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Jerzy B.
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Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
Poland

Freelance Quality Engineer

Siemens Mobility

Position summary
Freelance Quality Engineer at Siemens Mobility
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Logistics
Quality Assurance
Supply Chain Management
  • Independently handled quality issues on the customer and supplier side, including documentation and follow-up on corrective actions
  • Advised on tracking component delivery dates through to arrival at the client’s plant
  • Structured logistics processes and sourced raw materials
  • Developed suppliers in Poland
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

Freelance Quality Engineer

Katek Elektronik Memmingen GmbH

Position summary
Freelance Quality Engineer at Katek Elektronik Memmingen GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Quality Assurance
Supply Chain Management
  • Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
  • Sample approval processes (PPAP)
  • Handling complaints
  • Supplier support
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
Poland

Freelance Quality Engineer

Stalmech

Position summary
Freelance Quality Engineer at Stalmech
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Operations
Quality Assurance
  • Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
  • Sample approval processes (PPAP)
  • Process optimization
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

Freelance Quality Engineer

Knipping Kunststofftechnik

Position summary
Freelance Quality Engineer at Knipping Kunststofftechnik
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Quality Assurance
  • Independently handled quality issues on the customer and supplier side, including documentation and follow-up on corrective actions
  • Reported on current quality issues
  • Conducted product audits (VDA 6.5)
  • Created and updated quality management documentation (work instructions, inspection instructions, customer-specific documents)
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
Poland

Process Analysis and System Audit VDA 6.3, Quality Assurance (Freelancer)

Jungheinrich

Position summary
Process Analysis and System Audit VDA 6.3, Quality Assurance (Freelancer) at Jungheinrich
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Quality Assurance
  • Supported the plant manager in quality assurance
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
Slovenia

Supplier Development

Freelancer

Position summary
Supplier Development at Freelancer
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Quality Assurance
Supply Chain Management
  • Certificate of Inspection 3.1
  • Quality improvement and advanced quality planning
  • Training employees in quality
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
Slovakia

Logistics and Quality Manager (Freelancer)

IFAO Ismaning

Position summary
Logistics and Quality Manager (Freelancer) at IFAO Ismaning
Industries
Automotive
Business areas
Logistics
Quality Assurance
Supply Chain Management
  • Relocation of a plant from Germany to Slovakia (Hörmann Automotive Penzberg)
  • Interim management of quality assurance at the plant in Slovakia
  • Logistics and quality improvement in Slovakia
  • Quality improvement using quality management methods (FMEA, KVP, Pareto, 8D, 5M, APQP)
  • Supplier development in Poland, with a focus on quality assurance
Jan 2010 - Dec 2020

Quality Engineer

Service Provider

Position summary
Quality Engineer at Service Provider
Industries
Automotive
Manufacturing
Business areas
Production
Quality Assurance
Supply Chain Management
  • Process improvement and standardization of machines for production on multiple machines

  • Staff selection (staff matrix)

  • Quality improvement using quality management methods (FMEA, KVP, Pareto, 8D, 5M, APQP)

  • Preparation of inspection plans (status, quantity, dimensions, parameters)

  • Preparation and monitoring of action plans

  • Supplier selection (Maturity Evaluation, SCR, Sourcing)

  • Initial sample inspections, support during the launch phase, and complaint management for Daimler, VW, Audi (Saint-Gobain)

  • Conducting supplier audits

  • Intervention and escalation management

  • Logistics planning and production control

  • VDA 6.3 audit

  • Fault analysis of Al die-cast parts (e.g. gearbox covers) and Al low-pressure cast parts (e.g. rear axle)

  • Analysis of production processes and potential for defect prevention (porosity)

  • Capacity analysis and optimization of mechanical machining of Al cast parts

  • Process improvement for bending and hardening components (e.g. stabilizers)

  • Optimization of welded parts

  • Optimization of plastic injection molding processes and tool geometries

  • Contributing to tool design and construction

  • Production areas: injection molding and plastic overmolding of Al tubes for VW

  • Inspection and validation of plastic and granulate production according to customer requirements (MFI, Charpy, heat resistance, flame retardancy, color)

