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Gotha, Germany

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Nov 2025 - Jan 2026

3 months

Sungai Petani, Malaysia

On-site

Senior Consultant / Task Force Leader

MitsumiMinebea Electro Motors Malaysia

Set up and lead a task force to develop the supplier on site
Determine the current quality status on site
Evaluate the current results of ongoing actions
Monitor and support the implementation of corrective actions from field complaints
Provide process training to the supplier’s staff on site (8-D method, Ishikawa, process documentation)
Introduce the APQP process, Gemba walks, and LPA audit process
Optimize the maintenance process, including preventive and predictive maintenance
Oversee internal VDA 6.3 process audits
Monitor immediate and corrective actions
Validate the results of the actions
Guide the supplier’s teams to achieve mission goals: improve process effectiveness, strengthen production process robustness, enhance complaint handling efficiency, and ensure method competence in PFMEA, 8-D, risk analysis, and problem-solving methodology
Ensure effectiveness of action implementation
Restore customer satisfaction and trust in the supplier
Improve the VDA 6.3 rating from C to A (>90%)

Sep 2025 - Nov 2025

3 months

Eisenach, Germany

On-site

Interim Head of Quality

AAM Manufacturing GmbH Eisenach

Operational and systemic responsibility for quality management at the entire site
Responsible for 15 people in the quality department (including the measurement lab and shop floor quality) across three daily shifts
Main contact for customers Jaguar, VW, PSA, Audi
Support the process implementation of 90 model variants relocated from the sister plant
Ensure QMS compliance with IATF 16949 and support the site’s re-certification

Sep 2025 - Sep 2025

1 month

On-site

2nd Party Auditor

Hoppecke System Technik GmbH

Prepare and plan the execution of internal audits for the management level at Hoppecke Systemtechnik
Conduct audits with 18 members of the customer’s management
Evaluate and document audit results
Create audit documentation and the final report

Apr 2024 - Jun 2025

1 year 3 months

Senior Consultant Supplier Quality

Heraeus Precious Metals GmbH & Co. KG

Analyze the supplier quality management process
Optimize the SQM process
Improve the supplier evaluation system
Ensure the supplier management system complies with IATF 16949

Apr 2024 - Apr 2025

1 year 1 month

Senior Consultant Supplier Development & Internal Organization

Hoppecke Railsystem GmbH

Determine the current performance status of critical existing suppliers
Conduct supplier audits
Troubleshoot to prevent upcoming line stops
Identify and define optimization opportunities at critical suppliers
Analyze the customer’s existing processes for weaknesses in procurement, quality planning, and development
Eliminate identified weaknesses and define optimization measures for the customer
Support on-site implementation of actions
Identify and qualify new suppliers for the customer worldwide

Dec 2023 - Jul 2024

8 months

Senior Consultant Supplier Development/Trouble Shooting

Magna Autolaunch Ltd.

Evaluation of the documentation for the escalation with Bentley and Porsche in the area of sheet metal forming/body parts
Weakness analysis at the supplier Autolaunch
Development of a de-escalation concept
Support of the implementation of measures on site
Verification of measure success and de-escalation with the involved OEMs
Successful de-escalation by 2 levels from Level 2 A to 1

Dec 2023 - Feb 2024

3 months

Romania

Senior Consultant Organizational Development

Fertigungsservice s.r.l.

