12/05/2025 updated
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Automotive Quality Manager / Project Quality Lead
Podkylava, Slovakia
Only remote
University of Zilina - faculty of Civil EngineeringAbout me
Senior Automotive Quality Lead with OEM experience (Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi). Expert in escalations, APQP/PPAP, FMEA and 8D. Stabilising series production, cutting PPM and representing suppliers directly at the OEM plant.
3D ModelingComputer-Aided DesignAutoCADAdvanced Product Quality PlanningApplication Programming Interfaces (APIs)AuditingAutodesk InventorAutomotive IndustryBusiness Process ImprovementChange ManagementCustomer Communications ManagementFailure Mode Effects AnalysisInternational Automotive Task ForceProduction Part Approval ProcessQuality Management
Customer Quality Management
Expertise in customer quality management and OEM communication with strong responsibility across Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, MINI, and Volkswagen Group
Quality Engineering and Auditing
Advanced knowledge in APQP, PPAP, ISIR, FMEA methodologies and certified experience in IATF 16949, Formel Q, and process audits
Resident Engineering and On-Site Representation
Proven experience in resident engineering, on-site quality activities, escalations, and series production problem-solving
Quality Methodologies
8D, 5Why, Ishikawa, SPC methodologies for systematic problem solving and quality improvement
Change Management
Customer and internal change management processes for automotive industry requirements
Technical Documentation
Technical documentation and reporting for quality processes and customer communication
Process Optimization
Process optimization and quality strategy leadership for continuous improvement
Software Tools
SAP, MS Office, iQS, APIS for FMEA and CP documentation and quality management
CAD Systems
Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD for 2D and 3D design and technical documentation
OEM Portals
VW, BMW, Mercedes-Benz portal systems for supplier communication and quality management
Expertise in customer quality management and OEM communication with strong responsibility across Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, MINI, and Volkswagen Group
Quality Engineering and Auditing
Advanced knowledge in APQP, PPAP, ISIR, FMEA methodologies and certified experience in IATF 16949, Formel Q, and process audits
Resident Engineering and On-Site Representation
Proven experience in resident engineering, on-site quality activities, escalations, and series production problem-solving
Quality Methodologies
8D, 5Why, Ishikawa, SPC methodologies for systematic problem solving and quality improvement
Change Management
Customer and internal change management processes for automotive industry requirements
Technical Documentation
Technical documentation and reporting for quality processes and customer communication
Process Optimization
Process optimization and quality strategy leadership for continuous improvement
Software Tools
SAP, MS Office, iQS, APIS for FMEA and CP documentation and quality management
CAD Systems
Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD for 2D and 3D design and technical documentation
OEM Portals
VW, BMW, Mercedes-Benz portal systems for supplier communication and quality management
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2024
Languages
GermanFluentEnglishGoodSlovakNative speakerCzechNative speaker
Project history
Representing Mercedes-Benz and Adient in supplier quality topics, leading communication between OEM and supplier, ensuring root cause analysis and containment, reducing customer complaint costs and maintaining low PPM metrics, coordinating on-site quality activities, reporting and documentation
Supported BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce, Porsche, Audi projects in series and pre-series, prepared complete customer sample documentation, handled customer complaints with immediate and preventive actions, managed appearance evaluation of decorative components and boundary samples approval, managed engineering changes and customer communication
Technical preparation and quality engineering responsibilities