Kai-uwe T. - Senior Consultant Supplier Quality

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Gotha, Germany

Experience

Apr 2024 - Jun 2025

1 year 3 months

Senior Consultant Supplier Quality

Heraeus Precious Metals GmbH & Co. KG

Analysis of the Supplier Quality Management process
Optimization of the SQM process
Optimization of the supplier evaluation system
Ensuring compliance of the supplier management system with IATF 16949

Apr 2024 - Apr 2025

1 year 1 month

Senior Consultant Supplier Development & Internal Organization

Hoppecke Railsystem GmbH

Determining the current performance status of critical existing suppliers
Supplier audits
Troubleshooting in the event of looming production line stoppages
Identifying and defining optimization potential for critical suppliers
Analyzing existing processes at the customer for weaknesses in procurement, quality planning, and development
Eliminating identified weaknesses and defining improvement measures at the customer
Supporting the implementation of measures on-site
Identifying and qualifying new suppliers for the customer worldwide

Dec 2023 - Jul 2024

8 months

Senior Consultant Supplier Development/Trouble Shooting

Magna Autolaunch Ltd.

Reviewing documents for escalation with Bentley and Porsche in the area of metal forming/body parts
Conducting a failure analysis at the supplier Autolaunch
Developing a de-escalation concept
Supporting the implementation of measures on-site
Verifying the success of measures and de-escalation with the involved OEMs
Successfully de-escalated by 2 levels from Level 2A to Level 1

Dec 2023 - Feb 2024

3 months

Romania

Senior Consultant Organizational Development

Fertigungsservice s.r.l.

Creating the process landscape (standards compliant)
Deriving the workflow organization from the organizational structure
Training on quality-relevant topics (FMEA, etc.)
Supporting the implementation and active organizational setup on-site
Preparing initial customer projects

Sep 2022 - Jul 2023

11 months

Torgau, Germany

Senior Consultant Organizational Development

Mercer Torgau GmbH & Co.KG

Capturing & documenting current processes along the value chain
Optimizing captured processes toward ISO 9001 certification readiness
Creating the process landscape (standards compliant)
Deriving the workflow organization from the organizational structure
Training on quality-relevant topics (FMEA, etc.)
Integrating site-specific processes into the Mercer corporate environment

Aug 2022 - Present

3 years 1 month

Gotha, Germany

Managing Director

Q-Agency for Quality UG

Organizational setup of the company
Personnel selection / personnel 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 of the internal project "Holistic Quality"
Definition of weaknesses and development of improvement measures
System and process audits according to ISO 9001, VDA 6.3, and IATF 16949 at the customer's suppliers in Germany, Europe, and Asia (especially in the energy storage sector (battery manufacturing in China))
Blocking and releasing audited suppliers
Monitoring the effective implementation of measures to address audit findings at the five largest battery manufacturers in China
Defining supplier development measures and monitoring their implementation

Nov 2021 - Dec 2021

2 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Consultant Process Engineering

E-ON Deutschland GmbH

Documenting and evaluating the current innovation process for product development at corporate level
Developing the process concept
Describing the "Product Development and Innovation" process from effectiveness and efficiency perspectives, including creating the individual subprocesses with interfaces and risk considerations
Creating the required new/additional documents
Handing over to E-ON Deutschland's Innovation department
Supporting implementation

Jun 2021 - Nov 2021

6 months

Eisenach, Germany

Interim Head of Supplier Management, Senior Consultant for IATF 16949 Re-Certification

Koch Automotive GmbH

Capturing and evaluating existing supplier quality systems with gap analysis and action plan for optimization as part of internal system audits in procurement
Creating the staffing plan for building up the department, including resource and budget planning
Supplier development for the two existing locations
Preparing the department for the IATF 16949 re-certification audit
Implementing corrective actions for the audit deviations from the 2021 internal system audit in the respective departments, including effectiveness check and verification
Compiling the required documentation

Nov 2020 - Mar 2021

5 months

Tobel-Tägerschen, Switzerland

Senior Consultant for IATF 16949 Re-Certification

Kindlimann AG

Capturing and evaluating existing QM systems according to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 at the newly built site
Optimizing the QM systems for re-certifiability with focus on completeness, compliance of the process landscape with standards, and process documentation
Preparing the re-certification audit
Supporting corrective actions for the audit deviations from the 2020/21 internal system audit in the respective departments
Supporting implementation of corrective actions, including effectiveness check and verification
Compiling the required documentation

