Elena-Rodica Chis
Senior Quality Manager
Experience
Apr 2024 - Present
1 year 4 monthsBonn, Germany
Plant Quality Manager
BHC Gummi-Metall GmbH
- Reviewing customer requirements (Quality Agreements) together with process and product quality implementation during approval processes (new start support and first samples according to PPF/PPAP) following APQP
- Main contact for quality-related issues at the site
- Implementing supplier quality support and development
- Ensuring compliance with all quality-specific requirements such as incoming and outgoing inspections, first sample reports, quality instructions, inspection plans, control charts
- Customer contact, complaint management, and handling with quality core tools: 8D report, 5 Why, Ishikawa analysis
- Active use of quality tools: control plan, PFMEA, inspection plan, EMPB, drawings, collecting and interpreting statistical data, R&R, MSA, SPC
- Conducting internal system, product, and process audits according to VDA 6.3, VDA 6.5; supporting certification in occupational health, safety, and environmental management
- Responsible for implementing and certifying IATF 16949
- Leading, guiding, and developing a team of 10 members towards goals
Dec 2022 - Mar 2024
1 year 4 monthsProject Quality Manager
Prysmian
- Handling customer quality questions and relevant contractual agreements according to Amprion customer requirements
- Coordinating the creation of project quality plans, ITPs and MTPs, quality control plans, and project quality procedures with the plants
- Ensuring compliance with requirements and relevant standards and regulations involving internal and external stakeholders (e.g., project teams, plants, suppliers, subcontractors) IEC 62895; IEC 60332; IEC 60754; IEC 62067; IEC 60794
- Collaborating with production sites on product quality and customer relations
- Planning and conducting quality audits of project processes and activities, production facilities, suppliers, and ISA
- Following up on customer quality audits, nonconformities, complaints, etc., and ensuring problem resolution according to ISO 9001
- Promoting project improvement through lessons learned
- Regularly analyzing project data (e.g., project goals, performance indicators, nonconformities, complaints, insights) and reporting accordingly
Dec 2019 - Jul 2022
2 years 8 monthsKönigswinter, Germany
Quality Manager Europe
Baumot Group AG
- Quality planning in the development of exhaust systems, low-temperature DPF systems, fully integrated aftertreatment solutions, and functionality development
- Conducting 3D measurements and result inspections, measuring and data collection, and implementing FMEA in projects
- Quality inspection of engine test bench setup, test vehicle setup, aftertreatment calibration, creating DV plans, and conducting strength and endurance tests
- Participating in homologation/certification with KBA of the aftertreatment system, implementing incoming goods requirements, and training employees
- Collaborating with procurement on supplier development, approval, and audits, and production release
- Compiling assembly instructions and creating concepts for external partners
- Acting as occupational health and safety officer according to HSE 45001 regulations
- Implementing and operating QM systems according to ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, and participating in internal and external audits
Jan 2019 - Nov 2019
11 monthsNingbo, China
Quality Manager Europe for China Fuerda Smartech Ningbo
ANÜ-Eurotriade
- Quality planning in projects supporting AUDI, Skoda, VW, and Daimler projects
- Contact person for quality topics for OEMs, auditors, and suppliers
- Ensuring and implementing customer requirements at the Cixi, China plant, training the China team for clear understanding and execution of European quality concepts
- Implementing the IATF 16949:2018 quality system at Fuerda Cixi plant and achieving certification
- Defining process procedures and work instructions according to IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 and supporting the plant in applying VDA 6.3 processes; conducting sampling according to VDA 2
- Supplier development; sourcing and supplier audits following VDA 6.3 and IATF 16949:2018 requirements; auditing Chinese suppliers BIA Wuxi, Yige Cixi, Geshi Cixi, Shanghai Fuylong Smartech, Heitec Cixi, and Unikun Shouzu
- Ensuring and commissioning Q3 parts in the project (service provider in Europe for complaint cases)
- Quality planning and control using QM methods for manufacturing processes/process management
- Participating in system and process audits according to IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3
- Quality assurance for existing prototype and series products for VW and supporting project development and project management
- Analyzing and optimizing product development and manufacturing processes, defining and implementing KPIs, performing FMEA
- Planning, conducting, and evaluating process analyses using quality core tools (5 Why, Ishikawa brainstorming, creating 8D reports for complaints; executing control plans and work instructions)
- Laboratory qualification according to ISO 17025
Feb 2013 - Dec 2018
5 years 11 monthsProgram Quality Leader, Head of Quality Planning
Faurecia Angell Demmel Lindau
- Identifying initial program quality goals, creating the quality management plan, and ensuring follow-up according to IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, and VDA 2 requirements
- Direct support and coordination of the project with BMW at the Legnica plant in Poland
