Manuel Contrau

I help automotive companies deliver complex development and series projects on time, on budget and with full transparency.

With over 10 years of experience at Mercedes-Benz (VAN, AMG, Trucks), I combine technical depth with structured project coordination – from Engineering Change Management to supplier steering and cross-functional alignment.

My core strengths:

• Automotive Project Coordination

• Engineering Change Management & Release Processes

• Cross-functional & international stakeholder management

• Supplier steering (EU, NAFTA, LA, China)

• Problem solving, risk tracking & KPI-based reporting

• Mechanical design background (NX, Catia, Inventor)

My value:

I speak both languages – engineering and project management. That allows me to identify issues early, ensure smooth alignment across teams and deliver measurable results.

If you need reliable support for your development or series project, I’m ready to help.