Dr. Christian Imgrund, MBA

Expert in Lean Production, Leadership and Digitalization. Lecturer. Keynote speaker.

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

About

More than twenty-five years of diverse manufacturing experience supervising and managing intercultural teams with more than 1.600 employees and projects in the US, China and Europe. Strong interpersonal and engineering experience working with internal and external partners. Extensive knowledge in lean manufacturing, energy management, sustainability and industry4.0. Diverse experience in production of automotive electric drive systems and quality management. Certified ISO/TS 16949 QMF and QMB. Supervising special innovation projects in the field of energy management and industry4.0 such as SmartMaintenance, DigitalTwin, Virtual Commissioning and Smart Robot Quality Check. Building international teams with a strong focus on ramping up technological challenging production systems.

Experience

  • Vice President Manufacturing Operations - Photoelectric Sensors & Fibers at SICK Sensor Intelligence
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Senior Advisor Automotive Industry at Freelance
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

    Consulting projects in the area of Production Management, Quality Management and Energy Management (Sustainability)in the Automotive manufacturing industry. Academic and social sabbatical: Vocational training combined with lectures and social commitment as a volunteer in the field of helping the homeless and supporting young people in choosing a career.

  • General Manager Production Electric Machine, Traction Unit and Special Engines at BMW Group
    Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 · 3 yrs

  • General Manager Planning and Production Powertrain BMW Motorrad at bmw motorrad berlin
    Jul 2017 - Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Manager Production Electric Drive Systems and Special Engines at BMW Group
    Jul 2014 - Jul 2017 · 3 yrs 1 mo