Analyze processes
Develop a structured understanding of complex technical and organizational workflows and assess them using data.
Dortmund, Germany/Career start in 2027
Hello, I'm Sven Tannigel.
Understand technology.
Use data.
Improve processes.
I combine a sound understanding of technical processes with statistical data analysis and structured improvement methods. My focus is on optimizing industrial manufacturing processes and applying AI to quality analysis.
Industrial Management·Six Sigma Green Belt·Python
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DATA-DRIVEN
ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING
SIX SIGMA
GREEN BELT
GREEN BELT
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Six SigmaGreen Belt · TU Dortmund
02
Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Management · M.Sc. studies
03
PythonData Analysis & Machine Learning
01 / PROFILEThink analytically.
Think analytically.
Act practically.
My academic focus is on Industrial Management and the systematic improvement of industrial processes. As a certified Six Sigma Green Belt, I apply statistical methods and data analysis to develop practical technical solutions.
Identify opportunities
Identify process deviations, influential factors and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Develop solutions
Combine rigorous methods with practical implementation, from statistical analyses to digital tools.
02 / SELECTED WORK
Projects that demonstrate expertise.
Selected work from my studies, research and industrial experience.
01 / 04Master's Thesis · Machine Learning
In progress
AI-Based Quality Monitoring of Industrial Screwdriving Processes
Development and evaluation of a machine learning approach to classify defined screwdriving errors using process and vibration data.
View project03 / 04Research · Digitalization
Research activity
Improving Data Acquisition in a Research Project
Developed a structured approach to data acquisition and analysis that simplified workflows and reduced the research team's workload.
View project02 / 04Six Sigma · SMT Manufacturing
Completed
Six Sigma: Optimization of Solder Paste Printing
Data-driven process optimization in SMT manufacturing using design of experiments, statistical modeling and Six Sigma.
View project04 / 04Procurement · Data Analysis
Practical analysis
Incoming Goods and Supplier Evaluation
Analyzed blocked material batches and their impact on quantitative supplier evaluation.
View project03 / PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEExperience gained
Experience gained
in practice.
Technical development, data acquisition and industrial processes from different perspectives.
Since 02/2026
Student Research Assistant
RIF Institute for Research and Transfer · Dortmund
Developed and implemented an approach for more efficient data acquisition and analysis within a research project. Created a dashboard and designed fixtures in CAD to simplify experiments and reduce workload for the research team.
09/2024 - 10/2024
Internship · Procurement
VDM Metals GmbH · Unna
Analyzed incoming goods errors that caused material batches to be blocked and investigated their impact on quantitative supplier evaluation.
10/2023 - 05/2024
Working Student · Research & Development
Schulte Strathaus GmbH & Co. KG · Werl
Coordinated a technical development project in the research and development department.
08/2023 - 09/2023
Internship · Research & Development
Schulte Strathaus GmbH & Co. KG · Werl
Supported research and development activities, including coordination tasks within a development project.
08/2022 - 09/2022
Basic Engineering Internship · Manufacturing
Vulcanus-Stahl & Maschinenbau GmbH · Werl
Gained hands-on experience in joining and cutting processes as well as machining.
04 / ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Knowledge as a foundation.
04/2025 - expected 12/2026Currently enrolled
Master of Science
Industrial Engineering and Management
TU Dortmund University
Specialization: Industrial Management
Current average grade (German scale): 1.7
10/2020 - 03/2025Completed
Bachelor of Science
Industrial Engineering and Management
TU Dortmund University
Specialization: Industrial Management
Final grade (German scale): 2.8
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CERTIFICATION
CERTIFIEDSix Sigma Green Belt
Certification at the Institute of Production Systems, TU Dortmund University
05 / SKILLSMethods. Tools.
Methods. Tools.
Perspectives.
Combining engineering, management and data-driven process improvement.
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Methods & Processes
Structured approaches to industrial processes
02
Software & Data
Analysis, development and technical implementation
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Languages
Communication in academia and industry
06 / CONTACTBetter processes start
Better processes start
with a conversation.
Interested in a technical exchange or a professional collaboration? I would be pleased to hear from you.
Contact by emailDIRECT CONTACTsven.tannigel@tu-dortmund.de
LOCATIONDortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia
FOCUSIndustrial Engineering & Process Improvement