Hans Lozay - Automotive Lead Auditor for Quality Systems

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Göschitz, Germany

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Experience

Oct 2024 - May 2025

8 months

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Lead Auditor Preparation

Zamil Holding – Zamil Plastic

Prepared first audit under IATF 16949:2016 standards

Jun 2024 - Oct 2024

5 months

Requalification Auditor - Interior

BMW AG

Conducted supplier management and requalification audits across EU

Jan 2024 - May 2024

5 months

Pune, India

Launch and CIP Manager

Purem by Eberspächer

Managed launch and continuous improvement processes

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Launch Manager

Purem by Eberspächer

Led plant setup and launch activities

May 2022 - Nov 2022

7 months

Saltillo, Mexico

Launch Manager

Purem by Eberspächer

Managed launch activities for Daimler truck and bus components

Jan 2022 - May 2022

5 months

Bremen, Germany

Senior Quality Consultant

Lear Corporation AG

Managed sampling and supplier management for seat systems for Daimler

Apr 2021 - Oct 2021

7 months

Glasgow, United Kingdom

On-site

Senior Quality Consultant

Porsche AG

On-site specialist for in-mold decoration (IMD) process for Porsche Macan III interior foliation overmolding

Aug 2020 - Mar 2021

8 months

Interim Quality Leader

AIS Schleiz

Led quality department on interim basis

Jul 2019 - May 2020

11 months

Shanghai, China

Advanced Senior Quality Expert

Eberspächer Gruppe BU Asia

Responsible for quality and production improvements across 11 plants
Optimized robots for VW, Daimler, BMW and Geely production lines
Improved supplier performance in Ningbo and Shanghai
Acted as direct contact for BMW, Daimler and VW in China

Oct 2018 - Jul 2019

10 months

Kitzingen, Germany

External Quality Planner

LEONI AG

Planned quality for wiring harnesses for BMW, Daimler and DAF
Managed housings, cabling and assembly line quality

Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

7 months

United Kingdom

On-site

Senior Consultant

Northern Automotive Systems Ltd

Supported Audi Q8 and VW Touareg interior projects
Improved tools and parts quality
Provided on-site supplier support for plastic overmolding of aluminum interior trim

Jul 2017 - Nov 2017

5 months

Wolfsburg, Germany

Task Force Group Outsourcing Quality

VW AG

Coordinated supplier change in Spain for plastic injection molding and painting (1QB and piano black) for VW Polo T-Roc SE270

Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

4 months

External QVP

IIC GmbH

Managed BMW F2X LCI interior injection molding plus 1QB and 041 painting

Oct 2016 - Jan 2017

4 months

Sindelfingen, Germany

On-site

External Senior Quality Expert

Mercedes-Benz Daimler AG

Provided on-site supplier support in Hungary
Optimized lamination processes, adhesive-application robots and press lamination for Daimler BR 238

Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

2 months

On-site

External Senior Quality Expert

BMW AG München

Provided on-site supplier support in Poland
Specialized in plastic overmolding of aluminum interior trim parts during BMW 3-series launch

Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

7 months

External Consultant

AUDI AG Neckarsulm

Supported production readiness for Audi R8 Spyder
Managed start-up control of suppliers for plastic and carbon parts
Member of steering team

Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

4 months

External Industrial Lead Engineer

Grammer AG

Led pre- and rear-armrest production for BMW G11
Optimized processes in padding and lamination
Developed tools and improved robots and machinery

Feb 2015 - Jul 2015

6 months

External 8D Consultant

Autoliv Hungaria

Trained local staff in automotive quality standards and complaint handling procedures

Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

6 months

Interim Quality Director

Gestamp Hungaria

Managed a team of 75 employees in deep drawing, welding (ABB/KUKA), sealing and cathodic dip coating (KTL)
Achieved ISO/TS 16949 recertification within five months
Resolved crisis situation, reducing CSL 2 to level 0
Achieved grade 1 approvals for A3 Cabrio, VW UP module carrier and Porsche front and rear bumper

