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Senior Project Manager & Technical Cleanliness Specialist | Automotive Industry
Vrable, Slovakia
Worldwide
Business Economics, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Faculty of Economics and ManagementAbout me
Experienced automotive interim manager and consultant with expertise in project & task force management, technical cleanliness, supply assurance, shopfloor management and process optimization. Proven experience supporting leading OEMs including BMW, Porsche and Daimler.
Automotive IndustryChange ManagementProject ManagementPRojects IN Controlled Environments Version 2 (PRINCE2)Automotive Technologies
Project Management
Extensive experience in managing complex automotive projects from pre-serial to serial production, including scope definition, resource allocation, budget control, and stakeholder communication. Certified PRINCE2 Foundation.
Technical Cleanliness
Deep expertise in implementing and maintaining technical cleanliness standards according to VDA 19 and ISO 16232 requirements. Conducting contamination analysis, laboratory testing, cleanliness inspections, and internal audits to ensure compliance with OEM specifications.
Change Management & Task Force Leadership
Proven ability to lead cross-functional task forces, drive strategic initiatives, address critical business challenges, and implement best practices across engineering, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, and quality teams.
Launch Management
Hands-on experience in launch team support, ramp-up execution, and smooth handover to serial production in the automotive sector, including risk mitigation and process optimization.
Injection Moulding
Knowledge of injection moulding processes, particularly in the context of plastic parts production for automotive OEM customers such as Porsche and BMW.
Automotive Sales & Key Account Management
Experience managing key accounts in the automotive sector with responsibility for multi-million euro yearly turnover across OEM, Tier1, and Tier2 suppliers, including customers such as Hella, Yanfeng, Plastic Omnium, and Faurecia.
Quality Assurance & Root Cause Analysis
Skilled in conducting root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and supporting customer audits to maintain high product quality and contamination control standards.
Internal Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination
Experience in internal logistics management and coordinating supply chain activities within cross-functional taskforce environments to ensure timely project execution.
VDA 19.2 & ISO 16232 Standards
Certified knowledge and practical application of VDA 19.x and ISO 16232 technical cleanliness standards, including participation in RFQ phases to validate customer TecSa requirements.
Extensive experience in managing complex automotive projects from pre-serial to serial production, including scope definition, resource allocation, budget control, and stakeholder communication. Certified PRINCE2 Foundation.
Technical Cleanliness
Deep expertise in implementing and maintaining technical cleanliness standards according to VDA 19 and ISO 16232 requirements. Conducting contamination analysis, laboratory testing, cleanliness inspections, and internal audits to ensure compliance with OEM specifications.
Change Management & Task Force Leadership
Proven ability to lead cross-functional task forces, drive strategic initiatives, address critical business challenges, and implement best practices across engineering, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, and quality teams.
Launch Management
Hands-on experience in launch team support, ramp-up execution, and smooth handover to serial production in the automotive sector, including risk mitigation and process optimization.
Injection Moulding
Knowledge of injection moulding processes, particularly in the context of plastic parts production for automotive OEM customers such as Porsche and BMW.
Automotive Sales & Key Account Management
Experience managing key accounts in the automotive sector with responsibility for multi-million euro yearly turnover across OEM, Tier1, and Tier2 suppliers, including customers such as Hella, Yanfeng, Plastic Omnium, and Faurecia.
Quality Assurance & Root Cause Analysis
Skilled in conducting root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and supporting customer audits to maintain high product quality and contamination control standards.
Internal Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination
Experience in internal logistics management and coordinating supply chain activities within cross-functional taskforce environments to ensure timely project execution.
VDA 19.2 & ISO 16232 Standards
Certified knowledge and practical application of VDA 19.x and ISO 16232 technical cleanliness standards, including participation in RFQ phases to validate customer TecSa requirements.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2023
Languages
GermanGoodEnglishFluentSlovakNative speaker
Project history
Responsible for implementing and maintaining technical cleanliness standards according to VDA 19 and ISO 16232 requirements within the production of BMW Gen6 On-Board Chargers. Conducted contamination analysis, laboratory testing, and cleanliness inspections to ensure compliance with OEM specifications. Supported root cause analysis, corrective actions, process improvements, and customer audits while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Managing the pre-serial production of plastic parts for Porsche PO546, ensuring quality, cost, and timeline goals were met. Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, logistics, procurement, and quality teams. Identifying and solving technical issues, overseeing production trials and validation, and maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders.
Launch team support, ramp-up execution and smooth handover to serial production. Coordinating cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality assurance. Risk mitigation, problem-solving and process optimization to meet production targets and quality standards for customer BMW. Project and change management, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis.
Certificates
Technical Cleanliness VDA 19.1 / VDA 19.2
Cleanliness Certification Center2022