Erik Schneider

Prof. Erik Schneider serves as a Professor in the Faculty of Industrial Engineering at the Technical University of Ingolstadt (THI) since April 2016, specializing in Industrial Design and Construction. His office is located in Room A119.

His educational foundation includes:

• Diploma in Industrial Design from Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences (1995-1999), completing a thesis on “Variable cockpit for the A-Class successor model” with Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen.
• Diploma in General Mechanical Engineering from the University of Karlsruhe (1987-1995), developing a thesis on “Simulation of capacity utilization of assembly teams” for Mercedes-Benz Rastatt.

Research focuses on practical applications in Industrial Design and Automotive Engineering, emphasizing innovation workflows and product development. His expertise bridges academic instruction with industry implementation, particularly through long-term collaborations with automotive manufacturers. Current teaching includes Bachelor’s level “Industrial Design” projects and Master’s “Creative Direction” initiatives.

No scientific awards are documented in available records.

Professional activities span academic mentorship and industry consultancy. At Pforzheim University (2014-2016), he supervised student projects in original material application and integrated product innovation. Since 2007, he maintains part-time self-employment through A81, facilitating creative processes externally while holding his full-time professorship at THI.