Rainer Gruenen

Rainer Gruenen has extensive experience in the field of ergonomics and human factors. Rainer has held various roles throughout their career, starting as an Ergonomic Expert and Global Team Lead at Opel from 2007 to 2019. During this time, they also served as the Global Architecture Performance Owner for Driver Accommodation and Ergonomics.

After leaving Opel, Rainer worked as a Consultant Ergonomics & Human Factors Expert for companies such as FORSEVEN, VINFAST, and Rheinmetall. Rainer also served as a Senior Consultant Automotive and Ergonomics & Human Factors Expert at Rainer Gruenen Consulting.

In addition to their consultancy work, Rainer has been actively involved in academia. Rainer has served as an Associate Lecturer at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences, and also held the role of Chairman of the Board for the RAMSIS Industry Advisory Board.

Throughout their career, Rainer has demonstrated expertise in ergonomics and human factors, working with various companies and institutions to improve product design and user experience.

Rainer Gruenen's education history is as follows:

From 1989 to 1996, Rainer attended Hochschule Trier and obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering, specifically a Dipl.-Ing.

In 1998 and 1999, Rainer was involved with PSV Post Sport Verein Trier / Rugby, although no degree or field of study was mentioned.

In 1988 and 1989, Rainer attended Fachoberschule für Technik Trier and obtained a degree called allgem. Fachhochschulreife in Engineering Technology, General.

Between 1984 and 1987, Rainer worked at WTD 41 d Bw / Trier as a Kfz.-Mechaniker Geselle, specializing in Car Mechanics.

Rainer completed their secondary education at Robert-Schuman-Realschule Trier from 1978 to 1984, although the degree and field of study were not specified.

Additionally, Rainer has acquired the following certifications:

- "Dieter Rams: Principles of Good Design" from LinkedIn in April 2022.

- "Ken Blanchard on Servant Leadership" from LinkedIn in September 2020.

- "Learning Personal Branding" from LinkedIn in September 2020.

- "The Six Morning Habits of High Performers" from LinkedIn in September 2020.

- "Design for Six Sigma Master Black Belt" from General Motors in March 2014.

- "Design for Six Sigma Green Belt" from General Motors in February 2012.

- "High Voltage Certificate" from General Motors in June 2011.