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Stefan Paul
Career Break
Experience
May 2024 - Present
1 year 10 monthsCareer Break
Self-employed
Nov 2023 - Apr 2024
6 monthsHamburg, Germany
3rd Party Auditor
Bureau Veritas Germany Certification GmbH
Jul 2023 - Oct 2023
4 monthsNeustadt, Germany
Employee (transfer company)
connect.QBV.GmbH
Apr 2023 - Jun 2023
3 monthsEbersdorf bei Coburg, Germany
Head of Quality
Martin Metallverarbeitung GmbH
- Personnel responsibility for 25 employees
Nov 2022 - Mar 2023
5 monthsNeustadt, Germany
Employee (transfer company)
connect.QBV.GmbH
May 2021 - Oct 2022
1 year 6 monthsEbern, Germany
Warranty Team Leader
FTE automotive GmbH (Valeo GmbH since 11/2017)
- Responsible for 13 employees
Apr 2012 - Apr 2021
9 years 1 monthEbern, Germany
Quality Planner for Development Projects
FTE automotive GmbH (Valeo GmbH since 11/2017)
Apr 2008 - Mar 2012
4 yearsEbern, Germany
Quality Customer Advisor for French Clients
FTE automotive GmbH (Valeo GmbH since 11/2017)
Jan 2005 - Mar 2008
3 years 3 monthsEbern, Germany
Quality Planner for Two-Wheel Development Projects
FTE automotive GmbH (Valeo GmbH since 11/2017)
Jul 2004 - Dec 2004
6 monthsCoburg, Germany
Quality Representative Press Shop
Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG
- Responsible for 6 employees
Jan 2002 - Jun 2004
2 years 6 monthsBad Rodach, Germany
Quality planner for development projects
Valeo Klimasysteme GmbH
Apr 2001 - Dec 2001
9 monthsBad Rodach, Germany
Supervisor Quality Assurance in Assembly
Valeo Klimasysteme GmbH
- Personnel responsibility for 4 employees
Oct 1998 - Mar 2001
2 years 6 monthsBad Rodach, Germany
Quality assurance in assembly
Valeo Klimasysteme GmbH
Sep 1996 - Sep 1998
2 years 1 monthRödental, Germany
Quality engineer
Abu-plast Kunststoffbetriebe GmbH
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Automotive (24 years), Manufacturing (2 years), and Professional Services (1 year).
Automotive
Manufacturing
Professional Services
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Quality Assurance (26.5 years), Product Development (12 years), Customer Service (5.5 years), Production (2.5 years), Audit (0.5 years), and Human Resources (0.5 years).
Quality Assurance
Product Development
Customer Service
Production
Audit
Human Resources
Skills
- It Skills (Microsoft Office Applications, Sap)
- Q-software (Qs-stat, Iq-fmea, Scio-fmea, Etc.)
- Driver's License (Car)
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 1990 - Jun 1996
Coburg University of Applied Sciences
Diploma Engineer (FH) in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Coburg, Germany
Oct 1988 - Jun 1989
State Technical Secondary School Bamberg
University of Applied Sciences Entrance Qualification · University of Applied Sciences Entrance Qualification · Bamberg, Germany
Aug 1985 - Jul 1988
Rösler Oberflächentechnik GmbH
Apprenticeship as locksmith · Locksmith · Untermerzbach, Germany
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Where is Stefan based?
Stefan is based in Seßlach, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Stefan speak?
Stefan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Stefan have?
Stefan has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Stefan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Stefan be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Stefan would be well-suited for roles such as: Career Break, 3rd Party Auditor, Employee (transfer company).
What is Stefan's latest experience?
Stefan's most recent position is Career Break at Self-employed.
What companies has Stefan worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Stefan has worked for Self-employed, Bureau Veritas Germany Certification GmbH, connect.QBV.GmbH, Martin Metallverarbeitung GmbH, and FTE automotive GmbH (Valeo GmbH since 11/2017).
Which industries is Stefan most experienced in?
Stefan is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.
Which business areas is Stefan most experienced in?
Stefan is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Product Development, and Customer Service. Stefan also has some experience in Production/Manufacturing, Human Resources (HR), and Audit.
Which industries has Stefan worked in recently?
Stefan has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Professional Services, and Manufacturing.
Which business areas has Stefan worked in recently?
Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Product Development, and Customer Service.
What is Stefan's education?
Stefan holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Coburg University of Applied Sciences.
What is the availability of Stefan?
Stefan will be available from March 2026.
What is the rate of Stefan?
Stefan's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.
How to hire Stefan?
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