Interim Quality Specialist | Engineering & Quality Management | 18+ Years' International Experience

Senior Engineering & Quality Management professional with more than 18 years of international experience spanning high-volume electronics manufacturing, automotive, industrial systems, and advanced manufacturing technologies. Proven track record in leading Engineering, Quality, Industrialization, and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities within global manufacturing environments, successfully combining strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise. Experienced in building and leading multidisciplinary Engineering and Quality organizations of up to 55 professionals, managing complex industrialization projects, production transfers, customer quality, supplier quality, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong background in introducing new products into serial production, implementing Quality Management Systems, driving operational excellence, and developing high-performing engineering teams. Throughout my career, I have successfully supported internationally recognized organizations and world class customer programs, including Foxconn, one of the world's largest Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers, as well as Bugatti Rimac (Tourbillon, Nevera, and Mistral), Porsche, BMW, Volkswagen Group, Google, Magna international and LAM Research. My experience spans prototype development, high-volume serial production, supplier and customer quality management, manufacturing engineering, auditing, and operational leadership across multiple industries. Core areas of expertise include Engineering Management, Quality Management, Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrialization, New Product Introduction (NPI), Supplier & Customer Quality, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, 8D Problem Solving, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, ISO 9001, Lean Manufacturing, KPI Management, Operational Excellence, and Continuous Improvement. Recognized for building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, leading organizations through change, and delivering sustainable business results while maintaining the highest standards of quality, operational performance, and customer satisfaction.