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About the certification
What is a VDA 6.3 Process Auditor
A VDA 6.3 Process Auditor is a certified quality management professional trained to assess the effectiveness of product realization processes in the automotive sector. Established by the German Association of the Automotive Industry, this standard provides a structured questionnaire and evaluation model for analyzing manufacturing and service processes. These specialists evaluate supplier performance, identify manufacturing risks, and ensure that quality standards are maintained throughout the entire product lifecycle.
Core Competences of Certified Auditors
- Process-oriented audit planning and execution
- Risk analysis using the turtle diagram methodology
- Evaluating product development and serial production phases
- Supplier management and supply chain risk mitigation
- Implementation of corrective actions and effectiveness tracking
- Knowledge of automotive-specific quality standards
Why Germany-Based Automotive Projects Require This Certification
The German automotive industry sets some of the most stringent quality requirements in the world. Leading manufacturers and tier-one suppliers in Germany mandate compliance with this standard across their global supply networks. Having a certified auditor on-site or working with local suppliers ensures seamless communication with German OEMs. This local expertise helps navigate complex regulatory environments and align production processes directly with German automotive quality benchmarks.
Project Situations Demanding Certified Auditors
Companies typically engage these specialists when preparing for crucial customer audits or during the launch of new production lines. They are also highly valuable when quality deviations occur and immediate root-cause analysis is required. Freelance auditors conduct independent pre-audits, evaluate potential new suppliers, and train internal teams to maintain compliance, safeguarding the supply chain against costly production stops.
Meet FRATCH VDA 6.3 Process Auditors
Joseph Amorin
Business Operations and ASPICE Quality Assurance
Last position:
Business Operations and ASPICE Quality Assurance at Freelance
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of operational processes to ensure alignment with ASPICE standards.
- Develop and implement quality assurance frameworks that enhance product and process quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of quality.
- Provide training and support to teams on ASPICE requirements and best practices.
- Facilitate audits and assessments to identify non-compliance issues and develop corrective action plans.
Andreas Höhl
Paint Department Manager
Last position:
Paint Department Manager at Montaplast GmbH
- Disciplinary and technical leadership of the paint production area with series production, polishing and rework, surface technology, robot application technology, and paint line technology
- Weekly reporting of key figures such as overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), machine utilization, setup times, scrap/rework rate, productivity per employee, and absence rate
- Ensuring the availability of personnel, material, equipment, and paint systems
- Continuous development of employees, processes, standards, and the organizational structure
- Implementation and establishment of lean management principles for waste-free production and continuous improvement process (CIP)
- Planning and implementation of investments as well as budget responsibility
- Targeted project coordination through to successful completion
- Derivation and implementation of annual goals as well as individual target agreements with employees
- Fulfillment of employer duties with regard to occupational, environmental, and health protection
Stefan Hans
Management Consultant
Last position:
Management Consultant at REPERA GmbH
- Process optimization
- Start-up support in production
- Project management
- Factory and layout planning
- Shop floor management
- Lean management
- OpEx
David Meinel
Managing Director and Management Consultant
Last position:
Managing Director and Management Consultant at Meinel Consulting
- Supply Chain Management (Layout, Lean Management, Supplier Management, Logistics)
- Concept development for workshops
- Project management for setting up a new factory
- Audit execution and preparation (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, process and product audits, ISO 14001, EMAS, FSC)
- Quality management / process management
- Layout and value stream planning
- Energy and environmental management
- Concepts for milk runs, lighting, and ergonomics
- Strategy management
- IT project management / IT service management
- Transition / transformation management
Klaus-Dieter Bleuel
Site Manager Lithium-Ion Battery
Last position:
Site Manager Lithium-Ion Battery at Porsche
- Independent construction management of global projects for lithium-ion coating systems
- Leading and coordinating international assembly teams and subcontractors
- Responsibility for meeting the contractually agreed milestones for installation and commissioning
- Handling remaining open items on the construction site in a timely manner
- Regular exchange with the project manager on the current project status
- Leading the daily internal site jour fixe and taking part in site meetings with suppliers and customers
- Documenting processes and progress in weekly reports
- Responsibility for occupational safety and health protection on site
Rainer Meyer
Mentor & Quality Lead
Last position:
Mentor & Quality Lead at Diehl Advanced Mobility GmbH
- Restructuring operational quality assurance
- Reducing scrap costs
- Mentor for new quality lead
- No direct staff responsibility
Georg Schönhof
Managing Partner
Last position:
Internal environmental auditor at VOREST AG
- Function of environmental audits
- ISO 19011: Principles, planning and conduction of audits
- Meeting the requirements of ISO 14001
- Identifying and assessing the EMS requirements
- Conducting audit interviews
- Documenting audit results
- Function and tasks of ISO 14001 auditors
