Stefan Thiele
Simpsonville SC **681
ac7mck@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
Dedicated team play with 20 + years’ experience in Project Management, Manufacturing, Sourcing and Quality. (Injection Molding, Automotive, Power Generation)
Detail oriented, fast learner and I am pretty proficient to find the necessary compromises to achieve my goals.
Experience
Yanfeng Automotive
02/2018 to present
Lead Process Engineer Lamination and Assembly
Build and managed team of 6 Process Engineers (Direct Reports) and 30 Process Technicians thru matrix organization.
Established and maintained KPI driven Target for Process Engineers above.
Supported the Launch of BMW GO5 Instrument Panel, Center Console and VOLVO Floor Console. This included APAP actives (PFMEA, Control Plan and Poke Yoke Validation)
Improved BMW GO1 Door Panel Production. Which allowed us to maintain and OEE of > 85% and scrap of less than 2%.
Implemented and maintained a computer aided PM system (INFOR) to track maintenance activities for Foaming, Laminating, Welding and Assembly.
GE Power
01/2017 to 02/2018
Senior Manufacturing Projects & Initiatives Manger (SAP QM)
Owned the Non-Conforming Reporting Business Process (NCR).
Provided input to the IT team covering Layout and Logic of the new SAP NCR Notification
Developed event based (NCR based) Cost of Failure collection process.
Mapped and implemented SAP processes to scrap, rework and return material.
Key Contact to ARIBA to design a customized Non-Conforming Material Reporting.
GE Power and Water
10/2011 to 12/2016
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Created and maintained Standardized Audit check list covering casting and processes for investment castings. (casting, CNC, EDM, Waterjet, Laser, Heat-treat)
Implemented standard Manufacturing Process Plan covering both the standard and rework processes.
Simplified Super Alloy Machining PPAP process to qualify several machines utilizing a reduced process validation plan. (Lead Time reduction of 80%)
Supported all Greenville based SQE training activities as instructor covering the Non-Conforming Material and Surveillance audit process.
Led several continuous improvement projects using 8D, Apollo and Six Sigma methods.
Supported cost reduction projects with a total saving of more than 1.5 mio dollar.
GE Energy
06/2008 to 10/2011
Lead Supplier Quality Engineer
Key User during the implementation of Supplier Collaboration Portal. Herby, I proposed and implemented several changes to make the system more effective.
Reduced the Non-Conforming Material processing time from an average of 10 days to 3 days.
Performed numerous internal and external ISO surveillance audits.
Performed numerous technical product and process audits.
Roechling Automotive (Injection Molding for Automotive)
02/2007 to 06/2008
Continues Improvement & Production System Planning Manager
Planned and Implemented Bonus System based on performance indicators
Introduced Kaizen Process and performed several Hoshin workshops with a total savings in excess of $ 600,000
Introduced a system of standard task times to better evaluate the true labor content of the different jobs.
Responsible for Problem Solving Process using PCDA/ 8 D and many other methods
Introduced and maintained Improvement Idea Program.
Performed layout studies to introduce ergonomic Standard Work Cells, which support an MTM system
Introduction of 5 S and performed several workshops
Responsible for SAP Material Master Administration
Intier Automotive (Injection Molding for Automotive)
07/2006 to 02/2007
Senior Plant/ Tooling Engineer
Lead several problem-solving teams involving the customer and suppliers to overcome customer complains.
TS Process Owner concerning all documentation incl. FMEA, MSA, Control Plan and Standards operation procedures.
Established process oriented specification with raw material suppliers and participated in the qualification of those suppliers.
Takt time calculation and Capacity Analysis
Manpower Requirement
Established Tool Maintenance Program with local tool source
Management of Engineering Changes with US tooling source
Member of acquisition team for several new projects.
Knowledge transfer of LMP (In mold decoration with textiles) process from Europe to the US including receiving inspection procedures and lot qualification.
Faurecia Interior Systems (Injection Molding for Automotive)
04/2004 – 07/2006
E 70 Project Plant Industrial Engineer
Estimated cycle time and machine requirements for all plastic parts
Performed Tact Time and JIT Window Analysis
Creation of material flow and Thru put Time Analysis
Helped to design Flexible Work Cells
Batch size and Shop stock calculation
Work Content Analysis
APQP team member in charge of injection molding and vacuum forming process
PFMEA Injection Molding and Back press
Created Tooling Specifications for all Injection, Backpress, Foaming and Vacuum Forming Tools
Created Machine Specifications for HE, US and VIB Welding Equipment
Performed several Capacity Studies for Injection Molding
Design Review of all new machinery and ergonomic analysis
Various feasibility studies and design reviews
Faurecia Interior Systems
05/2003– 04/2004
Plant Engineer Injection Molding
Implementation of Tei Tei Concept in the “Backpress” department
Implementation of process development procedure.
Implementation of Standardized Mold Start Up
Creation of mold books incl. QS Documents for Injection and Backpress process
Lead several cycle time improvement workshops
Faurecia Interior Systems
08/2001–05/2003
Production Manager Injection/ Backpress
Implemented reporting system to follow up production output.
Developed new production schedule based on optimum batch size.
Introduced “worker self control” and common quality tools such as First Piece Approval and Statistical Process Control.
Established and trained Team Leaders of the injection molding department
Faurecia Interior Systems
1999–2001
Plant/ Tooling Engineer
Technical contact for all custom molders (suppliers, where Faurecia provided the productions means)
Successfully launched all injection and Vacuum Forming tools for the BMW Roadster (Facelift), BMW Sports Utility Vehicle and Saturn (incl. customer PPAP)
Planned and implemented Preventive Maintenance Procedure for all Injection Molding and Vacuum Forming Tools above.
Planned and Started Injection Molding and Low Pressure Compression Molding Equipment from Krauss Maffei and Engel
Created specifications for all Injection, Vacuum Forming tools and measurement tools for upcoming BMW and GM projects
Performed Feasibility Studies and recommendations based on CAD data received from the customer or product development
Responsible for CAD data management with toolmakers
Sommer Allibert Lignotoc GmbH
1997- 1998
Sales Assistant (Engineering Changes and Tooling)
Responsible for Quoting of Engineering Changes
Making Recommendations based on above
Responsible for cost tracking after order placement
Determining and implementing cost savings and incentives on existing projects
Overseeing Tooling and Product Engineering Change Requests
Responsible for the negotiation of costs and Cost Management with customer
Misslbeck Model & Formenbau
1995–1997
Program Engineer Manufacturing
Developed and Implemented Tracking System to follow status of injection molds and prototypes for the automotive industry
Member of the implementation team for QS 9001 standard.
Internal Estimation and budgeting of projects (build of injection tools) with all major automotive European automotive manufactures
Project Manager for major expansion of production facilities
Additional Training
Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification
Individual Contributor Auditor Training
Liquid Penetrant Training Level I &II (ASNT SNT-TC-1A),
GE Crotonville ~ Leadership Development Course
GE Crotonville ~ Change Acceleration Process
GE Crotonville ~ Effective Coaching Skills,
GE Crotonville ~ Building Essential Leadership Skills
GE Crotonville ~ Hiring the right people
GE Crotonville ~ Influencing Skills
GE Crotonville ~ Project Management Fundamentals
Apollo Root Cause Analysis Methodology
Language Skills
English (fluent)
German (fluent)
Spanish (basic)
Education
University Regensburg (Germany)
Diplom Manufacturing Engineering
References
Upon request