Gerd Gembatzke - Head of Quality Management and QM Taskforce

Q: Where is Gerd based?

Gerd is based in Kirchentellinsfurt, Germany .

Q: What languages does Gerd speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Gerd have?

Gerd has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Gerd has worked in at least 24 different roles and for 28 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months . Note that Gerd may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Gerd's latest experience?

Gerd's most recent position is Head of Quality Management and QM Taskforce at AMG/Thyssen Automobiltechnik .

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

In recent years, Gerd has worked for AMG/Thyssen Automobiltechnik , Amanngirrbach AG , BUVO Castings NL , Carl Zeiss , and Cooper Standards .

Q: Which industries is Gerd most experienced in?

Gerd is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Healthcare . Gerd also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense and Metals and Mining .

Q: Which business areas is Gerd most experienced in?

Gerd is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Operations , and Project Management . Gerd also has some experience in Supply Chain Management , Product Development , and Production/Manufacturing .

Q: Which industries has Gerd worked in recently?

Gerd has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Gerd worked in recently?

Gerd has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Product Development .

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Kirchentellinsfurt, Germany

Experience

Apr 2010 - Present

16 years

Head of Quality Management and QM Taskforce

AMG/Thyssen Automobiltechnik

Taking over daily quality tasks
Improving the body surface in the manufacturing process
Validating measures to improve quality internally and for supplier parts
De-escalation with DAG/AMG customers in Q-Help 3, aiming for standard supply
Disciplinary and technical management of 12 employees
Reorganizing QM tasks and responsibilities

Apr 2010 - Present

16 years

Head of Quality Assurance

Amanngirrbach AG

Setting up the incoming goods QA system with QSV
Optimizing processes at suppliers
Implementing EMPB according to PPAP
Implementing FMEA
Optimizing test planning in the product development process
Personnel responsibility for 8 employees
Complaint management with customers and suppliers
Weekly report to the Quality Director

Apr 2010 - Present

16 years

Head of Quality Management

BUVO Castings NL

Taking over daily quality tasks
Restructuring quality planning, risk assessment, and monitoring in series production
Optimizing complaint management for customers/suppliers
Creating QSV and adjusting purchasing contracts
Optimizing and validating measures for quality improvement in the manufacturing process
Preparing for IATF certification
Disciplinary and technical management of 8 employees
Weekly reporting to plant management and CEO

Apr 2010 - Present

16 years

Quality Project Manager for Oberkochen and Shanghai Plants

Carl Zeiss

Selecting and evaluating suppliers for the new plant in China
Plant approval in China according to ISO 13485/FDA/Carl Zeiss QM standards
Process approvals at Carl Zeiss and suppliers (Run and Rate)
Taking on quality-related tasks in the project team
Supporting the implementation of an IT complaint management system (CAPA)
Reporting to authorities like the FDA
Developing design and process FMEA according to ISO 13485
Building supplier management and relocating a product line to China
Approving suppliers in China

Apr 2010 - Present

16 years

Taskforce Leader for Schelklingen Plant

Cooper Standards

De-escalation of E-actuator for turbochargers at IHI Charging Systems
Increasing output through quality improvements
Acceptance of the 2-day production by the customer AUDI
Revising maintenance plans
Optimizing quality monitoring in the manufacturing process (adapting end-of-line test)

Apr 2010 - Present

16 years

Interim Director Quality Management

Dornier Medtech

Taking over daily quality tasks
Revising ISO 13485 standard and preparing for certification audit
Optimizing supplier management, audits, CAPA and non-conformities
Optimizing quality processes in the plant
Direct and functional leadership of 13 employees
Weekly reporting to plant management

Apr 2010 - Present

16 years

Project Manager and Head of Quality Assurance

EAO AG Schweiz

Monitoring projects in mechanical engineering and rail
Setting up a supplier management system with complaint and escalation management
Audit according to IRS standard
Leading 10 employees in SQA, process and QVP
Introducing team meetings
Weekly reporting to the COO, monthly to CEO/COO

Apr 2010 - Present

16 years

Project Manager Quality Management

Firma Liebherr

Reorganizing the metrology lab
Setting up measuring equipment management
Implementing supplier processes for the metrology lab
Managing processes for product quality and measurement technology
Leadership responsibility for 12 employees

Apr 2010 - Present

16 years

Subproject Manager for Frickenhausen plant

Flextronics Automotive Deutschland

Subproject management for electronics and mechanics of roof control units
Communication between development site and production facility
Responsible for development and execution of validation tests
Project management for series launch in Q-Engineering
PPAP, APQP with suppliers and customers
Supporting the EMPB validation process, creating and presenting it to the customer
FMEA team member
Ensuring process quality up to SOP
Quality planning for red projects
Point of contact for customers (PAG) in Q-Engineering
Participating in design reviews
Analyzing and preparing red projects up to series readiness (green status / grade 1)
Further developing quality processes in Hungary
Conducting VDA 6.3 audits at production plants and suppliers
Implementing continuous improvement measures
Weekly review to the General Manager

