Edgar Nimmergut
About Edgar Nimmergut
Edgar Nimmergut is a Senior Core Network Engineer at Faurecia, specializing in thermo forming and laminating processes. With extensive experience in engineering management and design for manufacture, he has contributed to various roles in the automotive industry since the 1980s.
Current Role at Faurecia
Edgar Nimmergut serves as a Senior Core Network Engineer at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2018. Located in the Greater Detroit Area, he focuses on addressing design phase issues to ensure robust part development for economic production. His expertise in engineering practices contributes to the company's commitment to innovation and efficiency in manufacturing.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Nimmergut has held multiple roles at Faurecia prior to his current position. He worked as a Tooling Engineer from 2005 to 2007, and later as a Pole of Competence Engineer specializing in PU Foam applications from 2008 to 2015. His experience in these roles has equipped him with a strong foundation in design for manufacture, particularly in automotive interiors.
Career Background
Before joining Faurecia, Edgar Nimmergut worked for FRIMO Inc. as an Engineering Manager for production tooling from 1984 to 2005. He also served as Director of Technology at Kiefel GmbH from 2015 to 2018 in Livonia, Michigan. His career began in the Bundeswehr, where he served as an Armorer for light infantry weapon systems from 1980 to 1984.
Education and Technical Skills
Edgar Nimmergut studied at Kabelmetal, where he focused on Design, Applied Mathematics, and Physics, achieving the qualification of tool maker from 1976 to 1980. He possesses specialized skills in thermo forming, laminating, PUR foaming, and PVC slush molding, particularly for automotive applications. His technical expertise supports his advocacy for continuous learning and innovation in engineering.
Advocacy for Engineering Practices
Nimmergut is an advocate for continuous learning and challenging the status quo in engineering practices. His commitment to improving engineering methodologies reflects his dedication to enhancing production processes and ensuring the economic viability of manufactured parts.