Sep 2020 - Mar 2021

7 months

Remscheid, Germany

Senior Consultant and VDA 6.1 Auditor

ALGRO GmbH

Auditing the QM system of ALGRO GmbH to review and evaluate its certification readiness according to VDA 6.1 at the ALGRO site in Remscheid
Creating the audit report including advisory recommendations for developing the client’s QM system regarding ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards

Feb 2020 - Jun 2020

5 months

Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Germany

Senior Consultant Re-Certification IATF 16949

Westfalia Automotive GmbH

Recording and evaluating the existing QM system according to IATF 16949 at the site following audit and certification requirements
Optimizing the existing QM system towards recertification readiness
Training relevant staff in required automotive quality management methods (Quality Core Tools)
Determining the status of the QM system to confirm certification level 1
Preparing for the recertification audit
Project discontinuation due to the COVID situation

Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

8 months

Blankenhain, Germany

Quality Management Representative

Grafe Polymer Solutions GmbH

Recording and evaluating the existing QM system according to IATF 16949 at the site following audit and certification requirements
Optimizing the existing QM system towards recertification readiness
Training relevant staff in required automotive quality management methods (Quality Core Tools)
Determining the status of the QM system for recertification
Resource planning within the QM budget
Preparing and supporting the recertification audit
Defining corrective actions for audit findings with the relevant departments
Supporting the implementation of corrective actions, including effectiveness checks and verification
Compiling the required documentation and closing the recertification through a TÜV Süd follow-up audit

Mar 2019 - Oct 2019

8 months

Sachsenheim, Germany

Senior Consultant Automotive Quality according to VDA

Kienle & Spies GmbH

Recording and evaluating existing logistics processes at the site using REFA
Optimizing existing processes in operational and systemic quality according to VDA guidelines, especially FMEA process, lessons learned, 8-D and APQP
Training the quality team management in building and applying automotive quality structures, described methods, and the process-oriented approach
Introducing and training Core Tools according to VDA (P-FMEA, 8-D, APQP)
Instructing and training the SQ team in the methodical application and evaluation of process audits according to VDA 6.3

Sep 2018 - Nov 2018

3 months

Neuhausen, Germany

Senior Consultant Automotive Quality according to VDA

ThyssenKrupp Elevator GmbH

Preparing the “Gearless Drives” production area for the introduction of automotive quality processes and Quality Core Tools
Recording, evaluating, and optimizing existing processes at the site
Optimizing existing processes in operational quality
Training shop floor quality management in building and applying automotive quality structures and methods
Introducing and training Core Tools according to VDA (P-FMEA, MSA, MFU)
Instructing and training quality assurance management in the methodical application and evaluation of process audits according to VDA 6.3

Aug 2018 - Aug 2018

1 month

Remscheid, Germany

Senior Consultant and VDA 6.1 Auditor

ALGRO GmbH

Checking the certification readiness for the VDA 6.1 certification in October at the ALGRO sites in Remscheid and evaluating the effectiveness of the corrective actions from the readiness audit in 02/2018.
Conducting the combined product and process audit according to VW requirements, based on VDA 6.5 and VDA 6.3

Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

5 months

Zhenjiang, China

Senior Consultant Quality Improvement/Process Optimization

Fesher Aviation (Resident for FACC GmbH Austria)

Analyzing the process landscape with focus on core processes and the value chain in the production of the interior for the first Chinese airliner
Analyzing the existing process-oriented approach and the effectiveness of production quality processes
Checking the compliance level of customer-specific process and quality requirements
Conducting an internal quality audit (system, production processes and their support processes, product audit) at the Zhenjiang site
Developing, implementing and proving the effectiveness of missing quality processes in manufacturing and logistics
Optimizing APQP and implementing quality gates throughout the value chain
Training management (site leadership, quality, industrial engineering, logistics and production) on timely process and quality understanding

Feb 2018 - Feb 2018

1 month

Remscheid, Germany

Senior Consultant and VDA 6.1 Auditor

ALGRO GmbH

Auditing ALGRO GmbH's QMS to check and evaluate its certifiability to VDA 6.1 at both ALGRO sites in Remscheid
Preparing the audit report including advisory recommendations for developing the client's QMS in line with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards

Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

3 months

Leipzig, Germany

Senior Consultant IATF 16949

ThyssenKrupp Automotive Systems

Preparing the QMS of TKAS's new axle plant for Porsche Leipzig for IATF 16949 certification
Capturing, assessing and optimizing existing processes at the plant
Ensuring updated standard requirements (organization context, risk/opportunity assessment, process-oriented QMS approach)
Analyzing existing processes for compliance with automotive process requirements, including defining missing procedures and processes
Conducting an internal system audit at ThyssenKrupp, creating deviation and action plans, and advising the client on the correct implementation of measures

Dec 2017 - Jan 2018

2 months

Sailauf, Germany

Senior Consultant IATF 16949

Magna Seating GmbH HQ

Checking and evaluating the certifiability of the QMS at Magna HQ
Ensuring updated standard requirements (organization context, risk/opportunity assessment, process-oriented QMS approach) by final optimization of key processes in the organization's QMS

Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

5 months

Kerpen, Germany

Head of Quality / (Interim)

A. Schulman GmbH

Led the company's Quality department (24 employees).
Ensured the company's quality standards, trained employees on VDA quality tools, process engineering, and process optimization according to REFA, implemented effective production quality processes, and served as a member of executive management.
Planned resources and managed the budget for the quality management area.
Analyzed processes and developed and optimized the quality management and project management systems.
Prepared and conducted internal system and process audits, prepared the QM system for the IATF 16949 transition certification, ensured ISO 9001 standards outside automotive production, optimized the continuous improvement process (KVP), introduced the TQM principle (holistic process-oriented approach) in production and quality management, monitored Poka Yoke and 5-S, and restructured the 8-D process.
Prepared the rollout of the Q-process to other plants in Europe, Asia, and Saudi Arabia.

Dec 2016 - Mar 2017

4 months

Érd, Hungary

Supplier Quality Resident / Trouble Shooting

Continental / Pex Erd

Performed trouble shooting at supplier PEX in Hungary for Continental.
Ensured compliance with Continental's customer requirements and delivery to the French and Romanian Conti sites.
Led escalation meetings with management, served as interface between Continental BU management and the supplier, consolidated the customer/supplier relationship, monitored the rollout of Quality Core Tools and VDA quality processes, and managed the implementation of action plan measures between Continental and PEX.

Nov 2016 - Dec 2016

2 months

Japan

Supplier Quality Resident / Trouble Shooting

Hella / Renesas Electronic Corp.

Performed trouble shooting at supplier Renesas at their HQ in Tokyo.
Ensured delivery to the German Tier 1 customer Hella.
Led escalation meetings at management level and consolidated the customer/supplier relationship.

Jul 2016 - Oct 2016

4 months

Bad Wildbad, Germany

Interim Quality Manager / QMB

Hittech Prontor GmbH

Led the company's Quality department (8 employees).
Ensured company quality standards, trained employees in using quality tools, implemented effective quality processes in production, served as quality management representative and member of executive management.
Planned resources and managed the budget for the quality management area at the plant.
Analyzed processes and developed and optimized the ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality management systems.
Prepared and conducted internal system and process audits, ensured ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards outside automotive production, optimized the continuous improvement process, introduced TQM and IMS basics in production, monitored Poka Yoke, 5-S, and 8-D, and managed corrective actions from the main customer audit.

Nov 2015 - Jul 2016

9 months

Akishima, Japan

Senior Consultant / Auditor

Japan Aviation Electronics Ltd.

Served as senior consultant for implementing automotive quality management according to ISO/TS 16949 and VDA.
Carried out an internal TS 16949 audit (3 days).
Trained quality staff on auditing (internal/external VDA 6.3; 6.5).
Implemented the Core Tools within the JAE organization.
Served as senior consultant for implementing supplier management.
Developed concepts for implementing quality planning and adapting internal quality management processes to VDA levels and ISO/TS 16949 standards.

Aug 2015 - Oct 2015

3 months

Wuppertal, Germany

Senior Consultant

Coroplast Fritz Müller GmbH & Co. KG

Optimization of quality processes at external plants in Poland according to ISO/TS 16949 and VDA 6.3
Implementation / structuring of Supplier Quality Management
Troubleshooting in the wire harness production process.

May 2015 - Jul 2015

3 months

Antwerp, Belgium

Senior Consultant / Troubleshooting

Petronas Lubricants International

Consulting, project support Q:Help-Exit, creation of the concept and project planning for conflict resolution in supplier development between Petronas and Daimler Benz AG.

