Tier-1 automotive interior and shifter supplier with global manufacturing footprint
Eissmann Group is a German-headquartered supplier of high-end automotive interiors, shifter modules, and trim components for major OEMs across three continents. The company is mid-implementation on SAP S/4HANA while managing a manufacturing-heavy workforce (10+ active manufacturing roles) and tackling material-chain complexity — notably material shortage risk, scrap reduction, and IATF 16949 compliance. Active projects span quality procedures, PPAP package development, and IMDS data management, indicating a supplier navigating tightening OEM requirements and international rollout demands.
Eissmann Group manufactures premium automotive interiors and shifter modules, serving virtually all major automotive OEMs globally. Founded in 1964 as a leather-trim specialist, the company has evolved into a systems supplier with manufacturing and engineering operations across Germany, Central Europe, and North America. The workforce of 1,001–5,000 employees operates under automotive-tier-1 standards (IATF 16949), with core technical competencies in leather work, injection molding, assembly, and electronics integration. The company runs on SAP MM and legacy manufacturing control systems (Siemens SIMATIC S7, Allen-Bradley), with an active migration to SAP S/4HANA underway.
SAP (MM module), Siemens SIMATIC S7, Allen-Bradley PLCs, TIA Portal, C#, SQL Server, Citrix, VMware, Azure, with active migration to SAP S/4HANA in progress.
Material shortage risk, scrap rate reduction, IATF 16949 compliance, SAP S/4HANA implementation, reducing material handling costs, and international SAP rollouts across multiple sites.
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