Andreas F.

Systems over Silos. Direction over Noise. Value over Activity.

Kürten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

About

"Action is the antidote to anxiety." – Mark Manson I focus on leadership, strategy and system thinking to create clarity in shifting environments. My approach is straightforward and collaborative: helping teams reduce complexity, align on what matters and move from thinking to doing, especially when conditions change. Precision, passion, partnership and purpose guide how I work: structured, calm, hands-on and focused on enabling progress with intention, not noise. I support organizations in shaping resilient solutions, designing better ways of working and staying effective when the landscape moves.

Experience

  • Director Central R&D Services Systems Engineering at KOSTAL Group
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    Leading the central Systems Engineering organization with responsibility for Cyber Security Management, Functional Safety Management, and DFMEA moderation. Accountable for establishing and maintaining processes, methods, and tools for Systems Engineering and Technical Project Leadership, ensuring compliant, efficient, and cross-functional R&D execution.

  • GKN ePowertrain (Lohmar, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Hybrid)
    • Team Leader Systems Management
      Nov 2021 - Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      Leading and Supervising (line management/direct reports) a group of automotive System Engineers (comprising Project System Leaders and Lead System Engineers) within an ASPICE process framework for AWD and eDrive application.

    • Software Leader
      Mar 2021 - Oct 2021 · 8 mos

      ASPICE Software Leader automotive Powertrain All Wheel Drive application

  • Engineering Project Lead at Magna International
    Aug 2017 - Jan 2021 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Project Manager / Lead System Engineer Core Technology and RFI / RFQ Lead for Electrification and Hybridization of Vehicle and LCV Powertrains DHP, Dedicated Hybrid Powertrains

  • GETRAG FORD Transmissions (Full-time · 9 yrs 4 mos)
    • Senior System Engineer
      Sep 2014 - Jul 2017 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      System Lead Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) Electrification and Hybridization of Vehicle and LCV powertrains RFI,- RFQ Lead Requirements Engineering Change Management and Problem Resolution Manager (8D, 6-Sigma, DMAIC, DFSS)

    • Product Development Engineer
      Apr 2008 - Aug 2014 · 6 yrs 5 mos

      Project Lead Software- & Vehicle Calibration / Integration Project Manager Service and Remanufacturing Strategy for Manual and Dual Clutch Transmission System Engineer Dual Clutch Transmission

  • Product Development Engineer at Delphi
    Sep 2001 - Mar 2008 · 6 yrs 7 mos

    Software Engineer Product Development, HW & SW (System) Engineer Advanced Development of Body Controller & Ultra Sonic Sensor, Product Marketing Engineer