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Rainer Kneissl

Who I am

  • My name is Rainer Kneissl, I have a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and can now look back on more than 30 years of successful professional experience

  • During this time, I have held various management positions, mainly with global suppliers to the automotive industry, and have successfully managed and implemented international projects for all major automotive manufacturers in Germany

  • In addition, my profile is rounded off by valuable experience from the GmbH management, e.g. in the areas of corporate management and controlling

The Experiences

  • Over the past few years, I have gained extensive experience in product development and common processing technologies for automotive interior products in a large number of projects

  • Years ago, when the term 3D printing was still rather unknown, the use of other technologies such as rapid prototyping (Laser sintering) and reverse engineering (Laser scanning) was successfully used for sample and small series production

  • The range of products covered is diverse:
    • Active and passive restraint systems
    • Instrument panels and center consoles​
    • Complete front/rear seats
    • Door panels
    • Headliner and pillar trims
    • Luggage compartment panels and covers
    • Various trim and functional parts made of SLS, GRP, CFRP

  • This expertise is rounded off by in-depth knowledge of project management and series production launches, particularly in cooperation with multicultural teams in Europe, the USA, Mexico, Canada, Brazil and China

Services

I offer support in various areas:

  • ​General management

  • Program management at local and international level

  • International know-how transfer

  • Management of the engineering department for trim parts in vehicle interiors

  • Management of SE teams

  • Processing and consulting for requests for prototypes, small series and series production

  • Product development and optimization​

  • Representation in customer committees​

  • Promotion of innovations and development processes

  • Management and qualification of sub-suppliers

  • Quality management

Strengths for you

  • ​Entrepreneurial attitude

  • Strong cost awareness

  • Innovative mindset

  • Proactive initiative and problem solving skills

  • Practical approach and hands-on mentality

  • High customer orientation

  • Clear goal orientation​

  • High degree of professionalism​

  • International expertise

References

Successfully completed projects among others with these customers