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MSc Mechanical Engineer & Senior Project Manager | Interim Management | International Leadership
Balatonalmádi, Hungary
Worldwide
MSc Mechanical Engineer & Technical Translator (English) - University of MiskolcProject & Program Management
Over 25 years of experience in leading NPI, R&D, industrialization, installation, relocation and investment (CAPEX) projects across diverse industries including automotive, power tools and industrial machinery. Proven track record of delivering 15+ projects to serial production on time, within budget and meeting quality targets.
Interim Management & Consultancy
Senior-level interim management assignments at director and program manager level across EMEA, covering plant relocation, task force management, manufacturing leadership and organizational restructuring. Managed and delivered investments totalling 5M EUR during recent interim assignments.
International Team Leadership
Strong leadership background in direct and matrix organizations within international environments covering EMEA, China and the US. Experience in leading engineering and project teams of 20+ members across multiple countries including UK, Hungary, France and Germany, with zero turnover achieved at WernerCo.
R&D and Application Engineering
Full-cycle product development management including product simplification, harmonization, standardization and VaVe project management. Oversaw R&D activities and new product development (NPD) support across European engineering teams.
Quality Processes (APQP, PPAP, CAR, PSW)
Deep expertise in automotive quality processes including APQP, PPAP, CAR and PSW. Ensured product compliance with relevant standards such as EN131 and EN1004, and managed technical acceptances and approvals for OEM customers.
Plant Relocation & Industrialization Management
Full scope of industrialization and infrastructure development including facility management, tendering, on-site supervision of installation activities and overseeing technical acceptances. Designed and implemented steel platform systems, tank farm and ringline systems, and piping and foam feeding systems for major OEM customers.
Sales Engineering & Product Management
Managed diverse customer portfolios including Denso, Valeo, Behr, VW, Audi, Fiat and Scania. Developed quotations, performed feasibility studies and prepared project budgets and schedules. Secured all potential business with Volvo, increasing production volume from 100k to 400k units per year and revenue to approximately 100M EUR per year.
Risk Management & Strategic Planning
Pragmatic, solution-oriented approach combining strategic vision with hands-on experience, structured thinking and proactive problem-solving. Actively participated in risk management, task force management and long-term strategic planning at both local and EMEA levels.
Technology Expertise in Manufacturing Processes
Broad technical knowledge covering plastic injection moulding, aluminium and iron and steel casting, aluminium extrusion, sheet metal forming, machining, welding, foaming processes, metal structures and construction, as well as maintenance, assembly and electrical background.
Supplier & Customer Relationship Management
Fostered strong professional customer relationships (CRM) while organizing regular customer and supplier visits and audits. Coordinated serial production launches (SOP and MP1) and received multiple customer awards from Volvo, Denso and Valeo for quality and cost excellence.
Over 25 years of experience in leading NPI, R&D, industrialization, installation, relocation and investment (CAPEX) projects across diverse industries including automotive, power tools and industrial machinery. Proven track record of delivering 15+ projects to serial production on time, within budget and meeting quality targets.
Interim Management & Consultancy
Senior-level interim management assignments at director and program manager level across EMEA, covering plant relocation, task force management, manufacturing leadership and organizational restructuring. Managed and delivered investments totalling 5M EUR during recent interim assignments.
International Team Leadership
Strong leadership background in direct and matrix organizations within international environments covering EMEA, China and the US. Experience in leading engineering and project teams of 20+ members across multiple countries including UK, Hungary, France and Germany, with zero turnover achieved at WernerCo.
R&D and Application Engineering
Full-cycle product development management including product simplification, harmonization, standardization and VaVe project management. Oversaw R&D activities and new product development (NPD) support across European engineering teams.
Quality Processes (APQP, PPAP, CAR, PSW)
Deep expertise in automotive quality processes including APQP, PPAP, CAR and PSW. Ensured product compliance with relevant standards such as EN131 and EN1004, and managed technical acceptances and approvals for OEM customers.
Plant Relocation & Industrialization Management
Full scope of industrialization and infrastructure development including facility management, tendering, on-site supervision of installation activities and overseeing technical acceptances. Designed and implemented steel platform systems, tank farm and ringline systems, and piping and foam feeding systems for major OEM customers.
Sales Engineering & Product Management
Managed diverse customer portfolios including Denso, Valeo, Behr, VW, Audi, Fiat and Scania. Developed quotations, performed feasibility studies and prepared project budgets and schedules. Secured all potential business with Volvo, increasing production volume from 100k to 400k units per year and revenue to approximately 100M EUR per year.
Risk Management & Strategic Planning
Pragmatic, solution-oriented approach combining strategic vision with hands-on experience, structured thinking and proactive problem-solving. Actively participated in risk management, task force management and long-term strategic planning at both local and EMEA levels.
Technology Expertise in Manufacturing Processes
Broad technical knowledge covering plastic injection moulding, aluminium and iron and steel casting, aluminium extrusion, sheet metal forming, machining, welding, foaming processes, metal structures and construction, as well as maintenance, assembly and electrical background.
Supplier & Customer Relationship Management
Fostered strong professional customer relationships (CRM) while organizing regular customer and supplier visits and audits. Coordinated serial production launches (SOP and MP1) and received multiple customer awards from Volvo, Denso and Valeo for quality and cost excellence.
Languages
EnglishFluentHungarianNative speaker
Project history
Improvement and reorganization activities across injection moulding, paintshop, internal logistics and assembly operations to resolve Mercedes-Benz Level 3 escalation as part of the Task Force Management Team. Projects included Mercedes Benz X244/48 (GLB - Electric & Hybrid) and Mercedes Benz W520/30 (C & E - Class - Electric).
Full scope of NPI project management from concept through to serial production including ongoing production support for OEM customers such as JLR and Stellantis - Alfa Romeo as well as various Tier 1 suppliers including Forvia, Draexlmaier, WCM and ATD. Projects included JLR L460/461-25MY & 26MY SV, L460/461-28MY Core & SV, L550-26MY Core and Stellantis Alfa Romeo A5U/A5S Stelvio & Giulia.
Full scope of project and investment (CAPEX) management from concept through to physical implementation covering industrialization, infrastructure development and facility management. Designed and implemented new Steel Platform Systems for Stellantis, Porsche, Audi, JLR and BMW. Installed advanced Tank Farm & Ringline Systems for foam production and developed new infrastructural supply solutions.