Stefan Klaus Nothdurfter

Senior Manager Composite structures @ Heart Aerospace

Country

City

United States

Industry

Automotive

Skill

Automotive, Automotive Engineering, Catia, Project Management, Team Management, Automobile, Engineering, F1, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Motorsports, Program Management, Composites, Product Development

Experience

Senior Manager Composite structures

Heart Aerospace

2025-7 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

El Segundo-Los Angeles

Senior Manager-Composite Bodystructures, Bodypanels and closures

Tesla

2022-5 - 2025-6 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Los Angeles, CA

Led high-performing internal and external engineering teams in the development of an advanced composite monocoque, as well as composite body panels and closures (including door, hood, and liftgate) for a future super-sports car. Oversaw a wide range of disciplines, including composite design, CAE simulations, materials, technology development, testing, repair strategies, and both prototype and series production. Established company-wide CFRP expertise across the full development chain from engineering and CAE to materials, manufacturing technologies, validation, and repair. Founded the new Composite Technology Center, positioning it as a key innovation hub to accelerate the industrialization of next-generation composite solutions.

Head of Engineering for BIW structures, CAE and Material lab. (Adv. Composite Res. Center)

Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.

2012-1 - 2022-8 · 10 yrs 8 mos

Sant' Agata Bolognese

Led multidisciplinary internal and external teams in engineering, CAE simulation, and material laboratory for alu & composite body structures, panels, and closures. Directed all related technical activities within the Advanced Composite Research Center ensuring cutting-edge solutions for high-performance vehicles.

Project Manager and Senior Design Engineer

AIRBUS HELICOPTERS on behalf of SII ENGINEERING, Germany

2009-3 - 2011-12 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Managed the design office and led project teams for the development of the emergency exit system, cargo and passenger doors for the Airbus XWB 350.

Team Leader Aero Design, Senior Design Engineer and CAD Manager

Ferrari

1997-10 - 2008-11 · 11 yrs 2 mos

Maranello

Led design engineering team in the development of aerodynamic components for the Ferrari Formula One car. Implemented and standardized CATIA V4, V5, and PLM (VPM) methodologies to streamline design processes.

Design Engineer

Protoservice

1997-4 - 1997-9 · 6 mos

Design and production of Composite and Rapid Prototype parts for the Automotive Industry

Design Engineer

Dallara

1996-4 - 1997-3 · 1 yr

Design Engineer for Formula 3, Formula Indy and Ferrari F50 GT

Design Engineer

Nuova Pignone, Seac Banche, Tampolli Engineering

1995-3 - 1996-3 · 1 yr 1 mo

Consultant for the following companies: NUOVA PIGNONE (compressor, pumps, hydraulic systems) SEAC BANCHE (optical recognition of bank checks) TAMPOLLI ENGINEERING (design of Sport prototype race car)