Dietmar Geiß - Head of Quality Management

Q: Where is Dietmar based?

Dietmar is based in Carlsberg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Dietmar speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Dietmar have?

Dietmar has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Dietmar has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months . Note that Dietmar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Dietmar's latest experience?

Dietmar's most recent position is Head of Quality Management at UNITEC Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG .

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

In recent years, Dietmar has worked for UNITEC Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG .

Q: Which industries is Dietmar most experienced in?

Dietmar is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Dietmar most experienced in?

Dietmar is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance , Supply Chain Management , and Procurement . Dietmar also has some experience in Operations and Production .

Q: Which industries has Dietmar worked in recently?

Dietmar has recently worked in industries like Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Dietmar worked in recently?

Dietmar has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance .

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Carlsberg, Germany

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Experience

Sep 2020 - Present

5 years 11 months

Head of Quality Management

UNITEC Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG

Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

9 months

Quality Engineer

BorgWarner Transmission

Process optimization
Complaint handling 8D report
Process and shipping audits
FMEA
Shopfloor management

Jul 2018 - Apr 2019

10 months

Quality Engineer

EACC

Responsible for quality in the project
Conducting process audits
Process documentation
GAP analysis and complaint management
Quality contact for the customer
Customer sample approval PPAP
Ensuring the implementation of customer quality requirements
Ensuring the implementation of internal quality requirements
Interface between the project team and plant quality

Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

3 months

Polytec Group

Master data reorganization and data verification
Verification of quality documents: P-FMEA (process FMEA), PLP (process control plan / control plan), PP (inspection plan)

Jul 2011 - Oct 2017

6 years 4 months

Advanced Quality Engineer

BorgWarner Turbo Systems

Responsible for quality in the projects
Quality contact for the customer
Quality planning in the projects
Ensuring the implementation of customer quality requirements
Ensuring the implementation of internal quality requirements
Interface between the project team and plant quality
Knowledge transfer of customer requirements
Coordination of quality activities between the team and the plant
Supplier first sample process APQP
Supporting the teams with quality methods (Ishikawa, Pareto, statistical evaluations, MSA)
Ensuring lessons learned
Moderation of product and process FMEA
Customer and supplier sample approval (PPAP)
Process audits according to VDA

Mar 2001 - Jun 2011

10 years 4 months

Quality Manager (QMB) / Quality Engineer

Heinrich Schmitt GmbH

Introduction, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the quality management system in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001
Preparation, execution, and evaluation of external audits (customer/certification audits), internal audits, and supplier audits
Process and product audits ISO 9001 and VDA
Process approval and release at suppliers
Implementation of supplier management and requalification
Initial sample inspections according to VDA and PPAP
Handling complaints from major customers (8D report)
Employee training in quality-related areas
Statistical evaluations (SPC, QRK, FMEA)
Responsible for quality in projects
Quality contact person for the customer
Quality planning in advance in projects
Ensuring the implementation of customer quality requirements
Ensuring the implementation of internal quality requirements
Interface between the project team and plant quality
Knowledge transfer of customer requirements
Coordination of quality activities between the team and the plant
Supplier initial sample process APQP
Support for teams with quality methods (Ishikawa, Pareto, statistical evaluations, MSA)
Ensuring lessons learned
Moderation of product and process FMEA
Customer and supplier sampling (PPAP)
Process audits according to VDA

Feb 2001 - Feb 2003

2 years 1 month

SAP AG Customer Care

Documentation of internal process workflows

Dec 1999 - Jul 2002

2 years 8 months

Quality Manager

FACT GmbH

Setup, introduction, and implementation of a quality management system according to DIN EN ISO 9001
Conducting internal audits
Employee training and instruction in quality-related areas and topics

Oct 1999 - Feb 2003

3 years 5 months

Quality Manager

M&S Messbau & Service GmbH

Expansion and adaptation of the quality management system
Conducting internal audits
Employee training and instruction in quality-related areas and topics

Oct 1998 - Jun 2011

12 years 9 months

Quality Manager (QMB) / Quality Engineer

UNITEC Fahrzeugteile GmbH

Introduction, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the quality management system in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001
Preparation, execution, and evaluation of external audits (customer/certification audits), internal audits, and supplier audits
Process and product audits ISO 9001 and VDA
Process approval and release at suppliers
Implementation of supplier management and requalification
Initial sample inspections according to VDA and PPAP
Handling complaints from major customers (8D report)
Employee training in quality-related areas
Statistical evaluations (SPC, QRK, MSA)
Responsible for quality in projects
Quality contact person for the customer
Quality planning in advance in projects
Interface between the project team and plant quality
Knowledge transfer of customer requirements
Coordination of quality activities between the team and the plant
Supplier initial sample process APQP
Support for teams with quality methods (Ishikawa, Pareto, statistical evaluations, MSA)
Ensuring lessons learned
Moderation of product and process FMEA
Customer and supplier sampling (PPAP)
Process audits according to VDA

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, and Information Technology.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations, and Production.

Quality Assurance

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Operations

Production

Skills

Many Years Of Automotive Project Experience As A Quality Engineer And Solid Knowledge Of Quality Management Standards Din En Iso 9001, Vda, Iatf 16949, And Q-Core Tools Fmea, Ppap, 8d, Msa, 5why, Ishikawa, Spc.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Dipl.-Ing. (FH), Plastics engineering · Plastics engineering

Certifications & licenses

1st & 2nd Party Auditor IATF16949:2016

APIS IQ-Software FMEA

Evaluation methods

DEKRA

DGQ quality representative

EOQ Quality Professional

Executive Quality Manager

FMEA methodology according to VDA and AIAG

Basics of environmental management

Internal auditor

Internal auditor / QMB

Master of Quality Management

QS9000

Quality statistics

Quality engineering QII certificate (statistical methods)

Control chart technology SPC

Sampling systems

TÜV-SÜD

VDA 6.3 process auditor

Reliability testing

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Automotive 26.5 y

Avg length 4 y 5 m

Longest experience 12 y 8 m

Expertise

Recent roles Head of Quality Management, Quality Engineer, Advanced Quality Engineer

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Information Technology

Main business areas Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, Procurement

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 20

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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Dietmar is based in Carlsberg, Germany.

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

Dietmar has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Dietmar has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months. Note that Dietmar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Dietmar would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Quality Management, Quality Engineer, Advanced Quality Engineer.

Dietmar's most recent position is Head of Quality Management at UNITEC Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG.

In recent years, Dietmar has worked for UNITEC Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG.

Dietmar is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Information Technology.

Dietmar is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, and Procurement. Dietmar also has some experience in Operations and Production.

Dietmar has recently worked in industries like Automotive.

Dietmar has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance.

Dietmar holds a Bachelor in Plastics engineering.

Dietmar has 20 certificates. Among them, these include: 1st & 2nd Party Auditor IATF16949:2016, APIS IQ-Software FMEA, and Evaluation methods.

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