Norman Joiko - Managing Director

Q: Where is Norman based?

Norman is based in Nordhausen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Norman speak?

Norman speaks the following languages: German (Native) .

Q: How many years of experience does Norman have?

Norman has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Norman has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Norman may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

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

In recent years, Norman has worked for Varta Microbattery GmbH , EAO Automotive GmbH & Co. KG , Berlin Millhouse GmbH , tmax Germany GmbH , and IHI Charging Systems International GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Norman most experienced in?

Norman is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Norman most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Norman worked in recently?

Norman has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Norman worked in recently?

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

Q: What is Norman's education?

Norman holds a Master in Industrial Engineering with a focus on Mechanical Engineering from Technical University of Ilmenau and a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering with a focus on Mechanical Engineering from Technical University of Ilmenau .

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Experience

Oct 2023 - Present

2 years 11 months

Varta Microbattery GmbH

Implementation of automated data visualization/evaluation as a basis for further decision-making processes
Analysis of production data to identify relevant quality issues and their technical root causes using the Six Sigma method
Lead of the internal resistance task force (mechanical/electro-chemical)
Lead of the AI-supported X-ray image analysis task force to reduce scrap
Solving acute issues and establishing a continuous improvement process in production
Introduction of performance metrics, planning of resources and time frames, risk assessment and change management
Development and implementation of measures to solve problems
Securing delivery capability in the pre-series process
Coordination between OEM and customer

Oct 2022 - Sep 2023

1 year

EAO Automotive GmbH & Co. KG

Project manager for tool redesign and new tool creation in ongoing series production
Task force lead for project relocations after supplier insolvency
Establishment of pragmatic decision-making processes in change management
Securing delivery capability during series production
Coordination between OEM and supplier

Apr 2022 - Jul 2022

4 months

Berlin Millhouse GmbH

Operational program manager for Bosch projects
Restructuring of project/program management processes
Operational purchasing of all required semi-finished products
Support for management in strategic new business decisions
Potential analyses and audits at new suppliers

Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

3 months

tmax Germany GmbH

Analysis of customer requirements, specifications and timelines
Derivation of resource requirements (employees + machines) with support from specialist departments/plants
Building and developing measures for efficient project control
Coordination of machine park expansion through relocation and/or purchase
Preparation, control and implementation of Supplier Change Requests (SCR)
Coordination of relocation activities between the Mannheim and Sibiu sites
Project controlling to meet financial targets and deadlines
Deviation analysis and initiation of countermeasures in case of schedule, cost or quality deviations
Efficient moderation of workshops, project meetings and follow-up on task packages

Jul 2019 - Dec 2021

2 years 6 months

IHI Charging Systems International GmbH

Program Manager for the Audi Evo5 development project
Project purchasing for the Audi Evo5 development project
Project Quality Manager for critical global customer projects at Audi & Porsche with a focus on supplier management & internal project quality
Customer interface for "production readiness" and supplier management/APQP
Qualitative and quantitative safeguarding of critical global suppliers
Development and implementation of sustainable internal change management
Planning and implementation of global relocation projects in the pre-series stage
Introduction of suitable tracking processes in supplier management
Analysis and assessment of customer requirements relevant to quality
Methodical support in FMEA workshops
Preparation of all IATF audit-relevant documents for annual certification
Development of relevant quality processes for planning, control and monitoring in the pre-series process
Development and standardization of the internal sampling process
Support and involvement of members from quality, purchasing and plant
Industrialization, process stabilization and process optimization
Conducting Audi-specific gate reviews in the Audi LION system

Jan 2019 - May 2019

5 months

MahleBehr GmbH & Co. KG

Support of global quality management at MahleBehr for cooling modules in the BMW X5, X6 and Rolls-Royce projects at the Stuttgart, Dayton and Charleston sites
Analysis and assessment of customer requirements relevant to quality
Planning and execution of PZS runs in the plant and at critical sub-suppliers in Europe and the USA together with the BMW QMTs
Handling of level 1 escalations and KPI tracking
Support with critical sampling topics in IPQ
Result: BMW launch support for the model in the key SUV model series globally

