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 39 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 4 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 Hymer .

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

In recent years, Johannes has worked for 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

Experience

Mar 2024 - Present

2 years 1 month

Germany

Supplier Quality

Hymer

Analysis of potential new suppliers, VDA 6.3 audits in various scopes.
Part sampling.
On-site assignments for escalations, process approvals, and audits.
Areas of operation (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, and maturity assurance for milestones.
Weekly tracking of assigned BIW suppliers (Germany, Hungary, and France).
On-site for sample approvals and process validations.
Addressed quality topics in committees for my assigned parts.
Complaint tracking of failures in INEOS production with suppliers.

Dec 2016 - Apr 2019

2 years 5 months

Munich, Germany

Quality Subproject Manager (Tpl)

Plastic Omnium

Quality subproject manager for MFA bumpers for Daimler and AMG.
Based in Munich, supporting central QM, project management, and core functions.
Production in Mexico (San Luis Potosi).
Responsible for full sampling and preparation for customer audits and process approvals on site in Mexico.
Tracked measures and guided 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)

Managed various parts, especially CBS parts (bumpers, door trims, hoods, plastic fenders), plus wipers, dashboards, restraint systems, lights, E/E scopes, and seats.
Coordinated sampling and audits (Lead Auditor DCPA) of suppliers, launch support, and led task forces for critical scopes.
Spent 2 years on site at an insolvent supplier to secure milestones.
AT leader (analysis team lead for field issues) - coordinated with after-sales, purchasing, and engineering, developed corrective actions, and presented solutions to smart management to resolve field issues.
Trained new employees and developed new specifications.

Jan 1995 - Present

31 years 3 months

Independent QM Consultant

Key projects:

Build and expand various QM/EM systems
External QMR/EMR for various companies
Task force leader for OEM
Quality sponsor for various vehicle lines in different scopes
Analysis team leader for various vehicle lines
Interim management for medium-sized companies
Support of 'critical' suppliers
Extensive audit experience (over 50 VDA 6.3 audits for OEMs alone)

Projects with large companies:

Quality engineer for launch support of predefined part scopes including schedule tracking, sampling, part approvals at each quality gate, and auditing of critical scopes
Analysis team leadership, coordinating a team from after sales, purchasing, logistics, and engineering to resolve field issues and presenting corrective actions to the committee (due to high costs)
Supplier management, launch support, and tool tracking
Scheduling
Monitoring and support for QM topics like APQP, FMEA, PPAP, and claims…
Quality subproject lead at Tier 1 supplier with OEM accountability

Projects with SMEs:

Setup of quality management systems within given timelines - documentation, staff training, auditing, etc.
Providing an external QMR
Strategy development for financially at-risk companies
Providing commercial management
Monitoring the implementation of automation engineering installations

Mar 1993 - Present

33 years 1 month

Neubulach, Germany

Hybrid

Managing Director

Bott services GmbH

Development and maintenance of quality and environmental management systems Supplier management / supplier development --> potential analyses / auditing VDA 6.3 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001. PPAP sampling, 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 Manager

Holzma Maschinenbau Gmbh

Jan 1987 - Dec 1989

3 years

Apprenticeship

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 Academy

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Manufacturing 35 y

Avg length 9 y 8 m

Longest experience 33 y

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, France)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

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

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Agriculture

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

Qualifications

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

July 2025

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Where is Johannes based?

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

What languages does Johannes speak?

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

How many years of experience does Johannes have?

Johannes has at least 39 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 4 months. Note that Johannes may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Johannes be best suited for?

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

What is Johannes's latest experience?

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

What companies has Johannes worked for in recent years?

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

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.

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.

Which industries has Johannes worked in recently?

Johannes has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Johannes worked in recently?

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

Does Johannes have any certificates?

Johannes has 1 certificate: Quality Manager QM - TÜV.

What is the availability of Johannes?

Johannes will be available part-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Johannes?

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