Dec 2014 - Apr 2015

5 months

Reutlingen, Germany

Head of Quality / Quality Management Representative (Interim)

R.E.T REIFF Elastomertechnik GmbH

Leading the company's quality department (team of 10 employees).
Ensuring the company's quality standards, training employees in the use of quality tools, implementing effective quality processes in production, member of the escalation team and management.
Process analysis and the development and optimization of the quality management and project management systems.
Preparation and execution of internal system and process audits, preparing the QM system for TS 16949 re-certification (internal TS 16949 and ISO 9001 audit (3 days)), ensuring ISO 9001 standards outside automotive production, optimizing the continuous improvement process (CIP), introducing TQM and IMS basics in production, monitoring Poka Yoke, 5S and corrective actions from the internal and external 8-D process.
Consolidation and implementation of the quality management and project management systems.
Successful completion of the preparation for the ISO/TS 16949 re-certification in 2015.
Significant improvement of the supplier ranking with the company's two main customers.

Sep 2014 - Nov 2014

3 months

Bestwig, Germany

Senior Consultant

Büro für Projekt- & Qualitätsmanagement

Project consulting, workshops in quality-oriented process engineering
Training for quality staff on behalf of clients

May 2013 - Aug 2014

1 year 4 months

Nürtingen, Germany

Project Manager (External)

HILITE International GmbH

Quality responsibility for the HILITE reference project dual-clutch automatic transmission control DQ 500, personnel responsibility for 19 people in Germany and China.
Process analysis and process development in quality management in production in Changshu and in sourcing and supplier development with the SQ team in Asia (system audits, process audits, P-FMEA, D-FMEA, industrial engineering), internal TS 16949 audit at the Chinese site in April 2014 (4 days).
Establishing a stable quality management system at the production site in Changshu (ISO TS 16949, VDA, ...).
Preparation and management of the ISO/TS 16949 certification for the Changshu site, optimization of QM and PM processes in the development area at the Marktheidenfeld and Nürtingen sites.

Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

4 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Consultant

Büro für Projekt- & Qualitätsmanagement, Automobil Dienstleister AWA GmbH

Follow-up assignment
Coaching of operations management (process-oriented leadership, continuous improvement (CIP), FMEA, employee training on QMS topics)
Process performance monitoring, internal ISO 9001 audit
Project review, process optimization

Mar 2012 - Dec 2012

10 months

Vilsbiburg, Germany

Project Manager (External) DEE in VIB

Dräxlmaier Group

Overall project responsibility for integrating the high-voltage motor technology area and new FIS/Video technologies in China, the UK, the USA, and Romania
Process analysis and process development in project and change management
Together with my team, completed the time-critical industrialization of the EOL FIS test center on the IP line at Land Rover in Birmingham/GB by SOP
Implemented a key reference project for the DRX Group in robotics/FIS/Video at BMW in Duncan/USA with my team
Project preparation for an EOL test center on the interior line at BMW/Brilliance in Shenjang

Jul 2011 - Feb 2012

8 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Project Manager/Consultant

Automobil Dienstleister AWA GmbH

Staff training, coaching, creation of the quality management manual, preparation for ISO 9001 certification
Project management, process engineering & controlling
Increased site productivity by 15%

May 2008 - Jun 2011

3 years 2 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Area Sales Manager Germany

Pack Tech A/S

Managed the Germany base in Düsseldorf (22 people total, inside and field sales), including key account management and CRM
Project management and portfolio maintenance in collaboration with R&D and production in Denmark and Ningbo/China
Special tasks in the company's strategic direction (Asia focus: process analysis and evaluation at the joint venture site Ningbo/CN)
Significant involvement in strategic and operational business development activities (product line evaluation, expansion calculations, etc., in Ningbo)
Development of the Asia expansion concept
Optimization of the Ningbo site (process and system level)
Completion of the expansion at the Ningbo site

Languages

German

Native

Certifications & licenses

Process Auditor (3rd Party) VDA 6.3

System Auditor VDA 6.1

PPLA training theoretical part (private pilot license)

System Auditor IATF 16949

REFA- Industrial Engineer

REFA

REFA - Business Administrator for Industrial Engineering

REFA

REFA - Controller for Industrial Engineering

REFA

REFA - Organizational Developer

REFA

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