Zürich Metropolitan Area
Graduated Master of Science in polymer and composite engineering; 10+ years of experience in composites; Competences in project management, design, analysis and manufacturing processes Knowledge in fields of racing, automotive, mass production and aeronautics
Developed new innovative lightweight reinforced thermoplastics (LWRT) and glass mat thermoplastics (GMT) materials for sustainable structural, semi- and non-structural applications. Assessed cost, feasibility, and material properties to ensure optimal performance and economic viability. Provided technical support to customers and OEMs, enabling seamless integration and application. Coordinated cross-plant projects between Switzerland, Germany, and Slovakia aligning development and production with customer needs. Monitored patent portfolio and competitor patents to safeguard innovation and maintain a competitive edge. Reported directly to the Head of Composite Material Development for the EMEA region, ensuring strategic alignment and execution of key initiatives.
Leading a multinational team of 15+ engineers, including contractors, and managed projects spanning from secondary structures (e.g., doors, landing gear, floor, etc.) to system integration (e.g., interface brackets to primary structure, engine intake/exhaust, etc.). Identified and addressed team capability gaps through strategic training, coaching, and process improvements. Checked and approved deliverables, ensuring adherence to CS-27 regulations and industry standards. Contributed to certification documentations for various structural aspects. Provided manufacturing and production support, ensuring the seamless assembly of prototypes. Maintained active engagement with cross-functional teams, collaborating with departments such as M&P, Flight Physics, Production Engineering, and others.
Implementation of stiffness improvements for the serial production tailboom structure for the AW09 helicopter Developed the vertical stabilizer for the serial production helicopter (27% weight reduction achieved compared to prototype version) Managing external contractors for the serial production horizontal stabilizer development
Developed an airworthy statically adjustable horizontal stabilizer for the 3rd prototype P3 Carried out the tailboom and stabilizer static tests for P3 including preparation of test orders and reports Live monitoring of structural components for the P2 & P3 flight test campaign in Mollis (CH) & Sicily (I) Designed the upper external geometry (Loft) for the serial helicopter AW09 Developed the tailboom structure, especially in regards to the newly implemented tail gearbox attachment on PS4
Master thesis: "Development of a lockable manhole cover with D400 as load class made of fibre reinforced plastics" - State of art research for manhole covers - Determination of requirements and specifications - Conceptual design and manufacturing process using thermoplastics and in-house produced tape reinforcements - Designed a highly market potentially thermoplastic manhole cover prototype with tape reinforcements, which is nearly 70% lighter than conventional casted covers and 50% cheaper than the 7% lighter RTM covers - Development of further innovative ideas for future covers
Conceptual design of the material logistics for the laying of in-house manufactured thermoplastic tapes Research on melt flow rate and its effects on mechanical characteristics Manufactured CFRP-extruded profiles using wet lamination processes Conceptual design of the associated bonding tools Research on manhole covers with first concept ideas for the production of fibre reinforced thermoplastics covers (pre-research for master thesis)
Vacuum infusion and mechanical postprocessing of components for a platform measuring the ground clearance of formula racing cars including bonding of sandwich structures Construction work to integrate saftey relevant glazing for the tape production plant
Leading up to ten co-workers with budget responsibility of approx. 15000€ Goal: Development and manufacture of safety-critical components made of high-performance materials to participate in an international student design competition with self engineered racing cars. Gained new project supporting companies (mainly material sponsoring and know how) Doubled the stiffness of the monocoque while reducing its weight by 30% Developed structural attachment of aerodynamic devices on the car Reduced the mass and rotational inertia of the rims by developing an aluminum CFRP hybrid version and proved the feasibility of one piece CF-SMC rims by flow simulations Implemented new manufacturing processes (CFRP negative tools made of tooling Prepregs, 3-cycle-autoclave process for the use of honeycombs as a core material, vacuum infusion process of less structural loaded components, etc.)
Research on pressure vessel guidelines and requirements Concept developments for RTM6 resin handling and portioning to reduce its process costs Manufacture an exhibition demonstrator (four-point link for a truck) presented on IAA 2014 in Frankfurt Investigations into the hollow chamber technology used on composites Research and trials on ultrasonic test specimens Investigation of different meshs in HyperMesh and how they affect the simulation results in comparison to hand calculation results Performed tests to understand the flow properties of CF-SMC materials