Sebastian Schelper

In-house innovation consulting of the BMW Group for user-need centered innovation “We help our clients innovate products, features and services that delight BMW customers”.

- Implemented production-oriented vehicle concepts in “BMW i next generation” and BMW standard drive architecture in the initializing and strategic phase. - Responsible for competitor analysis (product-manufacturing-integration) and tear-down and documentation of competitor vehicles. - Conceptionalized and implemented organizational structure and processes for BMW Group modular production system. - Responsible for total vehicle validation planning of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce.

- Developed sustainability concept and methods for the project i. - Led execution of sustainability concept for the production (e.g. reduction of 50% energy and 70% water usage per vehicle, 100% renewable energy supply).

- Developed the production concept for the BMW "Vision EfficientDynamics” (i8). - Developed advanced production technologies for the “Megacity Vehicle” (i3). - Advised the head of production project i by leading the initial set up of the production concept. The “project i” team is a separate organizational unit that has been set up as part of the BMW Group Number ONE strategy to develop new solutions for future sustainable mobility. www.bmw-i.com

- Led an interdisciplinary, cross-divisional project team (strategy, design, vehicle development, production, logistics, marketing & distribution). - Managed the development and built of a fully functional, all electric prototype, concept car and technology demonstration mock up. - Developed the production system. - Advised the development of an innovative marketing & distribution concept. The results have been transferred to the organizational unit “project i”.

Department: Innovation Management Production - Integrated the production aspects in the BMW Group innovation strategy.

Department: Innovation Management Production - Scouted innovative production technologies in Europe. - Prepared and moderated interdisciplinary creativity workshops.

The TPP combines condensed, but fully accredited vocational training with university studies and includes 'practical semesters' (internships) with the company. BMW Technik GmbH, Munich - Fabricated prototypes / Evaluated Catia V5. BMW AG, Munich - Vocational training: Industrial mechanic.

DesignworksUSA, Newbury Park and BMW AG, Munich - Developed and implemented the BMW GINA-idea of a flexible outer skin into a Z3.