Johannes Bott - Quality Manager QM

Q: Where is Johannes based?

Johannes is based in Neubulach, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Johannes speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Johannes have?

Johannes has at least 40 years of experience. During this time, Johannes has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 5 months . Note that Johannes may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Johannes's latest experience?

Johannes's most recent position is Supplier Quality at Fa. Hymer .

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

In recent years, Johannes has worked for Fa. Hymer , Ineos Automotive , and Bott services GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Johannes most experienced in?

Johannes is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Agriculture . Johannes also has some experience in Construction .

Q: Which business areas is Johannes most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Johannes worked in recently?

Johannes has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Johannes worked in recently?

Johannes has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance , Supply Chain Management , and Project Management .

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Neubulach, Germany

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Experience

Mar 2024 - Present

2 years 5 months

Germany

Supplier Quality

Fa. Hymer

Potential analysis of potential new suppliers, VDA 6.3 audits in different scopes.
Component sampling.
On-site support during escalations, process approvals, and audits.
Areas of work (Germany, Czech Republic, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Switzerland)

Jul 2020 - Dec 2023

3 years 6 months

France

Supplier Quality Engineer

Ineos Automotive

Responsible for body-in-white.
Potential analysis of new suppliers, launch support, maturity level support up to the milestones.
Weekly tracking of the body-in-white suppliers assigned to me (Germany, Hungary, and France).
On-site support during sample approvals and process approvals.
Handling quality topics in the committees for my component scopes.
Complaint tracking of failures in INEOS production against the supplier.

Dec 2016 - Apr 2019

2 years 5 months

Munich, Germany

Subproject Lead Quality (Tpl)

Plastic Omnium

Subproject lead quality for bumpers MFA Daimler and AMG.
Assignment in Munich for central QM / project management and central functions.
Production in Mexico (San Luis Potosi).
Responsible for the complete sampling and preparation of customer audits and process approvals on site in Mexico.
Follow-up of actions and guidance of the QM team in Mexico to meet product and process quality requirements.

Nov 2001 - Jul 2007

5 years 9 months

Q - Sponsor (Supplier Quality Engineer)

smart (Daimler)

Responsible for various component scopes, especially CBS parts (bumpers, door cladding, hood, plastic fenders), but also wipers, cockpit, restraint systems, lights, E/E scopes, seats.
Sampling and auditing (Lead Auditor DCPA) of suppliers, launch support, task force lead for critical scopes.
2 years on site with an insolvent supplier to secure the milestones.
AT lead (analysis team lead for field issues)  coordination with after sales, purchasing, development, and preparation of corrective actions and presentation to smart management to resolve field issues.
Training of new employees and development of new specifications.

Jan 1995 - Present

31 years 7 months

Independent QM Consultant

Key projects:

Setup and expansion of various QM / UM systems
External QMB / UMB for various companies
Task force lead OEM
Q sponsor for various vehicle series in different scopes
Analysis team lead for various vehicle series
Interim management for medium-sized companies
Support for "critical" suppliers
Many years of audit experience (for OEM alone more than 50 VDA 6.3 audits)

Projects at large companies:

Quality engineer for launch support of predefined component scopes incl. schedule tracking, sampling, component approvals for the individual quality gates, and auditing of critical scopes
Analysis team lead, coordination of a team from after sales, purchasing, logistics, and development to resolve field issues and present the developed corrective actions in the committee (due to high costs)
Supplier management, launch support, tool tracking
Schedule planning
Tracking and support for QM topics such as APQP, FMEA, PPAP, complaints....
Subproject lead quality at Tier 1 with responsibility towards OEM

Projects at SMEs:

Build-up of quality management systems while meeting the given timeline. creation of documentation, staff training, auditing, etc.
Provision of an external QMB
Strategy development for companies at risk of insolvency
Provision of commercial management
Tracking the implementation of automation equipment

Mar 1993 - Present

33 years 5 months

Neubulach, Germany

Hybrid

Managing Director

Bott services GmbH

Establishment and maintenance of quality and environmental management systems Supplier management / supplier development --> potential analyses / auditing VDA 6.3 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001. Sampling PPAP, VDA 2 FMEA, complaint management

Jan 1993 - Dec 1995

3 years

Assistant to the Managing Director

Firmengruppe Rübenacker

Jan 1989 - Dec 1992

4 years

Deputy Department Head

Holzma Maschinenbau Gmbh

Jan 1987 - Dec 1989

3 years

Training

Ch. Geigle Nachf. Gmbh

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Agriculture, and Construction.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Agriculture

Construction

Business Area Experience

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

Quality Assurance

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Operations

Production

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Certifications & licenses

Quality Manager QM - TÜV

TÜV Akademie

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Manufacturing 35.5 y

Avg length 9 y 10 m

Longest experience 33 y 4 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, France)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Supplier Quality, Supplier Quality Engineer, Subproject Lead Quality (Tpl)

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Agriculture

Main business areas Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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Johannes is based in Neubulach, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

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

Johannes has at least 40 years of experience. During this time, Johannes has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 5 months. Note that Johannes may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Johannes would be well-suited for roles such as: Supplier Quality, Supplier Quality Engineer, Subproject Lead Quality (Tpl).

Johannes's most recent position is Supplier Quality at Fa. Hymer.

In recent years, Johannes has worked for Fa. Hymer, Ineos Automotive, and Bott services GmbH.

Johannes is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Agriculture. Johannes also has some experience in Construction.

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

Johannes has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Johannes has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, and Project Management.

Johannes has 1 certificate: Quality Manager QM - TÜV.

Johannes is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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