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Nordhausen, Germany

Experience

Oct 2023 - Present

2 years 5 months

Varta Microbattery GmbH

Implemented automated data visualization/analysis as a basis for further decision-making processes
Analyzed production data to identify relevant quality issues and their technical root causes using Six Sigma methodology
Led the internal resistance task force (mechanical/electro-chemical)
Led the AI-based X-ray image evaluation task force to reduce scrap
Resolved urgent issues and established a continuous improvement process in production
Introduced performance metrics, resource and timeline planning, risk assessment and change management
Developed and implemented corrective actions
Secured delivery capability in the pre-series process
Coordinated between OEM and customer

Oct 2022 - Sep 2023

1 year

EAO Automotive GmbH & Co. KG

Project manager for tool redesign and setup during series production
Task force leader for project relocations after supplier insolvency
Established pragmatic decision-making processes in change management
Secured delivery capability during series production
Coordinated between OEM and supplier

Apr 2022 - Jul 2022

4 months

Berlin Millhouse GmbH

Operational program manager for Bosch projects
Restructured project/program management processes
Operational purchasing of all required semi-finished goods
Supported management in strategic new business decisions
Conducted potential analyses and audits for new suppliers

Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

3 months

tmax Germany GmbH

Analyzed customer requirements, specifications and timelines
Defined resource requirements (staff and machinery) with support from departments/plants
Developed measures for efficient project control
Coordinated expansion of the machine pool through relocation and/or purchase
Prepared, managed and implemented supplier change requests (SCR)
Coordinated relocation activities between Mannheim and Sibiu sites
Controlled projects to meet financial goals and deadlines
Conducted deviation analysis and initiated countermeasures for schedule, cost or quality deviations
Efficiently conducted workshops, project meetings and task assignments

Jul 2019 - Dec 2021

2 years 6 months

IHI Charging Systems International GmbH

Managed the Audi Evo5 development program
Handled purchasing for the Audi Evo5 development project
Acted as project quality manager for critical global projects with Audi & Porsche, focusing on supplier management and internal project quality
Served as customer interface for 'production readiness' and supplier management/APQP
Ensured qualitative and quantitative assurance of critical global suppliers
Developed and implemented a sustainable internal change management system
Planned and executed global relocation projects during pre-series
Introduced tracking processes in supplier management
Analyzed and evaluated quality-critical customer requirements
Provided methodological support for FMEA workshops
Prepared all IATF audit documentation for annual certification
Established quality processes for planning, control and monitoring in the pre-series process
Developed and standardized the internal sampling process
Supported and involved members from quality, procurement and plant
Led industrialization, process stabilization and process optimization
Conducted Audi-specific gate reviews in the Audi LION system

Jan 2019 - May 2019

5 months

MahleBehr GmbH & Co. KG

Support global quality management at MahleBehr for cooling modules of the BMW X5, X6 and Rolls-Royce projects at the Stuttgart, Dayton and Charleston sites
Analyze and assess quality-related customer requirements
Plan and carry out PZS runs in the plant and at critical sub-suppliers in Europe and the USA together with BMW QMTs
Handle Level-1 escalations and track KPIs
Support critical sampling topics in IPQ
Result: Provided BMW start-up assurance for the most important global SUV model series

Sep 2017 - Jan 2019

1 year 5 months

IHI Charging Systems International GmbH

Project Quality Manager for critical customer projects at Audi & Porsche with focus on supplier management/APQP
Contact person for customers in monthly meetings on project status
Weekly management presentation on supplier status
Analyze and assess quality-related customer requirements
Provide methodological support in FMEA workshops
Prepare all IATF audit-relevant documents for annual certification
Develop relevant quality processes for planning, control and monitoring in the pre-series process
Develop and standardize the internal sampling process
Ensure qualitative and quantitative assurance of critical suppliers
Support and involve members from quality, purchasing and production
Prepare sampling-relevant documents in coordination with the customer
Industrialization, process stabilization and process optimization
Conduct Audi-specific gate reviews in the Audi LION system
Result: IATF certification without deviations, approval of all sub-suppliers on schedule, industrialization of a critical customer project

Sep 2016 - Sep 2017

1 year 1 month

Bremen, Germany

Prae-Turbo GmbH

Industrialization, process stabilization and process optimization
Introduce standardized process monitoring
Introduce suitable measuring equipment based on analysis
Optimize cycle times of series processes
Develop and standardize the internal sampling process
Supplier management and assurance of critical suppliers
Secure capacity for global Daimler and VW volumes
Prepare sampling-relevant documents in coordination with the customer
Support and involve members from quality, purchasing and production
Result: Secured internal delivery and process capability

Nov 2015 - Jul 2016

9 months

Bosch Mahle Turbo Systems GmbH & Co. KG

On-site support and global SQ assurance for critical suppliers (project management)
Manage exhaust manifold modules, compressor wheels, pneumatic actuators, bearing housings, exhaust flap systems
Secure capacity for global VW volumes
Support weekly reviews at VW
Track bottlenecks of critical suppliers
Conduct supplier selection and potential analyses
Industrialization and process optimization
Introduce standardized process monitoring
Support members from quality, purchasing and production
Provide parallel support for special projects (e.g. T/H Brakes India)
Result: Secured delivery capability of critical suppliers

