Novi Sad, Vojvodina, Serbia
Equipment Project Manager with a strong background in process engineering, commissioning, and automation projects in the automotive industry. I bridge the gap between technical specifications and production reality by: • Leading FAT/SAT, installation, and commissioning of production equipment (MCA, MSA, PPCA) • Writing and aligning technical specifications with suppliers and internal stakeholders • Driving process optimization initiatives to improve OEE, reduce scrap, and meet takt time targets • Conducting FMEA analysis and risk mitigation for new product and line launches • Coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure smooth SOP and long-term process stability 📈 Impact highlights: • Successfully commissioned multiple Index Plate lines for premium automotive display production • Optimized selective soldering and pin-insertion machines, reducing cycle time and increasing FPY • Designed and implemented automated conveyors and digital process monitoring solutions I am passionate about continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and factory digitalization, and enjoy turning complex challenges into efficient, robust production systems. 🔗 Let’s connect: Open to discussing equipment projects, process optimization, and automation solutions.
Leading end-to-end equipment projects for automotive display production – from drafting technical specifications to managing FAT/SAT, installation, and final commissioning. Key responsibilities: • Development of technical requirements and supplier alignment for new equipment • Project management of installation timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication • Execution of MCA, MSA, PPCA validations and risk analysis (FMEA) for new production lines • Process optimization to achieve target OEE, scrap reduction, and cycle time improvements • Close collaboration with production planners, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure smooth SOP • Contribution to digitalization initiatives, improving KPI monitoring and real-time process tracking • Training and coaching of operators and engineers on new equipment and process standards
Key contributions: • Supported greenfield ramp-up of the new manufacturing plant in Serbia, ensuring timely launch of production lines. • Led implementation of standardized work procedures and created process documentation, reducing variability and improving quality. • Optimized selective soldering and pin insertion machines, achieving cycle time reduction and improved first-pass yield. • Conducted FMEA analysis and introduced corrective actions to eliminate root causes of process deviations. • Developed training materials and trained operators for new production processes, improving workforce readiness. • Coordinated with suppliers and internal teams to validate new technologies and achieve waste reduction targets. • Actively participated in problem-solving workshops (5 Why, Ishikawa), stabilizing production during ramp-up.
Key contributions: • Created and implemented preventive maintenance plans in SAP PM, improving equipment uptime and reducing unplanned downtime. • Monitored SAP notifications and coordinated with maintenance technicians to resolve issues quickly and efficiently. • Managed external maintenance contractors: generated work orders, planned periodic inspections, and ensured compliance with OEM standards. • Organized and supervised maintenance activities (preventive, corrective, emergency), optimizing resource usage and team efficiency. • Maintained technical documentation and qualification matrix, supporting audits and compliance checks. • Conducted training for new employees, enabling faster onboarding and skill development.
Key contributions: • Developed and updated operating instructions for production processes, ensuring compliance with customer and quality standards. • Defined standard material and labor requirements and calculated production standard times. • Designed harness form boards, jigs, and fixtures, improving ergonomics and reducing assembly errors. • Participated in workplace organization projects using 5S methodology, increasing efficiency and safety. • Implemented new automated conveyor systems, optimizing material flow and reducing manual handling. • Supported equipment receipt and validation, preparing machines for production launch. • Conducted operator training sessions, enabling quick adaptation to new processes and reducing learning curves. • Provided ongoing engineering support to production teams, solving technical issues and introducing process improvements.m
Key contributions: • Modified and optimized wiring harness designs to ensure manufacturability and compliance with electrical requirements. • Updated and maintained electrical drawings, reviewed product/system specifications, and approved engineering change requests (ECRs). • Specified and validated electrical components, collaborating with design teams (electronics & mechanical) to meet quality standards. • Worked with supply chain teams to deliver pre-production and mass-production harnesses and assemblies. • Led continuous improvement initiatives, analyzing failures and improving reliability of designs. • Oversaw test & validation programs, ensuring electrical performance and reliability targets were achieved. • Designed assembly boards and electrical workstations, improving ergonomics and reducing wiring errors.