Jul 2013 - May 2014

11 months

Quality Planner & Supplier Manager

Toyota-Boshoku Automotive Europe GmbH

Quality planning and supplier management for MCV/VED components (BMW i3 and i8 seat trims, cup holders, moldings)
Conducted tool acceptance at tool manufacturer in Poland (54 tools)
Worked with materials: ABS, PA6GF15, PA6GF30, PP

Mar 2012 - Aug 2012

6 months

Project Manager

AKT AG Borischew Gruppe

Established new quality management and quality assurance systems for VW Jetta A-Entry, Skoda Octavia, Jetty at new plant in Russia
Trained future Russian employees on normative requirements
Participated in sampling approval process achieving grade 1
Conducted quality planning (QVP), FMEA and drafting of specifications
Worked with materials: ABS, PA6GF15, PA6GF30, PP

Oct 2010 - Oct 2011

1 year 1 month

Consultant

Faurecia Interior Systems

Tasked with optimizing Mercedes R231 and W222 S-Class leather lamination and hot melt or roller coating processes
Trained local staff and implemented technical know-how
Completed assignment successfully within six months
Increased quality and quantity per customer requirements while reducing personnel costs

Industry experience

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Experienced in Automotive and Manufacturing.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Business area experience

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

Quality Assurance

Production

Operations

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Procurement

Skills

Microsoft Win 10/11 Office
Network
Internet
Hardware

Languages

German

Native

Hungarian

Native

English

Advanced

Russian

Elementary

Education

Sep 1991 - Jun 1995

University of Applied Finance Budapest

Business Administrator, Corporate and Financial Management · Business Administration · Budapest, Hungary · 2.0

Oct 1984 - Jun 1985

Vocational School for Automotive Technology

Oct 1982 - Jun 1984

Special School and Boarding School

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

VDA ISO 50001 Energy Management Auditor

ISO 45001 Auditor

VDA ISO 14001 Auditor

VDA 19.1 Cleanroom Laboratory Assistant Auditor

Core Tools Automotive

VW Kaluga (Rus) Formula Q-Concrete

Lead Auditor/Certification Auditor

Lean/TPS Leader and TÜV Certified Kaizen Manager

TÜV Cert.

Solar Engineer

TÜV Cert

European Foundation for Quality Management MPE

QMT ISO 9001:2005

TÜV Rheinland Akademie

Occupational/Accident Protection Specialist Exam in Automotive

Fire Protection Specialist Exam in Automotive

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 22

Experience in Automotive 10.5 y

Avg length 6 m

Longest experience 1 y

Global experience

Countries worked in 7 (Germany, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, India, Malaysia, +2)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Lead Auditor Preparation, Requalification Auditor - Interior, Launch and CIP Manager

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing

Main business areas Quality Assurance, Production, Operations

Qualifications

Certifications earned 19

Profile

Member since

July 2025

Last update

August 2026

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Hans is based in Göschitz, Germany.

Hans speaks the following languages: German (Native), Hungarian (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Elementary).

Hans has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Hans has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 20 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 6 months. Note that Hans may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Hans would be well-suited for roles such as: Lead Auditor Preparation, Requalification Auditor - Interior, Launch and CIP Manager.

Hans's most recent position is Lead Auditor Preparation at Zamil Holding – Zamil Plastic.

In recent years, Hans has worked for Zamil Holding – Zamil Plastic, BMW AG, Purem by Eberspächer, Lear Corporation AG, and Porsche AG.

Hans is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

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

Hans has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Hans has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Operations.

Hans attended University of Applied Finance Budapest for Business Administration.

Hans has 19 certificates. Among them, these include: VDA ISO 50001 Energy Management Auditor, Renewal Exam VDA 6.3:2023, and IATF 16949:2016 Auditor.

The availability of Hans needs to be confirmed.

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