Merve Sen

VC Supplier Quality at Toyota Motor Europe / Team Leader / Alten Expert Engineering Consultant

Brussels Metropolitan Area

About

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Quality & Project Management Engineer with over 10 years of experience in quality assurance, process improvement, and project leadership across automotive, healthcare, and manufacturing industries. In addition to working in different industries, I have gained experience in a wide variety of product portfolios and manufacturing processes, further strengthening my adaptability and expertise. Proven expertise in optimizing production processes, ensuring compliance, and conducting audits in line with international quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001). Strong background in leading customer projects through APQP and PPAP methodologies, implementing structured problem-solving techniques (8D), and applying risk-based approaches (PFMEA). Adept at stakeholder engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience

  • VC Supplier Quality / Team Leader at Toyota Motor Europe
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Expert Engineering Consultant /Team Leader at ALTEN
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Quality Assurance Engineer at Barco
    Nov 2022 - Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    - Led the Non-Conformance (NC) process, ensuring comprehensive risk analysis and mitigation during mass production for the Projectors for Events Business Unit. - Performed audits in compliance with ISO 9001 standards to maintain product quality and process integrity. - Collaborated with the NPI team to provide comprehensive quality assurance support for the successful launch of new products. - Conducted quality reviews to ensure process validations met both internal and customer requirements. - Worked with the Healthcare Business Unit, focusing on regulatory compliance ISO 13485:2016 and the implementation of quality management systems. - Tracked key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepared detailed reports to support decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.

  • Project Quality Engineer at Fremach
    Jun 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Project Quality / QMS / Customer Quality Engineer & Product Engineering at LEONI
    Apr 2017 - Jun 2021 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    - Created detailed product trees and datasheets in SAP PLM based on customer specifications, ensuring product designs met both customer needs and regulatory standards. - Led the development of new products from design through to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance. - Coordinated with suppliers and internal teams to finalize product specifications and ensure timely delivery of high-quality products. - Managed the integration of customer-specific requirements into product designs, ensuring products met all technical and functional specifications. - Developed and implemented PFMEAs, control plans, and corrective actions, ensuring product reliability and meeting customer compliance. - Led a cost reduction project in the Process Engineering department at Leoni, coordinating cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes, reduce waste, and achieve significant cost savings while maintaining product quality. -Conducted IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 system audits, as well as VDA 6.3 Supplier Audits, ensuring full compliance and continuous improvement in quality and environmental management systems. - Tracked and managed KPIs for both IATF 16949 Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, driving performance improvements and regulatory compliance.