ROMAN KUŽEL
PROJECT MANAGER AUTOMOTIVE
Liberec
Summary
Experienced Team Leader and Project Manager with a robust background in engineering principles, project leadership, and the effective application of research within technological companies. Known for a clever mind that enjoys problem-solving and delving deep to address challenges. Possess extensive experience in conducting research on product development processes and proposing solutions to enhance safety and effectiveness. Highly skilled in collaborating with top management and expert engineers, daily worldwide cooperation at multiple levels to leverage research data efficiently and achieve optimal results. Proficient in B2B and B2C principles, ensuring smooth customer communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER
ZF Automotive Czech S.R.O.
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Project Leader for BMW and HKMC customers
- Team Leader of change management group and budget holder
- Daily cooperation with Workshop for prototype vehicle testing and Laboratory testing as well
- Proposed design concepts, worked with customers to incorporate changes and oversaw design process.
PROJECT MANAGER
AAH Czech S.R.O.
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Customer requirements implementation, Budget holder, Investment planning, Budget controlling, Lessons learn, Team level up
- Leadership of 3+2 members
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Tool specification definition, Toolmaker sourcing and oversaw of tool manufacturing till PPAP and SOP.
- Prototype shop and pre SOP production Supervisor
PRODUCT DESIGNER
Denso Manufacturing Czech S.R.O.
05.2016 - 11.2019
- Responsible for 3 projects of HVAC`s for FORD customer
- Introduction of pre-series product to The series production, implementation of design changes to series product/production
- Negotiation with customer and suppliers
- Evaluation of test results and measurement reports to find NG areas
- Leadership of team members
TOOL MAKER
Seco Industries S.R.O.
06.2008 - 09.2012
- Tooling fabrication for stamping and foundry parts production
- Iron parts machining
- Finishing work for inserts fitting and tool tuning requirements
- Tenders for new machines
Education
MASTER - Nanomaterials, materials and nonwoven textile
Technical University of Liberec
12.2017 - 01.2021
BACHELOR -
Technical University of Liberec
Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Quality orientation
- Communication and Negotiation
- Communication and Presentation
- Effective Time Management
- Change Management
- CAD Software
- Functional Testing
- FEM
- Cost estimation
- Decision-making and Critical thiking
Personal Information
Driving License: CLASS B-active
Certification
DQ_0 - Driving licence for prototype vehicles
Hobbies
Cycling, Cross country skiing, Crafts (DIY), Squash, Athletics, Darts player, new technologies and Friends
Timeline
DQ_0 - Driving licence for prototype vehicles
11-2023
Sustainable Suply Chain and Manufacturing - ZF
10-2023
ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER
ZF Automotive Czech S.R.O.
01.2023 - 12.2024
FMEA standard EAIG-VDA for Process FMEA
10-2021
APQP & PPAP - Gradua-Cegos s.r.o.
09-2020
Project management 1. & 2. - Gradua-Cegos s.r.o.
04-2020
PROJECT MANAGER
AAH Czech S.R.O.
02.2020 - 12.2022
SIEMENS NX - Axion Tech s.r.o.
11-2019
Aluminium and Polymer materials - Denso
03-2019
MASTER - Nanomaterials, materials and nonwoven textile
Technical University of Liberec
12.2017 - 01.2021
Catia V5 - IDIADA CZ a.s.
02-2017
PRODUCT DESIGNER
Denso Manufacturing Czech S.R.O.
05.2016 - 11.2019
TOOL MAKER
Seco Industries S.R.O.
06.2008 - 09.2012
BACHELOR -
Technical University of Liberec
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