Creation of the process landscape (compliant with standards)
Derivation of the operational organization from the structural organization
Training on quality-relevant content (FMEA, etc.)
Support of the implementation and active organizational development on site
Preparation of initial customer projects

Sep 2022 - Jul 2023

11 months

Torgau, Germany

Senior Consultant Organizational Development

Mercer Torgau GmbH & Co. KG

Recording & documenting current processes along the value chain
Optimization of recorded processes toward ISO 9001 certification readiness
Creation of the process landscape (compliant with standards)
Derivation of the operational organization from the structural organization
Training on quality-relevant topics (FMEA, etc.)
Integration of site-specific processes into the Mercer Group environment

Aug 2022 - Dec 2025

3 years 5 months

Gotha, Germany

Managing Director

Q-Agency for Quality UG

Building up the company's organizational structure
Staff selection and management
Training measures: Quality management, Industrial engineering

Feb 2022 - Jan 2024

2 years

Kassel, Germany

Senior Consultant & 2nd Party Auditor Supplier Quality

SMA Solar-Technik GmbH

Analysis of quality-related processes in the internal ‘Holistic Quality’ project
Identification of weaknesses and development of improvement measures
System and process audits according to ISO 9001, VDA 6.3 and IATF 16949 at suppliers in Germany, Europe, and Asia
Blocking and release of audited suppliers
Monitoring of measures to address audit findings at battery manufacturers in China
Definition and monitoring of supplier development measures

Nov 2021 - Dec 2021

2 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Consultant Process Engineering

E-ON Deutschland GmbH

Capture and assess the current innovation process for product development at the corporate level
Create the process concept
Describe the 'Product Development and Innovation' process in terms of effectiveness and efficiency, including interfaces and risk considerations
Develop the required new documents
Hand over to the Innovation department
Support implementation

Jun 2021 - Nov 2021

6 months

Eisenach, Germany

Head of Supplier Management (Interim) & Senior Consultant Re-certification IATF 16949

Koch Automotive GmbH

Capture and assess existing supplier quality systems with a gap analysis and action plan
Develop the staffing plan including resource and budget planning
Supplier development for two sites
Prepare for the IATF 16949 re-certification audit
Implement corrective actions from internal system audits and verify their effectiveness
Compile the required documentation

Nov 2020 - Mar 2021

5 months

Tobel-Tägerschen, Switzerland

Senior Consultant Re-certification IATF 16949

Kindlimann AG

Capture and assess the quality management system according to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 at the new site
Optimize the quality management system for completeness, standards compliance of the process landscape, and documentation
Prepare for the re-certification audit
Support and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions from internal system audits
Compile the required documentation

Sep 2020 - Mar 2021

7 months

Remscheid, Germany

Senior Consultant & VDA 6.1 Auditor

ALGRO GmbH

Audit the quality management system according to VDA 6.1 at the Remscheid site
Create the audit report with advisory recommendations for developing the quality management system according to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949

Feb 2020 - Jun 2020

5 months

Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Germany

Senior Consultant Re-certification IATF 16949

Westfalia Automotive GmbH

Capture and assess the quality management system according to IATF 16949
Optimize the quality management system toward re-certifiability
Train employees in quality core tools
Determine the status to confirm certification level 1
Prepare for the re-certification audit
Project termination due to the COVID situation

Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

8 months

Blankenhain, Germany

Quality Management Representative

Grafe Polymer Solutions GmbH

Record and evaluate the QM system according to IATF 16949
Optimize the QM system for re-certification
Train employees on core quality tools
Determine the QM system status for re-certification
Plan resources within the QM budget
Prepare and support the re-certification audit
Define and oversee corrective actions and check their effectiveness
Finalize re-certification with a control audit by TÜV Süd

Mar 2019 - Oct 2019

8 months

Sachsenheim, Germany

Senior Consultant Automotive Quality per VDA

Kienle & Spies GmbH

Record and evaluate existing logistics processes according to REFA
Optimize processes in operational and systemic quality following VDA guidelines (FMEA, Lessons Learned, 8-D, APQP)
Train the quality team in setting up and applying automotive quality structures and the process-oriented approach
Introduce and train on VDA core tools (P-FMEA, 8-D, APQP)
Instruct and train the SQ team on process audits according to VDA 6.3

