Khallad Swaid
Consulting Project
Experience
Jan 2020 - Present
5 years 7 monthsConsulting Project
GPM
- Development of an audit methodology and an auditing tool for evaluating project management training providers, as well as audit planning and execution at contractors
- Conducting workshops to determine customer and contractual requirements
- Analysis of customer and contractual requirements within an audit methodology
- Analysis and identification of relevant requirements from various quality management systems
- Development and evaluation of an audit questionnaire, scoring methodology and report dashboards
- Development of the audit process
- Planning and execution of audits at training providers
Mar 2019 - Sep 2019
7 monthsConsulting Project
Bühler Motor
- Reorganization and optimization of the product development process (PDP) considering the requirements of the IATF 16949 quality management system (Project via INCOVIS Group)
- Conducting workshops to analyze various PDP processes using the SIPOC method
- Identification of optimization potentials and development of corresponding measures in PDP processes
- Development of a KPI system at different process levels
- Conducting integration workshops to align and synchronize different PDP processes
- Embedding PDP processes into the process landscape and coordinating interfaces
- Development and introduction of a quality gate system based on VDA maturity assurance to control maturity progress in PDP
- Selection and implementation of BPM 2.0 software for visualization and support of the PDP flow
- Revision of the corporate process landscape at system level
Mar 2018 - Feb 2019
1 yearConsulting Project
Schlote Group
- Reorganization of the QM system & IATF 16949 transition @ Schlote Group (Project via Audimus Saar)
- IATF 16949 transition management for 5 plants & central functions and preparation for certification audits
- System audits according to IATF 16949 (2nd party)
- Process audits according to VDA 6.3
- Review and revision of various processes according to IATF 16949 requirements
- Analysis of deficiencies and development of a concept for QM system reorganization
- Concept development and workshop facilitation with management for QM system reorganization
- Company-wide workshop leadership to define system-level processes (Turtle Diagrams)
- Development of a KPI system at system level
- Development of a risk management system and capturing the organization’s knowledge
- Concept creation and implementation of the new QM system into the interactive management system (q.wiki)
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
1 yearConsulting Projects
Various Companies
- Process audits according to VDA 6.3 (Projects via Audimus Saar)
Oct 2017 - Present
7 years 10 monthsInterim Manager / Senior Consultant
Freelance
- Business Management, Project Management, Quality Management
Oct 2017 - Mar 2018
6 monthsConsulting Project
BraunCarTec GmbH
- Reorganization of QM system & IATF 16949 transition (Project via Audimus Saar)
- IATF 16949 transition management for 2 plants & central functions
- System audits according to IATF 16949
- Conceptual development of the system-level process map
- Concept and workshop facilitation to define system-level processes (Turtle Diagrams)
- Development of a risk management system and capturing organizational knowledge
- Preparation for certification audit
Oct 2017 - Feb 2018
5 monthsConsulting Project
Lakatos GmbH
- Reorganization of QM system & ISO 9001 (Project via Audimus Saar)
- System audit according to ISO 9001
- Conceptual development of the system-level process map
- Concept and workshop facilitation to define system-level processes (Turtle Diagrams)
- Development of a risk management system and capturing organizational knowledge
- Preparation for certification audit
Jan 2016 - Present
8 years 7 months Ludwigshafen, Germany
CEO and Co-Founder
3D-EDUVATION
- Educational innovation in 3D design and 3D printing.
