Dirk Schulz-Interim Quality Manager, Supplier Manager, Supply Chain
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Experience
Supplier Manager Semiconductor Manufacturing (Cleanroom)
Heraeus Electronics GmbH
- Supplier Manager Semiconductor Manufacturing (Cleanroom)
- Sampling, Audits, Ramp-up
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
Resident for e-Car Power Modules (Electronics Manufacturing Cleanroom)
eMotors/Stellantis
- APQP, QVP, Supplier Development
- Interface between Supplier (Semikron Danfoss) and OEM (Stellantis)
SQA Battery Cells / PUR Components
Proseat Mörfelden
- APQP, QVP, Interface to Suppliers and OEM (BMW)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Plant Quality Engineer Daimler
Plastic Omnium Automotive Exteriors GmbH
- Exterior (painted plastic parts)
- Interface with customer Daimler
- Handling complaints, problem analysis, supplier support
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
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
Project Manager Task Force BMW
BOS GmbH & Co. KG
- Launch management for (problem) suppliers (Mexico / China)
- QVP, FMEA, approval procedures (PPAP, quality portals)
Project Manager Interior for Porsche and BMW
BOS GmbH & Co. KG
- Sampling, approval procedures (PPAP, quality portals)
- Supplier management (including APQP), audits
Bosch Automotive Steering Bremen GmbH
- Revision of the entire QM system according to BOSCH guidelines
Self-employed
Self-employed
Head of Quality Assurance and Head of IT (5 employees)
Acker Textilwerk GmbH
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Experienced in Manufacturing and Automotive.
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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Project Management, and Production.
Languages
Education
Engineering School for Chemistry "Justus von Liebig"
Technology of Inorganic and Organic Chemistry · Magdeburg, Germany
Certifications & licenses
VDA QMC
VDA QMC
TÜV Rheinland Education and Consulting GmbH
German Society for Quality e. V.
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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).
The availability of Dirk needs to be confirmed.
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