Imen Dandana
Automation Project Engineer
Hanover
Summary
manufacturing technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Market Research Analyst
RESEARCH FELLOWS
Munich, Germany
2009.03 - 2009.04
- Conducted market analysis for a strategic environmental project focused on Trash Recycling at Veolia in French-speaking regions
Project Manager, Intralogistics Automation
Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH
Hanover, Germany
8 2018 - Current
- Responsible for Automated Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS, manual industrial trucks management and fleet management systems)
Industrial Project Manager
Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH
Hanover, Germany
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Calculated storage capacity for a new mixing area at a greenfield plant in Clinton, USA
Industrial Project Manager (Mixing)
Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Created project scenarios, drafted capital requests, and oversaw a project for a new OSM Mixing Line and Automatic Small Chemical Weighing Machine
Manufacturing and Engineering Leadership Trainee
Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH
Korbach, Hannover
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Gained hands-on experience in tire production areas and led projects to enhance KPIs and optimize planning processes in SAP PP
Working Student, IET Manufacturing IT Suite Tires
Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH
10.2010 - 06.2013
- Self-learned and self-tested new functionalities of the MES System (SFI) and developed comprehensive user manuals and training documentation for MES system functionalities
Master Thesis: Manufacturing IT Suite in Industrial Engineering Tires
Continental Tires Plant
10.2012 - 02.2013
- Led a collaborative project involving supply chain logistics, sequencing, production, and quality departments at the Portugal Tire Plant in Lousado
Working Student, Project Management Support
Accenture GmbH
11.2010 - 12.2010
- Supported the project manager in coordinating project agreement documentation for the IT division and aided in developing processes and management presentations
Intern, Logistics and SAP
Marquardt GmbH
Rietheim, Germany
07.2007 - 10.2008
- Received SAP training and supported the team during the SAP system conversion and assisted in data migration and facilitated the division into two companies
Market Research Analyst
L.E.K. Consulting GmbH
10.2007 - 08.2008
- Learned business strategy consulting and conducted market analysis for investors and clients, focusing on introducing new business ideas and products in the Middle East Region and French-speaking regions
Intern, Project Management Consulting
P3 Group
Hamburg, Germany
04.2007 - 05.2007
- Gained insights into consulting for the Airbus A380 Project and assisted project team members with diverse tasks
Education
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering: Product Engineering and Logistics -
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University
04.2010 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering: Motion Mechanisms and Robotics - undefined
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University
10.2008 - 03.2010
Skills
Project Management (PMI, Agile)
Problem-Solving
Lean Manufacturing (5S, waste reduction, optimization)
Production Planning (SAP)
Simulation (Workplace, Material Flow)
Risk Assessment
SWOT Analysis
Digitalization
Automated Guided Vehicles
Supply Chain Management
Manufacturing Strategies
Product Life Cycle Management
Business Intelligence
SAFe
Project Management
Analytical Thinking
Problem-solving abilities
Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
Leading Self Program (LSP)
Systems
Power BI, CATIA V5, Pro/Engineer, SAP R/3, Team Center, MES, FACT, SAP PP, SAP EWM, BDS, C/C++, Visual Basic (Basic), HTML, Plant Simulation 8.2, MATLAB/Simulink
Personal Information
Nationality: German, Tunisian
Awards
- 2016, 2018, 2022: Nominated for Tire Award for various projects
- 2013: Continental R&D Student Tire Award for the master's Thesis
- 2003 - 2008: DAAD German-Tunisian State Scholarship
- 2003: Regional and National Baccalaureate Awards
Masterthesis
Manufacturing IT Suite in Industrial Engineering Tires, Continental Tires Plant in Lousado, Lousado, Portugal, 10/2012, 02/2013, Led a collaborative project involving supply chain logistics, sequencing, production, and quality departments at the Portugal Tire Plant in Lousado, Analyzed production processes to enhance the "size achievement KPI" with SAP PP, MM, EWM, Optimized mid-term planning and short-term sequencing processes in SAP PP, Generated reports for monitoring specific production KPIs from systems like SAP PP, MM, and EWM
Volunteer Experience
- 2022-2026: Member of Works Council, Continental CRD Hanover
- Support and Consultancy for Students & Refugees
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Italian
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Industrial Project Manager
Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH
07.2017 - 07.2018
Industrial Project Manager (Mixing)
Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH
09.2015 - 06.2017
Manufacturing and Engineering Leadership Trainee
Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH
08.2013 - 08.2015
Master Thesis: Manufacturing IT Suite in Industrial Engineering Tires
Continental Tires Plant
10.2012 - 02.2013
Working Student, Project Management Support
Accenture GmbH
11.2010 - 12.2010
Working Student, IET Manufacturing IT Suite Tires
Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH
10.2010 - 06.2013
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering: Product Engineering and Logistics -
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University
04.2010 - 06.2013
Market Research Analyst
RESEARCH FELLOWS
2009.03 - 2009.04
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering: Motion Mechanisms and Robotics - undefined
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University
10.2008 - 03.2010
Market Research Analyst
L.E.K. Consulting GmbH
10.2007 - 08.2008
Intern, Logistics and SAP
Marquardt GmbH
07.2007 - 10.2008
Intern, Project Management Consulting
P3 Group
04.2007 - 05.2007
Project Manager, Intralogistics Automation
Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH
8 2018 - Current