JOCHEN EHMER Flag_CHch

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Senior Engineering Leader with 25+ years of experience driving operational excellence, digital transformation, and sustainable innovation across global industrial environments. I specialize in scaling high-performing multidisciplinary teams and leading complex Engineering-to-Order projects that deliver measurable business impact.

Currently leading a 30-person global Project Engineering Office across Switzerland, Italy, India, and China, focusing on engineering tools, hydrogen mobility, and sustainable energy solutions. I pioneered the company-wide “Engineering as a Service” model, enabling 30+ specialized services supported by institutionalized knowledge management across 30+ competence centers, accelerating innovation and operational agility.

Key achievements include growing division revenue from CHF 206 million to CHF 375 million while overseeing 50+ professionals across project management, engineering, and systems integration. I led a critical digital transformation from Excel-based reporting to SAP R/3 ERP portfolio controlling and built international engineering functions from the ground up, managing large-scale industrial projects with budgets up to CHF 30 million across EMEA, Asia, and Africa.

My leadership philosophy blends deep technical expertise with structured empowerment, data-driven decision-making, and a commitment to talent development through competence matrices, career frameworks, and comprehensive training programs. Experienced in matrix management and cross-functional collaboration, I partner closely with executive boards and stakeholders to align engineering strategies with corporate objectives.

My mission

To lead engineering innovation that empowers people and teams through digital transformation, standardization, and sustainable solutions—creating meaningful, lasting impact for business and society.

TOP 5 - Skills

Leadership • Project Management • Product Development • Digital Transformation • Knowledge Management

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Education

Ulm University of Applied Sciences

Graduated Mechanical Engineer

Specialization: Design & Development

„Engaged, analytical, humorous, competent, curious, and humane — that’s me in a nutshell.“