Olaf Schneider - Senior Supplier Quality Engineer for Sanitary Products

Q: Where is Olaf based?

Olaf is based in Unna, Germany .

Q: What languages does Olaf speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Olaf have?

Olaf has at least 35 years of experience. During this time, Olaf has worked in at least 22 different roles and for 18 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Olaf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Olaf's latest experience?

Olaf's most recent position is Senior Supplier Quality Engineer for Sanitary Products at Grohe AG .

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

In recent years, Olaf has worked for Grohe AG , RIMOWA GmbH – LVMH Group , Abbott Automation Solutions GmbH , CGR B-E GmbH , and Ineos Automotive .

Q: Which industries is Olaf most experienced in?

Olaf is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Automotive . Olaf also has some experience in Healthcare , Fashion and Apparel , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Olaf most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Olaf worked in recently?

Olaf has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Healthcare , and Fashion and Apparel .

Q: Which business areas has Olaf worked in recently?

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

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Unna, Germany

Experience

Apr 2025 - Present

1 year

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer for Sanitary Products

Grohe AG

Responsible for carrying out sample approval processes

Jun 2023 - Dec 2024

1 year 7 months

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) – Global based on ISO 9001

RIMOWA GmbH – LVMH Group

Responsible for aluminum, coating, and qualification of new suppliers including audits
Travel within Europe

Jun 2022 - May 2024

2 years

Project Management for Packaging GLP Systems Track according to ISO 13485

Abbott Automation Solutions GmbH

Document Management
External Audits
Support of market launch in the USA
Project Partner: Solcom

Mar 2022 - May 2022

3 months

Project Manager PEP Process Connectors for Steering Gears

CGR B-E GmbH

Project Partner: EA Executives

Aug 2021 - Mar 2022

8 months

Grenadier Project Böblingen Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Ineos Automotive

Responsible for BIW parts & AdBlue system
In charge of suppliers in the UK and Spain including qualification and audits according to VDA 6.3
Project Partner: MyMotion

Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

6 months

Project Manager for Process Engineering

Leybold GmbH

Designing a cleaning system with a budget of 1000 k€
Project partner: Solcom

Oct 2020 - Mar 2021

6 months

Quality Engineer

Molex CVS Bochum GmbH

Responsible for APQP/PPAP according to TS 16949
Supporting the plants in Shanghai and Guadalajara
Quality Engineer for JLR projects
Project partner: MyMotion

Nov 2019 - Sep 2020

11 months

Senior Quality Manager (QM Representative) and Deputy Plant Manager at the Leverkusen plant

TMD Friction GmbH

Responsible for IATF 16949 certification and customer-supplier audits
In charge of PPAP and handling customer complaints
Project manager for production relocation to Essen and Romania
Plant optimization during plant closure, Gemba walk
Project partner: Fagro

Nov 2018 - Oct 2019

1 year

Quality Assurance, Quality Planning & SCM

TMD Friction GmbH

Project manager in charge of relocating production areas and warehouses
Project partner: Fagro

Jul 2018 - Nov 2018

5 months

Zero Defect & Process Engineer for dialysis machines

Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH

Supporting on-site manufacturing and relocation to a second production site in the USA
Experience with ISO 13485, GMP and CAPA
Project partner: Ferchau

Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

3 months

Bottleneck Manager for Engine and Transmission Components

BMW AG

Responsible for managing production bottlenecks at a BMW supplier in Hungary
Conducting process and logistics audits
Increasing capacity through process optimizations while improving component quality for BMW M engines
Project partners: Valantic Supply Chain Excellence & Solcom

Sep 2017 - Apr 2018

8 months

Quality and Supplier Management Support in the Medical Technology Sector (ISO 13485)

EIZO GmbH

Managing plastic injection-molded housings and monitors for the GE Medical Equipment Venue ultrasound system
Conducting internal and external audits
Experience with cleanroom, GMP, CAPA
Project partner: Ferchau

Jul 2015 - Aug 2017

2 years 2 months

Head of Ceramic Series Development

Grohe AG

Established the department for ceramics and bidet toilet business
Responsible for product developments at Lixil LWT sites worldwide
Managed production at plants in China and Japan, as well as European suppliers
Self-acquisition

Dec 2013 - Feb 2015

1 year 3 months

Project Acquisition

Energiekontor AG

Planning wind farms in North Rhine-Westphalia
Initial contact with landowners of potential sites
Presentation and explanation of further project processes
Drafting and signing usage contracts
Self-acquisition

Jan 2013 - Jun 2015

2 years 6 months

Project Manager

Grohe AG

International multi-project management in the field of sanitary fittings, flushing systems and bidet toilets
Budget responsibility up to €4 million
Supporting the design department and reviewing results with respect to design and market requirements
Monitoring business cases and margin development
Responsible for meeting the required manufacturing costs at component and item level
Managing Grohe’s plants and suppliers worldwide
Self-acquisition

Feb 2012 - Dec 2012

11 months

Project Manager, Business Development Team Jaguar Land Rover

Continental AG

Development of charge air hoses for engines
Project and quality management according to TS 16949
APQP: Creation of requirement specifications, FMEA, feasibility analysis, control plan, and tool procurement
PPAP: Product approval and process/manufacturing release
R@R: Capacity planning of plants, scheduling and implementation of all actions
Supplier development for new parts
Conducting supplier audits
Member of the task force to regain JLRQ status
Optimization of production workflows and assembly processes
Integration of assembly workstations into the SAP system
Presentation of results at the management level
Project partner: Ferchau

