Marc Snell

Ergonomic Specialist & Product Owner, BMW Group, Munich, Germany
July 2017 - current

• Product Owner and project lead and development of underlying scientific methods and calculations, development of complete system function, test management, and cooperation with a development team in an agile software project for the whole BMW Group for digital assessments of hazards and stresses at production workplaces
• Chair of the international expert circle for all ergonomic issues across the BMW Group
• Technical project lead on the first fully automated and digital ergonomics assessment in the automobile industry
• Research, development, and validation of complex algorithms for automated sensor data processing and identification of body postures and body forces
• Steering budget and investment costs for a whole main department level
• Longstanding work and deep understanding in agile software development, including completion of the PSM I, Professional SCRUM Master certification and managing various agile development processes
• Carrying out, publishing , and presenting research and deliverables to high-level management, external conferences, and scientific journals
• Developing and presenting trainings and various forms of media regarding expert- and technical-level knowledge for various ergonomic topics using videos, newsletters, and presentations.
• Primarily responsible for research, testing, purchasing, and steering the use of all modern and digital physiological measurement tools in the BMW Group
• Organisation, participation, and communication regarding international and national expert committees and an annual international ergonomics conference
• Deep knowledge and active participation in the receruitment process, followed by onboarding, mentoring, and evaluation of doctoral, masters, and bachelor students and interns

Principal & Founder, ergonomos CS UG, Munich, Germany
November 2022 - current

• Managerial duties
• Ergonomoics evaluations at office workstations for multinational corporations
• Finances, taxes, and business growth

Consultant, ALTEN Technology GmbH, Hamburg, Germany
April 2017 - June 2017

• Documented quality defects at Airbus, in the A350XWB
• Authored SOIs (Standard Operating Instructions) for the A319/320/321

Managing Engineer, JFAssociates Inc., Vienna, VA
September 2016 - February 2017

• Provided expertise in ergonomics, workplace safety, work measurement, and optimization in a variety of industries
• Performed detailed multivariable analysis and reporting for numerous projects
• Managed junior team members by delegating responsibilities and establishing deadlines
• Authored high quality reports for clients presenting project outcomes
• Co-authored requests for proposals to numerous Fortune 500 companies
• Managed company website (http://jfa-inc.com/)
• Authored scientific and popular media papers regarding our work

Senior Engineer, JFAssociates Inc., Vienna, VA
April 2016 - September 2016

• Provided expertise in ergonomics, workplace safety, work measurement, and optimization
• Provided detailed multivariable analysis and reporting for numerous projects
• Worked closely with junior team members by sharing responsibilities working within deadlines
• Produced high quality reports for clients presenting project outcomes
• Managed company website (http://jfa-inc.com/)
• Authored scientific and popular media papers regarding our work

Engineer, JFAssociates Inc., Vienna, VA
May 2014 - April 2016

• Collected, analyzed, and reported on data in a timely and reliable fashion
• Acted as translator on projects with German clients
• Managed and designed websites for company (JFA - jfa-inc.com) and affiliated societies (ISOES - isoes.info and SISE - ieworldconferece.org) 
• Organized websites and papers for conferences (SISE - West Point 2015, SISE - Nuevo Leon 2015, ISOES - Nashville 2015, SISE - Ft. Lauderdale 2015)
• Co-authored successful responses for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for ergonomic and time study projects worth over $100,000

NIOSH Training Fellow, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
May 2012 - May 2014

• Awarded competitive fellowship for monthly stipend ($1,836) and tuition.
• Conducting three studies for dissertation related to biomarkers and their use in assessing work-related musculoskeletal disorder risk
• Planned, wrote, and executed biosafety plan with Health and Safety for research 

Graduate Research Assistant, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
May 2011 - August 2011

• Investigated the effect of axial loads on the spine, on biomarkers of cartilage and muscle injury
• Assisted with other studies concerning repeated lower back flexion and wall panel lifting

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
August 2010 - May 2012

• Classes: Work Measurement (2x), Engineering Economy, and Industrial Ergonomics
• Taught lectures, led laboratory exercises, graded homework/exams, and held regular office hours

Mathematical Modeling Teaching Assistant, Mathematics Department, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH
January 2010 - May 2010

• Assisted students in weekly computational modeling exercises using MATLAB
• Provided office hours for students for homework assistance

Research Intern, Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University, Wooster OH
May 2009 - August 2009

• Managed two projects under Dr. Parwinder Grewal, Dr. Ruisheng An, and Dr. Xiaodong Bai for 10 weeks
• Prepared research proposal, presentations, and reports concerning all the research performed
• Mentored younger researchers on basic techniques and assisted with implementations

Organic Chemistry Teaching Assistant, Chemistry Department, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH
August 2008 - May 2010

• Assisted in weekly lab with about 20 students by grading, finding resources, answering questions, and addressing safety concerns
• Trained to operate and analyze data using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Gas Chromatography (GC), Infrared Spectroscopy, and GC-Mass Spectroscopy

Building Security Monitor, Chemistry Department, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH
August 2008 - May 2010

• Received formal safety training on emergency protocols, waste disposal, and lab techniques
• Provided safe working environment for chemistry students by performing walkthroughs, observing reactions, etc.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Intern, Biochemistry Department, The College of Wooster, Wooster OH
May 2008 - August 2008

• Worked on research with the chair of the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology department
• Prepared research proposal, presentations, and reports concerning all the research performed
• Co-edited a conference poster with advisor

Resident Assistant, Residence Life, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH
August 2007 - May 2010

• Acted as safety, counseling, and administrative assistant for 30+ students annually
• Worked successfully in ‘house’, large dormitory and specialized language hall settings
• Provided regular educational activities and weekly meetings for the residents within a constrained budget
• Performed regular ‘on call’ rounds and provided 24hr telephone assistance for 100+ students
• Trained in student counseling, administrative tasks, and conflict mediation.

