Bulle, Fribourg, Switzerland
For more than 75 years, Liebherr stands for a large, continually developing range of sophisticated products and services. Exceptionally practical, seasoned and proven engineering as well as a consistent high quality level ensure customer benefit in all product areas. Liebherr is not only one of the world's largest manufacturers of construction machinery. The more than 53,000 employees also help to shape technological advances in many other industries. The Liebherr Group is still managed by the Liebherr family and is one hundred percent family-owned. The Liebherr Group has a decentralized organizational structure and comprises eleven product divisions. The highest level of management within the Group is a shareholders’ committee. The core values of the family business shape its corporate culture and form a solid basis for the success of the Liebherr Group. This situation has always determined our corporate culture and will continue to provide a firm foundation for our success. Liebherr is a specialist in the development and production of high performing components. The components have outstanding quality and are distinguished in particular by their sturdy design. For decades Liebherr has been developing and manufacturing robust combustion engines for diverse applications. As a result of this experience, we understand the application-specific needs of our customers and are able to address these needs. Based on this high vertical integration, the engines impress with their unique modularity. In the context of sharper emission regulations and higher customer requirements, more effort is needed towards the development of environment friendlier products offering a higher level of reliability and power output. New engines, aftertreatment systems and emissions control technologies are always on the move. My main specialties: - Development and implementation of a new strategy - Development and design of new products and components - Development of new resources and their personal skills - Management of projects and life cycle - Management of department and Training Academy - Tasks allocation, prioritization and management of resources - Performance reviews and KPI's - Management of costs centers, investments and budgets - Setting up of effective working methods and processes - Driving the effective use of resources (human and monetary) - Development and setting up of TEAM spirit inside the organization - Leadership, technical and social competencies (IE) - Languages French + German + English
After 20 years in the engines' development, mainly in the design department in different management levels and roles, I changed to the function of Director of the Liebherr Training Academy in Bulle. In the customer services department, I am responsible for the complete development and organisation of the Service Training but also of the Service Documentation, such as operating and repair manuals, installation and assembly instructions of the complete portfolio of all our Diesel and gas engines from the Business Unit Combustion Engines. I also developed and integrated a new organization and concept in form as a blended learning with the development of digital solutions, like eLearnings, Video Learning and Virtual Trainings. The Liebherr Training Academy's mission is to train our service technicians, customers and technical specialists in the field of internal combustion engines (diesel and gas) in Switzerland, but also worldwide, and to promote the development of the competence center in cooperation with a network of partners consisting of Liebherr sister companies, external customers and universities. The other main mission is to manage, coordinate, develop and deliver in time all needed operating, repair and assembly instructions inclusive special tools and service informations close cooperation with specialist departments such as design, testing, electronics, aftertreatment systems and project management. I put all my energy into developing this domain, this organization and our resources to be more efficient and to find some synergies inside the department and company with the aim of satisfying the specific requests of our internal and external customers with their special needs. The customer statisfaction is our main objective !
I was in charge of the new main department for technical documentation and engine certification, which included around 25 employees. In this position, I was responsible for technical documentation such as BOMs, technical Data sheets, operating and repair manuals, installation and assembly instructions, catalogues of spare parts of all Liebherr Diesel and gas engines. In this position, I also was responsible for ensuring that Liebherr engines are in compliance with worldwide emission legislations for non-road, on-road and stationary Diesel engines.
As of January 2014, I was in this new position with the responsibility of managing the design department with the aim of developing a complete new family of V and in-line engines Diesel and Gas for current and new customers. I was also in charge of technical documentation such as BOMs of our end-products, operating and repair manuals, catalogues of spare parts, etc. Last but not least, I was responsible for the entirety of Liebherr engines certification. I managed the new main design department for engine design and technical documentation, which included around 75 employees (60 permanent employees and 10-20 external service providers).
From October 1993 until June 1998, I was in charge of developing a new family of testing machines. I was also in charge of optimizing old testing machines and, using AutoCAD, of developing high-pressure testing machines for Common Rail System injection pipes. During my time at Walter&Bai I was able to take a hands-on approach to mechanical engineering and automation. As it was a small company, I could lend a hand anywhere, including during the installation of machines I had developed, which was always very instructive. Link: http://www.walterbai.com/