Niklas Mechtersheimer

Niklas Mechtersheimer has a diverse work experience that spans across various companies and roles. Niklas is currently working at The Exploration Company as the Lead Procurement/Supply Chain, where they are responsible for all buy parts and buy-side contracts, as well as building a new Space supply chain. Prior to this, they worked at Lilium as the Procurement/Supply Chain Development Manager, where they served as the focal point for engineering and production departments and led the coordination of all supply chain plans. Niklas also supported the sourcing and industrialization strategy for all Lilium jet "buy" systems. Before that, Niklas worked at Airbus, where they held multiple roles, including Program Supply Manager for the A400M Fleet Availability, where they optimized inventory policy and drove renegotiations of key vendor contracts. Niklas also worked as a working student in procurement and research roles, conducting strategic analyses and leading research projects. Additionally, Niklas has experience working as an intern at Compass Global Markets and as an assistant at the Technical University of Munich's Student Service Center. Overall, their work experience showcases their expertise in procurement, supply chain management, and strategic planning.

Niklas Mechtersheimer completed their Bachelor's Degree in Management & Technology with a focus on electrical engineering from the Technical University of Munich, graduating in 2020. Prior to that, they attended the Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School and completed their High School Certificate of Competence Program from 2014 to 2016. Niklas also attended the same school from 2009 to 2015, although the degree and field of study are unspecified for this period.