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Stephen Toward

Quality Management

Stephen Toward
Langenfeld (Rheinland), Germany

Experience

Sep 2022 - Mar 2024
1 year 7 months

Quality Management

ZF Services

  • Problem solving all related quality issues and establishment/preparing PPAPs for Volta Trucks Ltd.
  • Engaged for remanufacturing JLR automatic transmissions PPAPs for ZF Automotive.
Jul 2021 - Present
4 years 7 months
China

Ford Resident Project Engineer/Consultant

CT-Automotive

  • Assisted and consulted on interior air vent registers project.
  • Ensured smooth communication between Chinese project team and Ford customer and facilities.
Apr 2018 - Oct 2018
7 months

Program Manager

Inalfa Roof Systems

  • Temporary six-month assignment as problem solving team leader and program manager for Daimler sunroof glass encapsulation unit in Poland.
  • Improved production capacity and implemented program management in the in-house encapsulation unit.
  • Integrated the unit into the main Inalfa PDP roof program management system.
  • Received invitation to join headquarters as program manager for an OEM customer.
Jan 2018 - Present
8 years 1 month
Shenzhen, China

European Program Manager

Sino Manufacturing Solutions

  • Established a corporate project management system.
  • Managed new European customers for tooling and value-added large projects including automotive metal and plastic components and industrial systems.
  • Active PM for new microcar development, parts production and vehicle safety warning beacon.
Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
4 months
Aschaffenburg, Germany

Quality Management Specialist

Takata GmbH (Joysons Safety Systems)

  • Three-month contract for emergency induction for the Ford NA business unit.
  • Provided assistance on Steering Wheel Consprectrum GmbH, Mobileye vehicle autonomous systems.
  • Delivered after-service technical support and train-the-trainer sessions.
May 2014 - May 2024
10 years 1 month

Global Program Manager

SL Corporation

  • Managed New Ford V4 platform gearshift system and B-car global programs, and BMW Lighting Division rear high centre brake lamp RR25, G6x & F7x programs in China and Poland.
  • Led project planning, execution and monitoring, risk management, quality assurance and reporting.
  • Accountable for complete Ford manual transmission gear shift system new product introduction, liaising with engineering in Germany and Korea.
  • Analysed Statements of Work, established program management system, monitored profit and loss.
  • Supervised program budget and a team of project managers, coordinators, engineers and suppliers.
  • Developed project plans, set milestones, coordinated design to mass production including PPAP and change management.
  • Trained and coached personnel on Ford procedures and programme management, advised on IATF16949 principles and audits.
  • Led cross-functional team through APQP, DFMEA and PFMEA, chaired meetings and managed documentation.
  • Prepared design and process gate reviews, program management metrics and reports via APQP, Master Timing Plans and customer portals.
  • Consulted on PPAP requirements, achieved on-time PSWs and flawless launches in Poland, China and India.
  • Main contact for Ford Fiesta B479/B515MCA, B460MCA, BX726, V769, V1x and J74 MT and auto gear shifter programs, and BMW rear mounted brake lights.
Mar 2014 - Present
11 years 11 months

Senior Account Manager, Europe

Shenghuabo Group (SHB)

  • Managed European automotive seating components accounts, especially electrical seat motors.
  • Handled quality, financial and project application aspects.
  • Oversaw new seat motor projects for Faurecia, Lear Seating, Alfa Romeo and Lamborghini.
Jun 2009 - Present
16 years 8 months

Self Employed, Freelance

Stephen Toward Project Management (STPM)

Jun 2009 - Dec 2019
10 years 7 months
Czech Republic

Project Manager

Fischer Galvanoplast Bohemia CZ

  • Served as key account manager for Plastic Omnium and Faurecia new business.
  • Assisted in business development and sales.
  • Managed automotive plastic parts chroming projects from enquiry and tooling concept through PPAP, quality issues and SOP.
  • Consulted on QS ISO/TS 16949 project management audits.
Dec 2008 - Jun 2009
7 months
Katzenelnbogen, Germany

Project Manager

Fischer GmbH

Jun 2004 - Dec 2008
4 years 7 months
Gliwice, Poland

Technical Business Development Manager

Plastal Sp. z o.o.