Apr 2016 - Dec 2016
9 months Grünstadt, Germany
Head Six Sigma & DFSS / Deputy Head of Quality Product Line Turbocharger
Continental Automotive GmbH
- Business Unit Engine Systems, turbocharger product line with approx. 215,000 employees
- Deputy head of the quality department and group leadership
- Quality responsibility / escalation for the entire OEM customer portfolio on all series and field topics (e.g. BMW, Audi, Ford)
- Establishment of the Six Sigma and DFSS department and coordination of all quality activities in the product line on these topics
- Development of the quality reporting system for the entire product line
- Optimization and development of all quality-related processes in coordination with adjacent functions
- Development of a lessons learned system for the product line according to Continental standards
Apr 2015 - Mar 2016
1 year Heidelberg, Germany
Head of Project Quality Management
IHI Charging Systems International GmbH
- Automotive Business Unit of IHI Corporation (Japan) with approx. 28,000 employees
- Support in maintaining the quality management system according to ISO/TS 16949
- Team leadership with personnel and budget responsibility
- Quality responsibility for the entire OEM customer portfolio (e.g. Daimler, BMW, VW, Audi, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles)
- Coordination and alignment of all quality aspects in the customer project core teams and interface to all quality functions
- Ensuring project execution according to VDA maturity management in product development
- Internal auditing of all development projects according to VDA 6.3
- Establishment of the Project Quality Management function at IHI
- Product and process optimization in coordination with relevant functions
- Development and implementation of a lessons learned system
Jun 2014 - Mar 2015
10 months Heidelberg, Germany
Head of Supplier Quality Management
IHI Charging Systems International GmbH
- Team leadership with personnel and budget responsibility
- Responsible for the entire supplier portfolio
- Supplier development and auditing (ISO/TS 16949, VDA 6.3)
- APQP, PPAP, product and process optimization
- Further development of corporate processes and introduction of SAP quality modules in supplier quality engineering
- Coordination with European plants regarding supplier quality
- Support for plants in escalations and complaint management
Aug 2011 - May 2014
2 years 10 months Karlsbad, Germany
Manager Supplier Quality Engineering
Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbH
- Automotive Business Unit of Harman International Industries Inc. with over 12,000 employees
- Technical and disciplinary team leadership across multiple sites
- Quality responsibility for all mechanical component suppliers in Europe and Far East (metal and plastic including interior surfaces)
- Supplier development and auditing (ISO/TS 16949, VDA 6.3)
- APQP, FMEA, PPAP, product and process optimization
- Failure analysis and complaint management (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, fault tree analysis, risk assessment, etc.)
- Development and optimization of global corporate processes: e.g. implementation of a lessons learned database, concept for maturity assurance of purchased parts in coordination with various functions, definition of prototype handling in different development phases
Apr 2011 - Jul 2011
4 months Dietzenbach, Germany
Team Leader Advanced Quality
Roof Systems Germany GmbH
- Business Unit Roof Systems of INTEVA Products with over 10,000 employees
- Team leadership
- Quality responsibility for development projects of sunroof systems, APQP, FMEA, PPAP
- OEM customer support
- Supplier development and auditing
- Product and process optimization
- Complaint management and failure analysis: 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, fault tree analysis, risk assessment, test strategies, etc.
Nov 2010 - Mar 2011
5 months Sindelfingen, Germany
Quality Manager Series and Development / Program and Project Manager Development Projects (Consultant via Brunel)
Daimler AG
- Work performed as a consultant from Brunel GmbH, an engineering and management services company
- Quality responsibility for development projects (sunroof, soft-top, bogie), APQP, FMEA, PPAP, complaint handling, failure analysis/8D
- Working group leader, simultaneous engineering team leader
- Supplier management, development and auditing
- Product and process optimization, internal audits
- Multi-project management of development projects with schedule, performance and budget responsibility towards clients and management
Apr 2010 - Oct 2010
7 months Siegen, Germany
Quality Manager Series and Development / Program and Project Manager Development Projects (Consultant via Brunel)
Bombardier Transportation GmbH
- Work performed as a consultant from Brunel GmbH, an engineering and management services company
- Quality responsibility for development projects (sunroof, soft-top, bogie), APQP, FMEA, PPAP, complaint handling, failure analysis/8D
- Working group leader, simultaneous engineering team leader
- Supplier management, development and auditing
- Product and process optimization, internal audits
- Multi-project management of development projects with schedule, performance and budget responsibility towards clients and management
Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
3 months Salzgitter, Germany
Quality Manager Series and Development / Program and Project Manager Development Projects (Consultant via Brunel)
ALSTOM Transport Deutschland GmbH
- Work performed as a consultant from Brunel GmbH, an engineering and management services company
- Quality responsibility for development projects (sunroof, soft-top, bogie), APQP, FMEA, PPAP, complaint handling, failure analysis/8D
- Working group leader, simultaneous engineering team leader
