Bernd Beier

Main Tasks • Improvement and redesign of existing production processes • Independent implementation of projects, proof of target achievement • Planning and realization of new manufacturing processes and production equipment • Overall support of the assigned value stream (CIP, cost cards) Main projects: • Introduction of 4 cavity manufacturing concept in combination with a valve gate cold runner, ongoing. Goal: Increase material efficiency • Roll Out Single Cavity Net Shape Process

Main tasks • Advance development of new production technologies and further development of existing technologies • Planning and realization of new mold concepts • Improvement of existing production processes, • Participation in strategic and operational planning Main projects: • Introduction of a single cavity net shape process • Development and introduction of a new variant of the Injection Compression Molding process • Analysis of the process suitability of a low-cost Compression Molding press

Main tasks • Industrialization of new processes, products, and materials • Responsible for the standards in the manufacturing and tooling concepts and their further development • Ensure process and tooling knowledge • Creation and implementation of the technology roadmap Main projects: • Development of a small series manufacturing concept • Procurement, installation and transfer of a TPU production cell for China

Main tasks • Technical, organizational and personnel management • Ensuring cost-effective and timely production at an important level of quality • Optimization of quality and costs • Optimization of the manufacturing processes used in series production • Planning, leadership, and qualification of subordinate staff • Collaboration in the implementation of projects, as well as the further and new development of processes • Collaboration in operational and strategic planning • Budget responsibility

Main tasks • Technical and disciplinary management of project engineers in the department of engineering technology • Implementation of projects for the optimization of production processes, procurement of machinery and equipment within the approved investment budget • Investment planning and control of investments

Main tasks • Procurement of machinery and equipment within the scope of defined projects based on investment planning • Economic feasibility studies Main projects: • Installation of a manufacturing cell consisting of two injection molding machines and a Kuka robot

Main tasks • Production support: process optimization, Approvals of the compound batches for the following processes • Specification and optimization of the process parameters for the mixing units and peripherals • CIP regarding productivity and quality • Preparation of working and testing instructions Main projects: • Installation of new silo units for carbon black and Silica incl. transport lines by air • Installation of new controls for the mixing units • Installation of new production lines

Main tasks • Process optimization, introduction of new products or product changes (APQP) • Economic feasibility studies • Enquiry processing incl. calculations • Develop manufacturing processes • Project Manager and Coordinator Advance Quality Planning • Implementation of continuous improvement projects

Main tasks: • Optimization of injection molding processes, hot and cold runner systems with and without inserts, also made of silicone rubber • Process optimization of metal part pre-treatment of the technical rubber department (degreasing, blasting, coating) • Use of the DEAS measuring system for production optimization • Sampling of prototype and series tools