Joachim Zimmermann

Engineering Projects Manager at Weber Inc.

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

About

Key Facts: Engineering Management - Project Management - R&D - Mechatronics - Knowledge Management - Machine / Process Development - ERP - Specialty Machinery - Packaging - Production - QC

Experience

  • Engineering Projects Manager at Weber, Inc.
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Weidenhammer New Packaging (8 yrs 6 mos)
    • Production Manager / Procurement Manager
      May 2023 - Oct 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

      • Leadership: Directing operations management and production processes to drive efficiency and productivity. • Innovation: Implementing continuous improvement strategies for production planning, scheduling, and material flow. • Optimization: Overseeing warehouse management, quality certification, and audit preparation/execution. • Technological Integration: Leading ERP system implementation, training, and utilization to enhance workflow. • Strategic Sourcing: Managing supply chain, negotiations, cost management, and sourcing strategies. • Analytics: Leveraging reporting and analytics for informed decision-making, compliance, and risk management. • Team Leadership: Inspiring and leading production teams, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

    • Engineering Manager
      Nov 2016 - May 2023 · 6 yrs 7 mos

      • R&D Excellence: Driving R&D initiatives to enhance equipment and process efficiency. • Customer-Centric: Delivering superior customer service through cost-saving measures and innovative product improvements. • Project Management: Leading projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with company goals. • Talent Development: Mentoring and coaching service engineers, implementing work standards, and managing documentation. • Collaboration: Facilitating seamless communication between engineers and suppliers across Germany and the US. Several years of experience in the field of special machinery Several years of experience in developing test stands, processes and prototype machines Profound knowledge in creating production processes (Test, pilot series, serial production incl. main and sub processes) Profound knowledge of process optimization ( Production processes, Main and sub processes) Profound knowledge in Mechanics, Pneumatic and Electrics incl. control technology

    • Technical Program Manager
      May 2016 - May 2023 · 7 yrs 1 mo

      • Cost Efficiency: Implementing cost-saving measures in machine builds, parts, and customer service sectors. • New Developments: Leading new product developments and improvements, ensuring technical support for expansion. • Standards Implementation: Establishing and maintaining work standards and documentation practices. Several years of experience in the field of special machinery Several years of experience in developing test stands, processes and prototype machines Profound knowledge in creating production processes (Test, pilot series, serial production incl. main and sub processes) Profound knowledge of process optimization ( Production processes, Main and sub processes) Profound knowledge in Mechanics, Pneumatic and Electrics incl. control technology

  • Projektingenieur at Sonoco
    Jul 2015 - Apr 2016 · 10 mos

    Key Facts: Engineering - Project Management - R&D - Knowledge Management -Mechatronics - Machine / Process Development - Process optimization - Specialty Machinery - Material Science - Packaging - Production - QC Several years of experience in the field of special machinery Several years of experience in developing test stands, processes and prototype machines Profound knowledge in creating production processes (Test, pilot series, serial production incl. main and sub processes) Profound knowledge of process optimization ( Production processes, Main and sub processes) Profound knowledge in Mechanics, Pneumatic and Electrics incl. control technology abgeschlossenens Ingenieurstudium der Mechatronik abgeschlossenes MBA Studium in der Fachrichtung Engineering Management

  • Projektingenieur at Weidenhammer Packaging Group
    Oct 2007 - Jun 2015 · 7 yrs 9 mos

    Key Facts: Engineering - Project Management - R&D - Knowledge Management -Mechatronics - Machine / Process Development - Process optimization - Specialty Machinery - Material Science - Packaging - Production - QC Several years of experience in the field of special machinery Several years of experience in developing test stands, processes and prototype machines Profound knowledge in creating production processes (Test, pilot series, serial production incl. main and sub processes) Profound knowledge of process optimization ( Production processes, Main and sub processes) Profound knowledge in Mechanics, Pneumatic and Electrics incl. control technology Programming know-how: Allen-Bradley Logix / Studio / Panel View Siemens Step 7 / Simatic WinCC CAD know-how (Autodesk Inventor / AutoCAD) Engineering management Projectmanagement Production processes Quality control Personnel management (Education / Training) GERMAN: mehrjährige Erfahrung im Sondermaschinenbau und in der Entwicklung von Prototypen Kenntnisse über die Gestaltung von Produktionsprozessen (Versuch, Nullserie,Serienfertigung) Kenntnisse über Prozessoptimierung (Produktion) Programmierkenntnisse in Siemens Step7 und Allen-Bradley Logix / Studio 5000 Kenntnisse in der Mechanik und Pneumatik CAD Kenntnisse abgeschlossenens Ingenieurstudium der Mechatronik abgeschlossenes MBA Studium in der Fachrichtung Engineering Management