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Project Manager & Validation Engineer

Code:  E-AS573

Location

Slovakia 

Language

ensk 

Field of expertise

Process engineeringProject managementQualityProductionTechnology 

Professional experiences

2 years
  • Senior Validation Engineer - Automotive Lighting Systems
    Led end-to-end product verification and validation from concept to SOP, ensuring alignment with quality, performance, and OEM compliance. Coordinated cross-functional interfaces and governed validation strategy to optimize cost and timing.
3 years
  • Project Management
    Led industrialization and launch readiness for automotive components from project kick-off to serial production, coordinating engineering, manufacturing, and quality stakeholders. Managed PPAP readiness, customer approvals, and supported production ramp-up through risk mitigation and continuous improvement.
4 years
  • Senior Engineer
    Supported vehicle launch readiness in a demanding OEM environment, acting as a key interface to resolve critical product and launch-related issues. Led structured root-cause investigations and corrective actions to improve product robustness and ensure quality expectations in global programs.
5 years
  • Launch Leader
    Led vehicle and component launch activities from pre-series builds to SOP, ensuring production readiness across manufacturing, quality, logistics, and suppliers. Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver milestone-driven execution and managed launch-critical escalations for stable serial production.

The person behind the role

An accomplished automotive professional with 12+ years of experience in validation, project, and launch management. Expert in driving product readiness, ensuring OEM compliance, and optimizing operational efficiency through cross-functional leadership and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Continuous ImprovementSix Sigma Green BeltProject managementMinitabLaunch managementIndustrializationRisk ManagementProblem solvingPPAPRoot cause analysisQuality ManagementTypingAccountingMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookAdobe PhotoshopAutoCadMySQLSAPTurnkey SolutionsDepartment leadershipCrisis managementLEANDaily operations 

Career highlights

  • Led end-to-end product verification and validation from concept to SOP
  • Managed industrialization and launch readiness for automotive components
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams and stakeholders for milestone delivery
  • Drove continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency
  • Expert in structured root-cause analysis and corrective action implementation
  • Ensured OEM compliance and quality standards in complex automotive environments
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