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Last update: 15.04.2024

Project Manager Automotive

Graduation: Mechanical Engineering
Hourly-/Daily rates: show
Languages: German (Native or Bilingual) | English (Native or Bilingual)

Skills

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Automotive Assembly
Industrial Engineering
FasteningTechnologies
MTM
Test Management ABS
Test Management Powertrain and AWD Systems
Product Management

Project history

07/2017 - 12/2020
Test Manager ABS
Wabco (Automotive and vehicle construction, 5000-10.000 employees)

- Setup of test strategies and test plans for ABS Brake systems per ISO1670 for truck and trailer
- Coordination of EHW and MHW tests
- AOP, CAPEX Planning
- Test documentation
- Coordination and leadership of results review meetings

07/2013 - 09/2016
Product Manager Automotive Fastening Technologies
DRX (Automotive and vehicle construction, >10.000 employees)

- Setup of controlled fastening processes according to safety specs per VDI 2862, VDI 2230 and VDA 5.2.
- Setup of controller calibration and machine capability processes according to VDI 2647 and ISO 5393
- Creation of worldwide preventive maintenance processes incl. personnel training
- Standardizing test methods - Performing equipment supplier performance benchmarks incl. supplier selection with global purchasing
- Product management for fastening and test systems
- Execution of fastening studies

04/2009 - 05/2013
Project Manager Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Freelance (Automotive and vehicle construction, >10.000 employees)

- International project management for facilities and plant floor equipment for final line assembly.
- International equipment relocation, reinstallation and buyoff.
- Development of alternative assembly methods under consideration of economical assembly processes.(Agile systems, TPS)
- Project and account management for EOL vehicle test systems.

08/2002 - 04/2009
EOL Test / Key Account Manager
Chrysler Corp (Automotive and vehicle construction, >10.000 employees)

- Development and validations of vehicle specific test programs.
- Generation of project quotations and test systems guidelines.
- Project and investment negotiations with customer.
- Ongoing Hardware and software support.
- Vehicle engineering support.
- Development and maintenance of consignment stock material at customer base.

11/1991 - 06/2002
Lead Engineer Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Chrysler Corp (Automotive and vehicle construction, >10.000 employees)

- Project management for tools, facilities and plant floor equipment
  o Green field planning general vehicle assembly 
  o Leadership of  multiple vehicle integrations 
  o Process and tooling layout TCF
  o Project mgmt.multi vehicle model assy. planning
  o Advanced process and manufacturing planning 
  o Feasibility planning for additional vehicles, new models and line speed variations
- Project lead for EOL test equipment and final certification processes.
- Workstation layout with associated time studies based on MTM.
- Project management for prototype up to V1 assembly planning incl personnel     responsibility
- Scroll planning ,layout and implementation

Local Availability

Open to travel worldwide

Recommendations

Manager Business Excellence Automotive (John S. (Steve) Clark)
"I have known Frank for many years and have worked with him in the area of automotive manufacturing and diagnosis from 1997 to 2008.In the execution of his duties, he was an exceptional performer who exhibited impeccable character and conduct, both personally and professionally. Thus, it is my pleasure to recommend Frank, indicate my respect for his work, and document his professional contributions."
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