Joachim Wekenmann

Consulted to install new Gigafactory for EV bus battery modules at Borg Warner facility. Led on-site installation and helped Borg Warner build initial customer parts (Volvo). Achieved FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) at customer site to ensure on time production ramp up. Created successful Claim Management Agreement on customer changes and consequent price change

Globally responsible for all development projects and changes. Tasked with formulating a strategy on how to lead PM to excellence while delivering on awarded projects. Establish concept, system, and mindset transition required for a transformation to program management excellence.

Globally responsible for all development projects as well as changes for the now combined Business Unit Exterior and Access including products such as door handles, charging port covers, kick sensors, passive entry electronics, inductive emblems.

Globally responsible for all development projects. Oversee all project managers and launch managers (in the production plants) through regional leaders.

A member of the Executive Team reporting directly to the CEO. Responsible for Full Cycle Implementation of all Projects/Programs for Huf NA including MX. Work closely with Product Development, Sales, Manufacturing, Controlling, Finance to ensure on time and on budget launches. Established a pro-active Project Management culture with focus on prevention. Built a strong PM team that is respected within the company. Constantly looking for improvement and potentials to be more efficient.

Responsible for the US Operations in Carson, CA including Supply Chain, Production, Finance, HR, R&D and Quality.

P&L responsible for 10 Million Dollar budgets and annual sales of $ 35Million. Program Manager/Application Engineer/Technical Sales Engineer Key contributor to North American Sales growth to $ 50Million through programs won. During the growth of the sales office I transformed from sales to engineering liason and then eventually into program management. Specialties:International experience, experience in growing a young company (2 to 25 people) Successfully managed global launch teams fo

Responsible for Asian Markets, Italy, new U.S. customers and special projects (license contracts, participations,…). Position includes market forecasting, customer contacts, monitoring sales representatives, processing of orders, and preparation of quotations

Responsible for Asian Markets, Italy, new U.S. customers and special projects (license contracts, participations,…). Position includes market forecasting, customer contacts, monitoring sales representatives, processing of orders, and preparation of quotations

Thermodynamics, Cost Accounting