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Why Holzschuh Consulting?

We solve complex technical challenges – with precision, speed, and vision.

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From critical emergencies to breakthrough innovations – Holzschuh Consulting empowers technology-driven companies with sharp expertise and dependable guidance.
Trusted by OEMs and industry leaders across Europe and the Middle East.


✔ Fast response in critical situations
✔ Trusted partner for OEMs and suppliers
✔ Deep tech knowledge with business insight
✔ Based in Germany – active across Europe and the Middle East

 

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Mission – What We Do

We help technology-driven companies overcome critical engineering challenges – fast, hands-on, and with long-term impact.
Our consulting combines deep technical expertise with real-world practicality, delivering solutions that are efficient, scalable, and sustainable.

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Empowering Innovation. Solving the Urgent.

Vision – Where We’re Going

We envision an industry where cutting-edge technology and human trust go hand in hand.
Holzschuh Consulting strives to be the go-to partner for technical emergency support and strategic development projects – from Germany to Dubai.
With a team of loyal, smart-minded experts, we stand for excellence, discretion, and commitment.

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Engineering with Purpose.

Core Values – What We Stand For

Our Values Drive Everything We Do:

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1. Solution-Driven Thinking
We focus on outcomes – not obstacles. Our clients receive clear, actionable strategies they can rely on.

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2. Dependability Under Pressure
In high-stakes situations, we’re your steady hand – technically precise and personally reliable.

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3. Expertise with Business Sense
We align deep engineering knowledge with entrepreneurial thinking and business relevance.

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4. Loyalty & Discretion
We act as a trusted partner – committed, confidential, and always on your side.

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5. Sustainable Impact
We don’t offer quick fixes. We build solid foundations for long-term stability and growth.

Christian Holzschuh

Diploma Engineer (Dipl.-Ing) in Mechanical Engineering / Design

 

Welcome!

 

With over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry and more than 15 years in leadership positions within technology and team management, I bring extensive expertise and a proven hands-on approach to technical consulting.

 

My career at several global Tier-1 suppliers has shaped me into a versatile consultant with a deep knowledge of the industry, covering all aspects from serial production to the development of cutting-edge processes.

 

As Head of Serial Process Development for production technologies and as a team leader in pre-development, I have held both operational and strategic responsibilities, making significant contributions to technical innovation.

 

Leading task forces for renowned OEMs and working closely with executive management underscores my ability to execute complex projects to the highest quality standards and deliver sustainable solutions.

 

With a proactive approach, I implement not only strategically groundbreaking projects but also efficiency improvements that translate into measurable KPIs and tangible success.

 

My extensive expertise in development, process optimization, and quality management for high-tech materials, such as nickel-based and gamma titanium aluminide alloys, as well as in the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies (e.g., MIM, ECM, additive manufacturing), establishes me as a specialist in complex and forward-looking production processes.

 

In quality and supply chain management, I support all phases of the production cycle—from supplier selection and qualification to series approval.

 

Additionally, my expertise includes the development of strategic roadmaps to drive innovation and technology projects, as well as multi-project management covering international initiatives from acquisition to final customer approval.

 

As a technical sparring partner with experience in business planning, investment decision-making, and cost optimization, I ensure that projects are successful not only technologically but also economically.

 

In short, I am your expert for consulting and executing sophisticated technical projects. With a clear vision, extensive industry experience, and deep technical expertise, I support you and your company on the path to new achievements.

 

Technical challenges? I turn them into solutions!

Expertise

  • 25 years of corporate experience in the automotive industry (Tier 1), with a strong hands-on mindset

  • 15+ years of experience leading technology and engineering teams

  • Entrepreneur with a strategic and execution-oriented approach

  • Department Head with disciplinary, technical, and methodological leadership responsibility

  • Head of Series Process Development – Production Technology

  • Team Lead for Advanced Development Projects

  • Task Force Lead for key customers including VW, AUDI, and MBAG

  • Project Owner for Development Projects in Coating Technologies

  • Specialist for Production Development Projects involving innovative coating processes

  • Active role in corporate representation and external communication

  • Proven strength in proactively solving complex technical and organizational challenges

  • Responsibility for personnel and material resources

  • Direct report to executive management, including stakeholder and interface management

  • Trusted sparring partner for technical departments

  • Responsible for business planning and budgeting

  • Capital expenditure planning (CAPEX) and investment decision support

  • Proven track record in ensuring operational and financial performance

  • Strong business acumen and a high level of cost awareness

  • ​Extensive knowledge of established Total Quality Management (TQM) methods, including: FMEA, SPC, 8D-Report, Six-Sigma, Balanced Scorecard, DoE, APQP, PPAP, Measurement technology (tactile, optical, and computed tomography (CT) based systems)

  • Exceptionally deep technical and systems expertise in the following areas: Welding technologies (Electron beam (EB), friction welding, laser welding, ultrasonic metal welding), subtractive manufacturing processes, various casting processes (investment casting, centrifugal casting, gravity die casting), forming technologies, tooling (single-stage, progressive die, and injection molding tools), materials engineering (including materials analysis and failure investigation), exhaust turbochargers and coating technologies for various powertrain components

  • Ratio project planning and target costing for both series and development projects

  • Interface optimization and cost-cutting initiatives

 

  • Intellectual property protection through patents

  • Organizational restructuring, optimization of existing development processes and workflows, including cross-site development responsibility

  • Implementation of operational excellence

  • Execution of growth strategies

  • Monitoring of technology trends

  • Application-specific development tailored to customer requirements

  • Technical concept development with a focus on strategic alignment and market competitiveness – from product idea to series production

  • Development of roadmaps for emerging technologies

  • Execution of innovation and technology projects

  • National and international project management – from acquisition to customer approval

  • Contribution to funding strategies as an industry partner in public funding programs

  • Participation in aviation research programs and automotive grant projects

 

  • Coordination of technology needs and roadmaps

  • Lessons learned processes and structured knowledge transfer of technical expertise

  • Ensuring product compliance with applicable norms and standards

  • Acting as a technical interface for complex engineering topics across departments (engineering, sales, customers, suppliers) – up to SOP

  • Multi-project management

  • Supply Chain Management: Development, qualification, and approval of new series suppliers, including initial sample inspection

  • Full responsibility for serial production and assembly processes

  • Active collaboration with international production and engineering sites

  • Management of production and technical functional units

  • Support of process audits and approvals

  • Oversight of series ramp-ups and serial production support

  • Application of data science in production environments

  • Process optimization in manufacturing and production technology

  • Production of special components and small series

  • Industrialization of new technologies

  • Identification, assessment, and qualification of new manufacturing methods

  • Cost optimization, cycle time reduction, and scrap reduction

  • Implementation and assurance of quality management systems

  • Feasibility and root cause analyses for complex production challenges

  • Materials engineering and metallurgical analysis

  • Design, testing, and commissioning of coating processes: hard anodizing, plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO), and electroless nickel plating

 

  • Prototyping and sample production for research and development purposes

  • Review of customer requirement specifications, creation of technical specifications, validation results, and performance documentation

  • Quality control of deliverables, including technical documentation and approvals from prototype phase to SOP

  • Execution of design reviews, gate checks, and status reporting within core development processes

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