Dr. Jens Schaffer (born 1971), studied mechanical engineering (University of Paderborn), degree plastics technology.

Studies in business administration (specialisation in marketing, University of applied science Bielefeld) including several internships and jobs in Germany and abroad (USA, Japan), degree in business administration in 2000.

Worked as project engineer in procurement of production devices and process engineering, later as project manager in national and international projects in the area of automotive interior development and plastics technology. Managed several projects from inquiry phase until series implementation. E.g. in BMW series R46/5 (3series Compact), E65/66/67 (7series incl. armoured vehicles), E61/62/63/64 (5 and 6series) as also R56 (MINI).

Since 2005 working at the University of Lueneburg (until 2010) in research (EU-Project ILIPT) and education (Project management in automotive development) as well as freelancing consultant in the automotive and automotive supplier industry.

Since 2010 administrative professor for production management and logistics at the university of applied siences Emden/Leer.

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