Thomas Nowak
Medical Technology Quality Advance Planning
Experience
Jul 2023 - Apr 2024
10 months Ulm, Germany
Medical Technology Quality Advance Planning
Ulrich Medical
- Introduction of APQP (QVP)
- Quality planning, testing and monitoring
- Milestone management
- Metrology planning and gauge technology
Jun 2023 - Nov 2024
1 year 6 months Schwäbisch Hall, Germany
Pharma Process / Quality Manager
OPTIMA Packaging Group GmbH
- Introduction and management of incident management / tracking
- Process optimization / internal audits
- Introduction of trend monitoring for GMP measuring equipment
Sep 2022 - Jul 2023
11 months Götzis, Austria
Medical Technology Quality Advance Planning
Amann Girrbach
- Introduction of APQP (QVP)
- Quality planning, testing and monitoring
- Milestone management
- Test concept for validation and series safeguarding
- Sampling and supplier tracking
- Internal audits
Jun 2022 - Sep 2022
4 months Bad Urach, Germany
Quality Advance Planning
Eissmann
- Sampling for Daimler / AMG seats
- Quality planning, testing and monitoring
- Test concept for validation and series safeguarding
Apr 2021 - May 2022
1 year 2 months Böblingen, Germany
Complete Interior Quality Advance Planning
Ineos
- Planning and execution of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) for the Interior module by ensuring the finalization of all required APQP elements in the prototype phase
- Creating a weekly quality report depicting APQP status
- Full attendance at all module meetings in Interior and all quality-related meetings
- Tracking material and finish / gap and step tracking
- Attendance at required meetings at Magna Graz / Hambach
- Coordination of pre-production audit - comparing styling against data
- Responsible for Interior Issues Management in the pre-series phase
- Participation in the 23 prototype product tests and release at Magna Graz
- Approval of prototype parts in collaboration with the Lead Engineer Interior
- Maturity level assurance / deviation / part release / cubing
Oct 2020 - Apr 2021
7 months Plattling, Germany
SQA
IAC
- Quality advance planning for Daimler / AMG interior project
- Coordination of continuous improvement (lessons learned, best practice, standard improvements)
- Conducting sampling
- Ensuring compliance with SQMS
Jan 2020 - May 2020
5 months Sinntal, Germany
SQA
Plastic Omnium
- Quality advance planning for Daimler / AMG exterior project
- Coordination of continuous improvement (lessons learned, best practice, standard improvements)
- Conducting sampling
- Ensuring compliance with SQMS
- Project relocation from Saarbrücken to Hambach
Jul 2019 - Nov 2019
5 months Römerstein, Germany
SQA
AMK Automotiv
- Contact person for customers on all quality matters
- Participation in quality advance planning for projects
- External communication to customer and suppliers regarding complaints
- Ensuring quality monitoring from supplier to customer
- Support with supplier issues
- Implementation of a consistent problem-solving process including root cause analysis
Jan 2019 - Jun 2019
6 months Nürtingen, Germany
SQA - Metrology
Gebr. Heller Maschinenfabrik
- Creation of test plans and test programs
- Co-responsible for planning, execution and follow-up of supplier audits
- Initial sampling, 8D handling including tracking
- Responsible for supplier development and support, if necessary on site
- Evaluation of supplier data and information
- Alignment with purchasing on accounting of quality costs
Oct 2018 - Dec 2019
3 months Schorndorf, Germany
SQA Complaint Management
Swoboda Technologies
- Responsible for handling supplier complaints and determining, initiating and monitoring corrective actions including documentation
- Co-responsible for planning, execution and follow-up of supplier audits according to VDA 6.3
- Responsible for supplier development and support, if necessary on site
- Support for supplier issues at our production sites in Romania and Mexico
May 2017 - Sep 2018
1 year 5 months Stockach, Germany
QM Supplier Management / Quality Assurance
ETO Automotive Electronics
- Independent work on quality projects and handling of internal and external complaints (Audi, VW, Porsche and Daimler AG)
- Advisory support for employees on quality matters
- Preparation and conducting of customer visits (domestic and abroad)
- Handling of issues in various projects
- Execution of quality inspections and internal audits
Mar 2016 - Apr 2017
1 year 2 months Gärtringen, Germany
Supplier Management / Quality Assurance
Sitronic Automotive Electronics
- Project quality manager (Bosch)
- Approval, introduction, support and development of suppliers
- Planning, implementation and testing of preventive quality management measures in development, prototyping and series phases
- Communication and constant exchange with central quality assurance department
- Complaint handling / sampling
- Handling of issues in various projects
- Organization, collection and evaluation of quality data
Dec 2015 - Mar 2016
4 months Großmehring, Germany
Interim Manager Quality Assurance
DeCon Automotive
- Responsibility for project processing in quality and quality assurance (planning, control, documentation, controlling)
- Advisory support for employees on quality matters
- Contact person for customers and colleagues on project issues
- Handling of issues in various projects
- Creation of statistical data, evaluations and documentation
- On-site communication and problem solving with VW-Audi customer and suppliers in Bratislava
Aug 2015 - Oct 2015
3 months Neuenbürg, Germany
Production Line Quality Manager
Weber Automotive
- Generation, execution and monitoring of measures to facilitate quality requirements
- Advisory support for employees on quality matters
- Collaboration in the team with production manager, process optimizer and maintenance technician
