JOCHEN BANNASCH

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BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

PROFILE

Experienced in management and administration with a global and technological perspective while working in Germany, the USA, and Mexico. Skilled in understanding cultural diversities and building international teams. Supported startups and collaborated with global automotive industry suppliers, including Volkswagen, across Europe, China, and North America. LANGUAGES

Spanish: Full professional proficiency English: Full professional proficiency German: Full professional proficiency (native) French: Elementary proficiency EXPERIENCE

Program Launch Manager 2021 – 2024

Magna Electronics Technologies – Holly, MI

• Met engineering and manufacturing KPIs (BOM cost, timing, on-time deliveries, change management, budget, VAVE) for all assigned programs.

• Successfully launched the Fisker Hydra3 Controller and Toyota Tundra, Tacoma, and 4-Runner Controllers.

• Led international cross-functional teams from prototype phase to mass production/ service part stages.

• Key customers included Toyota, Fisker, and Honda. NPD Project Manager 2020 – 2021

Carlisle Fluid Technologies – Ohio, USA

• Coordinated R&D, PV testing, and product launch activities between Toledo office and CFT globally (USA, UK, Switzerland, China, Japan).

• Achieved controlled financial targets.

• Established and reviewed project milestones.

• Led team meetings with Global Engineering and Manufacturing Leaders. Sen. Global Program Manager – Key Forbes 2019 - 2020 Huf Automotive (BU NA Divisions) – Michigan, USA

• Coordinated R&D, PV testing, and production activities between HQ, Huf locations, customers, and suppliers across Asia, Europe, and NAR.

• Managed program-related Capex/Opex, R&D, validation costs, and change estimates.

• Led the ramp-up of new electronic key fobs with high gloss painted surfaces.

• Directed international program teams (US, Mexico, Germany, China) for GM Warren, US. Program Manager – Modules 2018 - 2019

Molex LLC (BU, NA Division) – Michigan, USA

• Coordinated R&D, re-qualification, and production between HQ, customers, Molex international locations, and suppliers in Asia and NAR.

• Led international Core Team for the new Dual Charger 2x C port product.

• Managed R&D costs and investments under budget.

• Built and led the US and China Program teams.

• Supported Molex sales in acquiring new business and mentored international projects in Europe.

• Key customers included Porsche Germany (HQ), Tier 1 SAS, and Draexlmaier. Sen. Program Manager – Climate control units 2008 – 2018 Behr-Hella Thermocontrol GmbH, North Rhine – Westphalia; Michigan, USA

• Led program management and quality for BHTC climate control units across North America, Europe, and China (2008 - 2018).

• Coordinated international R&D, production activities, and program transfers between global sites and suppliers.

• Managed and optimized R&D budgets for multiple programs.

• Established new manufacturing operations in Mexico and streamlined project management processes with German HQ.

• Drove business growth by supporting US sales teams and fostering relationships with major clients including GM, Volkswagen, and Skoda.

Manager of R&D Seats department 2006 - 2008

Volkswagen de Mexico – Puebla

• Implemented innovation projects for international car lines including Jetta, Golf, Polo, and Ibiza.

• Managed project calculations and external orders.

• Led cost reduction initiatives in the seats department.

• Focused on employee development and enhancing teamwork among 10 staff members.

• Ensured adherence to time schedules (SOPs/MC) and project budgets.

• Achieved compliance with targets across various projects.

• Surpassed cost reduction goals in 2006 and 2007. Quality and Process Improvement Manager 04/2005 - 12/2005 Hovomex – Apizaco, Mexico

• Directed improvement initiatives across administrative, process, and quality sectors.

• Managed cross-site international collaboration for process optimization.

• Deployed quality enhancements and cost-saving measures.

• Facilitated technology and process transfers from the US to Mexican operations.

• Served key accounts in South America and Asia, including VW Mexico and Fleetguard. Technical Consulting Manager 2004 - 2005

Freelance – Puebla, Mexico

• Provided technical support and consulting for Tier 1 suppliers to enhance process improvements, test fixtures, and production equipment in the Puebla area by serving major Grammer Mexico and JCI Interiors General Manager/ Q-Manager 2003 - 2004

Sorg Plastic de Mexico – Apizaco, Mexico

• Aug 2003: General Manager and Legal Representative, overseeing logistics, purchasing, sales, quality, finance, controlling, and production.

o Led cost reduction, production re-organization, and back-order reduction. o Negotiated with local banks and unions.

o Supported purchasing, quality, systems engineering, and manufacturing departments.

• Apr 2003: Quality Manager, responsible for supplier evaluation and selection, manufacturing reviews, and audits.

o Guided ISO9000 and TS16949 certification processes. o Managed new engineering changes implementation.

• Key customers included VW Mexico, Puebla, BMW Spartanburg, Grammer Mexico, SAS Puebla. Product Launch Manager 2000 - 2003

Johnson Controls Automotives JIT – Puebla, Mexico

• Led launch activities at JIT and components plants in Puebla and Tlaxcala.

• Coordinated prototype builds between HQ Germany and JIT plant for New Beetle.

• Managed testing and launch of new products, including side airbags and active headrests.

• Served Volkswagen Mexico, Puebla as the primary customer. Quality Engineer and Deputy Quality Manager 1987 - 2000 Mahle Filtersystems – Puebla, Mexico, Öhringen, Germany

• Puebla – Jul 1998 - Mar 2000: Led project launch and production ramp-up for BMW's E53 (X5) project's plastic components and fuel filters at Spartanburg, USA; responsible for QS-audit VDA6.1 preparation.

• Öhringen – Feb 1987 - Jul 1998: Served as Quality Engineer for Advanced Product Quality Planning (AQP) and Deputy Quality Manager; managed AQP for both internal production and suppliers (SQA), production validation testing, and procurement of test equipment.

• Certified Quality Engineer DGQII.

• Key clients included VW, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, AUDI. EDUCATION

Master of Science in Production Technologies

Heilbronn University, Germany

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