Apr 2010 - Present

16 years

Taskforce Project Manager

Homag AG

Optimizing internal complaint handling processes
Reorganizing supplier quality management: actions and timeframes according to system guidelines
Gap analysis of the internal complaint process according to ISO 9001:2015/Homag
Technical responsibility for a project team with 8 internal and 2 external members

Apr 2010 - Present

16 years

Head of Taskforce

Humbaur GmbH

Optimization of customer, supplier, and process quality
Reducing scrap rate in various areas
Training various employees on 8D methodology
Weekly report to the executive team and CEO

Apr 2010 - Present

16 years

Head of Quality Management Department

IHI Charging Systems

Handling daily quality tasks
Disciplinary and technical leadership of the quality department with 51 employees
Establishing the SQA area at the Arnstadt plant
Setting up a taskforce at suppliers (die-cast housings)
Validating measures to improve the quality of supplied parts
Improvement processes with suppliers
Reorienting the QVP process with customers and suppliers
Monthly reporting to plant management

Apr 2010 - Present

16 years

Head of Quality Planning

JuS Automotive

Assuming responsibility for quality advanced planning
Optimizing FMEA
EMPB according to VDA or PPAP
Developing inspection planning
Taskforce call with customers and suppliers in escalation mode

Apr 2010 - Present

16 years

Project Manager for QRQC Implementation

Liebherr Aerospace

Implementing QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control)
Modifying complaint management for customers and suppliers
Project for nose landing gear and aircraft controls at the Lindenberg plant

Apr 2010 - Present

16 years

Taskforce and Customer Quality

Manz AG

Taskforce to optimize the acceptance process of a system with 67 stations
Acceptance with a Tier 1 supplier for an OEM automotive customer
Handling complaints with the Tier 1 supplier for the OEM
Supplier complaints regarding the line
Weekly meeting with Tier 1 supplier and OEM

Apr 2010 - Present

16 years

Complaint Handling Plant HCH

Maquet Medical

Modify and process CAPA, NC and BOP

Apr 2010 - Present

16 years

Quality Manager

Minda Schenk GmbH

Led the quality department with 28 staff at the Köngen and Esslingen sites
Adjusted processes in the quality department
Restructured quality planning process
Adapted complaint management to TS16494 (FMEA)
Managed escalation process with customers in Q-Help 3
Optimized complaint management
Implemented TS 16949 in the process
Monthly reporting to the CEO

Apr 2010 - Present

16 years

Head of Quality Assurance

Schweizer Group Hattenhofen

Took on daily quality tasks
Reorganized 8D complaint management for customer/supplier
Introduced statistical process monitoring in mechanical production
Further developed quality planning
Managed 7 employees
Monthly reporting to plant management

Apr 2010 - Present

16 years

Senior Manager Supplier Quality

VAT AG Switzerland

Monitored supplier processes and handled escalation calls
Handled supplier complaint management
Continuous Improvement Process (CIP)
Conducted process audits according to VDA 6.3
Quality planning with suppliers
Led a taskforce for increased error rates

Apr 2010 - Present

16 years

APU Quality Manager

Valeo-Siemens Automotive Erlangen

Point of contact for quality planning and approval process
Responsible for production release under escalation mode
Adapted customer/supplier complaint workflow to Valeo 5000
Managed 3 employees, including disciplinary and technical leadership

Apr 2010 - Present

16 years

Team Lead Quality Management

Voestalpine GmbH

Technical and disciplinary leadership of 6 team members at the Dettingen plant
Reorientation of the SQA system, optimization of the continuous improvement process
Customer contact for quality management topics
Internal, customer, and supplier complaint management

Apr 2010 - Present

16 years

Head of Quality Management

Von Ardenne Dresden

Taking over daily quality tasks
Process optimization in complaint management (8D)
SAP structure gap analysis in the QM module
Optimization of quality planning: interfaces between FMEA, QM plan, and inspection planning
Disciplinary and technical leadership of 6 team members

Apr 2010 - Present

16 years

Head of Quality Management

Weidplas CH Automobiltechnik

Taking over daily quality tasks
De-escalation: moved from Q-Help 3 to standard OEM automotive supply within 3 months
Reorganization of the quality management department
Validation of measures for quality improvement
Optimization of customer and supplier complaint management
Disciplinary and technical leadership of 6 team members
Monthly reporting to plant management and purchasing director

