Alexander Piacentini

Conducting process requalifications at automotive subcontractors on behalf of the OEM based on VDA 6.3 and IATF.

Systematic analysis and evaluation of process risks along the supply chain, and structured documentation of audit results.

Planning, controlling, and tracking measures to rectify identified weaknesses until full implementation.

Development and coordination of solution options for de-escalating supplier statuses in close cooperation with OEM specialist departments and supplier representatives.

Methodological basis includes auditor qualification according to DIN EN ISO 19011:2018 and VDA 6.3:2023 Process Auditor.

Coordination of project work via virtual collaboration tools (including Microsoft Teams) within the scope of a large-scale automotive recall over a period of two years.

In this role, conducted process requalifications at several automotive subcontractors over 24 months, fully tracked and completed defined action packages at four suppliers, and achieved several successful de-escalations of supplier statuses within 13 months.

Operational management of the exterior development workshop in the FIZ with disciplinary responsibility for 30 employees.

Ensuring the new development and further development of test stands for vehicle front and rear, hoods and doors, roof systems, glazing, and wiper, washer, and cleaning systems.

Organization and monitoring of system endurance tests to verify customer suitability based on defined test regulations.

Conducting homologation-relevant tests, including in the areas of pedestrian protection, static safety tests, roof pressure, door pressure, and belt tension tests.

Close coordination with design and testing teams of exterior development for efficient use of test stands and workshop capacities.

Utilization of BMW's internal testing and documentation systems to ensure continuous and verifiable proof of test execution.

In this role, efficiently managed a workshop organization with 30 employees over a period of 2.5 years, continuously provided and further developed test stands for all relevant exterior systems in series and pre-series use.

Managing a team of 16 employees for hardware testing of exterior components in close cooperation with release-responsible designers.

Planning, execution, and evaluation of tests in the area of pedestrian protection for front and rear, including hood perimeters.

Ensuring the testing and evaluation of visible surfaces with wipers, windows, and trim strips.

Close coordination with responsible designers to provide reliable test results on time.

Utilization of BMW-specific test and documentation processes for efficient and traceable execution of testing scopes.

Coordination with other exterior and testing interfaces for optimal utilization of testing capacities.

In this role, conducted extensive hardware testing in the area of pedestrian protection and ensured the testing of relevant visible surfaces for several model series over a period of 3.5 years.