Description

Certified VDA 6.3 and CQI Auditor with 10+ years of experience in the automotive industry, aerospace and marine, specializing in supplier development, quality engineering, project audits, and APQP/PPAP implementation. Proven track record in leading Six Sigma projects, conducting supplier assessments, development and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Available for full-time, hybrid, and remote positions, as well as freelance B2B project contracts.

Languages

Polish
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
German
Basic
Russian
Basic
Spanish
Basic

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Krakow (up to 50km)

Nidec Motors and Actuators
Quality in Project Engineer / Lean - Six Sigma Projects Team Leader
January 2023 - Today (3 years and 5 months)
Electric motors production.
• Managed quality assurance throughout project lifecycle (RFQ to SOP) in line with APQP and PPAP requirements
• Prepared and validated core quality documentation (CP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)
• Acted as main quality representative in customer interactions and audits (OEM/Tier 1)
• Led problem-solving activities (8D, 5Why) and risk assessments across cross-functional teams
• Collaborated with R&D, production, and suppliers to ensure compliance with customer and internal quality standards.
VDA 6.3 Process Auditor - licensed VDA QMC Automotive Core Tools - APQP - PPAP - FMEA - MSA - SPC - Control Plan - trainings Problem solving tools - Global 8D, Ishikawa, FTA, 5-WHY, Pareto, QRQC, PDCA AIAG CQI-9, CQI-11, CQI-12, CQI-15, CQI-17, CQI-23 - certified auditor IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies Certification and EMC17- ESD Audit
Woodward, Inc.
Supplier Development Engineer
May 2022 - September 2023 (1 year and 4 months)
Advanced control systems and components for the energy, industrial, and transportation sectors.
• Led supplier capability and system gap assessments, implementing development plans to mitigate risks.
• Managed cross-functional improvement projects aligned with commodity strategy
• Drove supplier performance via Lean/Six Sigma tools (QDRC focus).
• Acted as the key escalation contact within commodity teams, providing guidance and mentorship to Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) and Supplier Development Engineers (SDEs).
Varroc Lighting Systems
Electronics Business Unit Supplier Quality Leader
January 2020 - May 2022 (2 years and 4 months)
Manufacturing of electronic components for automotive lighting systems.
• Applied global quality standards across internal teams and supplier base
• Led and developed the Supplier Quality team; managed audits and capability assessments
• Provided technical guidance to strategic suppliers - pre-serial validation
• Resolved supplier issues during program development and drove performance improvements.
• Delivered technical training and certification across SD&P network
• Created and maintained Technical Commodity Assessment Lists based on lessons learned
• Led supplier improvement and recovery programs; monitored progress and audit outcomes
• Provided expert support on supplier issues; promoted preventive quality through audits and shop floor visits.