Matthias Manka
About Matthias Manka
Matthias Manka serves as the Betriebsleiter at Bodycote in Menden, Nordrhein-Westfalen, since 2021, where he focuses on maturity-level communication to enhance employee involvement in process improvement. He has extensive experience in vacuum heat treatment and brazing processes, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in engineering with a focus on brazed joints.
Work at Bodycote
Matthias Manka has served as Betriebsleiter at Bodycote since 2021, contributing to the company's operations in Menden, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland. In this role, he emphasizes maturity-level communication, which aims to engage all employees in the process improvement initiatives. His leadership fosters a collaborative environment, promoting a family-like atmosphere while striving for excellence in service delivery.
Previous Experience at Technische Universität Dortmund
Prior to his current position, Matthias Manka worked at Technische Universität Dortmund for seven years, from 2014 to 2021, as Abteilungsleiter. His responsibilities included overseeing various departmental functions. Additionally, he served as Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter mit akademischem Abschluss from 2010 to 2014, where he contributed to academic research and development within the university.
Education and Expertise
Matthias Manka studied at TU Dortmund University, where he pursued a dual degree in Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen, achieving a Vordiplom from 2007 to 2010 and an M.Sc. from 2010 to 2020. He also studied Maschinenbau, obtaining a Diplom-Ingenieur from 2003 to 2010 and is currently working towards a Dr.-Ing., expected to be completed in July 2024. His academic focus includes designing high-strength and corrosion-resistant brazed joints, and he has developed expertise in vacuum heat treatment and brazing processes, serving clients in various industries.
Technical Skills and Competencies
Matthias Manka has enhanced his technical skills with economic competencies through his studies in Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen. His focus on marketing and controlling complements his engineering background, allowing him to effectively bridge the gap between technical and business aspects in his roles. This combination of skills is particularly valuable in industries such as aerospace, nuclear technology, automotive, and general mechanical engineering.