Lars Hähling

Projektierung Sondermaschinen International bei WAGO | Leadership

Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany

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Experience

  • Projektierung Sondermaschinen International / AAT - Automated Assembly Technology at WAGO
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Responsible for the end-to-end industrialization of assembly systems, from technical concept development and supplier coordination to commissioning and acceptance at international production sites. Design and optimize assembly concepts, monitoring systems, and related production processes in close collaboration with quality, purchasing, production, legal, and finance.

  • Geschäftsführer at Foodwater GmbH
    Jun 2021 - May 2023 · 2 yrs

    Founded Foodwater and developed an innovative consumer product concept based on a drinkable vegetable hybrid soup and beyond, building the complete production concept from scratch. Designed and established a self-developed small-scale manufacturing process and manufactory, defining production workflows, equipment setup, and operational processes, and successfully pitched the company on "Die Höhle der Löwen", securing an investor deal.

  • TE Connectivity (Full-time · 12 yrs 11 mos)
    • Manager Mechatronic Assembly / CoE Automotive EMEA
      Jan 2017 - May 2021 · 4 yrs 5 mos

      Operations Excellence leader in Automotive Manufacturing, driving KPI-based performance management, Lean / Six Sigma continuous improvement, and cross-functional process optimization across EMEA. Experienced in capacity planning, constraint management, and executive KPI reporting for mechatronic production environments.

    • Supervisor Process Engineering / Automotive Sensors EMEA
      Dec 2013 - Dec 2016 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Engineering leader responsible for the EMEA Process Engineering Sensors team, driving the industrialization of new automotive sensor technologies from development to high-volume production. Led cross-functional engineering teams in manufacturing concept development, capacity and investment planning, and global program scorecards while ensuring compliance with IATF/TS16949 and LEANPD standards. Proven track record in product industrialization, global stakeholder management, and scaling advanced sensor technologies into serial automotive manufacturing.

    • Process Engineer Automotive Sensors EMEA
      Nov 2012 - Nov 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Process Engineer responsible for the industrialization of automotive sensor products, developing manufacturing concepts and supporting the transfer from product development to serial production. Managed process design, equipment planning, investment calculations, and qualification of production processes while ensuring compliance with automotive quality standards (IATF/TS16949). Collaborated in global development programs, supporting manufacturing readiness, KPI reporting, and cross-functional engineering alignment.

  • Karroseriewerker und Anlagenführer at Volkswagen
    Feb 1998 - Aug 2006 · 8 yrs 7 mos

    Worked in automated automotive body manufacturing, focusing on maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of robotic welding and production systems. Supported process improvement initiatives, robot programming, quality assurance, and production data analysis, building strong hands-on expertise in industrial automation and manufacturing processes.