Michael Käferböck

Quality Assurance Manager for Design Office

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

About

Project Manager with a strong background in composite and multi-material development, combining hands-on engineering expertise with strategic oversight of complex, cross-functional projects. My foundation in aerospace and automotive applications has given me deep technical insight into product and process development - from early concept through to industrialization. Over time, I’ve evolved into a role that bridges engineering with project management, enabling me to drive both technical execution and business-oriented decision-making. Known for an analytical and solution-focused approach, I specialize in guiding teams through the critical early phases of product development, where material selection, manufacturing processes, and cost implications must align quickly and efficiently. I thrive in international, interdisciplinary environments, where coordination, clarity, and adaptability are key to project success. CORE STRENGTHS - Project Management with strong engineering foundation (composites & multi-materials) - Leading international & cross-functional teams - Product & process development from concept to industrialization - Cost estimation and feasibility during early project phases - Environmental sustainability with business-driven perspective

Experience

  • Quality Assurance Manager for Design Office at fabplus GmbH
    Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Project Manager at Forward Engineering GmbH
    May 2021 - Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 5 mos

  • Senior Project Manager - Composites / E-Mobility at KDX Roding Europe Automobile Design Center GmbH
    Nov 2016 - Sep 2025 · 8 yrs 11 mos

    Project management for composite automotive structures / EV Battery systems Sustainability consulting

  • Work shop manager - Composites at Silberform Aktiengesellschaft
    Apr 2016 - Sep 2016 · 6 mos

    Process improvement of development and manufacturing team QMB for Silberform Gesellschaft für Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik mbH

  • Senior Engineer Composite Structures at ARRK | P+Z Engineering
    Jul 2011 - Mar 2016 · 4 yrs 9 mos

    • Technical fellow composites • Trainer - Composite Developments • Industrialization