- Function and tasks of environmental auditors
Kai Müller
Head of Quality Assurance
Last position:
Tier 1 Battery Management Systems
- Fully automated screwdriving and dispensing processes
- General processes such as employee training
- Participation in task force meetings with OEM customers
- Six Sigma
- Employee training
- Improvement processes
- Escalation processes
Jean Schikora
Introduction to ISO 27001
Last position:
Introduction to ISO 27001 at Software developer
- Introduction of an information security management system into an existing management system according to ISO 9001
Mark Atkins
Freelance Consultant
Last position:
Freelance Consultant at Atkins Consulting
Jörg Schmitt
Senior Manager Quality Management
Last position:
Senior Manager Quality Management at Dürr Assembly Products GmbH
- Head of integrated management systems (quality, environment, information security) and laboratory in the automotive environment (mechanical engineering, custom production)
- Carrying out internal audits and supporting external audits
- Further development of the certified systems according to ISO 9001, VDA 6.4, TISAX, ISO 14001
Bernhard Trier
Risk Management/ISO26262
Last position:
Risk Management/ISO26262 at Delta
- FTA analysis and TSR of SW and HW according to ISO 26262 requirements
- FMEDAs of HW according to ISO 26262 requirements
- P-FMEA and optimization of electronics manufacturing in Bangkok, Thailand
Jürgen Rothländer
Consultant
Last position:
Consultant at Tallag Gera
- Productivity increase
- Ensuring machine availability
- Process optimization
- Plant optimizations
Bernd Gruschka
Interim Manager / Freelancer
Last position:
Interim Manager / Freelancer at Self-employed as Interim Manager / Freelancer
- Assignment at Zschimmer & Schwarz in Lahnstein as Head of Technical Procurement, including purchasing of large technical components and systems (CapEx) and handling all related processes in SAP HANA
- Assignment at Becton Dickinson in Kelberg as Senior Manager Advanced Procurement: building a procurement department for the development area, defining processes, writing job descriptions, conducting candidate interviews and selection, developing the onboarding plan, and executing all procurement activities
- Assignment at BMI Deutschland GmbH in Oberursel as Functional Lead Procurement to Pay for the D-A-CH region: managing all procurement activities of the group in the German-speaking area and project responsibility for the SAP S/4HANA implementation
- Assignment at Volocopter GmbH in Bruchsal as CapEx Purchasing Manager: issuing tenders, selecting suppliers, negotiating and awarding contracts, and providing contract advice for the procurement of the entire machinery needed to launch series production of electric helicopters
- Assignment at Honeywell Smart Metering in Lorsch as Supply Chain Manager: supporting and deputizing for the EMEA Supply Chain Manager, and working on the SAP/MM rollout in Europe
Mario Lenz
Freelancer
Last position:
Freelancer at mle business consulting
- Management consulting to build, implement and improve standard-based or custom management systems, including project management
- Conducting process and system audits as well as gap and risk analyses
- Process analysis, development and improvement (all types of processes) as well as digitization or automation of processes
- Troubleshooting and crisis management
- Organizational development of companies and change management
- Leadership development, mentoring and conducting customized training according to client requirements
- Establishment, implementation and support of supplier development and monitoring
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VDA 6.3 Process Auditors statistics
Typical experience
31 years
Average project duration
3.3 years
Certifications per freelancer
9
Top business areas
Quality Assurance, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Most common languages
German, English, French
Bachelor's degree or higher
85%
Master's degree or higher
27%
Doctorate
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A certified VDA 6.3 Process Auditor evaluates the quality capability of manufacturing processes in the automotive supply chain. They conduct systematic process audits, identify potential risks, and implement structured improvement plans.
The VDA QMC is the Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry. It develops standard regulations, provides official training, and issues the official certification to ensure uniform quality standards globally.
In Germany, major automotive manufacturers require their entire supply chain to adhere to VDA 6.3 standards. Having a certified auditor locally ensures that suppliers meet these strict expectations and can easily communicate with German-speaking quality teams.
While IATF 16949 focuses on the overall quality management system of an organization, VDA 6.3 specifically audits individual product development and manufacturing processes. It is a highly detailed, process-level standard rather than a system-level framework.
Candidates must demonstrate extensive industry experience, particularly in quality management, before taking the exam. The qualification process involves completing official training modules recognized by the VDA QMC and passing a written and oral examination.
While documentation reviews and prep work can be done remotely, the actual process audit must be conducted on-site at the production facility. Freelancers in Germany offer the flexibility to visit manufacturing plants quickly for physical inspections.
The certificate issued by the VDA QMC is valid for a limited period. To renew it, auditors must prove they have conducted a minimum number of process audits and, in some cases, pass a renewal examination to verify their ongoing expertise.
Although developed for the automotive sector, the process audit principles of VDA 6.3 are increasingly adopted in other high-precision manufacturing industries. Sectors like industrial machinery, aerospace, and medical technology use these methodologies to optimize their supply chains.
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