Richard Etzel
Project Manager
Kühweg 24,2
Summary
Certified Industrial Machinist (Millwright) and State-Certified Technician in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years of experience in precision machining, equipment maintenance, and plant construction. Skilled in CNC programming, CAD design, quality assurance, and subcontractor coordination, with proven strengths in sales support and customer relations. Recognized for delivering technical solutions, leading teams, and supporting R&D and after-sales service across industrial projects.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Manager
A TEC Production & Services
Villach, Austria, Carinthia
12.2021 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Prepared process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), including equipment and instrument lists.
- Directed construction activities for large-scale industrial projects.
- Developed technical solutions in collaboration with engineering, sales, and clients.
- Provided support in product and project development.
- Conducted risk analyses for conformity assessments.
- Coordinated and evaluated subcontractors on technical performance.
- Supervised assembly and commissioning activities.
- Monitored customer site trials
- Evaluated test results and prepared technical reports, including for R&D projects
Quality Engineer
SICO Technology GmbH
Bad Bleiberg, Austria, Carinthia
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Tested individual components and final products.
- Provided after-sales service and lifecycle management.
- Programmed coordinate measuring machine (CMM) routines.
- Handled and resolved customer complaints.
- Conducted feasibility studies for prototype development.
Dairy Herdsperson
Wertschacher Alm, Carinthia
Wertschach, Austria, Carinthia
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Managed care and feeding of 100 dairy cows and horses.
- Provided hospitality services for guests.
- Organized multiple on-site events.
- Maintained pastures and grazing areas.
Shift Manager
Festo AG &Co.KG
Esslingen, Germany, Baden-Württemberg
04.2015 - 06.2018
- Promoted a positive work environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
- Supervised personnel as shift manager.
- Accepted and commissioned new industrial plants.
- Managed material disposition.
- Created 3D CAD models for optimization and spare parts.
- Analyzed key error sources and coordinated corrective measures.
Industrial Machinist
Festo AG &Co.KG
Esslingen, Germany, Baden-Württemberg
09.2011 - 04.2015
- Certified Industrial Machinist (Millwright) with 7+ years of experience maintaining and operating industrial machinery, including conventional and CNC lathes, milling, and grinding machines.
- Set up and operated 8-spindle CNC and cam-controlled automatic lathes.
- Analyzed root causes of errors and coordinated corrective actions.
- Ensured quality using analogue, digital, optical, and 3D measuring devices.
Education
State-Certified Technician (B.Sc.) - Mechanical Engineering
Professional School of Engineering - Max-Eyth School
Kirchheim Unter Teck01.2016
Apprenticeship - Industrial Mechanic (Machinist)
Vocational School – Friedrich-Ebert-Schule
Esslingen, Germany01.2011
Skills
Project management
Machining
Technical drawing
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Project Manager
A TEC Production & Services
12.2021 - Current
Quality Engineer
SICO Technology GmbH
04.2020 - 11.2021
Dairy Herdsperson
Wertschacher Alm, Carinthia
06.2017 - 09.2019
Shift Manager
Festo AG &Co.KG
04.2015 - 06.2018
Industrial Machinist
Festo AG &Co.KG
09.2011 - 04.2015
State-Certified Technician (B.Sc.) - Mechanical Engineering
Professional School of Engineering - Max-Eyth School
Apprenticeship - Industrial Mechanic (Machinist)
Vocational School – Friedrich-Ebert-Schule
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