David Flak
About David Flak
David Flak is a Project Management Office at thyssenkrupp in Essen, Germany, with a background in industrial engineering and extensive internship experience at various companies including Volkswagen AG and Volkswagen de México.
Current Position at Thyssenkrupp
David Flak is currently positioned in the Project Management Office at thyssenkrupp in Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland. His role involves overseeing various project management processes, implementing company-wide strategies, and enhancing the efficiency of diverse initiatives. One notable project he worked on at thyssenkrupp was focused on cost reduction, implemented through comprehensive analysis and organizational improvements.
Previous Roles at Volkswagen AG
Before joining thyssenkrupp, David Flak garnered significant experience at Volkswagen AG. From 2020 to 2021, he held the position of Master's Degree Candidate Loyalty Programs in Wolfsburg, Niedersachsen, Deutschland for 7 months. His duties included developing loyalty initiatives and enhancing customer retention strategies. He also completed a 5-month internship in 2020 at Volkswagen AG, further solidifying his understanding of the automotive industry. Additionally, he carried out his master thesis at Volkswagen AG, focusing on service sale of original parts and programs.
International Experience at Volkswagen de México
David Flak extended his professional and academic development by undertaking a 6-month internship at Volkswagen de México from 2019 to 2020. Within the Direction of Pilot Hall and Centre of pre-series, he gained hands-on international experience, contributing to and learning from the complex operations of an automotive giant in Puebla de Zaragoza und Umgebung, Mexiko.
Educational Background in Industrial Engineering
David Flak holds a Master of Science (MS) in Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Mechanical Engineering from Technische Universität Braunschweig, completed from 2017 to 2021. He achieved a remarkable 'very good' grade (1.4). Prior to that, he attained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in the same field from the same institution, from 2013 to 2017. This solid educational foundation has equipped him with the technical knowledge and analytical skills necessary for his roles in the engineering and management sectors.
Early Internships and Practical Experience
David Flak embarked on his professional journey through several internships. In 2016, he engaged in a 3-month engineering internship in the Department of Quality Management at Faurecia Interior Systems GmbH. Additionally, he participated in an 8-week internship focusing on manufacturing processes, production, and assembly at Stahlformenbau Krischer GmbH & Co.KG in 2013. These early experiences provided him with valuable insights and practical skills in industrial engineering and management, laying the groundwork for his future endeavors.