10/04/2026 updated
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Senior Automotive Quality & Launch Consultant
Gyoer, Hungary
Worldwide
MBA - Production & Quality Management / Financial ManagementAbout me
Senior Automotive Quality Consultant with 30+ years of experience in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC and problem solving. I combine hands-on manufacturing experience with strong quality and project management skills to deliver practical, sustainable solutions.
Automotive EngineeringProject ManagementQuality ManagementSupplier Quality Assurance
Automotive Quality Management (APQP, PPAP, VDA, FMEA)
Expertise in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), PPAP, VDA 2, VDA 6.3, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA and capability studies across multiple automotive manufacturing environments spanning more than 20 years.
Project Launch & Industrialization
Extensive background in supporting new project launches, initial sampling, Run@Rate assessments, production ramp-up and stabilization, including coordination across Quality, Project Management, Production, Engineering, Logistics and Suppliers.
Quality Management Systems & Auditing
Certified IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and VDA 6.3 Internal Auditor with hands-on experience implementing and supervising quality and environmental management systems, representing companies during customer and certification audits.
8D / Root Cause Analysis / Corrective Actions
Preparation and coordination of 8D reports, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions for internal and customer complaints.
Customer & Supplier Quality
Management of customer portals including JLR, Volvo, BMW, VW-B2B, Audi-QTS and NQC, as well as supplier assessments, supplier audits and supplier development activities.
MSA & Process Capability Studies
Planning and execution of Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and statistical process capability studies as part of initial sampling and ongoing quality assurance.
Run@Rate & Capacity Verification
Planning, preparation and conducting of Run@Rate assessments and capacity verification activities to ensure production readiness for new automotive projects.
Six Sigma & SPC
Certified training in Six Sigma and Statistical Process Control (SPC), applied in quality improvement and process stabilization initiatives.
IT & Quality Tools
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Access, AutoCAD, Babtec CAQ, IQRM-FMEA and QS-Stat for quality data management, analysis and documentation.
Project Transfer / Tooling & Equipment Relocation
Coordination of machine and tooling relocations, including tooling transfers across countries, as well as project cost monitoring and budget management.
Expertise in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), PPAP, VDA 2, VDA 6.3, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA and capability studies across multiple automotive manufacturing environments spanning more than 20 years.
Project Launch & Industrialization
Extensive background in supporting new project launches, initial sampling, Run@Rate assessments, production ramp-up and stabilization, including coordination across Quality, Project Management, Production, Engineering, Logistics and Suppliers.
Quality Management Systems & Auditing
Certified IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and VDA 6.3 Internal Auditor with hands-on experience implementing and supervising quality and environmental management systems, representing companies during customer and certification audits.
8D / Root Cause Analysis / Corrective Actions
Preparation and coordination of 8D reports, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions for internal and customer complaints.
Customer & Supplier Quality
Management of customer portals including JLR, Volvo, BMW, VW-B2B, Audi-QTS and NQC, as well as supplier assessments, supplier audits and supplier development activities.
MSA & Process Capability Studies
Planning and execution of Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and statistical process capability studies as part of initial sampling and ongoing quality assurance.
Run@Rate & Capacity Verification
Planning, preparation and conducting of Run@Rate assessments and capacity verification activities to ensure production readiness for new automotive projects.
Six Sigma & SPC
Certified training in Six Sigma and Statistical Process Control (SPC), applied in quality improvement and process stabilization initiatives.
IT & Quality Tools
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Access, AutoCAD, Babtec CAQ, IQRM-FMEA and QS-Stat for quality data management, analysis and documentation.
Project Transfer / Tooling & Equipment Relocation
Coordination of machine and tooling relocations, including tooling transfers across countries, as well as project cost monitoring and budget management.
Experience
Professional experience0 - 5 years
Freelancer since2025
Languages
GermanFluentEnglishGoodHungarianNative speaker
Project history
Supporting the launch of new automotive projects (Front-End Module Assembly) from a quality perspective. Preparing and maintaining FMEA, Control Plans, MSA and MFU. Preparing initial samples and supporting projects through SOP. Analyzing product defects and defining corrective actions in cooperation with customers, R&D and Industrial Engineering. Preparing and conducting Run@Rate assessments. Representing Project Management during VDA 6.3 audits. Coordinating quality-related activities between customer, project management, engineering and production.
Managing internal and customer complaints in a metalworking company with 25 employees. Preparing and coordinating 8D reports. Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Representing the company during customer audits. Preparing initial sample documentation. Leading and coordinating a 25-person quality organization.
Managing the launch of new automotive projects for decorative and functional aluminium components. Coordinating machine and tooling relocations. Representing the company during IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 audits. Supervising the IATF 16949 Quality Management System and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. Monitoring project launch costs and budgets. Coordinating suppliers and project-related communication. Preparing initial sample documentation including PPAP, VDA, Process Flow, FMEA and Control Plan. Planning and conducting Run@Rate assessments. Providing training for production operators.