Departmental Assistant, German Department, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH
August 2006 - May 2010

• Performed versatile duties such as photocopying, organizing events, hosting coffee-hour, etc.
• Created and maintained departmental website

Work Crew (Director), The International School of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
August 2004 - August 2006

• Performed various forms of physical labor as needed for individuals, setting up events, catering, etc.
• Distributed work between and managed 3 other Work Crew members

Snell, M., Dehghani, A., Günzkofer, F., Schreyer, K., & Kaltenbrunner, S. (2023). Digital workplace stress management: a system for digital ergonomics assessment in the BMW group. Zeitschrift für Arbeitswissenschaft.
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Snell, M., Dehghani, A., Guenzkofer, F., Kaltenbrunner, S., & Brombach, J. (2022). Validation of an Ergonomics Assessment Method and Identification of Focus Areas through Development of a Novel Statistical Approach for Aggregated Data. Industrial and Systems Engineering Review, 1-9.
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Snell, M. (2023). Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Automotive Manufacturing. Paper presented at the The XXXVth Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Munich, Germany, 58-61.
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Snell, M., Dehghani, A., Günzkofer, F., Schreyer, K., & Kaltenbrunner, S. (2022). Digital Workplace Stress Management: A System for Digital Ergonomics Assessment in the BMW Group. Paper presented at the The XXXIVth Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Online, 69-71.
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Vogel, S. K., Brieden, A., Dehghani, A., & Snell, M. (2022). Systematic Literature Review: Predictive Safety Management in the Automotive Industry. Paper presented at the DOKBAT 2022 - 18th International Bata Conference for Ph.D. Students and Young Researchers, Czech Republic, 468-480.
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Snell, M., Dehghani, A., Guenzkofer, F., Schreyer, K., & Kaltenbrunner, S. (2022). Digital Workplace Stress Management: Ein Projekt zur digitalen Ergonomiebewertung in der BMW Group. Paper presented at the 68. Frühjahrskongress der Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaft , Online, A.5.8.
Paper received "Best in Session" award     
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Snell, M., Dehghani, A., Günzkofer, F., & Kaltenbrunner, S. (2021). Safety and Ergonomics Risk Assessment (SERA): A Customized Ergonomics Assessment Tool for Automobile Manufacturing. Paper presented at the XXXIIIrd Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Online, 69-73.
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Dehghani, A., Snell, M., Günzkofer, F., Kaltenbrunner, S., & Fendekova, E. (2021). SERA: A Digital Risk Management Tool as the Basis of OSHM. Paper presented at the International Conference at the Brno University of Technology, Online, 57-67.
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Hefferle, M., Snell, M., & Kluth, K. (2020). Influence of Two Industrial Overhead Exoskeletons on Perceived Strain - A Field Study in the Automotive Industry. Paper presented at the International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, San Diego, CA, Springer, 94-100.
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Günzkofer, F., Snell, M., Dehghani, A., & Schreyer, K. (2022). Digital Workplace Stress Management (DWSM): Digitale Ergonomiebewertung bei der BMW Group. Arbeitsmedizin Sozialmedizin Umweltmedizin (ASU)
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• Workplace evaluations and assessments:
  • Ergonomics
  • Physical capacity
  • Force measurement and evaluation
  • Auditory/noise assessments
  • Lighting assessments
• Models:
  • MONKRAS (montagespezifischer Kraftatlas)
  • LMM (Leitmerkmalmethoden)
  • EAWS (Ergonomic Assessment Worksheet)
  • NIOSH Lifting Equation
  • RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment)
  • REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment)
  • Borg CR-10
  • ...and many others

• Biomechanics
• Work physiology (muscle use, fatigue, and damage)
• Workplace physical demands and limitations
• Biomarkers related to physiological pamage
• Individual differences and risk factors
• Data collection tools:
• EMG (Electromygraphy)
• NIRS (Near Infrared Spectroscopy)
• Force gauges
• Dynamometers
• Heart Rate
• ...and many others

• Compliance audit and evaluation
• Epidemiology of workplace illnesses and disorders
• Developing proactive health and safety programs
• Industry experience: healthcare, manufacturing, research laboratory, food processing, food service, and many others

• Writing user stories
• Sprint and backlog management
• Leading international user feedback meetings
• Functional testing and defect management
• Programs: HP-ALM, JIRA, Confluence, ITSM

• Multivariate & non-parametric models
• Linear and non-linear regressions
• Cross-validated machine learning models
• Programs: SAS, JMP, Minitab, SPSS, R, Maple
• Experimental Design: Factorial, response surface, repeated measures

• MATLAB
• Perl
• SQL

• HTML
• CSS3
• Dreamweaver CC

• Adobe Photoshop
• GIMP

• English
• German

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