Christoph Pawelski

FTL @ BMW Group

Royal Sutton Coldfield, England, United Kingdom

About

Project manager with more than 20 years of experience in managing development projects, introducing new products into series production and as a process planner in the automotive and aviation industries. Diligent, forward-thinking with a customer first mindset and adaptable to a dynamic environment and project needs. Highly experienced and enthusiastic about introducing new components, developing & optimising processes, and methods for production from prototype stage through to volume production and managing projects against key deliverables. Experienced in managing cross-functional teams and in building strong working relationships across all levels of the business including internal stakeholders, as well as customers and suppliers. Having a logical and structured approach to problem solving. Proficient in using CAD software, MS Office, and ERP.

Experience

  • Fach-Team-Leader Planning @ BMW Group Plant Hams Hall at BMW Group
    2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • NPI Lead Engineer at Sigma Components
    2020 - 2023 · 3 yrs

    Sigma is a leading company in the design, development and manufacture of complex components for aerospace and defense sectors. Responsibility for leading the effective launch and delivery of new products (NPI projects), as well as implementing the new Lifecycle Management Processes Programs and ensuring timely delivery of new metal & composite components for aero-engine and airframe applications.

  • Project manager/ research associate at Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkzeugmaschinen und Umformtechnik IWU
    2018 - 2019 · 1 yr

    Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU Department: Systems and Technologies for textile Structures

  • Project Manager / Senior Development Engineer at thyssenkrupp
    2012 - 2018 · 6 yrs

    thyssenkrupp AG TechCenter Carbon Composites bundles the competencies of the group in the technology field of lightweight materials. The team support the ongoing projects throughout the group, develop projects and ideas up to series maturity and support the development of new technologies to make manufacturing processes more cost-effective. In addition, the TechCenter Carbon Composites cooperates with external partners from the entire value chain. TechCenter Carbon Composites is dedicated to the development of economically promising solutions for lightweight automotive construction as well as for industrial applications.

  • Project Manager at Diehl Aviation
    2012 - 2012 · Less than a year