Jul 2011 - Present

14 years 9 months

Freelance Work

OScon Olaf Schneider Consulting

Development and innovation
Project management
Quality management
Interim management
Supplier development

Mar 2010 - Jun 2011

1 year 4 months

Head of Quality Management for plants in Germany, Czech Republic & Slovakia

HDO Druckguss- & Oberflächentechnik GmbH

Quality management according to TS 16949
Reorganization of the quality department
Personnel responsibility for 16 employees across 3 sites
Leading continuous improvement teams for process and cost optimization
Conducting audits (internal and supplier) according to VDA 6.3
Managing customers AMG, Porsche, Hansgrohe, Grohe & BSH

Sep 2004 - Feb 2010

5 years 6 months

Head of Quality Management for the Hemer and Gütersloh plants

Keuco GmbH & Co. KG

Establishing the quality management organization according to DIN EN ISO 9001
Audits by TÜV, Kiwa, MPA, SGS and VDE
Reorganization of the quality department at 2 locations
Personnel responsibility for 8 employees
Introduction of FMEA
Supplier sourcing and development in China and Eastern Europe
Auditing suppliers in China and Eastern Europe
Responsible for process and cost optimizations
Responsible for tooling improvements and planning in zinc die casting, plastic injection molding & aluminum casting
Checking quality and capacity on-site at suppliers and implementing improvements
Responsible for optimizing process performance in machining and electroplating

Nov 2001 - Aug 2004

2 years 10 months

Head of Quality Assurance

Junker & Halverscheidt Kunststoffverarbeitung und Formenbau

Quality management according to TS 16949
Conducting internal and external audits
Primary responsibility for handling customer complaints worldwide
Reorganization of the quality department and cost management
Personnel responsibility for 20 employees
Project management for D-parts production and airbag connectors
Managing customers Tyco, Yazaki and Kostal
Managing automated assembly lines for airbag connectors

Jul 1996 - Oct 2001

5 years 4 months

Head of Quality Management, QMB

Naber und Wissmann GmbH

Establishing, introducing, and maintaining the quality management system according to DIN EN ISO 9001
Maintaining and updating the quality system
Structuring manufacturing processes
Handling complaints and tracking costs
Project management for production reorganization
Planning of the machine park
Restructuring of the CNC machining department
Conducting internal and external audits

Jun 1991 - Oct 2001

10 years 5 months

CNC Machinist

Naber und Wissmann GmbH

Responsible for CNC machining (turning and milling technology)

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 Manufacturing (27 years), Professional Services (14.5 years), Automotive (8 years), Healthcare (3 years), Fashion (1.5 years), and Energy (1 year).

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Automotive

Healthcare

Fashion

Energy

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 (29.5 years), Project Management (23 years), Supply Chain Management (20 years), Product Development (14.5 years), Production (13.5 years), and Operations (6.5 years).

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Product Development

Production

Operations

Skills

Quality Management
Iatf 16949
En Iso 9001
Iso 13485
Internal / External Audits
Sap
Babtec Caq
Solid Edge
Stage / Gate Process
Business Administration
Good Knowledge Of Ms Office, Ms Project
Multi-project Management
Supplier Development
Scm
Sourcing
Gmp
Capa
Cleanroom
Automated Production Systems & Assembly
Smd / Flat Assemblies
Kpis
Experience In Asia – China / Japan
Team Leadership
Employee Motivation
High Commitment
Quick Comprehension
Innovative
Team Player
Outgoing
Hands-on Mentality

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1992 - Jun 1996

Advanced training to become a state-certified technician in manufacturing engineering

Oct 1988 - Jun 1991

Mannesmann Demag Fördertechnik

Training as a machining mechanic specializing in turning technology · Wetter, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Process Auditor according to VDA 6.3

Train-the-Trainer Examination

SIHK-Hagen

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Olaf based?

Olaf is based in Unna, Germany.

What languages does Olaf speak?

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

How many years of experience does Olaf have?

Olaf has at least 35 years of experience. During this time, Olaf has worked in at least 22 different roles and for 18 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Olaf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Olaf be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Olaf would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Supplier Quality Engineer for Sanitary Products, Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) – Global based on ISO 9001, Project Management for Packaging GLP Systems Track according to ISO 13485.

What is Olaf's latest experience?

Olaf's most recent position is Senior Supplier Quality Engineer for Sanitary Products at Grohe AG.

What companies has Olaf worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Olaf has worked for Grohe AG, RIMOWA GmbH – LVMH Group, Abbott Automation Solutions GmbH, CGR B-E GmbH, and Ineos Automotive.

Which industries is Olaf most experienced in?

Olaf is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Automotive. Olaf also has some experience in Healthcare, Fashion and Apparel, and Energy.

Which business areas is Olaf most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Olaf worked in recently?

Olaf has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Healthcare, and Fashion and Apparel.

Which business areas has Olaf worked in recently?

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

What is Olaf's education?

Olaf holds a Doctorate in Training as a machining mechanic specializing in turning technology from Mannesmann Demag Fördertechnik.

Does Olaf have any certificates?

Olaf has 2 certificates. These include: Process Auditor according to VDA 6.3 and Train-the-Trainer Examination.

What is the availability of Olaf?

Olaf will be available from March 2026.

What is the rate of Olaf?

Olaf's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.