Frank Krauss - Managing Director

Q: Where is Frank based?

Frank is based in Stuttgart, Germany .

Q: What languages does Frank speak?

Frank speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Frank have?

Frank has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Frank has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months . Note that Frank may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Frank's latest experience?

Frank's most recent position is Managing Director at Deltaget GmbH .

Q: What companies has Frank worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Frank has worked for Deltaget GmbH , Mayer GmbH , and Self-Employment .

Q: Which industries is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Supply Chain Management , and Operations . Frank also has some experience in Project Management and Human Resources (HR) .

Q: Which industries has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Supply Chain Management , and Operations .

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Stuttgart, Germany

Experience

Jul 2022 - Present

3 years 9 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Managing Director

Deltaget GmbH

Set up and further develop management systems according to DIN EN ISO 9001, 14001, 50001 and IATF 16949
Audit management (9001, 14001, 50001, 16949) for all system, process and product audits
Conduct and document process audits according to VDA 6.3
Organizational development
Restructuring and turnaround management
Support in supplier selection, approval and evaluation
Strategic supplier development and task force management of critical parts
Process analysis, process modeling, optimization and documentation of relevant materials
Conduct sample reviews according to VDA-PPF and PPAP including IMDS management
Project management according to VDA-RGA and APQP
Complaint management

Jul 2019 - Jul 2022

3 years 1 month

Laichingen, Germany

Head of Quality Management / Assurance

Mayer GmbH

Strategy definition and goal derivation (vision, mission, strategic and operational goals)
Optimization and professionalization of processes, operations and company structures
Product portfolio analysis and further development of the existing range of products and services
Acquisition of new customers and projects
Project management
Ensuring external certifications according to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, 14001 and 50001
Complaint management using CAQ system (8D reports, 5-why analyses)
Supplier management (supplier selection, qualification and evaluation)
Ensuring operational results regarding relevant KPIs (delivery reliability, costs, quality, etc.)
Corporate reorganization (organizational structure and workflows)
Conducting audits according to DIN EN ISO 9001, 14001, 50001 and IATF 16949

Aug 2016 - Jul 2019

3 years

Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany

Head of Quality Management / Assurance

Holder GmbH

Ensuring certification of implemented management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, 14001, 50001, VDA 6.3)
Planning and conducting internal and external audits
Preparation of management reports and investment plans
Monitoring and calibration of internal test equipment
Complaint management including 8D report creation
Conducting sampling according to VDA and PPAP
Design and implementation of new manufacturing processes and equipment
Ensuring process approvals by OEM and Tier-1
Implementation of change processes

Apr 2012 - Aug 2016

4 years 5 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Head of Organizational Development and Quality

P3 Automotive GmbH

Concept and implementation of innovative ideas in organizational development
Customer acquisition and project leadership in the automotive sector
Leadership and development of employees
Managing OEM key accounts and leading automotive customer projects
New customer acquisition and project coordination
Process analysis and optimization at various OEM and Tier 1 customers
Development of KPI and performance boards for transparency and derivation of action recommendations
Global customer field analysis for on- and off-highway sales of units
Planning and implementation of change processes
Recruiting new employees

Mar 2011 - Mar 2012

1 year 1 month

Affalterbach, Germany

Quality Engineer for Warranty and Goodwill Handling

Catela Engineering GmbH on behalf of Mercedes-Benz GmbH

Multi-project management
Supplier management
Product lifecycle management
Certification and approval processes
Maturity assessment of all series
Root cause analysis and error resolution process
Prioritization and coordination of customer-related test drives at Mercedes-Benz AMG
Preparation of quality reports
Committee leadership

Aug 2009 - Present

16 years 8 months

Aichtal, Germany

Management and Process Consulting

Self-Employment

Planning and setup of quality management systems according to DIN EN ISO 9001, 14001 and IATF 16949
Design and planning of internal audits and audit programs for ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and ISO 14001
Creation of QM documentation
Process analysis, process modeling and documentation of relevant documents
Conducting system and process audits (VDA 6.3, ISO 9001, IATF 16949)
Supplier management and development

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Automotive (16.5 years) and Manufacturing (16.5 years).

Automotive

Manufacturing

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Quality Assurance (16.5 years), Supply Chain Management (16.5 years), Operations (16.5 years), Project Management (12 years), and Human Resources (4.5 years).

Quality Assurance

Supply Chain Management

Operations

Project Management

Human Resources

Skills

Entrepreneurial
Solution-oriented
Reliable
Appreciative
Structure And Process Development
Efficiency Improvement
Implementation Of Change Processes
Concepts And Implementation Of Innovative Ideas
Customer Acquisition And Project Management
Leadership & Development Of Employees
Automotive 1st & 2nd Tier
Automotive Oem
Mechanical Engineering
Plastics And Metal Processing
Pre-series And Series Development Process (Vep/pep)
Multi-project Management
Supplier Management
Product Lifecycle Management
Certification And Approval Processes
Qm Core Tools (E.g.: Apqp, Fmea, Ppap, 5why, 8d, Dmaic, Stakeholder, Ishikawa)
Sap
Ms Office 365
Ms Teams
Viflow
Sharepoint
R-plan
Iqs
Liquidity Management
Supplier Management
Quality Management
Quality Assurance
Auditing
Process Management
Project Management
Turnaround Management

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Jun 2006 - Mar 2007

Central University of Technology

Bloemfontein, South Africa

Sep 2004 - Aug 2009

Mittweida University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Industrial Engineering (FH) · Industrial Engineering · Mittweida, Germany · 1.9

Certifications & licenses

VDA 6.3:2023 Auditor

Automotive Core Tools VDA Auditor

DGQ/EOQ Auditor

IATF 16949 Auditor

VDA 19.2 Planner

Certification Auditor according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015

Profile

Created

July 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Frank based?

Frank is based in Stuttgart, Germany.

What languages does Frank speak?

Frank speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Frank have?

Frank has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Frank has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Frank may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Frank be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Frank would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Head of Quality Management / Assurance, Head of Organizational Development and Quality.

What is Frank's latest experience?

Frank's most recent position is Managing Director at Deltaget GmbH.

What companies has Frank worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Frank has worked for Deltaget GmbH, Mayer GmbH, and Self-Employment.

Which industries is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Supply Chain Management, and Operations. Frank also has some experience in Project Management and Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Supply Chain Management, and Operations.

What is Frank's education?

Frank holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Mittweida University of Applied Sciences.

Does Frank have any certificates?

Frank has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: VDA 6.3:2023 Auditor, Automotive Core Tools VDA Auditor, and DGQ/EOQ Auditor.

What is the availability of Frank?

Frank is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Frank?

Frank's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.