Sonja Huber
About Sonja Huber
Sonja Huber is the Director of Manufacturing Engineering & Industrialisation at Northvolt, a position she has held since 2023. She has a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in manufacturing and project management, including previous roles at BMW Group and Northvolt.
Work at Northvolt
Sonja Huber currently serves as the Director of Manufacturing Engineering & Industrialisation at Northvolt, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing manufacturing processes and engineering initiatives within the company. Prior to her current role, she worked at Northvolt as a Senior Manager Manufacturing Engineering - Factory from 2022 to 2023 and as Manager Manufacturing - Factory from 2021 to 2022. Her experience at Northvolt spans various aspects of manufacturing and engineering, contributing to the company's focus on sustainable battery production.
Previous Experience at BMW Group
Before joining Northvolt, Sonja Huber worked at BMW Group in various capacities. She served as a Project Manager Plant Installation from 2019 to 2021, managing projects related to plant setup and installation in München, Bayern. Additionally, she held the position of Project Lead for Electrical Powertrains from 2017 to 2019, focusing on the development of electrical powertrain systems. Huber also worked as an Internal Strategy Consultant for Production Strategy from 2014 to 2017, where she contributed to strategic planning for production processes.
Education and Expertise
Sonja Huber studied at the Technical University of Munich, where she focused on Maschinenbau (Mechanical Engineering). She achieved the degree of Dr.-Ing. during her studies, which spanned from 2006 to 2015. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices, which she has applied throughout her career in manufacturing and industrialisation.
Research Experience
In addition to her industry experience, Sonja Huber worked as a Research Associate for Joining Technologies at Technische Universität München from 2006 to 2011. In this role, she engaged in research activities related to joining technologies, contributing to advancements in manufacturing techniques. This research experience complements her practical knowledge in manufacturing engineering.