- Complaint handling
- Creation of corrective actions and statistical data
Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
2 months Grafenau, Germany
Quality Planner Sheet Metal Parts
Alzner Automotive
- Creation of initial samples according to VDA, PAPP
- Independent and punctual coordination with development and project management
- Procurement of required information for documentation creation
- Communication and management of customer appointments
Feb 2015 - Jun 2015
5 months Nuremberg, Germany
Gauge Specialist for Plastic and Interior Parts
NBHX
- Creation and coordination of gauge specifications internally and externally (customer / supplier)
- Participation in order acquisition and initial cost estimation for special gauges
- Participation in creation and coordination of measurement plans internally and externally
- Creation of gauge sampling protocols including capability studies (MSA)
- Operation of 3D measuring machines
Jan 2010 - Nov 2014
3 years 11 months Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany
Quality Assurance for Fuel Cell Systems
Nucellsys (Daimler AG)
- Planning, execution and optimization of quality inspections
- Defining test scopes for incoming, in-process and final inspections
- Creation of test instructions including documentation of the entire test process
- Implementation and optimization of quality assurance measures
- Support and tracking of defective parts from production and field (8D)
- Development of quality statistics and optimization of test procedures
Jun 2010 - Dec 2011
1 year 7 months Mannheim, Germany
Engine Manufacturing Quality Management
Daimler AG Truck
- Creation of schedules and coordination of international tasks
- Preparation of maturity reports for project GATS
- Coordination and moderation of working meetings and handling of quality topics to ensure product maturity and clarification of cross-functional process issues
Nov 2009 - Jan 2010
3 months Stuttgart, Germany
Sampling Process Support
Beljo & Moldzio GmbH
- Support of a sampling process for Porsche AG
- Collaboration with Italian automotive suppliers (CGA - Bologna)
Jul 2009 - Oct 2009
4 months Stuttgart, Germany
Interim Quality Assurance Manager
AIM
- Interim quality assurance manager for the Stuttgart site
May 2008 - Jun 2009
1 year 2 months Stuttgart, Germany
Engine Development Quality Management
Daimler AG
- Initiating measures for complaint processing
- Creation of test plans and execution of incoming inspections
- Conducting type follow-ups for engine wiring harnesses
- Supplier audits at external suppliers and support for special components
Mar 2004 - Apr 2008
4 years 2 months Plochingen, Germany
Quality Assurance Inspector
Ceramtec AG
- Acceptance testing according to the four-eyes principle
- Line supervision and random checks in production
- Support of PAM processes through documentation, root cause analysis and consulting
- Initiation of immediate, corrective and preventive actions
Jan 2002 - Dec 2004
2 years Bietigheim, Germany
Quality Inspections for Series Production
Parker
- Creation and standardization of test plans for series production
- Dimensional and visual inspection of tools and prototype parts
- Initiation of necessary actions based on test decisions
Jan 2001 - Dec 2003
2 years Bietigheim, Germany
Incoming Inspection and Quality of Rubber Products
Valeo
- Conducting laboratory analyses such as microscopy
- Sample preparation and documentation
- Creation of 8D reports to suppliers
Jan 1998 - Dec 2002
3 yearsSetter and Shift Leader
Witzenmann
- Setter and shift leader in specialist areas and tube technology
- Closure of the site
Jan 1991 - Dec 1999
9 years Stuttgart, Germany
Construction Mechanic
Siegle & Epple
- Support, manufacturing and assembly in the HVAC sector (ventilation systems, ductwork, fan construction)
- Management of construction projects at customer sites since 1993
Summary
Mr. Nowak has been active in the field of quality in the automotive industry since 2001. Various further trainings make Mr. Nowak a specialist in quality management with the following activities:
- Implementation of all QM measures according to DIN EN ISO 9001, DIN EN ISO 14001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485
- Active in the medical technology / pharmaceutical sector since 2022
- Quality assurance development / series
- Complaint handling
- Coordination of quality planning
- Planning, introduction and monitoring of procedures and processes for quality assurance, especially in the areas of development, design, product and project management
- Recording, investigation and evaluation of weak points as well as initiation and monitoring of corrective actions
- Planning and monitoring of approval tests for new parts and products
- Contribution to the creation and release of technical documentation
- Support of other departments in quality assurance tasks using quality engineering methods and procedures
- Planning and conducting employee training
- Performing weak point analyses on processes and procedures
- Initiation and support of process and quality improvement projects
- Training and application of quality techniques and methods
- Test planning and monitoring
Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
Education
Oct 1991 - Jun 1994
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Construction Mechanic, specializing in Fine Sheet Metal Technology · Germany
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Quality Technician · Germany
Certifications & licenses
APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
8D (Complaint Management)
MSA (Measurement System Analysis)
Quality Management Basics
Quality Auditor (QMA)
3D Measurement
Quality Representative (QMB)
Quality Specialist (QMF)
Quality Assistant
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