Dr. Stefan Hodek
About Dr. Stefan Hodek
Dr. Stefan Hodek is the Head of the production facility for truck axles and crankshafts at thyssenkrupp in Homburg, with extensive experience in production management and technological expertise in automated manufacturing.
Current Role at thyssenkrupp
Dr. Stefan Hodek is the Head of the Production Facility for truck axles and truck crankshafts at thyssenkrupp in Homburg. In his current position, he oversees the comprehensive management of production processes, including specification and procurement of production machinery and buildings. His responsibilities also encompass profitability analyses, budget planning, and budget tracking. Leading a team of 100 employees, Dr. Hodek ensures the efficient and effective production of crankshafts and axles.
Previous Roles at thyssenkrupp
Before his current role, Dr. Stefan Hodek held several key positions at thyssenkrupp Gerlach GmbH. From 2018 to 2019, he served as the Manager of two production lines. Prior to that, from 2013 to 2018, he managed one production line. In these positions, he gained extensive experience in production management and team leadership, which paved the way for his current role as Head of the Production Facility.
Experience at Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz (DFKI)
Dr. Stefan Hodek worked at Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz (DFKI) as a Project Manager and Team Leader from 2008 to 2013. During this period, he was based in Kaiserslautern and managed various projects, leading teams to achieve project goals. His tenure at DFKI provided him with significant project management experience and leadership skills.
Educational Background
Dr. Hodek studied Elektrotechnik und Elektronik at Technische Universität Kaiserslautern, where he achieved a Diplom degree between 2002 and 2008. He also spent nearly a year, in 2006, at Michigan State University as part of his academic training. His educational background laid a strong foundation in electrical and electronic engineering, which has been crucial to his professional success in industrial production.
Technological Expertise and Investment Oversight
Dr. Hodek has significant expertise in the automated production of crankshafts and axles for both cars and trucks. He has been actively involved in the conception, construction, and start-up of innovative production plants known for their high efficiency. Notably, Dr. Hodek oversaw an €80 million investment in specifying and procuring necessary production machinery and buildings. His deep technological expertise enables him to drive advancements in production technology and process optimization.