Sep 2017 - Jan 2019

1 year 5 months

IHI Charging Systems International GmbH

Project Quality Manager for critical customer projects Audi & Porsche with focus on supplier management/APQP
Contact person for customers in monthly meetings on project status
Weekly management presentation on supplier status
Analysis and assessment of customer requirements relevant to quality
Methodical support in FMEA workshops
Preparation of all documents relevant for IATF audits for annual certification
Development of relevant quality processes for planning, control and monitoring in the pre-series process
Development and standardization of the internal sampling process
Qualitative and quantitative assurance of critical suppliers
Support and involvement of members from quality, purchasing and the plant
Preparation of sampling-related documents in coordination with the customer
Industrialization, process stabilization and process optimization
Execution of Audi-specific gate reviews in the Audi LION system
Result: IATF certification without deviations, approval of all sub-suppliers on schedule, industrialization of a critical customer project

Sep 2016 - Sep 2017

1 year 1 month

Bremen, Germany

Prae-Turbo GmbH

Industrialization, process stabilization and process optimization
Introduction of standardized process monitoring
Introduction of suitable measuring equipment after analysis
Cycle time optimization of series processes
Development and standardization of the internal sampling process
Supplier management and assurance of critical suppliers
Capacity assurance for global Daimler and VW volumes
Preparation of sampling-related documents in coordination with the customer
Support and involvement of members from quality, purchasing and the plant
Result: assurance of internal delivery and process capability

Nov 2015 - Jul 2016

9 months

Bosch Mahle Turbo Systems GmbH & Co. KG

On-site support and global SQ assurance of critical suppliers (project management)
Support for exhaust manifold modules, compressor wheels, pneumatic actuators, bearing housings, exhaust flap systems
Capacity assurance for global VW volumes
Support of weekly reviews at VW
Bottleneck tracking of critical suppliers
Execution of supplier selection and potential analyses
Industrialization and process optimization
Introduction of standardized process monitoring
Support of members from quality, purchasing and the plant
Parallel support for special projects (e.g. T/H Brakes India)
Result: assurance of delivery capability of critical suppliers

Jan 2015 - Nov 2015

11 months

IHI Charging Systems International GmbH

Support of the Daimler task force within the Q-Help 3 classification
Capacity assurance of Daimler volumes
Support of weekly reviews at Daimler and on sampling topics
Main contact and communication link to Daimler
Support of the global SQ assurance of critical suppliers
Cycle time optimization of series processes
Support and execution of the Daimler sampling process in the Daimler AG SQMS
Development and standardization of the ICSI sampling process for Daimler
Preparation of sampling-related documents in coordination with the customer
Support of members from quality, purchasing and the plant
Parallel support for special projects (e.g. T/H NWS in China, B/H trompetter casting)
Result: upgrading of ICSI at Daimler to Q-Help 2

Jan 2014 - Present

12 years 8 months

Managing Director

Joiko Consulting

Global management consulting with a focus on Six Sigma (DMAIC, Lean Six Sigma)
Quality and development support for global, complex product launches in the automotive industry
Carrying out Six Sigma projects
IATF 16949:2016 1st/2nd party auditor
Point of contact for customer communication
Supplier management and project management

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

3 years

Employee

Dr. Schäfer Consulting

Support and introduction of process monitoring
Analysis and processing of industrial data
Development of standardized tools for process assurance in experimental planning and implementation
Creation of training materials for process standardization
Support in process analysis of complex technical components (e.g. EGR valve, E-actuator)
Introduction to quality management systems in accordance with VDA 6.3
Support in global Six Sigma projects
Development of long-term management concepts in the area of quality assurance
Identification of ongoing series issues for final assembly lines
Support in process optimization for E-actuator adjustment on FA lines
Initial launch of a poka-yoke solution for E-actuator final assembly
Processing of open material issues in the sampling process
Support with E-actuator assessments at Audi AG in Ingolstadt

