Automotive
The bottleneck in the industry lies less in capital than in qualified specialists with digital and technological expertise.
The automotive industry is undergoing structural change, transforming from a traditional vehicle manufacturer to an electric, software, and data-driven mobility provider.
Internal combustion engines are being replaced by electric platforms, batteries and semiconductors are becoming strategic core components, and digital functions, over-the-air updates, and connected services are developing into key sources of revenue. At the same time, new competitors, volatile supply chains, and regulatory requirements are significantly increasing the pressure to transform and reduce costs.
Accordingly, there is a growing demand for software and systems developers, battery and high-voltage engineers, data and AI experts, supply chain specialists, and experienced transformation and production managers.
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Interim Resident Engineer supports a best-cost supplier in the realisation of component readiness for series production on behalf of a tier 1 supplier
Interim Resident Engineer supports a best-cost supplier in the realisation of component readiness for series production on behalf of a tier 1 supplier
The manager of a tier 1 automotive supplier decided to relocate the production of interior vehicle components to a best-cost location. The task assignment for the interim manager was to bring the quality of the BCL production up to series capability and to demonstrate process reliability to the OEM for the manufactured subassemblies. It was crucial for the interim manager providing this support to have expertise in the industrialisation of complex subassemblies with plastic, metal and electronic system components. In addition, a professional persona in the customer area was considered important, both for the communication between the sending and receiving plant during the transfer of production and in the role of the main contact for the OEM.
Treasury established after carve-out of an automotive supplier to private equity
Treasury established after carve-out of an automotive supplier to private equity
A multinational enterprise – an automotive supplier – divested a division to a private equity firm. The task was to speedily implement centralised functions, especially in Treasury.
The following requirements applied to the selection of the interim manager (m/f/d): Solid carve-out expertise and private equity experience, expert knowledge in liquidity planning and government reporting, internationality, expertise in the establishment of new functions (cash pool & factoring) and extensive SAP skills.
hahn+friends were able to quickly provide assistance with an interim manager. He contacted the private equity house, the old group and the banks involved in order to determine requirements and make sure they were met. The expert directly contributed concepts and strategies to quickly implement liquidity planning, a factoring programme and cash pooling, thereby reducing the time needed for implementation.
Olaf Ritter
Senior Partner Business Engineering + Operations
Jens Hahn
Managing Partner
Founder von hahn+friends