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HOPPECKE Batterie Systeme GmbH

Full-time · 7 yrs 7 mos

 

Project Manager

Jul 2025 – Present · 10 mos

United States · Remote

Leading the localization of Li‑ion battery module production in the United States to ensure full compliance with Buy America requirements, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations, and the FAST Act Rolling Stock provisions. Overseeing regulatory alignment, supplier qualification, and the domestic production strategy to meet federally mandated content and assembly requirements.

 

Project Manager

Oct 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

Germany · On-site

Project management of rail battery systems, the energy storage solutions for railway and metro systems for securing the on-board electrical system and for the electrical drive of traction motors in FNC and Li-ion technologies. 

I lead cross-functional teams on-site and remotely in Germany and the United States to deliver cutting-edge battery systems to our customers like Alstom, Stadler, Hitachi, Plasser & Theurer and Siemens in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, France, the United States, Canada, Mexico and India. 

  • Handling and execution of rail battery projects within the rail business unit, particularly in the field of lithium‑ion technology.

  • Independent support of international rail customers and ensuring scheduled project execution (cost, quality, deadlines) while implementing agreed specifications.

  • Conducting quality gates, maintaining project management tools, and performing regular project reporting.

  • Coordinating internal and external specialist departments and acting as the primary contact person for customers.

  • Initiating improvement and/or problem‑solving measures for production series or internal processes affected by issues.

 

Project Manager

Nov 2023 – Dec 2024 · 1 yrs 2 mos

Germany · On-site

Led the selection and implementation of a new project and portfolio management tool for the Rail Business Unit. Implemented Microsoft Project Online in combination with SharePoint and Power BI dashboards to enable real‑time project visibility. Served as system administrator throughout rollout, including user onboarding, training, and day‑to‑day support until full adoption across all active projects.

 

Design Engineer

Oct 2018 – Sep 2023 · 5 yrs

Germany · On-site

Design and development of battery systems for railway vehicles in Lead Acid, Fiber Nickel Cadmium (FNC) and Li-ion technologies.

  • Battery System Design: Developed battery systems for rail vehicles utilizing lead‑acid, FNC, and Li‑ion technologies.

  • 3D Modeling & Technical Drawings: Created detailed 3D models and 2D engineering drawings using Solid Edge.

  • Material & BOM Management: Generated material master data and structured bills of materials (BOM) in SAP.

  • Prototype & Production Support: Assisted in prototype construction and supported transition into series production.

  • Technical Documentation: Prepared comprehensive technical specifications and documentation.

  • Testing Support: Contributed to FEA analysis, lifetime testing, shock and vibration tests, environmental simulations, and IP‑protection tests.

  • Sales & Project Coordination: Supported sales and project management from proposal design through series production to align with customer requirements.

BöSha Technische Produkte GmbH & Co. KG 

Design Engineer

Jan 2016 – Sep 2018 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Germany · On-site

Design and development of Lighting, measurement, control, and automation technology.

  • Design: Development of components, subsystems, and assemblies for products using SolidWorks.

  • Product Enhancement & New Development: Design and development of fixtures/jigs, individual parts, and models, as well as maintenance of existing products.

  • Concept Development: Creation of concepts and support of solution approaches from the initial idea through to prototype implementation.

  • Documentation: Preparation of product documentation, bills of materials (BOMs), and detailed and manufacturing drawings.

  • Drawing Creation: Maintenance of assembly and part drawings, including specification of dimensions, tolerances, fits, and machining symbols.

  • Collaboration: Close cooperation with assembly and production to optimize prototype builds and series production.

HESCO

Design Engineer

Aug 2012 – Nov 2015 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Iran · On-site

Design and development of automotive components and test equipment

  • Design, Development, and Optimization: Develop and optimize technical concepts and specifications of individual parts and complex assemblies using SolidWorks and CATIA V5/6.

  • Project Documentation: Create detailed project documentation and produce final designs of components and assemblies.

  • Prototyping and Validation: Test prototypes and validate design concepts.

  • Documentation: Create manufacturing documents, instructions, and bills of materials.

  • Finite Element Models: Create finite element models and analyze the results.

  • Teamwork: Collaborate with the electrical design team to determine electrical requirements.

  • Customer Communication: Efficiently communicate with customers to meet all required specifications in design projects.

  • Technical Solutions: Analyze, design, and develop technical solutions to achieve customer goals.

  • FMEA and DFMEA: Create FMEA and DFMEA for risk analysis and quality improvement.

Iran Sayena Co.

Design Engineer and Project Manager

Jun 2011 – Jul 2012 · 1 yrs 1 mos

Iran · On-site

Design and project management of automotive components

  • Design and Optimization: Development and improvement of products using CAD programs like CATIA V5

  • Concept Verification: Examination and verification of concepts and creation of the final design.

  • Documentation: Creation of manufacturing documents and bills of materials.

  • Concept Evaluation: Evaluation of concepts and manufacturing processes for mass production.

  • Communication: Efficiently conveying design requirements to team members and stakeholders.

  • Project Development: Development and management of design projects to reduce costs.

  • Presentation: Presentation of the progress of design projects to the management team.

  • Process Improvement: Development and optimization of manufacturing processes for products.

Rewatech Ltd.

Design Engineer

Jan 2009 – May 2011 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Iran · On-site

Design and development of sports devices such as treadmills

  • Design and Development: Conceptualization and design of products up to the final design using CAD systems like CATIA V5, Inventor, and Pro E.

  • Design Optimization: Optimization of designs to meet specific customer requirements.

  • Documentation: Creation of manufacturing documents and bills of materials to support production.

  • Prototype Supervision: Monitoring of manufacturing and assembly processes of prototypes to ensure quality standards.

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