  • Managed technical business development and project management for Ford and Jaguar projects.
Apr 2002 - May 2004
2 years 2 months
Cologne, Germany

Project Manager

Automold GmbH

  • Managed Ford, Volvo and Mazda projects at Latimer Technologies.
Dec 2001 - Mar 2002
4 months
Großostheim, Germany

Engineering Design Office

Intier Automotive Seating (Magna)

Dec 1999 - Dec 2001
2 years 1 month
Düsseldorf, Germany

Application Programme Manager, Automotive Business Europe

THK GmbH

  • Managed linear bearings applications for the automotive business in Europe.
Jan 1999 - Dec 1999
1 year
Burscheid, Germany

Test Coordinator

Johnson Controls Inc.

  • Coordinated testing for Ford business unit automotive seats.
Nov 1996 - Jan 1999
2 years 3 months
Cologne, Germany

Coordinator, Project and Diversified Business Development

FORD Power Products

Apr 1993 - Nov 1996
3 years 8 months
Cologne, Germany

Diagnostic & Improvements Engineer

MSXi (Geometric Results) GmbH

Nov 1992 - Mar 1993
5 months
Monheim am Rhein, Germany

Master Automotive Technician

Autohaus Schäfer GmbH

Summary

I have working experience with most OEMs and Tier1 manufacturers, so I know what is expected and how to achieve their results and standards. This includes low and high-volume production from passenger vehicle cars to agricultural and industrial construction vehicles.

I am specialized in leading large automotive projects through the complete life cycle phases.

Experienced in general management, Project, Quality and Account Management with knowledge and experience in strategy planning with execution of business plans to operational functionality within an international organisation.

Many years’ experiences gained with on-site management within an automotive/OEM, first tier large and small volume environment and work consistently with Project and Quality Management systems.

Have demonstrated successful involvement in many complex projects and have many years in a QS9000 environment with the ability to make the right decisions. This gives me the confidence that I have gained through my ability and enthusiasm to achieve, with Lessons Learnt adding to that experience.

Have led an interdisciplinary project team and assume full project responsibility as the main contact for the customer.

Main responsibility for the planning, implementation, documentation and evaluation of projects in compliance with deadlines, budget and quality.

Responsible and achieved the financial project goals.

As a project manager, I promote and am responsible for compliance with the APQP processes and standards, and for the implementation of requested change requests.

Together with project team, I develop forward-looking problem-solving strategies.

Valuable military experience gained in management and leadership positions. Used to handling teams and being proactive and thinking on my feet.

This is the work that I most enjoy and want to bring the best of my capabilities to the program to achieve satisfaction!

Skills

Manufacturing Methodologies

  • Manufacturing Methodologies
  • Change Management
  • Business Re-engineering
  • Risk Management
  • Fmea
  • Pfmea
  • Apqp
  • Jit
  • Continuous Improvement
  • New Product Introduction
  • Ppap
  • Process Improvement
  • Problem Solving
  • 8d
  • Supplier Development
  • Va / Ve
  • Plastic Mould Injection
  • Quality Systems
  • Iso 9000
  • Qs9000
  • Vda
  • Iatf16949

Employment Skills

  • Project Management
  • Office Training
  • Technical Sales
  • Auditing
  • Marketing
  • Customer Liaison
  • Budget And Finance Control
  • Automotive Diagnosis
  • Planning
  • Project And Programme Control With Global Involvement
  • Presentations And Reports
  • Staff Management (Staff Control >100)

Languages

German
Native
English
Native

Education

Sep 1990 - Jul 1992

Swansea Institute of Higher Education

Higher National Diploma Automotive Engineering · Automotive Engineering · Swansea, United Kingdom

Dec 1987 - Jul 1993

Newport University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Newport, United Kingdom

Apr 1986 - Sep 1988

International Correspondence School

Automobile Engineering Diploma · Automobile Engineering · Glasgow, United Kingdom

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

PMP Program Management Professional

Oakland University USA

Licentiate Automotive Engineer (Master Craftsman/Automotive Technician)

Institute of the Motor Industry

ISO / IATF16949 Approved Internal Auditor

ISO 9000 Internal Auditor

Certificate in German as a Foreign Language

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