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Education

Dr.-Ing. in Mechanical Engineering, Stuttgart University, 2025
- Dissertation title: “Framework for digitally transformed Lean Production Systems” (submitted in 2024)
- Doctoral Advisor: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Bauernhansl
- Co-Supervisor: Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Peter Nyhuis
- Senior Scientific Advisor: Prof. Dr. Andreas Bildstein
M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, TU Dortmund University, 2016
- Exchange semster at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University VGTU in Vilnius, Lithuania, 2015
- Master Thesis “Maturity Model for Production Processes in Industrie 4.0“ at the Chair for Industrial Information Management of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Boris Otto of the TU Dortmund University in cooperation with Wilo SE
B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, TU Dortmund University, 2014
- Exchange semester at Budapest University of Technology and Economy BME in Budapest, Hungary, 2011-12
- Bachelor Thesis “Concept for the Reduction of Physical Exposure at Press Shops in Automotive Industry“ at the Institute of Production Systems of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jochen Deuse of the TU Dortmund University in cooperation with AUDI AG

Professional experience

Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA, since 2017
- Research team manager Implementation Methods for IT solutions (since 07/2024)
- Research team manager Digital Industrial Engineering (01/2023-06/2024)
- Research associate at the Competence Center Digital Tools for Manufacturing
- Project lead in national research project Future Work Lab
- Project lead in national project FutureWork360
- Strategic coordinator of the research field technologies for human-centered production
- Lead in and contribution to various research projects on national and European scale
- Industry projects with companies such as BMW, Schaeffler Group, Diehl Aviation, Huawei and many more
- Member of working groups coordinated by the European Commission (Digital Innovation Hubs), Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (AI Observatory), German Institute for Standardization DIN, Manufuture-EU (Human-centred Manufacturing), and European Factories of the Future Research Association (Human in the Workplace)
- Duties included: Acquisitions, project budgeting, consulting, workshops, mentoring of students and academic teaching
- Director: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Bauernhansl
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2022
- Visiting Ph.D. Student at MIT Industrial Performance Center
- Joint study on small firm technology adoption
- Research Supervisor: Dr. Ben Armstrong
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020
- Visiting Ph.D. Student at MIT Industrial Performance Center
- Visiting Researcher with the MIT Task Force Work of the Future
- Research Supervisor: Dr. Elisabeth B. Reynolds
High-Tech Gründerfonds III GmbH & Co. KG, 2019
- Assessment and detailed report on a potential tech startup as part of a due diligence for seed investment
- Duties included: Market, competitor and SWOT analysis of the business model

Work experience

Wilo SE, Production Systems & Technologies, 2014-2016
- Master Thesis and Working Student
AUDI AG, Operational Management, 2012-2013
- Bachelor Thesis and Internship
Active Logistics GmbH, Site Management, 2010-2012
- Working Student
Internships at Inficon, Anker Schroeder ASDO GmbH, Metallbau Alwin Schmitz GmbH & Co. KG

Skills

Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, 2022
Certified Data Scientist Basic Level, 2019
Certified SCRUM Master, 2018
Software & Programming: Microsoft Office, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Visual Basic, Java
Languages: German (native), English (working proficiency), Latin (advanced certificate)

Project Awards

Future Work Lab, Delina Award 2021 - 3rd place, Society and lifelong learning, Learntec, see press release, 2021
Future Work Lab, Landmarks in the Land of Ideas, Germany Land of Ideas initiative, see press release, 2017
Future Work Lab, 100 Places for Industrie 4.0 in Baden Württemberg, Allianz Industrie 4.0 Baden-Württemberg, see press release, 2017

Publications

Open Innovation in the Workplace: Future Work Lab as a Living Lab

Issa, Ahmad; Schumacher, Simon; Hatiboglu, Bumin; Groß, Erwin; Bauernhansl, Thomas (2018). "Open Innovation in the Workplace: Future Work Lab as a Living Lab" Procedia CIRP. (72), p. 629-635.

Characterization of Autonomous Production by a Stage Model

Bauer, Dennis; Schumacher, Simon; Gust, Alexander; Seidelmann, Joachim; Bauernhansl, Thomas (2019). "Characterization of Autonomous Production by a Stage Model" Procedia CIRP. (81).

Classification Approach for Use Cases within a Demonstration Factory Environment

Findeisen, Stefanie; Körting, Laura; Schumacher, Simon; Eusterwiemann, Tobias; Hämmerle, Moritz; Pokorni, Bastian. 2019 (2019). "Classification Approach for Use Cases within a Demonstration Factory Environment" Procedia Manufacturing.(39), p. 106-116.

Framework for Cognitive Production Work 4.0 – Conceptualization and Model Approach for the Production System of the Future within the Future Work Lab

Schumacher, Simon; Pokorni, Bastian (2020). "Framework for Cognitive Production Work 4.0 – Conceptualization and Model Approach for the Production System of the Future within the Future Work Lab" WT Werkstattstechnik. 110(3), p. 108-112.

