Thorsten Torkowski

Experience

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  Dr.C.Otto

  Sept 1981 - Jul 1984

  Design Draftsman

  Designing single items and establishing assembly drawings

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  FH Bochum

  Jun 1984 - Aug 1988

  Maschinenbau Studium FH Bochum
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  Kiekert AG

  Sept 1988 - Dec 1994

  Germany various kinds of electromechanical actuatorsGroup comprised of 11 teammates. I tracked all designs of the engineers. Problem solving, continues improvement and change management supervised by me. For change management I calculated engineering costs. European OEM's were supported with design solutions, product maintenance, test results, time schedules and costs of development. Electromechanical actuators for various OEMs in Europe in automotive field, especially GM, Opel, BMW, Saab Products designed and accompanied from scratch until production, including production support. Invented and patentd various solutions for latch systems focussing electromechanical parts. Supported verification and released products for production. Tracked R&D Milestones, maintained change management

  • Supervisor

    Nov 1992 - Dec 1994

  • Product Design Engineer

    Sept 1988 - Oct 1992
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  KeykertUSA

  Jan 2001 - Dec 2003

  Core Engineering Manager

  Head of a team of 20 engineers for electromechanical and mechanical products. Supporting GM, Ford, Chrysler to establish sophisticated products.On my own wish displaced to our subsidiary in USA; as Core Engineering Manager. In charge of mechanical latch systems and drive units including electronics. Basic design from Germany adjusted to American OEM's needs. In order to save costs focused on common parts between Germany and USA. Daimler / Chrysler awarded worldwide delivering for about 100 different types of latches. Additionally, regular interface meetings with mother company to improve communication and acting globally. Part of cost reduction program USA/Germany/ASIA to implement common parts at Daimler / Chrysler/Mitsubishi. Show less

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  Kiekert AG

  Jan 2004 - Feb 2009

  R&D Office Established within given budget, including recruitment and coaching of Chinese Engineers. Chinese engineers trained to suit global requirements in order to support Chinese automotive market and companies' worldwide activities. Supported production lines for continues improvement. Calculated, reviewed and reported budget. Within advanced engineering tasks I invented new latch/actuator design for a rear seat.Set up working schedule/milestones for each engineer to enhance working efficiency. In order to track costs efficiently I controlled working hours for each project. Show less Germany for the acquisition within the Division Corporate Development With 3 teammates and 1 assistant I managed up to 40 projects for OEM's around the World. Tracked all projects regarding milestones and gates and reported weekly. To start programs/projects from the beginning efficiently I implemented guidelines and rules. At OEMs I presented timeline and project status. Important programs tracked by MS Project. Lead program management team which contributed to the award of a program with 13 million products used in Europe/NAFTA/Asia. At the same time in charge of Technology Transfer to our JV in South Korea.I managed weekly team meetings with engineers, sales, buyers between teams in Germany and Korea. Set up design reviews and tracked their results and improvements. I supervised the JV's design and tracked the transfer of new electronics to JV partner. I tracked development costs and costs of change management. Show less

  • Engineering Director China

    Jan 2008 - Feb 2009

  • Engineering Director China

    Jul 2007 - Dec 2007

  • Head of Project Management

    Jul 2005 - Jun 2007

  • Engineering Manager Advanced Development

    Jan 2004 - Jun 2005
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  MBA Study at University Hagen / Wales

  Feb 2009 - Mar 2011

  Master of Business Administration

  Successfully graduated from the University of Wales/Hagen with a degree in Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) with the focus on General Management.Topic of the master thesis was focussed on Marketing and called "The marketing and positioning of cross-border financial services, economic benefits, inherent problems and potential solutions

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  Shanghai Jiao Tong University

  Mar 2009 - Jun 2009

  Student

  Further Training Successfully finished Master of Business Administration, MBA-C

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  AODiNG

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Vice General Manager

  Plant and MachineryCompany was refounded, set up and published Marketing leaflet. Designed and structured new Website according to company history and portfolio of technics.

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  Lotus Engineering

  Sept 2010 - Aug 2012

  Senior Manager - China Operation

  Establishing profitable business plans for engineering servicesCo-ordinate sales and capture activities for Chinese clients in the UK. Define and implement new capabilities and facilities in China. Representative of Lotus Engineering China in the UK. Planning, business development and growth of the Chinese office in Shanghai, focussing on Driving Dynamics, Power Train, Light Weight Architecture

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  Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2017

  Leiter Systementwicklung Hecksysteme Schlösser

  Guiding a team of engineers, target settings and planning, system integration of complete tailgate systems, setting milestones, interface to sales, purchasing, etc.. Acquisition of new clients.

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  Huf Group

  Sept 2012 - Sept 2021

  Senior Manager

  Head of Product Development / Latch, Actuator Velbert

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  APTIV SERVICES DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

  Jan 2022 - Sept 2024

  Supervisor Product Engineering High Speed Cable Assembly