Kirchheimbolanden, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
More than 25 years of experience in Managing R&D, Engineering and Operations in the Automotive industry, mainly with high precision engine parts. Major knowledge in manufacturing technology and development of high precision metallic parts, maintenance, tooling and production organization. Leadership experience on all levels from shop floor to upper management with global responsibility, including Managing Director positions.
Development of the products and the portfolio of the Tenneco Powertrain business units
Managing Director of the Industrial Bearing segment of Federal-Mogul
Head of Global R&D and Application Engineering of Tenneco-Powertrain's Engine Bearing Productgroup (former Federal-Mogul Powertrain Bearings). Including Product Engineering & Design, R&D, Testing and Advanced Manufacturing.
Global implementation of the manufacturing technology for lead free Engine Bearings. Coordination of the launches with major European OEM's.
Head of Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Toolroom and Project Management of the Wiesbaden plant (Engine Bearings).
Head of Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Toolroom, Project Management and Purchasing of the Bad Homburg Plant (Engine Valves and Valve Train Components).
Mass production of Rocker Arm Axles and Camshaft Housings (Operations and Technology)
Central Service for the Tetra Pak machines in Germany.