Nikolaj Henningsen
Ingeniør og ejer
Jeg er ingeniør og brænder for at skabe nye løsninger og produkter, der virker i virkeligheden. Med 15 års erfaring fra vind-, automations- og stålbranchen har
- Mechanical Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Integrated Systems
- Proff of Concept Validation
About
I am an enthusiastic and ambitious leader with a track record of delivering cost effective solutions to business problems in the field of Project Management, manufacturing, facility maintenance and new technologies development
Experience
- 2026–now
Ingeniør og ejer · Ellegaard Engineering ApS
Ellegaard Engineering develops technical solutions and products that work in the real world. The company builds on 15 years of experience in wind energy, automation and steel, and on a broad technical foundation. We approach every product or system as a whole, where engineering, people and business fit together. For each assignment we bring the right expertise together, align everyone around a common goal and see the solution through to completion. Do you have a technical project that needs to go from idea to finished product? We’re happy to help.
- 2020–2026
Project Director · AGON Group
I was responsible for day-to-day operations and all project activities and engineering. During that time the product portfolio grew from simple lifting beams to mechanical tools and fully automated machines. I defined requirements with international customers and managed external engineers and subcontractors. I also drove development projects funded by Innovation Fund Denmark and others.
- 2018–2025
Product Owner · Siemens Gamesa
As Product Owner I held technical and commercial responsibility for several sub-modules across multiple turbine platforms. These included hydraulic power packs, nacelle service cranes, fibreglass canopies and the rear support structure. For each module I scoped the work, estimated resources, secured people from the line organisation and was accountable for cost, schedule and quality. On the rear support structure for a new onshore turbine, I led a team of more than 15 engineers from concept through detailed design
- 2015–2017
Project Manager and Systems Engineer · DIS A/S - Engineering & Consulting
At DIS I was working within the Project Management group. I was both working as a project manager but also as a system engineer for larger companies within wind power and defense industry in east jutland region. While working at DIS I developed my skills as an project manager both through hands on work but also through various certifications (Agile PM, Prince 2) and internal training. Also within Systems Engineering I further developed my skills, among others through MIT training. 5 years 11 months
- 2013–2015
Project Manager · Crisplant A/S
I had technical responsibility for systems worth €4–8 million, covering customer requirements, interfaces and layouts. I planned and led complex end-of-line tests and had full project responsibility for several international projects.
- 2012–2013
Construction Manager · Crisplant A/S
I was stationed in Qatar for the HIA Crew Terminal project. I managed deliveries, coordinated installation with the customer and ran site acceptance tests (SAT).
- 2009–2012
Project Engineer · Crisplant A/S
Greater Aarhus Area I delivered subsystems for Hamad International Airport (gt;€100 million), including check-in, RFID and scanners, from specification through commissioning.
- 2009–2009
Project Engineer · NAMA A/S
Design of machinery for debarking, cutting and handling raw timber, plus conveyor systems for wood pellets and chips.
Education
- Architecture and Systems Engineering: Models and Methods to Manage · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Mechanical, Industrial and Product Design · Engineering College of Aarhus · 2009
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering · Engineering College of Aarhus · 2009
Certifications
- Agile PM
- Prince2
- Languages
- DE, EN
- Availability
- 40 hours a week · Available now
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