Acoustic and thermal components for global automotive OEMs
Autoneum manufactures acoustic and thermal management systems for light and commercial vehicles across 25 countries and 70+ production facilities. The company's tech stack is heavily manufacturing-oriented (Siemens S7, PLC, SAP, IATF 16949, PPAP) with recent adoption of Power Automate, and hiring velocity is accelerating across production and operations roles — a signal of capacity expansion or new program ramps. Current project work spans equipment installation, production line optimization (QRQC), and APS deployment, while internal friction points center on downtime reduction, maintenance process maturity, and inventory accuracy.
Notable leadership hires: Production Control Director, Head of Quality & EHS
Autoneum is a public company headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, employing approximately 16,400 people across manufacturing, operations, engineering, and support functions. The company supplies acoustic and thermal components to automotive OEMs across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Africa, with production capacity distributed across more than 70 facilities worldwide. Product lines include interior floor systems, interior trim, engine bay, and underbody solutions. Operations are structured around manufacturing excellence (class A surface finishes, quality compliance per IATF 16949), supply chain coordination (EDI, purchasing strategies), and program management for new vehicle launches.
Core stack includes Siemens S7 and WinCC for manufacturing, SAP for ERP, SQL for data, Workday for HR, and recently adopted Power Automate for process automation. IATF 16949 and PPAP are quality/compliance standards in use.
Active initiatives include APS (Advanced Planning System) deployment, new program launches, QRQC line improvements, standardized packaging design, integrated management system implementation, and equipment installation across manufacturing footprint.
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