  • Validation of component feed mixing and extrusion

  • Projects for customers such as Saint-Gobain, Bausch in Bagnang (VW), Saargummi (Daimler), Kovolit Brno (VW), Faurecia Kosice (Daimler), Brose, Continental (SQM ADAS)

  • BMW: Analysis of defect prevention for cracks in Al low-pressure cast parts, review and comparison of HBW, PLP, FMEA, data analysis and sample evaluation

  • Porsche AG: Process and quality improvement at suppliers (bumper assembly)

  • Volkswagen AG: Process and quality improvement at suppliers, process control during development, optimization of mechanical machining of Al cast parts, fault analysis of Al low-pressure casting, quality improvement of plastic parts, initial sample inspection (BEON)

  • Mahle AG: Production relocation from Vaihingen to Poland (plastic parts, Fa. Burkhard)

  • Deutz AG: Production relocation from Mühlacker to Bulgaria (coolant and fuel lines, Fa. Sihn)

  • Streetscooter Aachen: Prototype construction of electric vans (parts responsibility)

Jan 2007 - Dec 2019

Quality Engineer

Freelance Quality Engineer

Position summary
Quality Engineer at Freelance Quality Engineer
Industries
Automotive
Business areas
Quality Assurance
Supply Chain Management
  • Supplier and complaint management using 8D reporting and advanced quality planning (APQP, FMEA)
  • Standardization and qualification of add-on parts for vehicle development (grab handles, sun visors, connectors, trim) including prototype integration
  • Supplier and material qualification for prototype parts
  • Cost reduction and increased capacity through standardized materials
  • Support during the Golf, Sharan, Phaeton prototype phases (supplier selection, production planning) for VW
  • Approval of initial sample inspections and process control for Daimler (plastic parts, exterior)
Jan 2004 - Dec 2007

Quality Engineer

Quality Engineering Service Provider

Position summary
Quality Engineer at Quality Engineering Service Provider
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Audit
Quality Assurance
Supply Chain Management
  • Supplier management
  • Approval of initial sample inspections
  • Advanced quality planning
  • Internal audits
  • Production planning
  • Complaint handling
Jan 2000 - Dec 2003

Logistics Operations Manager

Rhenus Contrac

Position summary
Logistics Operations Manager at Rhenus Contrac
Industries
Automotive
Transportation
Manufacturing
Business areas
Operations
Production
Quality Assurance
  • Managed and monitored production processes for bumpers and bumper assembly
  • Created and updated work instructions
  • Monitored quality requirements
  • Initiated and checked maintenance work
  • Monitored equipment
  • Procured tools and consumables
  • Managed around 100 blue-collar employees, including shift scheduling
Jan 1998 - Dec 2000

Production Manager, Production Logistics

On Line GmbH

Position summary
Production Manager, Production Logistics at On Line GmbH
Industries
Automotive
Manufacturing
Business areas
Logistics
Procurement
Production
  • Bumper assembly at the Ford customer center of Dynamit Nobel
  • Documented and classified defects
  • Planned material requirements
  • Recruited and managed temporary staff
  • Responsible for around 100 employees
Jan 1996 - Dec 1998

Self-employed Sales Partner

Fa. Eismann

Position summary
Self-employed Sales Partner at Fa. Eismann
Industries
Food and Beverage
Business areas
Sales
Jan 1992 - Dec 1996

Laboratory Employee

A. Schulmann GmbH

Position summary
Laboratory Employee at A. Schulmann GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Production
Quality Assurance
  • Standardized granules (PA 6, PA 66) for Bosch and BMW
  • Monitored operations and produced samples
  • Monitored ongoing production
  • Measured technical values
  • Matched colors
  • Approved production
Jan 1987 - Dec 1992

