Kurt Kromer

esponsible for the development of thermal management coolant distribution systems, valves and actuators from the early stage of the design until series production

• I must manage all aspects of large-scale, complex, or significant projects, ensuring successful implementation across the programs
• I lead HW and SW teams in product development
• I create and ensure that the project plans are aligned with the business unit's product roadmap
• I am responsible for allocating people resources and manage workloads, ensuring team members had the necessary training and skills
• Regularly I communicate the progress with customers and the leadership team to mitigate risks and achieve customer satisfaction
• I provide support to the Business Development team in implementing Request for Quote (RFQ) activities and internal RFQ (Request for quotes) workflows
• I have to ensure that the project development is aligned with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Johnson Electrics Product Development System (JEPDS
• i developed and implement global program strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
• I provide leadership and direction in the management of cross-functional teams.
• I monitor the progress against project plans, identified potential issues, and developed solutions for resolution.

• Oversaw P2 and P1 Technical Project Managers, including predevelopment, application, and SW teams
• Coached System, SW, and Technical Project Managers
• Managed several OEM projects for Ultrasonic Park Assist Systems from July 2018 to October 2021
• Key project was to Manage the Hidden Ultrasonic Sensors Project for Mercedes
• Led the VW FC MQB and MQB 37W Front Camera Projects from June 2016 to June 2018
• Successfully launched B- and C-samples for the Front Camera VW Projects (VW MQB and MQB 37W)
• Managed a team of around 130 people, including Hardware (30 people) and SW (100 people)
• Key Responsibilities: Achieving the Project KPIs in terms of profitability (product/development vs
• Development Activity Payback and Extended Margin), Quality, and Production Preparation
• Securing the planning for prototypes and pre-series samples in all Front Camera projects
• Other Responsibilities: Managing project resources and controlling their allocation
• Resolved project issues by coordinating support from relevant functions via Project Escalation
• Validated Project Team Members' activities and proposed timing scenarios to achieve milestones
• Conducted concept competitions to obtain customer orders (prepared quotes for VW, Renault, and ChangAn)
• Defined and managed budgets, including those for Projects part of the Program-System Project
• Prepared decision-making processes for relevant committees and challenged project team readiness
• Coordinated all project changes (internal and customer) through Program/System projects
• Escalated gaps versus targets at the appropriate level and with relevant speed/anticipation
• Managed customer relationships and coordinated communication with all P2/P1 projects

• Wiper Systems Senior Program Manager for Daimler commercial vehicles and Daimler Vans
• Managed key Daimler projects with many customer plants and many project teams
• Coached P1 Project Managers
• Responsible for the achievement of the Project KPI in terms of profitability (both product/development vs Development Activity Payback and Extended Margin), Quality and Production Preparation
• Secured project resources and controlled them
• Solved all project issues requiring any type of support of all suitable functions via the Project Escalation
• Checked and validated Project Team Members' activities and proposed timing scenario to achieve milestones
• Conducted concept competitions to obtain customer orders
• Defined and managed my budget including the budget of other projects (part of my Program-System Projects)
• Defined the scope of projects
• Prepared decision-making process for relevant committees and challenged my project team readiness
• Prepared and submitted CAA and IAR (Program-System level) and challenge the P1 Project Managers of the Projects part of his/her Program-System Project; managed Program business extension as well
• Managed all project changes (internal and customer) and coordinated through Program / system projects
• Escalated at the right level and with relevant speed/anticipation the gaps versus targets
• Managed customer relationship (local and central) and coordinate communication with all P2/P1 projects associated

