Laupheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Engineer with an entrepreneur spirit and not afraid of challenges, not when the challenge is a new start, neither when it’s a path to grow, nor in a turnaround. Passionate about technology and people. Firm believer in the Team concept, in a balance between delegation and hands-on, and sharing praise when praise is due. Aware of cultural differences and the impact of motivation in building high performance teams with extensive experience in defining ambitious goals and achieving them: - Redefining Value in a changing and competitive world, shifting the focus when change is due while strengthening core values as needed. - Implementing new tools and procedures to increase efficiency and performance. - Finding the right balance between Standardization and Customization to satisfy customer needs. - Managing projects to increase customer satisfaction, revenue and EBIT. Acting in several roles as well as the “Subject Matter Expert”, advising Customers, Senior Management or Colleagues about issues ranging from business strategy and technology till certification, airworthiness and safety, able always to keep a good compromise between strategical and tactical views. With a solid experience in Managing teams, Engineering and Aircraft Certification across multiple arenas: Design, Manufacturing, and Maintenance, started-up an Engineering department 3 times, implemented a PLM system to reduce 20% overhead costs, streamlined another organization to increase productivity from 56% to 90% within the first year and managed projects doubling the budgeted revenue while increasing the projects average EBIT margin by 4 % points.
Head of the Center of Competence Engineering for Diehl Aviation. Leading the product engineering team with full technical authority, including Airworthiness and Certification, for multiple aircraft programs. Accountable for results and performance of the Diehl Aviation engineering centers across the entire organization.
Cross organizational Chief Engineer for umlaut Engineering GmbH (an Accenture company, part of Industry X) and Head the EASA Design Organisation (EASA Part 21J.469)
Leading the Airframe Services Business Unit within the Iberia MRO, encompassing the aircraft & component maintenance in two locations (Madrid & Barcelona), to serve our customers from Europe and the Middle East.
Leading the MRO organization in Barcelona and all 13 National Stations in Spain. Together with a team of 450 providing support to multiple customers with Line and Hangar Maintenance services.
Director Engineering at Rockwell Collins Interior Systems leading a group of 42 highly skilled engineers and technicians including Design & Development, Testing and Service and Production Support, developing and supporting cabin and life supporting systems for multiple civil and military aircraft programs. Accountable regarding results and performance of 4 sub-departments, overseeing from proposal phase till system certification, delivery and entry into service, series production and in service support.
Head of Design Organization, for Jet Aviation Basel (EASA Part 21J.356 and French Military FRA Part 21J.356) and for Jet Aviation Vienna (EASA Part 21J.316) leading a group of 49 highly skilled engineers and technicians including Interior Design, Engineering and Certification activities, managing the relationship with several authorities such as EU EASA, US FAA, RSA GACA, UAE GCAA and other Civil and Military Aviation Airworthiness Authorities. Responsible for Aircraft Modifications & Refurbishment (Part 21J), including cabin, cockpit, mechanical and electrical systems, avionics, communications, Self Defense Systems, etc. with a yearly average of 250 Minor Modifications and STCs for more than 40 aircraft types. Accountable regarding results and performance of 4 sub-departments, overseeing from proposal phase till system certification and delivery
Leading a group of 22 highly skilled engineers in the areas of Electrical, Avionics and Mechanical Engineering, dedicated to Aircraft Modifications & Refurbishment, including cabin, cockpit, mechanical and electrical systems, avionics, communications, Self Defense Systems, etc. with a yearly average of 250 Minor Modifications and STCs for more than 40 aircraft types. Accountable regarding results and performance of 2 sub-departments, overseeing from proposal phase till system certification and delivery.
Ownership and Project Management of large projects for aircraft maintenance, repair, modification and refurbishment, including planning, engineering, certification, maintenance, shops and subcontractors. Responsible for the quality, schedule and financial result of the project. Focal point of communication for the customer.