- Strategically coordinating project management goals in process management
- Enforcing quality gates, including safety and regulations, environmental management, as well as PPM, scrap rates, and perceived quality, and communicating them to internal and external suppliers
- Creating control plans and reviewing specifications
- Developing launch scenarios through risk assessment based on FMEA, special characteristics, core competencies, and PPM
- Approving the Design Validation Plan and Production Validation Test from engineering and ensuring their completion
- Participating in and coordinating gauge design and statistical process control implementation
- Actively participating in supplier sourcing and development, process audits according to VDA 6.3, approval, and evaluation
- Ensuring customer-agreed quality targets are met
Oct 2003 - Dec 2012
9 years 3 monthsArad, Romania
Plant Quality Manager
EKR Elektrokontakt Rumänien
- Leading and developing QM staff (25 members)
- Structuring, coordinating, and managing the quality department according to IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, and VDA 6.5 requirements
- Monitoring and implementing quality systems, quality control, and quality assurance standards to ensure production meets IATF 16949 and TQM
- Participating as lead auditor and second auditor in process and internal audits, supplier audits, and customer audits
- Responsible for strategic and operational QM activities
- Ensuring internal quality KPIs defined by management are met
- Maintaining and continuously improving QM processes
- Managing quality agreements with customers and suppliers
- Identifying and implementing actions for continuous team development (team coordination and accountability)
- Reviewing and implementing procedures for new or relocation projects, including checking necessary documentation according to APQP tools
- Inspecting, equipping, and calibrating required measuring equipment and procedures
- Actively using quality tools: control plan, PFMEA, inspection plan, EMPB, drawings, statistical data analysis, R&R, MSA, SPC, complaints, 8D reports, 5 Why, Ishikawa, brainstorming
- Participating in internal and external process and product audits
Sep 1992 - Aug 2003
11 yearsArad, Romania
Process Engineer
Contor Zenner SRL, Rumänien SA
- Medical devices – blood pressure monitors, oxygen saturation monitors, pulse oximeters
- In-depth knowledge of processes for all components, subassemblies, and sets; detailed product and process knowledge by department
- Coordinating and monitoring material needs per technical requirements, ensuring material flow planning, avoiding production stoppages, and maintaining continuous delivery
- Identifying, defining, and implementing new technologies based on facts (at the time it was a startup in Romania without established technical standards)
- Collaborating with IT on measures and new software for production use, such as VPPS (similar to modern SAP), integrating processes in production, quality, accounting, and logistics
- Contributing to process development in aluminum die casting
- This role gave me the opportunity to expand my technical knowledge, work in a dynamic team, and stay in constant contact with the new ISO 9001 standards of the European Union
Sep 1986 - Aug 1992
6 yearsTimișoara, Romania
Production Associate
IPPS Temeswar
- Inspecting and preparing medical devices for assembly
- Setting up and operating measuring equipment to inspect and approve parts
- This role covered my entire internship alongside my studies at the Polytechnic University of Timișoara, Romania. It was my first production experience as a career changer, where I learned to work independently and reliably with a technical mindset and team-oriented approach
Summary
I have built a solid career in quality management and have a strong technical background in mechanical engineering, automotive, and industrial sectors. My focus is on establishing robust quality systems, implementing process improvements, and working seamlessly with suppliers. I ensure compliance with standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO 9001. I always strive to meet customer requirements and achieve top quality in audits according to VDA 6.3.
I enjoy using my hands-on experience to implement effective quality tools, monitor key performance indicators, and lead teams to operational success. I have worked across multiple industries, and I take pride in delivering reliable, consistent quality every day.
Languages
Romanian
NativeGerman
AdvancedEnglish
Advanced Education
Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
National School Of Women Managers From Romania
Post University Degree · Management, Business Administration · Timișoara, Romania
Oct 2008 - Jun 2011
European Institut Eurocor
Master Of Business Administration · Business Administration · Bucharest, Romania
Sep 1986 - Aug 1992
Technical University Of Timisoara
Graduate Engineer, specialization in Medical Technology, Optics, Optoelectronics · Precision Mechanics, Mechatronics · Timișoara, Romania
Certifications & licenses
Occupational Health and Safety 45001:2018
ISO
IATF 16949:2018 Requirements for quality management systems for series production and spare parts in the automotive industry
IATF
VDA 6.3:2016 Process audit and assessment of process capability/performance and its outputs
VDA
APQP - Advanced Product Quality Planning Training
FMEA Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
GM Auditor CQI Standards of AIAG for the automotive industry
AIAG
ISO 9001:2015
ISO
Product Safety Representative
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