Erik Gerst

I lead engineering teams that develop and industrialize complex mechatronic systems. My focus is on building strong teams, creating clear structures, and ensuring reliable delivery from concept to series production. With deep experience in door systems, window regulators, and actuators, I combine technical depth with organizational clarity. I enjoy transforming engineering environments, increasing process maturity, and enabling teams to perform at their best. International experience across Germany, Brazil, and Southern Europe.Core Expertise:End-to-End Product DevelopmentSystems Engineering & Mechatronic ArchitectureR&D Strategy & Organizational Build-upInternational Team LeadershipBudget & P&L ResponsibilityProcess Optimization & Operational ExcellenceQuality Management & KPI GovernanceTechnical Customer & Supplier DevelopmentI have built development organizations, led global teams, and implemented innovation programs in competitive markets — delivering measurable results in productivity, standardization, cost reduction, and revenue growth.Today, I am expanding my classical engineering leadership into Programming, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Large Language Models (LLMs). I develop prototypes and data-driven applications, combining software architecture with strategic systems thinking.My Four Pillars:Senior Leadership in Automotive Tier-1 EngineeringSystems & Mechatronic ArchitecturePsychology & High-Performance LeadershipProgramming & Applied AII firmly believe the next evolution of technical organizations comes from integrating Systems Engineering, Digital Transformation, and Artificial Intelligence.I am seeking to connect with companies and leaders who want to reimagine engineering — data-driven, intelligent, and strategically scalable.