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North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Highlights- Strategic introduction and measurement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)- Significant reduction of project lead times by approximately 45% through the implementation of innovative software-supported processes- Efficient reduction of licensing costs by approximately 25% through needs-based adjustments and strategic negotiations with a new system provider- Increased transparency for internal stakeholders and optimization of departmental efficiency through the consolidation of communication channels and implementation of automated status reporting- Co-inventor of two patents that contribute to the company's innovative powerResponsibilities- Strategic alignment and further development of mechanical design department to promote innovation and efficiency- Leadership, motivation, and coordination of the development team to maximize team performance and achieve project objectives- Assumption of personnel and budget responsibilities to ensure optimal resource utilization and cost control- Initiation and implementation of restructuring measures, as well as the introduction of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for effective management of corporate goals- Promotion of an agile work culture through the implementation of modern project management methodologies and continuous improvement of work processes- Close collaboration with other departments to ensure holistic product development and implementation

Munich Area, Germany

Highlights- Cost & part count reduction by unification of components for multiple applications- Cost reduction by using existing components from different derivatesResponsibilities- Presenting technical challenges, possible solutions and recommendations to management - Leading cross functional teams- Orchestrating internal and external suppliers- Development of robust concepts considering technical, financial and spatial restrictions- Release and Update management- Presenting technical challenges, possible solutions and recommendations to management- Technical documentation of the various development phases- Initiating, steering and driving, as well as documenting of change processes- Implementing „Lessons Learned“ in order to increase robustness and majority of the product- Managing and updating SAP part trees, CAD part trees and BOM

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Highlights- After taking the lead, I was able to resolve a 1.5 year old quality problem and restore customer satisfaction within 3 months, reduced the problem landsacape by 55% and industialized a $200.000 cost reduction.- I inheritated a key role solving a complex mechanical issue within a record time of 2 days until customer protection, 3 weeks until first improved parts and 12 weeks until series implementation- Administative task streamlining through repeated task automation, which reduced weekly task hours by more than 85%Responsibilities- Leadership of members of the module to accomplish module and process chain targets- Responsible for problem solving, development of robust series solutions under consideration of cost and timing, implementation of containments as well as representation and reporting for process chain- Driving of root cause analysis including documentation (5Y, 8D, FMEA) - Provide technical and specialized guidance to process partners incl. risk assessment of technical problems as representative of the „center of competence“ (main research department in Germany), which lead to increased transparency and communication improvement - Proactive participation in development of future models to review design concepts and ensure lessons learned implementation- Interface between development departments in Germany and BMW MC as well as other plants and process partners - Guidance of international process partners to ensure effective and efficient solutions while meeting process chain and company targets- Supervision of series production and problem solving process- Initiating and driving of root cause analysis, solution development as well as solution implementation

Tappenbeck, Lower Saxony, Germany

Highlights- Streamlining repeatable task with VBA automation which drastically increased team efficiency Responsibilities- Project management in department „Special Projects“ - Assistant project management design concept (MQB A0) with direct impact on customer relation improvement- Primary customer contact for mock-ups and data control models projects- Managing complex contexts of design concepts- Further deepening CAD knowledge, in particular Catia V5 Generative Shape, Part, Assembly und Sheet Metal Design- Team-key user Catia V5

Germany

- Developing of ergonomic assembly fixture for increased efficiency while reducing risk of injuries- Quality validation of third party manufactured parts- Quick incorporation with a new work environment- First practical use of acquired skills during studies- Solid Works part design, assembly design, drafting

Stuttgart Area, Germany

Developed a double stroke piston pump for minimum quantaties.