Sebastian Buch

Experience

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  Ford-Werke GmbH

  Aug 2007 - now

  Design and Release Systems Engineering for mechanic and mechatronic systems in collaboration with full service suppliers on several global and regional passenger and commercial vehicle lines.Key activities:- Technical project management: leading and guiding technical systems and suppliers through all program phases from per-development/concept phase to product launch and full mass production in the plant- Cost target setting and benchmarking- Cross functional global supplier assessment and selection - Basic design concept development, decision matrix generation and system definition- Feasibility studies and detailed design elaboration through all design phases- Cross functional system integration of mechanic and mechatronic systems into vehicle environment (mechanical and electrical)- Lead and moderation of cross functional issue resolution forums- Preparation, data consolidation and presentation of relevant topics in Senior Management Meetings to induce program decisions- DFMEA development, Functional Safety assessment- Production release process- Vehicle launch activities: permanent travel to production plant, issue resolution, manufacturing, homologation, testing, part pedigree, PPAPSince 2020:- Mechanical and electrical system integration into predefined vehicle platform of OEM partners- Definition of electrical and mechanical interfaces to given architectures- Direct and indirect communication and issue resolution with OEM partner counterparts Show less - Deep dive investigation of system engineering software environments- Capability comparison between different software solutions- Accelerated full product lifecycle simulation within environment, in parallel to implemented standard system solutions- Full product lifecycle simulation from program start and specification definition until fully validated serial production part level.- Data consolidation, presentation and holding of life system demonstration sessions to upper Management Show less

  • Body Exterior Systems Engineer - Wash & Wipe Systems / Exterior Ornamentation Parts

    Jan 2012 - now

  • Body Exterior Systems Engineering Pilot Engineer

    Jul 2012 - Sept 2013

  • Body Exterior Integration Engineer (Job Rotation)

    Jun 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Body Exterior Core Lighting + TVM Engineer

    Sept 2010 - Jun 2011

  • Intern: Chassis Engineering - Brakes Core

    Feb 2010 - Aug 2010

  • Student do2 Technik - Mechatronik

    Sept 2005 - Aug 2010

  • Intern: VOME (Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Engineering) - Final Assembly Engineering

    Dec 2007 - Apr 2008

  • Intern: Vehicle Integration - Water Management

    Aug 2007 - Nov 2007