• Managed the Daimler Commercial Vehicles Projects (Component, System with known technology components...): S Class, SL Class, SLK Class,, M Class, E Class, C Class and V Class
• Responsible for the achievement of the Project KPI in terms of profitability (both product/development vs Development Activity Payback and Extended Margin), Quality and Production Preparation
• Secured project resources and controlled them
• Solved all project issues requiring any type of support of all suitable functions via the Project Escalation
• Checked and validated Project Team Members' activities and proposes timing scenario to achieve milestones
• Conducted concept competitions to obtain customer orders (prefer: on case by case...)
• Defined and managed the budget
• Prepared and submitted CAA and IAR (Project/System level) and challenged the P1 Project Managers or Launch Managers of the Projects part of his/her Project/System Project
• Applied Design to Cost methodology
• Escalated at the right level and with relevant speed/anticipation the gaps versus targets
• Led Annual Appraisals and development of all PTM's from my team

• Wiper Systems Program Manager for North American Customers in the Automotive Industry
• Responsible, under the direction of the Program Director for the development of Wiper Systems products from the concept and until for six months minimum after start of production, until quality and cost targets are reached for
• Responsible for preparing Quality Assurance Plans, building and monitoring project timing, resources, quality, cost and budget
• Coordinated all activities of the project team through program reviews and presents the program validation at each end of the five phases defined in the Valeo Constant Innovation Policy
• Worked with the team to resolve the technical and commercial challenges of developing wiper systems
• Defined target for costs, quality and investments for every component of the cost structure (material, labor...) with the project team
• Led project reviews
• Resolved conflicts as and when necessary

• Senior Project Engineer that procured and implemented the Furukawa Automated Sub Assembly Wire Harness Machines for pilot events and regular production of the Toyota business in Delphi plants
• Responsibilities included the Coordination of the Furukawa's Machine Development Group and Delphi's Divisional Engineering Groups to implement the wire harness subassemblies on the Furukawa Sub assembly machines as well as provide the machine evaluation/modifications, machine PFMEAs, process flows, process work instructions, capability studies, machine installation and debug, and the training of plant engineers, technicians and operators

• Served as a liaison between the customer (Toyota), Obeya (Multifunctional team), Delphi Japan and Delphi Mexico in regards to process related subjects
• Responsibilities included the communication with multifunctional teams in order to disseminate process-related information to all related parties
• Collected, analyzed and clarified all information from North American operations and Japan teams that provided clear directions for process and design requirements
• Served as a member of the Obeya team to review product design assuring "buildability" creating better systems and products at a better cost
• Activities included communication of current progress from process engineering function and participating in the decision making process
• Communicated the Obeya team decisions to Delphi Mexico
• Managed and tracked process the project requirements of the Toyota MC (Corolla) and F (Tundra, Sequoia and Solara) Vehicle Programs specifically assigned to Process Engineering
• (Expatriate Assignment)

• Advanced Manufacturing Project Engineer responsible for the development, procurement and the implementation of robust manufacturing processes that meet MSD (Manufacturing System Design) performance targets and product program timing
• Recommended and estimated processes for new product programs
• Provided Implemented continuous improvements that affected cost quality and throughput
• Communicated the status of development projects and coordinated the design, build and debug of manufacturing processes
• Global technical expert in Flatwire technology for Delphi responsible for providing Divisional Manufacturing Provided engineering support for Flatwire products specifically for the Mercedes and GM programs
• Investigated, recommended and procured an automated sub-assembly harness system to be implemented in Delphi plants for Toyota Programs

• Team Leader for engineering personnel
• Divisional Process Engineer responsible for the design, build, testing, documentation and implementation of production equipment to be used in the manufacturing operation of wire harnesses
• Responsible for manual crimp presses, crimp monitoring systems, and benchtop /automated crimping and insertion machines for processing wires to over 25 manufacturing sites within North America
• Additional responsibilities include financing, procurement, shipment, training and technical support.

• Project Manager responsible for managing people and teams for the implementation of telephony applications such as switches, servers, call centers, etc
• Worked with the development organization and with customers to track required deliverables and to manage the interface between development, customers and program management
• Participated and obtained a Program Management Certificate Diploma from the Project Management Institute