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive and Manufacturing.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Operations

Production

Procurement

Skills

Start-Up Support And Safeguarding
Process Development/Optimization
Supplier Management
Quality Management
Data Analysis
Strategic & Operational Purchasing
Supplier Development / Sourcing / Auditing
Relocation Management
Automotive Industry
Task Force Support In The Automotive Sector
Manufacturing And Measurement Processes For High-Performance Lithium-Ion Battery Cells, From Electrode To Winding And Final Charged Battery Cell
Turbocharger Technology For Diesel And Gasoline Engines, As Well As Most Required Subcontractor Manufacturing Processes
Product And Process Knowledge Of Electronic Actuators For Turbochargers (Diesel And Gasoline)
Radiator Modules, Heat Exchangers, Nt Radiators, Oil Coolers, Water Coolers, Condensers
Manufacturing Technologies: Steel Casting / Al-Casting (Gravity And Vacuum)
Joining Processes (Mig/Tig Welding)
Plastic Injection Molding
Technologies Such As Stamping, Deep Drawing, Forming, Turning, Milling, Sintering And Balancing
Project Quality Management For A-Component System Supplier
Global Supplier Management And Change Management In The Vw Group
Daimler & Vw Group Specific Process Flows (Especially Daimler "Special Terms" And Vw "Formula Q")
Quality Management Through All Iatf/ Vda Gates From Pre-Series To Sop
Implementation Of Lessons Learned, Design Reviews And Process Audits
Six Sigma Projects In Process Optimization And Scrap Reduction
Relocation Of Production Plants And Manufacturing Lines
Practical Application Of The Quality Management System (Vda 6.3, Qs 9000, Iatf 16949)
Daimler Sqms & Vw, Audi Beon And Lion Sampling Process According To Vda Standard / Special Terms
Very Good Knowledge Of Common Quality Management System Methods (Tqm)
Special Six Sigma Tools Such As: Balanced Scorecard, Doe, Ishikawa Diagram
Comprehensive Potential Analyses According To Vda 6.3 Standard
Continuous Improvement Of Preventive Quality Methods

Languages

German

Native

Education

Oct 2015 - Sep 2017

Technical University of Ilmenau

Master of Science · Industrial Engineering with a focus on Mechanical Engineering · Ilmenau, Germany

Oct 2011 - Sep 2014

Technical University of Ilmenau

Bachelor of Science · Industrial Engineering with a focus on Mechanical Engineering · Ilmenau, Germany

Oct 2001 - Jun 2009

Wilhelm von Humboldt Gymnasium

High School Diploma · Nordhausen, Germany

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Certifications & licenses

DGQ- Quality Systems Manager Junior

Lean Management & Kaizen Practitioner Certification

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12

Experience in Automotive 14.5 y

Avg length 2 y 2 m

Longest experience 12 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Managing Director, Employee

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing

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

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 6

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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Norman is based in Nordhausen, Germany.

Norman speaks the following languages: German (Native).

Norman has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Norman has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Norman may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Norman would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Employee.

In recent years, Norman has worked for Varta Microbattery GmbH, EAO Automotive GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin Millhouse GmbH, tmax Germany GmbH, and IHI Charging Systems International GmbH.

Norman is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

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

Norman has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

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

Norman holds a Master in Industrial Engineering with a focus on Mechanical Engineering from Technical University of Ilmenau and a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering with a focus on Mechanical Engineering from Technical University of Ilmenau.

Norman has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: IATF 16949:2016 1st / 2nd Party Auditor, DGQ- Quality Systems Manager Junior, and Lean Management & Kaizen Practitioner Certification.

Norman is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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