Allershausen, Bavaria, Germany
Current Role: Currently I serve as Director of Supplier Quality Methodology, Advanced Quality Engineering, and Quality Information System. In this role, I have a solid track record of developing and implementing business strategies at a leading global Japanese automotive supplier. Below is a brief insight into each area and my competencies. Supplier Quality Methodology: I oversee a global supplier network of approx. 700 suppliers across twelve thermal production locations. My activities include expanding a supplier portal, standardizing working methods, training quality personnel, negotiating warranty agreements, improving customer-specific requirements and managing budgets. Advanced Quality Engineering: I support the acquisition and development of thermal modules and purchased products until they are ready for series production. This involves checking product and process maturity, validating gate review meetings, perform assessments or audits (ASPICE, Product Cybersecurity, VDA 6.3, Cyber Security Management System), training quality specialists, and managing budgets. Quality Information Systems: I’m responsible for transitioning from manual data collection to digitalization with automated reports. This involves developing various software tools for project management, maturity models, key quality performance indicators, and abnormality handling reports in production. Leadership and Coordination: Improving quality and efficiency while minimizing risks and costs requires a high level of energy and leadership. I’m leading employees and manages business changes, coordinating with purchasing, logistics, sales, production and engineering interfaces. Strategic Impact: Improving supplier quality, supporting innovation, and implementing strategic changes increase end-user and customer satisfaction, strengthen the organization, and optimize supplier relationships. Digitalization and Continuous Improvement: Digitalization and continuous improvement minimize quality costs and contribute to overall employee satisfaction and motivation.