Dipl.-Ing. Frank Koch

Development of product specific global strategies relying on market-, product- and technology benchmarking and including innovation strategy (Product Roadmap Development). Lead of cross functional teams to acquire strategic important projects. Development of customer relationship during pre-RFQ phase.

Lead of global Center of Competency for Complex Switches and IECPs. Core- and application development in Radolfzell and technical coordination of all global application centers for Complex Switches. Budget creation and Cost Center management. Engineering process owner ISO/TS 16949.

Advanced development of of technologies and products for automotive HMIs and in-car sensors. Development of core engineering process. Development of Technology Roadmaps in accordance to product strategy.

Lead of Value management: development and introduction of value analysis and six sigma methods; lead of projects from development to production. Further responsibilities: Light guide simulation and measurement, lead of electronic and mechatronic prototype shop. Product champion for HVAC controls.

Product development of i.e. Instrument Clusters for VW, GM and Honda, EPHS system for GM, Seat Belt Retractor for Daimler. Technical support for product lines in England, Spain, Brazil, Thailand and Malaysia. TRW “Recognition Award” on development of PLEDs.

Product development of i.e. Instrument Clusters for VW, GM and Honda, Miniature Steppermotor for instrument clusters, EPHS system for GM. Technical and personal lead of team. Member of EU funded project Polymer Light Emitting Displays.

Product development of i.e. Instrument Clusters for VW, GM and Honda, Miniature Steppermotor for instrument clusters, EPHS system for GM. Technical and personal lead of team. Member of EU funded project Polymer Light Emitting Displays.

Product development of Instrument Clusters for VW and GM from product concept design until production launch. Technical and personal lead of team. Customer product presentations and technical interface.

Product development of first Instrument Clusters for TRW. Development of differentiating design and manufacturing concept. Cross functional project lead. TRW “Chairman's Award for Innovation” for design concept VW A3 Instrument Cluster.

Product development and technical customer interface for automotive interior switches for Nissan. Local support in production site in England. 2D CAD on CADAM and 3D CAD on Unigraphics.