact covering a complete turbocharger development for (Fiat-Power-Train):• Iveco (CNG & Diesel Off- & On- road).• New Holland (Diesel Off- road).• Case (Diesel Off- road).• Was a part of core-team developing various diesel and CNG applications.• Engineering point of contact from Bid to Production launch.• In daily direct customer interaction, driving end-to-end solutions to customer satisfaction.• Supported on-site launches of production lines.

Owner of gasoline turbocharger designs:• Created 3D and 2D drawings.• Run modal and simplified FEA analyses.• Ensured ISO / Garrett / Customers´ design standards were met.