Manfred Janz

Manfred Janz is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in the automotive industry, currently serving as Global Senior Engineer in the Center of Excellence Verification & Validation at Kiekert AG since 2001. Previously held roles at Kiekert include Senior Project & Lead Engineer in Korea and Project Engineering, focusing on design and project work for serial production involving side door latches and linear actuators. Prior to joining Kiekert, Manfred Janz worked as a Design Engineer at Valeo Sicherheitssysteme GmbH, specializing in CAD design for mechatronic steering column lock systems and related components, and as a Mechanical Engineer at Pierburg GmbH, where responsibilities included quality engineering and process analysis for assembly lines. Manfred Janz holds a Diplom-Ingenieur degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gesamthochschule Essen, earned between 1987 and 1991.