Eva Lea Empting

Eva Lea Empting

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  • About me

    HBS MBA | Junior Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company | Expert in Manufacturing & Product Development | Passionate About Building High-Performing Teams

  • Education

    • MNG Rämibühl Zürich

      2007 - 2011
      High School Matura Biology and Chemistry

      Matura Thesis: On the Tracks of Cercaria. My main subjects were Biology and Chemistry and I chose Physics as my supplementary subject.

    • Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich

      2014 - 2016
      Master of Science (M.S.) Mechanical Engineer

      Semester Thesis: Magnetic and Visual Patterning of NiCu Films. My focus was on semiconductor physics and solar cell technology. Additionally, I took courses in conflict management, accounting and project management.

    • ETH Zürich

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Mechanical Engineering

      Bachelor Thesis: The Enhancement of PbS Nanocrystal Solar Cells for Indoor Applications. I enrolled in basic subjects like fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, control engineering and mechanics and finished my degree with courses in micro- and nano technology.

    • Stanford University

      2016 - 2016
      Master Thesis Mechanical Engineering

      Master Thesis: Controllable Thermal Conductivity of Polymer Films. Next to working in the lab, I took courses on negotiation, project management, startup marketing and principles of invention and innovation.

    • Harvard Business School

      2023 - 2025
      Master of Business Administration - MBA Business Administration and Management, General
  • Experience

    • Weizmann Institute of Science

      Jul 2010 - Aug 2010
      Science Internship

      - Received first insights into academic research and gained hands-on experience in biological research- Planned and executed experiments and learned to work in an efficient and safely manner- Worked in a highly international group, overcoming difficulties of language and culture

    • Bodmer Küsnacht AG

      Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
      Internship

      - Constructed and fabricated a device used to adjust height of targeting devices- Assembled cold forming machines and recorded orders

    • ETH Zurich

      Feb 2013 - Mar 2016
      Teaching Assistant

      Supervised and supported students during exercise sessions in block seminar of Wolfram Mathematica

    • Amt für Jugend und Berufsberatung Kanton Zürich

      Sept 2013 - Sept 2014
      Assistant

      - Worked at the interface of written law and implementation- Supported my team with the realization of a new law on shared parental custody- Lead the administration for department of paternity alimony and shared parental custody

    • Phonak

      Sept 2014 - Dec 2014
      R&D Battery Production and Endurance for Lyric Hearing Aid

      - Statistically analyzed battery malfunction for causal relationship of production errors and low output rate- Implemented new packaging process for new generation of hearing aids

    • ABB

      Apr 2016 - Feb 2017
      Project Manager for Innovation Project with ABB Ratingen
    • Porsche

      Nov 2016 - Mar 2017
      Planning Axle Assembly and IT Systems

      - Supervised introduction of human-robot collaboration systems- Simulated wheel carrier production and logistics of new production site

    • Bosch

      May 2017 - May 2019
      R&D JMP Trainee

      05/2017 - 10/2017 Project management for component sourcing11/2017 - 04/2018 Project management for product industrialization and pilot customer05/2018 - 07/2018 Sensor manufacturing, final assembly, KPI calculation automatization, Suzhou, China08/2018 - 10/2018 Sensor sales, field application engineer, Tokyo, Japan11/2018 - 02/2019 Sensor manufacturing, oversight of KPI calculation in Hungary, China and Germany03/2019 - 05/2019 Bosch Management Consulting

    • Bosch Sensortec GmbH

      Jun 2019 - Jun 2021
      Project leader for laser projection for smart glasses / VR / AR

      Led customer project, built up and released manufacturing line and managed direct retina scan development- Sourced and built relationship with holographic optical element and lens supplier- Led cross-functional project team of 25 people- Insourced and released micro-electromechanical system manufacturing line from Malaysia to Germany

    • McKinsey & Company

      Sept 2021 - Aug 2023

      - Led projects in manufacturing, R&D and purchasing- Facilitated manufacturing transformation for pharmaceutical player, reducing throughput time by 50% - Advanced product development cost reduction by 20% for railway manufacturer- Launched cost reduction in purchasing for a chemical company, reducing $180mn spend by $65mn

      • Junior Engagement Manager and Senior Associate in Operations

        Jan 2023 - Aug 2023
      • Associate in Operations

        Sept 2021 - Dec 2022
    • Nomura

      Jun 2024 - Aug 2024
      Investment Banking Summer Associate

      - Worked in advanced chemicals and materials doing coverage, pitch and deal work- Analyzed and created valuation for European hydrogen player incl. strategic and financial opportunities

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Cambridge Advanced Exam

      Cambridge University
    • DELF B2

      DELF DALF Suisse
    • Kleines Latinum

      MNG Rämibühl
      Feb 2011
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Eva Lea Empting
      Master Thesis Grant Karl-Zeno Schindler Stiftung Apr 2016
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chief Financial Officer

      Issued by German Speaking Society @ HBS on May 2024
      German Speaking Society @ HBSAssociated with Eva Lea Empting
    • Election Support

      Issued by Municipal Administration Küsnacht on Jan 2013
      Municipal Administration KüsnachtAssociated with Eva Lea Empting
    • Co President RG Stuttgart

      Issued by Femtec.Alumnae e.V. on Jan 2020
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    • President

      Issued by Jungfreisinnige Bezirk Meilen on Oct 2015
      Jungfreisinnige Bezirk MeilenAssociated with Eva Lea Empting
    • President

      Issued by Kulturstelle des VSETH on Sept 2015
      Kulturstelle des VSETHAssociated with Eva Lea Empting
    • Vice President

      Issued by Kulturstelle des VSETH on Mar 2013
      Kulturstelle des VSETHAssociated with Eva Lea Empting
    • Election Staff

      Issued by Jungfreisinnige Kanton Zürich on Jun 2015
      Jungfreisinnige Kanton ZürichAssociated with Eva Lea Empting
    • Board Member

      Issued by Jungfreisinnige Kanton Zürich Frauen on Dec 2015
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