Thomas Bechtel

Thomas Bechtel is an experienced professional in production engineering and operations excellence, currently serving as Team Lead and Operations Excellence Manager for the Business Unit Graphite Solutions at SGL Carbon since March 2019. Bechtel's role encompasses the leadership of the Production Engineering Team, project management for investment projects focused on technology and equipment, and development of the Operations Management System. Previous roles include Equipment Engineer and project management responsibilities for investment and optimization projects. Bechtel's academic background includes a Master of Engineering in Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology, and Industrial Engineering from Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm and a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences. An extensive internship and work placement history spans various industries, including automotive and nuclear sectors, alongside experience in research and development.