Frank Schäfer
Functional Safety & CMS Systems Consultant
Experience
Functional Safety & CMS Systems Consultant
Freelance Consultant
- Supported development of camera-monitor systems as mirror replacements
- Applied A-SPICE and ISO 26262 standards, conducted system FMEA and review processes
- Managed documentation for functional safety projects
Quality Management & Functional Safety Consultant
SMR Automotive
- Supported development of camera-monitor systems as mirror replacements
- Implemented A-SPICE, ISO 26262, system FMEA, and review processes
- Managed documentation for safety-critical systems
Standards Developer & High-Voltage Qualification Specialist
Dräxlmaier / Daimler AG
- Designed and implemented a qualification process for high-voltage components
- Provided insights that contributed to LV215 industry standard
- Trained qualification managers
Standards Developer & High-Voltage Qualification Specialist
Freelance Consultant
- Developed test processes for high-voltage wiring systems
- Contributed to LV215, now an industry standard
- Established quality standards for emerging technologies
Quality Process Developer
Freelance Consultant
- Conducted preliminary work for process development in small series and prototyping
Founder & Product Owner
ProMo..X
- Developed a modular system for real-time documentation and analysis of industrial processes
- Rolled out system and provided user training in multiple Continental/Temic plants
- Ensured system was flexible, user-friendly, reliable, highly available, cyber-secure, and delivered consistent, meaningful data
Quality Planner
Freelance Consultant
- Developed power electronics, high-voltage lithium batteries, and high-performance AC motors for automotive applications
- Conducted international assignments with suppliers in Italy
Quality Planner
Hella KG aA
- Actuator development for automotive applications
- International assignment with customer in Tokyo
Technical Support Specialist, Shift Supervisor & Department Head
VDO / Siemens Automotive / Continental
Focused on technical support of production lines
Promoted to shift supervisor after one year; department head after four years
Developed and implemented early data acquisition systems, precursors to modern EMS solutions
From 2004, transitioned into quality management and process development with focus on inspection planning, documentation, and statistical evaluation
Completed Six Sigma Black Belt training and built solid expertise in statistics and practical application
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Automotive (37 years) and Manufacturing (36 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Quality Assurance (37 years), Production (19 years), Product Development (16 years), Operations (16 years), and Supply Chain Management (3 years).
Summary
Bridge-builder between manufacturing, quality, and digital intelligence.
I develop software solutions that transform production and quality data into actionable insights. For management, engineering, and operations. My journey began in traditional automotive manufacturing and led me through high-voltage standards, functional safety, and international product development to the founding of ProMo..X, a system designed to document, analyze, and empower.
I don't think in tools, I think in information architecture: How does a test result become a strategic insight? How can an audit become a lever for real improvement? As a quality manager, Six Sigma Black Belt, standards developer, and passionate UI designer, I combine technical depth with strategic clarity.
My goal: transparency, efficiency, and real decision-making, beyond Excel and gut feeling.
I support companies in developing their quality processes not just for compliance, but for strategic advancement. Whether implementing new standards, preparing for audits, or digitizing inspection workflows. I bring technical expertise, methodological precision, and a deep understanding of operational challenges. My aim is to establish quality management as a value-driving force – transparent, efficient, and future-ready.
Skills
Technical Expertise
- Development Of Database-driven Software Solutions For Manufacturing And Quality
- Ui/ux Design Focused On Clarity, Efficiency, And Maintainability (Wpf/xaml)
- Integration Of Inspection, Documentation, And Analysis Systems Into Existing Production Environments
- Application Of Statistical Methods For Process Analysis And Defect Prevention (Six Sigma, Spc, Fmea)
- Knowledge And Implementation Of Technical Standards (Iso 9001, Iatf 16949, Iso 26262, Lv215)
Methodological Competence
- Analysis Of Complex Production And Quality Data To Derive Strategic Actions
- Development And Rollout Of Digital Tools For Process Documentation And Audit Preparation
- Training Of Users And Teams In Data-driven Systems
- Review And Testing Processes In Safety-critical Development Projects
- Structured Problem-solving And Sustainable Process Improvement
- Implementation Of Processes And Application Of Methods In Quality Management (Reviews, Apqp, Ppap, Fmea, 8d Report, Spc, Isir, Control Plans, Complaint Processing, Error Analysis, Industrialization, Process Optimization, Process And Component Approval, Validation)
Strategic Strengths
- Bridging Operational Reality With Digital Implementation
- Ability To Quickly Identify Suboptimal Structures And Derive Practical Solutions
- Experience Working With Both Smes And Large Corporations
- Development Of Standards For Emerging Technology Fields And Their Strategic Introduction
- Authentic Communication Of Technical Content To Management, Engineering, And Production
Positioning & Service Offering
- Quality Management Services (Development & Production): Direct Support As An External Team Member In Qm And Qa Roles; Consulting For The Advancement Of Quality And Production Processes
- Data Processing Services: Analysis Of Existing Data And Systems, Development Of Proposals For Data Availability And Optimization Of Data Acquisition; Development Of Tailored Software Solutions To Implement These Improvements
- Promo..x Distribution: Provision And Implementation Of A Modular System For Real-time Documentation And Analysis Of Industrial Processes; Training, Support, And Continuous Development In Close Collaboration With Users
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Certifications & licenses
Six Sigma Black Belt
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