Product Developer @ Benecke-Kaliko AG

Driving product development through structured project work and close customer collaboration. As Product Developer, I was responsible for the development of customer‑specific products and components in an international automotive environment. I managed development projects from initial concept through validation and industrialization readiness, working closely with customers, internal development teams and production sites. In this role, I acted as project manager and technical interface, coordinating cross‑functional activities across R&D, purchasing, quality and manufacturing. Responsibilities included planning and tracking milestones, managing trials and changes, and ensuring targets for quality, timing and cost were met. In addition, I supported the implementation and use of standardized development and project management tools, contributing to transparent reporting and structured collaboration across projects. This role laid the foundation for my later progression into leadership, global responsibility and process‑driven transformation roles.