Tommi Paunonen

Smarter requirements. Boosted productivity. Better products.

Valkeakoski, Pirkanmaa, Finland

About

Smarter requirements. Boosted productivity. Better products. I help engineering organizations to transform their (product development) processes through digitalization, systems engineering, and lifecycle management. With deep expertise in Siemens Polarion and over 20 years in R&D, quality, and project management roles, I help to create efficient processes that improve compliance, traceability, and productivity. By bridging engineering, quality & business needs, I help ensuring that organizations deliver faster, with fewer risks, and with higher quality outcomes. Focusing in holistic productivity. My approach focuses on: Clarity: Eliminating ambiguity to reduce costly errors and delays. Productivity: Streamlining processes for maximum efficiency, continously. Impact: Enabling teams to build better products that meet compliance and customer expectations. If your goal is to boost productivity, reduce complexity and deliver with confidence, let’s connect. I have worked with companies like ABB, Danfoss, Nokia, Sandvik, Vacon, Wärtsilä helping to improve their requirement management, risk management, change management, portfolio management, project management, product devevelopment and supply chain processes.

Experience

  • R&D Process Consultant at Taipuva
    Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

    I specialize in transforming product development lifecycles for organizations in engineering sectors, including medical, automotive, defense, aviation, functional safety, and cybersecurity - but not limited to those. My expertise and background is in driving exponential productivity gains and uncompromising quality through the strategic implementation of processes. I also consult on implementing those processes effectively using Siemens Polarion software. We at Taipuva empower organizations to optimize processes in requirements management, test management, change management, risk management, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), documentation, reporting, work management, and portfolio management. By fostering structured information reuse, seamless collaboration, and end-to-end traceability, we enable organizations to streamline workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and achieve compliance with industry standards. If your target is to achieve operational excellence and stay ahead in a competitive landscape, don't hesitate to contact.

  • Supplier Quality Manager at Danfoss Drives
    Dec 2014 - Sep 2022 · 7 yrs 10 mos

    Supply Quality manager for EMS suppliers, electronic components and electromechanics. IRCA certified lead auditor, Danfoss internal auditor. Experience in supplier collaboration in China, Thailand, Vietnam, Eastern Europe and other low cost countries. Proven track record for supplier quality improvement.

  • Vacon Plc (5 yrs 8 mos)
    • Supplier Quality Manager
      Mar 2012 - Dec 2014 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Improving quality of printed circuit board assemblies and electromechanics used at Vacon Finland factory. Supplier audits, and internal process improvement.

    • Chief Engineer
      May 2011 - Mar 2012 · 11 mos

      Managing top level (technical) requirements in variable frequency drive projects. Working as a systems engineer and a link between mechanical, electrical and software areas.

    • Project Manager
      May 2009 - May 2011 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Management of new product development for Vacon's biggest OEM customer in a very challenging schedule and technical requirements. Project consisted of two frequency converter projects running in parallel schedule (two different power ratings).

  • Project Manager at Nokia
    2007 - 2009 · 2 yrs

    Project management of new product development for mixed signal application specific integrated circuits (ASICs) with external IC suppliers. Project management of application specific mixed signal standard product integrated circuit development (ASSPs) with external IC suppliers.

  • Design Engineer, Development Manager at Mikro-Pulssi Oy
    2002 - 2007 · 5 yrs

    Development of automatic fire extinguishing systems for buildings and vehicles. Actual work consisted of systems engineering, electronics design, software design, mechanical design, project management.