Shift Supervisor

Philips Licht GmbH

Position summary
Shift Supervisor at Philips Licht GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Production
  • Supervised around 20 employees and assigned work
  • Set up machines (polyester presses, thermoplastic and polyester injection molding machines, blow molding machines)
  • Monitored production
Jan 1984 - Dec 1987

Machine Fitter

Daimon-Duracell GmbH

Position summary
Machine Fitter at Daimon-Duracell GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Operations
Production
  • Repair, adjustment and operation of welding machines
Jan 1976 - Dec 1980
Poznań, Poland

Designer

Papierindustrie

Position summary
Designer at Papierindustrie
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Product Development
Jan 1973 - Dec 1976
Poznań, Poland

Assistant Designer

Schienenfahrzeugen

Position summary
Assistant Designer at Schienenfahrzeugen
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Product Development

Industry experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Transportation, and Food and Beverage.

Manufacturing
Automotive
Transportation
Food and Beverage
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Business area experience

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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Production, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Product Development, and Logistics.

Quality Assurance
Production
Supply Chain Management
Operations
Product Development
Logistics
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Summary

I have extensive experience as a freelance quality engineer, driving quality improvements and process optimizations across various industries. I focus on handling quality issues from documentation to follow-up, developing suppliers and streamlining processes. My work has often involved quality planning, audit management, and ensuring product and process standards through methods like APQP, FMEA, and 8D.

I am passionate about enhancing efficiency through practical methods and clear communication. I bring years of hands-on expertise in quality assurance, supplier development, logistic coordination, and team training to deliver measurable improvements and reliable results.

Skills

  • Extensive, Long-Standing Expertise In Quality Management And Quality Assurance
  • Very Good Expertise In Common Quality Tools, E.G. Fmea, Apqp, Ppap, 8d Report, And More
  • Very Good Expertise In Failure Analysis And Problem-Solving (Ishikawa, 5 Why)
  • Very Good Knowledge Of Quality Standards Qs-9001 / Iatf 16949
  • Very Good Expertise In Supplier Development And Auditing
  • Process Optimization
  • Vda 2 Sample Approvals (Vw Beon)
  • Vda 6.3 Audit

Languages

Polish
Native
German
Advanced
Slovak
Advanced
English
Intermediate

Education

Oct 1979 - Jun 1981

Technische Hochschule in Posen

Rail vehicle engineering · Poznań, Poland

Oct 1969 - Jun 1973

Eisenbahntechnikum in Posen

Transport Engineering Technician · Transport engineering · Poznań, Poland

Certifications & licenses

Abnahmeprüfzeugniss 3.1

Fachkraft für Materialprüfung

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 18
Experience in Manufacturing 45.5 y
Avg length 3 y 10 m
Longest experience 12 y 11 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 3 (Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia)
Primary country Poland

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Quality Engineer, Process Analysis and System Audit VDA 6.3, Quality Assurance (Freelancer), Supplier Development
Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Transportation
Main business areas Quality Assurance, Production, Supply Chain Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 2
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Jerzy speaks the following languages: Polish (Native), German (Advanced), Slovak (Advanced), English (Intermediate).

Jerzy has at least 49 years of experience. During this time, Jerzy has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 18 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Jerzy may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Jerzy would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Quality Engineer, Process Analysis and System Audit VDA 6.3, Quality Assurance (Freelancer), Supplier Development.

Jerzy's most recent position is Freelance Quality Engineer at Siemens Mobility.

In recent years, Jerzy has worked for Siemens Mobility, Katek Elektronik Memmingen GmbH, Stalmech, Knipping Kunststofftechnik, and Jungheinrich.

Jerzy is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Transportation. Jerzy also has some experience in Food and Beverage.

Jerzy is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Production, and Supply Chain Management. Jerzy also has some experience in Operations, Product Development, and Logistics.

Jerzy has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive.

Jerzy has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, and Logistics.

Jerzy attended Technische Hochschule in Posen for Rail vehicle engineering.

Jerzy has 2 certificates. These include: Abnahmeprüfzeugniss 3.1 and Fachkraft für Materialprüfung.

Jerzy is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.