Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
Dr.-Ing. Stefan Kock | Group Leader Advanced Engineering | R&D & Product Strategy | International Team Leadership Enthusiastic R&D mechanical engineer, specializing in new product development, implementation and driving strategic roadmaps. I am energized by shaping, empowering and strengthening international R&D teams across worldwide locations. My passion lies in fostering collaboration to deliver innovative solutions and shape the future of products. A firm believer that "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity".
- Definition of project roadmaps & product strategy - Shaping & leading an international team of 6 engineers (GER, IND, BRA) - Giving purpose & empowering of team members - Strengthening of international R&D collaboration between the plants - Developing new simulation & testing methods - Bringing new products to market as product engineering process engineering process quality responsible - Project management under deep cross-functional collaboration - Developing & release of new suppliers & manufacturing technologies
- Personnel and professional guidance of up to 6 employees - Representation of institute & stakeholder management - Preparation, planning und acquisition of research & industry projects: „Reduction of bearing failures in wind turbine drive trains“ (Budget 7 Mio. €, 9 industry partners), “Test cycles to prove gearbox robustness of wind turbine gearboxes“ (Budget 1.5 Mio. €, 4 industry partners) - Working & leading sub-projects in international research projects, e.g. „Torque measurement in the MN·m range“ - Teaching activities, supervision of lecture „Machine elements 2/3“ - Supervision of the students and research assistants
- Execution of stress assessments for structural components - Simulation of gear tooth contacts, bearing contact & deformation of structural gearbox components - Enhancement of the methods for virtual product development for drive trains - Planning & post-processing of validation measurements
- Preparation, execution & post-processing of lectures for up to 30 students. - Creation of exam tasks & correction of exams