Greater Nuremberg Metropolitan Area
With over 18 years of experience in the automotive industry, I specialize in shaping and scaling global development organizations to achieve engineering excellence. My mission is to inspire and lead teams to accomplish common goals through collaboration, trust, and mutual appreciation. I leverage deep technical expertise in systems engineering, combined with an entrepreneurial mindset, to contribute to the creation of lasting competitive advantages. My proven success includes design, product development, and multi-project operations in automotive mechatronics and interior systems, ensuring safety, customer intimacy, and quality. I focus on product and process innovation, utilizing digital transformation, agile methodologies, and continuous, measurable improvement. My leadership style combines innovation, structure, strategic foresight, and persistence, enabling me to drive change and create value for stakeholders, even in complex global environments. I am committed to skill development to unlock the full potential of both individuals and teams.
Sabbatical: ➤ Journeys to France and Patagonia ➤ Self- and Goal-Reflection ➤ Career Development and Coaching ➤ Preparation of new position ➤ Successful personal projects ➤ Defined next career steps
➤ Responsible for the global rollout of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) ➤ Leading a core team of ten, overseeing training, user management, and master data maintenance ➤ Managing an international cross-functional rollout team for successful implementation ➤ Developing and executing role-based training programs and e-learning modules ➤ Planning, sequencing, and implementing five release phases, including data migration and quality assurance ➤ Driving change management strategies to foster adoption and sustainable system integration Key Achievements: ➤ Achieved 80% user adoption of core functionalities ➤ Developed best practices and blueprints for future rollout phases
➤ Established, scaled, and managed R&D operations in India with 130 employees ➤ Recruited and led 90 engineers across six development teams in phases ➤ Implemented new processes in product development, engineering services, IT support, and supplier management ➤ Introduced agile project execution and quality assurance measures ➤ Developed structured collaboration models and built expertise in product, process, and system development ➤ Led talent development, employee retention, and strategic expansion of the site Key Achievements: ➤ Successfully established the site within 1.5 years, ensuring strong retention and stable team structure ➤ Delivered high-quality products and services with excellent on-time delivery performance ➤ Achieved long-term cost savings through optimized resource utilization and streamlined processes
➤ Led R&D operations for the APAC region, overseeing 60 employees across five locations ➤ Managed strategic resource allocation, budget planning, and acquisition projects ➤ Provided escalation management and technical project support to ensure product quality Key Achievements: ➤ Minimized risks and rapidly optimized processes in critical project phases ➤ Strengthened global team collaboration and ensured a seamless transition to the successor
➤ Led acquisition and series development projects as a Tier-1 system supplier for spoiler adjustment systems ➤ Ensured technical, economic, and scheduling project objectives ➤ Provided technical leadership for development teams and coordinated internal interfaces ➤ Managed supplier selection, offer preparation, and make-or-buy decisions Key Achievements: ➤ Increased contribution margins through optimized in-house production share ➤ Introduced structured milestone checklists for improved project control
Master's Thesis: Acoustic investigations of electromechanical systems/ Akustische Untersuchungen an elektromechanischen Systemen
➤ Designed and developed electromechanical adjustment systems for European OEMs ➤ Engineered dynamic (adjustable) aerodynamic components ➤ Developed power drives for tailgate actuation ➤ Designed drive components for convertible roof systems ➤ Provided technical leadership to designers and testing personnel ➤ Ensured quality control, schedule adherence, and supplier coordination Key Achievements: ➤ Engineered robust designs and innovative hinge technologies for automotive applications ➤ Introduced modular system concepts for more efficient product development
➤ Process analysis of the automated installation and adjustment of the electric sliding sunroof. ➤ Assisted in production planning and control, including goal tracking, personnel coordination, rework management, and meeting facilitation.