Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany
With over 15 years of experience in automotive, semiconductors, radio electronics, and industrial engineering, specialize in managing complex projects, establishing advanced manufacturing facilities, and leading teams of up to 400 professionals.
Led NPI projects starting with VCSEL-based devices and later expanding to advanced sensor solutions, ensuring fully localized production and high-volume output. Coordinated ramp-up and production transfer across multiple internal and external sites.
Provider of quantum dot semiconductor laser solutions for telecom, industrial, medical, and research applications. • Established and managed a company-wide QMS compliant with ISO 9001 and ISO/TS 16949, supporting scale-up from small-batch to mass production • Led qualification and reliability programs with key customers (Cisco, NVIDIA, NASA), aligning deliverables with expectations and critical application requirements • Implemented Telcordia GR-468 compliant qualification framework, including full CAPEX planning and execution • Presented quality improvement strategy directly to Andy Bechtolsheim, securing executive-level approval • Introduced structured Gate system for R&D, reducing NPI cycle time by over 3 months • Coordinated cross-functional teams to deploy process control, reliability, and FA workflows, achieving >95% yield and stable product lifetimes
Engineering center delivering turn-key manufacturing solutions in aerospace, microelectronics, telecommunications, and industrial automation. • Introduced full-scale project management and budgeting systems, increasing project delivery efficiency by 20–30% and ensuring cost control for multimillion-euro contracts • Led the Technology Department, delivering 15+ major production lines and driving process development, equipment selection, and facility modernization • Directed procurement and sales of high-tech equipment and materials, collaborating with global suppliers (Applied Materials, Aixtron, SÜSS MicroTec, Logitech Ltd., Kurt J. Lesker Company, AEHR, Riber) • Managed R&D partnerships, including with the Fraunhofer Institute, enabling the launch of Russia’s first SiC crystal growth line • Oversaw cross-functional operations, aligning engineering, procurement, and execution teams • Negotiated directly with suppliers and customers, including engagements at the Russian government level, securing strategic partnerships • Directed service and after-sales support for major state corporations (e.g., Rosnano, Roscosmos), resulting in €50M+ contracts and 95% retention rate
Innovative LED solutions for architectural, automotive, horticultural, and industrial markets. • Managed quality assurance across three business units: epitaxial growth (Landshut, Germany), chip production & packaging, and final LED assembly, ensuring compliance with international standards • Led a major OEM project with Foxconn, overseeing B2C retrofit solutions from qualification through to mass production • Improved supplier performance and yield rates by implementing integrated QMS and conducting cross-unit audits • Certified products for EU and US markets, streamlining regulatory approvals and expanding global market access
• Organized and developed customer audit processes from scratch, ensuring successful certifications and full compliance with OEM requirements • Supported manufacturing plant ramp-up, contributing to smooth production launch and early process stabilization • Managed internal quality control systems and facilitated cross-functional communication to resolve quality issues and maintain high production standards