Technology radar for autonomous production – Systematic identification of technologies for the vision of an autonomous production system

Schumacher, Simon; Bauer, Dennis; Kurz, Raphael; Bauernhansl, Thomas (2020). "Technology radar for autonomous production – Systematic identification of technologies for the vision of an autonomous production system" WT Werkstattstechnik. 110(3), p. 87-91.

Introduction of autonomous production – A maturity model including recommended actions for manufacturing companies

Neumann, Elena-Clara; Schumacher, Simon; Bauer, Dennis; Bauernhansl, Thomas; Lucht, Torben; Nyhuis, Peter (2020). "Introduction of autonomous production – A maturity model including recommended actions for manufacturing companies" WT Werkstattstechnik. 110(4), p. 177-183.

Conceptualization of a Framework for the Design of Production Systems and Industrial Workplaces

Schumacher, Simon; Pokorni, Bastian; Himmelstoß, Henry; Bauernhansl, Thomas (2020). "Conceptualization of a Framework for the Design of Production Systems and Industrial Workplaces." Procedia CIRP 91. (2020), p. 176-181.

Description Model for the Assessment of Autonomous Production Stages

Styr, Angelika; Schumacher, Simon; Bauer, Dennis; Lucke, Dominik; Bauernhansl, Thomas (2020). "Description Model for the Assessment of Autonomous Production Stages." Procedia CIRP 93. (2020), p. 353-358.

The Impact of the Digital Transformation on Lean Production Systems

Schumacher, Simon; Bildstein, Andreas; Bauernhansl, Thomas (2020). "The Impact of the Digital Transformation on Lean Production Systems" Procedia CIRP 93. (2020), p. 783-788.

Participatory Design for Digital Transformation of Manufacturing Enterprises

Ostrowski, Anastasia K.; Pokorni, Bastian; Schumacher, Simon (2020). "Participatory Design for Digital Transformation of Manufacturing Enterprises" MIT Work of the Future Working Paper Series. (2020), WP06-2020.

DIN Normungsroadmap Innovative Arbeitswelt

Adolph, Lars; Albrecht, Philipp; Andersen, Thomas; Börkircher, Mikko; de Meer, Jan; Giertz, Jan-Paul; Jeske, Tim; Kagerer, Frank; Kirchhoff, Britta; Klimiont, Thomas; Minnerup, Jörg; Mühlbradt, Thomas; Müssigbrodt, Matthias; Orth, Ronald; Paproth, Yona; Preuße, Christoph; Richter, Christian; Schumacher, Simon; Senderek, Roman; Stock, Patricia; Tausch, Alina; Tegtmeier, Patricia; Ullrich, Carsten (2021). "Deutsche Normungsroadmap Innovative Arbeitswelt" DIN/DKE 2021.

Ganzheitliche Produktionssysteme 4.0: Anforderungen an die Gestaltung von Methoden und Werkzeugen in Ganzheitlichen Produktionssystemen

Schumacher, Simon; Hall, Roland; Rapp, Simon; Bildstein, Andreas (2021). "Ganzheitliche Produktionssysteme 4.0: Anforderungen an die Gestaltung von Methoden und Werkzeugen in Ganzheitlichen Produktionssystemen" Bauernhansl, Thomas (Ed.), Fraunhofer-Institut für Produktionstechnik und Automatisierung IPA. 2021.

Development of a Practical Orientation Guide with Industrie 4.0 Use Cases for Industrial Manufacturers

Schumacher, Simon; Pokorni, Bastian; Hall, Roland; Bildstein, Andreas; Hämmerle, Moritz (2021). "Development of a Practical Orientation Guide with Industrie 4.0 Use Cases for Industrial Manufacturers" Proceedings of the Conference on Production Systems and Logistics CPSL (2021), p. 319-328. Institutionelles Repositorium der Leibniz Universität Hannover.

Ganzheitliche Produktionssysteme: Die Digitale Transformation von Methoden und Werkzeugen

Schumacher, Simon; Bildstein, Andreas (2021). "Ganzheitliche Produktionssysteme: Die Digitale Transformation von Methoden und Werkzeugen." In: Ten Hompel, Michael; Vogel-Heuser, Birgit; Bauernhansl, Thomas (Eds.): Handbuch Industrie 4.0, Band 5, Springer Vieweg, Berlin, Heidelberg. 2021.

Lean Production Systems 4.0: The Impact of the Digital Transformation on Production System Levels

Schumacher, Simon; Schmid, Felix Aljoscha; Bildstein, Andreas; Bauernhansl, Thomas (2021). "Lean Production Systems 4.0: The Impact of the Digital Transformation on Production System Levels" Procedia CIRP 104 (2021), p.259-264.

Produktionsarbeit der Zukunft: Das Innovationslabor Future Work Lab

Schumacher, Simon; Himmelstoß, Henry; Eusterwiemann, Tobias (2021). "Produktionsarbeit der Zukunft: Das Innovationslabor Future Work Lab." In: Ten Hompel, Michael; Vogel-Heuser, Birgit; Bauernhansl, Thomas (Eds.): Handbuch Industrie 4.0, Band 5, Springer Vieweg, Berlin, Heidelberg. 2021.

