Matteo Mecca

Head of Operations Planning EMEA | Production Process & Infrastructure Optimization | Hands-on Software Engineering (PLC/SCADA)

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

About

As Head of Operations Planning (EMEA), I lead the industrial transformation of our headquarters, coordinating a multidisciplinary engineering team across mechanical, electrical, and welding disciplines. I oversee the development of new production lines and major facility upgrades, while maintaining a hands-on role as lead developer for our software systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA). In summary, my focus areas include: - Technical Leadership: Guiding engineering teams in launching new manufacturing systems and optimizing existing ones. - Plant Strategy: Directing infrastructure and layout modifications to enhance operational flows across EMEA. - Software Engineering: PLC/HMI programming and integration with robots and MES systems (Siemens). - Global Experience: Proven background in commissioning and ramp-up activities in Germany, the USA, and China (FAT/SAT activities). Passionate about technology and processes, I believe that strong operational planning is rooted in a deep technical understanding of the core of automation.

Experience

  • Microvast GmbH (EMEA) ()
    • Head of Operations Planning
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

      Strategic and technical planning for new operations and continuous improvement at the EMEA headquarters. I manage a multidisciplinary engineering team while also acting as the principal architect for our manufacturing software systems. Engineering Leadership: Direction of a technical group focused on Mechanical, Electrical, Welding, and Controls Engineering to support new product introductions, system upgrades, and the development of new production lines. Plant & Layout Strategy: Management of structural infrastructure modifications and building layout changes to optimize workflows and accommodate new manufacturing lines. Automation & Software (Hands-On): Direct responsibility for software engineering strategy, including the programming and implementation of PLC, HMI, and SCADA/Data Tracking systems. Operational Management: Facilitation of the transition from planning to production, ensuring high availability and efficiency of manufacturing systems.

    • Automation Engineer
      Sep 2021 - Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      Responsible for the development and maintenance of production lines for batteries and battery packs. Development, testing and start-up of common standard software for the company's production lines worldwide.

  • Automation Engineer at Elektro Mack GmbH
    May 2018 - Aug 2021 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Commissioning automation engineer for body shop and related automated lines. Responsible for the software offline design together with the testing and start-of-production of the plant by the customer, paying particular attention to the safety and cycle time of the line.

  • Worker at M.C.E. di Passini Vittorino & C. SAS
    Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 · 2 mos

    Worker in assembly of electronic components on electronic boards

  • Worker at M.C.E. di Passini Vittorino & C. SAS
    Jun 2012 - Jul 2012 · 2 mos

    Worker in assembly of electronic components on electronic boards