Sep 2018 - Nov 2018

3 months

Neuhausen, Germany

Senior Consultant Automotive Quality per VDA

ThyssenKrupp Elevator GmbH

Prepare the Gearless Drives production area for the introduction of automotive quality processes and core tools
Record, assess, and optimize existing processes
Train shop floor quality in establishing and applying automotive quality structures
Introduce and train on VDA core tools (P-FMEA, MSA, MFU)
Instruct quality assurance on process audits according to VDA 6.3

Aug 2018 - Aug 2018

1 month

Remscheid, Germany

Senior Consultant & VDA 6.1 Auditor

ALGRO GmbH

Check certification readiness according to VDA 6.1 at the Remscheid locations
Evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions from the readiness assessment audit
Conduct combined product and process audits according to VW requirements (VDA 6.5, 6.3)

Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

5 months

Zhenjiang, China

Senior Consultant Quality Improvement/Process Optimization

Fesher Aviation

Analyze the process landscape with a focus on core processes and the value chain in the production of the first Chinese airliner interior
Assess the process-oriented approach and the effectiveness of in-process quality processes
Check compliance with customer-specific process and quality requirements
Internal quality audit (system, operational and support processes, product audit)
Develop, implement, and prove the effectiveness of missing quality processes in manufacturing and logistics
Optimize APQP and implement quality gates throughout the entire value chain
Train management in holistic process and quality understanding

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services (3.5 years), Automotive (3 years), Manufacturing (2.5 years), Energy (2 years), Chemical (1 year), and Aerospace and Defense (0.5 years).

Professional Services

Automotive

Manufacturing

Energy

Chemical

Aerospace and Defense

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 (6.5 years), Supply Chain Management (3.5 years), Human Resources (3.5 years), Operations (2.5 years), Procurement (1 year), and Logistics (1 year).

Quality Assurance

Supply Chain Management

Human Resources

Operations

Procurement

Logistics

Languages

German

Native

Certifications & licenses

Process Auditor (3rd Party) VDA 6.3

System Auditor VDA 6.1

System Auditor IATF 16949

REFA Industrial Engineer

REFA Business Economist for Industrial Engineering

REFA Controller for Industrial Engineering

REFA Organizational Developer

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Created

August 2025

Last Update

February 2026

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Where is Kai-Uwe based?

Kai-Uwe is based in Gotha, Germany.

What languages does Kai-Uwe speak?

Kai-Uwe speaks the following languages: German (Native).

How many years of experience does Kai-Uwe have?

Kai-Uwe has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Kai-Uwe has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 19 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 months. Note that Kai-Uwe may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Kai-Uwe be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Kai-Uwe would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Consultant / Task Force Leader, Interim Head of Quality, 2nd Party Auditor.

What is Kai-Uwe's latest experience?

Kai-Uwe's most recent position is Senior Consultant / Task Force Leader at MitsumiMinebea Electro Motors Malaysia.

What companies has Kai-Uwe worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kai-Uwe has worked for MitsumiMinebea Electro Motors Malaysia, AAM Manufacturing GmbH Eisenach, Hoppecke System Technik GmbH, Heraeus Precious Metals GmbH & Co. KG, and Hoppecke Railsystem GmbH.

Which industries is Kai-Uwe most experienced in?

Kai-Uwe is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Manufacturing. Kai-Uwe also has some experience in Energy, Chemical, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Kai-Uwe most experienced in?

Kai-Uwe is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Supply Chain Management, and Human Resources (HR). Kai-Uwe also has some experience in Operations, Procurement and Purchasing, and Logistics.

Which industries has Kai-Uwe worked in recently?

Kai-Uwe has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Energy, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Kai-Uwe worked in recently?

Kai-Uwe has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Supply Chain Management, and Human Resources (HR).

Does Kai-Uwe have any certificates?

Kai-Uwe has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Process Auditor (3rd Party) VDA 6.3, System Auditor VDA 6.1, and System Auditor IATF 16949.

What is the availability of Kai-Uwe?

Kai-Uwe is immediately available for suitable projects.

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