Jan 2015 - Nov 2015

11 months

IHI Charging Systems International GmbH

Support Daimler task force within Q-Help 3 classification
Secure capacity for Daimler volumes
Support weekly reviews at Daimler and sampling topics
Main liaison and communication partner to Daimler
Support global SQ assurance for critical suppliers
Optimize cycle times of series processes
Manage and conduct the Daimler sampling process in the Daimler AG SQMS
Develop and standardize the ICSI sampling process for Daimler
Prepare sampling-relevant documents in coordination with the customer
Support members from quality, purchasing and production
Provide parallel support for special projects (e.g. T/H NWS in China, B/H Trompetter Casting)
Result: Raised ICSI rating at Daimler to Q-Help 2

Jan 2014 - Present

12 years 2 months

Managing Director

Joiko Consulting

Global consulting firm specializing in Six Sigma (DMAIC, Lean Six Sigma)
Quality and development support for global, complex product launches in the automotive industry
Execution of Six Sigma projects
IATF 16949:2016 1st/2nd-party auditor
Point of contact for customer communication
Supplier management and project management

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

3 years

Associate

Dr. Schäfer Consulting

Support and implementation of process monitoring
Evaluation and processing of industrial data
Development of standardized tools for process assurance in test planning and execution
Creation of training materials for process standardization
Support in process analysis of complex technical components (e.g., EGR valve, electric actuator)
Introduction to quality management systems according to VDA 6.3
Support in global Six Sigma projects
Development of long-term management concepts in quality assurance
Identification of ongoing production issues on final assembly lines
Support for process optimization of electric actuator adjustment on final assembly lines
Initiation of a poka-yoke solution for electric actuator final assembly
Addressing open material issues in the sampling process
Support for electric actuator inspections at Audi AG in Ingolstadt

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Automotive (14 years) and Manufacturing (4.5 years).

Automotive

Manufacturing

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 (14 years), Project Management (12 years), Supply Chain Management (12 years), Operations (7.5 years), Production (3 years), and Procurement (1.5 years).

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Operations

Production

Procurement

Skills

Ramp-up Assurance
Process Development/optimization
Supplier Management
Quality Management
Data Analysis
Strategic & Operational Procurement
Supplier Development / Sourcing / Auditing
Relocation Management
Automotive Industry / Automotive
Task Force Support In The Automotive Sector
Manufacturing And Testing Processes Of High-performance Lithium-ion Battery Cells From Electrode Through Winding To The Final Charged Cell
Turbocharger Technology For Diesel And Gasoline Engines, As Well As Most Required Tier Supplier Manufacturing Processes
Product And Process Knowledge Of Electronic Actuators For Turbochargers (Diesel And Gasoline)
Cooler Modules, Heat Exchangers, Charge Air Coolers, Oil Coolers, Water Coolers, Condensers
Manufacturing Technologies: Steel Casting / Aluminum Casting (Gravity And Vacuum)
Joining Processes (Mig/tig Welding)
Plastic Injection Molding
Technologies Such As Stamping, Deep Drawing, Forming, Turning, Milling, Sintering And Balancing
Project Quality Management For A-supplier Component System Providers
Global Supplier Management And Change Management In The Vw Group
Daimler & Vw Group Specific Processes (Especially Daimler “Special Terms” And Vw “Formel Q”)
Quality Management Through All Iatf/vda Gates From Pre-series To Sop
Implementation Of Lessons Learned, Design Reviews And Process Audits
Six Sigma Projects In Process Optimization And Scrap Reduction
Relocation Of Production Plants And Manufacturing Lines
Practical Use Of Quality Management Systems (Vda 6.3, Qs 9000, Iatf 16949)
Daimler Sqms & Vw, Audi Beon And Lion Sampling Process According To Vda Standard/special Terms
Strong Knowledge Of Common Quality Management Methods (Tqm)
Specific Six Sigma Tools Such As Balanced Scorecard, Doe, Ishikawa Diagram
Comprehensive Potential Analyses According To Vda 6.3 Standard
Continuous Improvement Of Preventive Quality Methods

Languages

German

Native

Education

Oct 2015 - Sep 2017

Technical University of Ilmenau

Master of Science · Industrial Engineering with a focus on Mechanical Engineering · Ilmenau, Germany

Oct 2011 - Sep 2014

Technical University of Ilmenau

Bachelor of Science · Industrial Engineering with a focus on Mechanical Engineering · Ilmenau, Germany

Oct 2001 - Jun 2009

Wilhelm von Humboldt Gymnasium

High school diploma (Abitur) · Nordhausen, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

IATF 16949:2016 1st / 2nd Party Auditor

DGQ- Quality Systems Manager Junior

Lean Management & Kaizen Practitioner Certification

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

Profile

Created

July 2025

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Where is Norman based?

Norman is based in Nordhausen, Germany.

What languages does Norman speak?

Norman speaks the following languages: German (Native).

How many years of experience does Norman have?

Norman has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Norman has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Norman may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Norman be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Norman would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Associate.

What companies has Norman worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Norman has worked for Varta Microbattery GmbH, EAO Automotive GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin Millhouse GmbH, tmax Germany GmbH, and IHI Charging Systems International GmbH.

Which industries is Norman most experienced in?

Norman is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Norman most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Norman worked in recently?

Norman has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Norman worked in recently?

Norman has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), and Supply Chain Management.

What is Norman's education?

Norman holds a Master in Industrial Engineering with a focus on Mechanical Engineering from Technical University of Ilmenau and a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering with a focus on Mechanical Engineering from Technical University of Ilmenau.

Does Norman have any certificates?

Norman has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: IATF 16949:2016 1st / 2nd Party Auditor, DGQ- Quality Systems Manager Junior, and Lean Management & Kaizen Practitioner Certification.

What is the availability of Norman?

Norman is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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