Dirk Schulz - Interim Quality Manager, Supplier Manager, Supply Chain

Q: Where is Dirk based?

Dirk is based in Seligenstadt, Germany .

Q: What languages does Dirk speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Dirk have?

Dirk has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Dirk has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 15 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Dirk may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Dirk's latest experience?

Dirk's most recent position is Supplier Manager Semiconductor Manufacturing (Cleanroom) at Heraeus Electronics GmbH .

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

In recent years, Dirk has worked for Heraeus Electronics GmbH , BorgWarner , eMotors/Stellantis , Proseat Mörfelden , and MAGNA BDW .

Q: Which industries is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance , Information Technology , and Supply Chain Management . Dirk also has some experience in Project Management , Procurement , and Production .

Q: Which industries has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance , Supply Chain Management , and Procurement .

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Seligenstadt, Germany

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Experience

Sep 2025 - Dec 2025

4 months

Supplier Manager Semiconductor Manufacturing (Cleanroom)

Heraeus Electronics GmbH

Supplier Manager Semiconductor Manufacturing (Cleanroom)
Sampling, Audits, Ramp-up

Jan 2025 - Aug 2025

8 months

Project Manager for IATF Certification of the Plants

BorgWarner

Project Manager for IATF Certification of the Plants (former German Startup) after takeover
Battery Production (also Cleanroom)
Processes, Documentation, Workflows, Audits, Root Cause Analyses

Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

6 months

Resident for e-Car Power Modules (Electronics Manufacturing Cleanroom)

eMotors/Stellantis

APQP, QVP, Supplier Development
Interface between Supplier (Semikron Danfoss) and OEM (Stellantis)

Jul 2023 - Nov 2023

5 months

SQA Battery Cells / PUR Components

Proseat Mörfelden

APQP, QVP, Interface to Suppliers and OEM (BMW)

Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

9 months

Soest, Germany

SQA Aluminum Die Casting

MAGNA BDW

Set Up Supplier Management
Production Relocation to External Suppliers
Launch Management, Sampling According to VDA and PPAP (All OEMs)

Jan 2022 - Sep 2022

9 months

Rehau, Germany

Production Relocation Plastic Supplier / SQA

REHAU AG

Exterior chrome parts for Daimler USA
Selection and transfer of tools to new suppliers
Launch management, sample approvals according to VDA (suppliers and OEMs)

Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

7 months

Rehau, Germany

Quality Manager Plant (Interim)

REHAU Silicone Solutions

Production of silicone products for industry, medical, rail, aerospace
Full responsibility for all QA activities in the plant
Leading QA team (6 employees)

Jan 2021 - May 2021

5 months

Rehau, Germany

Production Relocation Plastic Supplier / SQA

REHAU AG

Exterior parts for OEMs Daimler, Audi, Porsche, BMW
Launch management, sample approvals according to VDA (suppliers and OEMs)

Apr 2020 - Dec 2020

9 months

Vaihingen an der Enz, Germany

Plant Quality Engineer

HBPO

Plant Quality Engineer for Porsche J1 interior ("Taycan") and Daimler BR223 interior ("S-Class")
Interior (painted plastic parts, metal, leather, electronics)

Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

6 months

Sinntal, Germany

Plant Quality Engineer Daimler

Plastic Omnium Automotive Exteriors GmbH

Exterior (painted plastic parts)
Interface with customer Daimler
Handling complaints, problem analysis, supplier support

Jul 2018 - Sep 2019

1 year 3 months

Meerane, Germany

Supplier Developer / SQA

SMP Deutschland GmbH

Sampling of supplier parts according to VDA 2, worldwide suppliers
Audits / Run@Rate at suppliers
IMDS processing, sampling, BeOn

Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

10 months

Eisenach, Germany

Supplier Developer / SQE

REBO Lighting & Electronics

Supplier audits (VDA 6.3 and VW Formula Q) in Europe and China
Restructuring procurement (sampling, sourcing, etc.)
Selection and transfer of tooling to new suppliers

Mar 2017 - Aug 2017

6 months

Ostfildern, Germany

Project Manager Task Force BMW

BOS GmbH & Co. KG

Launch management for (problem) suppliers (Mexico / China)
QVP, FMEA, approval procedures (PPAP, quality portals)

Aug 2016 - Feb 2017

7 months

Ostfildern, Germany

Project Manager Interior for Porsche and BMW

BOS GmbH & Co. KG

Sampling, approval procedures (PPAP, quality portals)
Supplier management (including APQP), audits

Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

1 year

Bremen, Germany

Bosch Automotive Steering Bremen GmbH

Revision of the entire QM system according to BOSCH guidelines

Jan 2015 - Present

11 years 8 months

Self-employed

Jan 1994 - Dec 2015

22 years

Seligenstadt, Germany

Head of Quality Assurance and Head of IT (5 employees)

Acker Textilwerk GmbH

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing and Automotive.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Project Management, and Production.

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Project Management

Production

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1986 - Jun 1989

Engineering School for Chemistry "Justus von Liebig"

Technology of Inorganic and Organic Chemistry · Magdeburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

VDA QMC

ISO/TS 16949:2002 Internal Auditor (TÜV)

TÜV Rheinland Education and Consulting GmbH

EOQ Quality Systems Manager

DGQ Quality Manager Certificate

German Society for Quality e. V.

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 17

Experience in Manufacturing 24.5 y

Avg length 2 y 6 m

Longest experience 21 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Supplier Manager Semiconductor Manufacturing (Cleanroom), Project Manager for IATF Certification of the Plants, Resident for e-Car Power Modules (Electronics Manufacturing Cleanroom)

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive

Main business areas Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 5

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Dirk is based in Seligenstadt, Germany.

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

Dirk has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Dirk has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Dirk may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Dirk would be well-suited for roles such as: Supplier Manager Semiconductor Manufacturing (Cleanroom), Project Manager for IATF Certification of the Plants, Resident for e-Car Power Modules (Electronics Manufacturing Cleanroom).

Dirk's most recent position is Supplier Manager Semiconductor Manufacturing (Cleanroom) at Heraeus Electronics GmbH.

In recent years, Dirk has worked for Heraeus Electronics GmbH, BorgWarner, eMotors/Stellantis, Proseat Mörfelden, and MAGNA BDW.

Dirk is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive.

Dirk is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Information Technology, and Supply Chain Management. Dirk also has some experience in Project Management, Procurement, and Production.

Dirk has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Dirk has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, and Procurement.

Dirk holds a Bachelor in Technology of Inorganic and Organic Chemistry from Engineering School for Chemistry "Justus von Liebig".

Dirk has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: VDA 6.3 Upgrade Training, VDA 6.3, and ISO/TS 16949:2002 Internal Auditor (TÜV).

Dirk is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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