Jan 2008 - Mar 2010

2 years 3 months

Seneffe, Belgium

Development Quality Manager German Market

AGC Automotive GmbH

Responsible for quality in development
Coordination of quality-related specifications during the project phase
Interface between plant, customer, and supplier
Approval of milestones in internal project teams
Participation and facilitation of design/process FMEAs
Supplier qualification during the project phase
Project coordination of quality tasks in European AGC plants (B, CZ, DE, HU)
Technical instruction authority in all European AGC plants
Production validation for series release with customers
Taskforce leadership for internal and external troubleshooting
Implementation of continuous improvement
Europe-wide VDA audits as lead auditor (suppliers, internal processes, customer approvals)
Monthly reporting to Customer Service Manager Europe and Quality Director Europe

Aug 2005 - Dec 2007

2 years 5 months

SQA/PQA Engineer/Coordinator

Valeo Schalter und Sensoren

Responsible for supplier development in Europe
Integration of the internal Valeo 5000 Q-system and TS 16949 in procurement
Europe-wide audits according to Valeo 5000 and VDA as lead auditor (suppliers, internal processes, customer approvals)
Technical instruction authority in DE and HU plants
Leadership of various taskforce teams for supplier issues
Participation in QRQC and PDCA circles
Strategic definition and monitoring of measures to improve supplier quality
Monthly reporting to Quality and Purchasing Director

May 2004 - Jul 2005

1 year 3 months

Expert Supplier Quality Engineer

Harman/Becker GmbH

Ensuring quality of supplier parts in project phases and series production
Conducting supplier evaluations and measures
Acting as a liaison to suppliers on quality issues
Europe-wide VDA audits as lead auditor (suppliers, internal processes, customer approvals)
Monthly reporting to the SQA/Purchasing Director

Jul 2003 - Apr 2004

10 months

Quality Manager

GefeG GmbH & Co. / Neckarmotoren

Managing quality management at both plants
Implementing ISO 9001:2002 certification
Europe-wide VDA audits as lead auditor (suppliers, internal processes, customer approvals)
Personnel responsibility for 7 employees (3 direct, 4 functional)
Supplier management and customer liaison
Setting targets for employees
Monthly reporting to senior management

Oct 1988 - Jun 2003

14 years 9 months

Inspector / Deputy QS Supervisor / Deputy Head of Quality Management and Auditor

Längerer & Reich Automotive Technology (now Modine Automotive GmbH)

Ensuring quality in processes
Responsible for customer quality nationally and internationally
Involvement in project phases: FMEA, APQP, PPAP, EMPB
Ensuring incoming quality
Europe-wide VDA audits as lead auditor (suppliers, internal processes, customer approvals)
Establishing an SQA management system and implementing it in SAP
Internal continuous improvement process to increase quality and reduce costs
Managing 6 employees and setting targets
Warranty management for BMW and DAG
Monthly reporting to plant management

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 (37.5 years), Manufacturing (18 years), Healthcare (16 years), Aerospace and Defense (16 years), and Metals and Mining (16 years).

Automotive

Manufacturing

Healthcare

Aerospace and Defense

Metals and Mining

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 (37.5 years), Operations (30.5 years), Supply Chain Management (18 years), Project Management (18 years), Product Development (16 years), and Production (16 years).

Quality Assurance

Operations

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Product Development

Production

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Certifications & licenses

Leadership Training TQM

Environmental Management ISO 14001

APQP Ford

FMEA Part A GFQ

Finance & Ergonomic Celemi (L) and AGC (B)

PPAP Ford

GFQ Auditor Refresher

Quality Manager Refresher GFQ-IHK-BIZ

Valeo PQA-Auditor Valeo In English

IQ FMEA Training QualiKo

Quality Manager GFQ-IHK-BIZ

GFQ Auditor ID

Basic FMEA Course GFQ

Quality Auditor GFQ

Quality Assurer GFQ-IHK-BIZ

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July 2025

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Where is Gerd based?

Gerd is based in Kirchentellinsfurt, Germany.

What languages does Gerd speak?

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

How many years of experience does Gerd have?

Gerd has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Gerd has worked in at least 24 different roles and for 28 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Gerd may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Gerd be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Gerd would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Quality Management and QM Taskforce, Head of Quality Assurance, Head of Quality Management.

What is Gerd's latest experience?

Gerd's most recent position is Head of Quality Management and QM Taskforce at AMG/Thyssen Automobiltechnik.

What companies has Gerd worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Gerd has worked for AMG/Thyssen Automobiltechnik, Amanngirrbach AG, BUVO Castings NL, Carl Zeiss, and Cooper Standards.

Which industries is Gerd most experienced in?

Gerd is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Healthcare. Gerd also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense and Metals and Mining.

Which business areas is Gerd most experienced in?

Gerd is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Operations, and Project Management. Gerd also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Product Development, and Production/Manufacturing.

Which industries has Gerd worked in recently?

Gerd has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Gerd worked in recently?

Gerd has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Quality Assurance (QA), and Product Development.

Does Gerd have any certificates?

Gerd has 15 certificates. Among them, these include: Leadership Training TQM, Environmental Management ISO 14001, and APQP Ford.

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