MICHIGAN: PROJECT NEW AXLE DIFFERENTIALS

For a total volume of 4.7 million front- and rear axle differentials per year for Chrysler and Daimler Trucks the Mercedes-Benz passenger car technology "Fuel Economy Axle Differentials" was transferred on additional ring gear diameters, rigid beam axles and new front axles. For the product development, a new greenfield plant in Marysville Michigan and the extension of two german plants a budget of US$ 700 mil, therof US$ 500 mil in USA was approved.

After the change of ownership the Chrysler  LLC changed technology and product strategy in the axle business to the tier1 supplier ZF.

KEY DATA:

  • scale effects by 60% common parts per ring gear diameter
  • common global sourcing for 4.7 mil units per year
  • common process matrix andprocurement of machinery
  • technology transfer
  • development of new front axles and rigid beam rear axles based on passenger car rear axles

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PERSONAL PERFORMANCE:

  • concept, elaboration and board-submission of the product-, project and production strategy in three-member core team from 3/2006 until Board agreement
  • Senior manager product development and project manager Mercedes-Benz Cars until 12/07
  • leadership of 3 development teams in Germany and USA and of the german project organisation
  • member of the three-head international project lead committee
  • supplier days in Singapur and Beijing for global sourcing

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