Autonome Produktion: Die Vision der vernetzten und selbstoptimierenden Fabrik

Schumacher, Simon; Bauer, Dennis (2022). "Autonome Produktion: Die Vision der vernetzten und selbstoptimierenden Fabrik." In: Ten Hompel, Michael; Vogel-Heuser, Birgit; Bauernhansl, Thomas (Eds.): Handbuch Industrie 4.0, Band 5, Springer Vieweg, Berlin, Heidelberg. 2021.

Toolbox Lean 4.0 – Development and Implementation of a catalogue with methods and tools for Industrial Engineering

Schumacher, Simon; Hall, Roland; Bildstein, Andreas; Bauernhansl, Thomas (2022). "Toolbox Lean 4.0 – Development and Implementation of a catalogue with methods and tools for Industrial Engineering" WT Werkstattstechnik 112 (3), p. 127-131.

Technology Adoption Of Collaborative Robots For Welding in Small And Medium‐sized Enterprises: A Case Study Analysis

Schumacher, Simon; Hall, Roland; Waldman-Brown, Anna; Sanneman, Lindsay (2022). "Technology Adoption Of Collaborative Robots For Welding in Small And Medium‐sized Enterprises: A Case Study Analysis" Proceedings of the Conference on Production Systems and Logistics CPSL. (2022). Institutionelles Repositorium der Leibniz Universität Hannover.

Toolbox Lean 4.0 – Development and Implementation of a Database Approach for the Management of Digital Methods and Tools

Schumacher, Simon; Hall, Roland; Bildstein, Andreas; Bauernhansl, Thomas (2022). "Toolbox Lean 4.0 – Development and Implementation of a Database Approach for the Management of Digital Methods and Tools" Procedia CIRP 107 (2022), p. 776-781.

Systematic Analysis of Industrie 4.0 Design Principles

Hall, Roland; Schumacher, Simon; Bildstein, Andreas (2022). "Systematic Analysis of Industrie 4.0 Design Principles" Procedia CIRP 107 (2022), p. 440-445.

Lean Production Systems 4.0: systematic literature review and field study on the digital transformation of methods and tools

Schumacher, Simon; Hall, Roland; Bildstein, Andreas; Bauernhansl, Thomas (2022). "Lean Production Systems 4.0: systematic literature review and field study on the digital transformation of methods and tools". International Journal of Production Research (2022).

Characterization of Digitally-Advanced Methods in Lean Production Systems 4.0

Schumacher, Simon; Hall, Roland; Hautzinger, Michael; Schöllmann, Jan; Bauernhansl, Thomas (2023). "Characterization of Digitally-Advanced Methods in Lean Production Systems 4.0" Advances in Production Management Systems. Production Management Systems for Responsible Manufacturing, Service, and Logistics Futures. APMS 2023. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, vol 689. Springer, Cham. (2023).

Process Model For The Problem-Based Identification Of Solutions In Lean Production Systems 4.0

Schumacher, Simon; Hautzinger, Michael; Hall, Roland; Bauernhansl, Thomas (2024). "Process Model For The Problem-Based Identification Of Solutions In Lean Production Systems 4.0" Proceedings of the Conference on Production Systems and Logistics CPSL. (2024), p. 613-627. Institutionelles Repositorium der Leibniz Universität Hannover.

Towards Holistic Work System Design: Concept for a Method to Analyze, Represent and Evaluate Industrial Sociotechnical Work Systems

Hall, Roland; Schumacher, Simon; Bauernhansl, Thomas (2024). "Towards Holistic Work System Design: Concept for a Method to Analyze, Represent and Evaluate Industrial Sociotechnical Work Systems" Proceedings of the AHFE International Conference on Human Factors in Design, Engineering, and Computing (AHFE 2024 Hawaii Edition) (2024), p. 1771–1781.

Framework for digitally transformed Lean Production Systems

Schumacher, Simon (2025). "Framework for digitally transformed Lean Production Systems". Dissertation, University of Stuttgart, 2025.

Paradoxical tensions between Industry 4.0 implementation and workers: a human-centric approach in technology-project design (in preparation)

Dornelles, Jéssica de Assis; Frank, Alejandro Germán; Schumacher, Simon; Bauernhansl, Thomas (2025). "Paradoxical tensions between Industry 4.0 implementation and workers: a human-centric approach in technology-project design". Journal (2025).

New Lean – Analyse zu Steigerungen der Produktivität und Umweltneutralität einer Automobilproduktion

Hall, Roland; Ranke, Daniel; Beinhauer, Wolfgang; Block, Lukas; Schumacher, Simon; Gerlach, Stefan (2025). "New Lean – Analyse zu Steigerungen der Produktivität und Umweltneutralität einer Automobilproduktion" Bauernhansl, Thomas (Ed.), Hölzle, Katharina (Ed.), Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. 2025.

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