- Supplier management, development and auditing
- Product and process optimization, internal audits
- Multi-project management of development projects with schedule, performance and budget responsibility towards clients and management
Apr 2009 - Dec 2009
9 months Osnabrück, Germany
Quality Manager Series and Development / Program and Project Manager Development Projects (Consultant via Brunel)
Karmann GmbH & Co. KG
- Work performed as a consultant from Brunel GmbH, an engineering and management services company
- Quality responsibility for development projects (sunroof, soft-top, bogie), APQP, FMEA, PPAP, complaint handling, failure analysis/8D
- Working group leader, simultaneous engineering team leader
- Supplier management, development and auditing
- Product and process optimization, internal audits
- Multi-project management of development projects with schedule, performance and budget responsibility towards clients and management
Dec 2008 - Mar 2009
4 months Mannheim, Germany
Quality Manager Series and Development / Program and Project Manager Development Projects (Consultant via Brunel)
Hutchinson / TOTAL Group
- Work performed as a consultant from Brunel GmbH, an engineering and management services company
- Quality responsibility for development projects (sunroof, soft-top, bogie), APQP, FMEA, PPAP, complaint handling, failure analysis/8D
- Working group leader, simultaneous engineering team leader
- Supplier management, development and auditing
- Product and process optimization, internal audits
- Multi-project management of development projects with schedule, performance and budget responsibility towards clients and management
May 2008 - Nov 2008
7 months Herxheim bei Landau/Pfalz, Germany
Quality Manager Series and Development / Program and Project Manager Development Projects (Consultant via Brunel)
Eberspächer catem GmbH & Co. KG
- Work performed as a consultant from Brunel GmbH, an engineering and management services company
- Quality responsibility for development projects (sunroof, soft-top, bogie), APQP, FMEA, PPAP, complaint handling, failure analysis/8D
- Working group leader, simultaneous engineering team leader
- Supplier management, development and auditing
- Product and process optimization, internal audits
- Multi-project management of development projects with schedule, performance and budget responsibility towards clients and management
Oct 2005 - Apr 2008
2 years 7 months Rheine, Germany
Quality Manager Series and Development / Program and Project Manager Development Projects (Consultant via Brunel)
Karmann GmbH & Co. KG
- Work performed as a consultant from Brunel GmbH, an engineering and management services company
- Quality responsibility for development projects (sunroof, soft-top, bogie), APQP, FMEA, PPAP, complaint handling, failure analysis/8D
- Working group leader, simultaneous engineering team leader
- Supplier management, development and auditing
- Product and process optimization, internal audits
- Multi-project management of development projects with schedule, performance and budget responsibility towards clients and management
Summary
Technical and disciplinary staff management as well as budget responsibility
Successful development, implementation and optimization of corporate processes and products, as well as building new departments (BPM 2.0, Signavio, Q-Wiki, etc.)
Multi-project management and international project leadership
Broad knowledge and hands-on experience in quality management and numerous quality tools (Total Quality Management, IATF 16949, DIN ISO 9001:2015, Advanced Product Quality Planning, VDA Product Maturity Assurance for New Parts, FMEA, Control Plan, Production Parts Approval Process, Product and Process Approval according to VDA Volume 2, Audit according to VDA 6.3, Mass Process Approval, Run@Rate, KVP, Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, problem solving, 8D, fault tree analysis, risk management, etc.)
Supplier management and process development
Requirements and customer management
Proficient in various manufacturing processes (primary and secondary forming, coating, joining and separation processes)
Detailed knowledge of different production technologies and processes
Successful launch of various products (soft-top, sunroof, infotainment systems, bogie) at OEMs such as Daimler, Mini, BMW, AUDI, Bombardier
Self-management and customer orientation
Sustainable determination, entrepreneurial thinking & acting
Very good assertiveness and negotiation skills
Analytical approach and problem-solving competence
High social and intercultural competence
Excellent communication and teamwork skills as well as integrity
Languages
Arabic
Native
German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Elementary
Turkish
Elementary
Education
Oct 2010 - May 2014
Open University Business School
Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Oct 1994 - Mar 2004
Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule
Diploma Engineer, Production and Quality Management · Mechanical Engineering · Aachen, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Professional Scrum Master I
Scrum.org
Certified Auditor (ISO 27001)
British Standards Institution – BSI Group
Certified Auditor (IATF 16949 & ISO 9001)
German Association of the Automotive Industry – Quality Management Center
Certified Auditor (VDA 6.3 - 2016)
German Association of the Automotive Industry – Quality Management Center
Auditor Qualification (VDA 6.3 – 2010)
German Association of the Automotive Industry – Quality Management Center
Certified Project Management Professional (GPM); IPMA Level D
German Association for Project Management
Junior Quality Systems Manager equivalent to DGQ Quality Manager
German Society for Quality (DGQ)
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