Senior Quality Manager / Head of Quality Management

Accomplished Senior Quality Manager with over 25 years of experience in stabilizing complex quality and supply chain processes[cite: 614, 615]. He possesses extensive expertise as a Lead Auditor (70+ audits according to ISO 9001, 14001, and VDA 6.3) and has successfully managed over ten series production launches in the demanding OEM sector[cite: 616, 617, 623]. Recently, he further expanded his credentials as a certified Environmental Auditor according to ISO 14001:2015[cite: 232, 278]. His profile is defined by a hands-on approach during escalation phases and the ability to report directly to executive management[cite: 615, 617, 626]. He combines deep technical knowledge as a plastics technician with modern process control based on A-SPICE and automotive standards

Successful leadership and execution of over 70 internal and external audits as well as potential analyses as a Lead Auditor according to VDA 6.3 and ISO standards. Management and quality assurance of more than 10 series production launches in e-mobility, interiors, and battery technology for major OEMs. Sustainable reduction of the scrap rate by 7% within one year through targeted process optimization in series production. Development, implementation, and successful certification of quality management systems as Head of Quality with budget and personnel responsibility. Crisis management and stabilization of delivery performance for over 80 international suppliers during critical escalation phases. Recent certification as an Environmental Auditor (DEKRA) and Environmental Management Representative (TÜV) to integrate ecological sustainability into corporate processes.