The Implementation of a New Continuous Improvement Concept

Since 2014 Dr. Michael Thierschmann is working as Vice President Manufacturing & Quality for the VOITH Hydro Holding. He has global responsibility for manufacturing, quality and lean management. His educational background is a university study in aeronautics and space technology as well as in economics. His doctoral thesis he performed in the field of aerospace propulsion. Before joining Voith Michael Thierschmann worked as Director Quality Management in the aerospace industry for ZODIAC Premium Galleys. Additionally he was responsible for continuous improvement, manufacturing planning and EHS. Prior to that Michael Thierschmann worked for CON MOTO Consulting Group in a partner role. He consulted in several industries, like automotive, aerospace and automation. Prizes which have been awarded to Dr. Thierschmann are beside others the „Entrepreneurial Prize“ from the DG Bank as well as the „Kienbaum Prize for Services“.