Establishing a Process Engineering Organization

A “process engineering organization” refers to a company or an organizational unit that embodies a culture deeply rooted in adhering to standardized processes. This culture signifies that the collective knowledge of development methods is not only desired but also embraced by its members. The presentation delves into best practices for fostering such a culture, as well as common pitfalls that can lead to failure. It begins from the typical employee’s perspective, emphasizing the user view to illustrate how to effectively promote and disseminate process and method knowledge. Additionally, the presentation explores organizational setups and strategic considerations on how to effectively promote and disseminate process and method knowledge.

Short biography

Dr.-Ing. Tobias Wartzek studied electrical engineering and information technology at RWTH Aachen. He also received his doctorate from RWTH Aachen with a thesis on contactless monitoring of the cardiorespiratory system. He began his professional career as a research assistant at the Chair of Medical Information Technology at RWTH Aachen, where he later also worked as a senior engineer and group leader. Since 2015 he has worked at FORVIA HELLA in Lippstadt. There he held various management positions, including System Manager, Head of Platform Development, Global Head of Development for Lighting Electronics, Global Head of Functional Safety Management and currently Director of Engineering Excellence within the Business Group Electronics.