Adrian Nicolae Remete

Customer Quality Engineer @ Bulten Group

About

Automotive Quality Engineer with 12+ years improving supplier and manufacturing performance in Tier 1 environments supporting global OEMs. Passionate about building robust, preventive quality systems that reduce defects, strengthen supplier capability, and secure reliable, customer-focused product performance. I’ve strengthened quality processes, reduced recurring defects, and supported multiple successful product launches. My approach combines disciplined problem-solving, Lean principles, and close collaboration across engineering, production, and supplier teams. Colleagues describe me as calm, analytical, dependable, and solution-oriented—traits that help me stay focused in difficult situations and build constructive, trust-based partnerships. Key strengths: • Strong command of 8D, FMEA, PPAP, IATF 16949, and structured problem-solving. • Deep Tier 1 background in launches, deviation management, and long-term issue prevention. • Turning complex issues into clear, preventive solutions; breaking down root causes; guiding teams through clarity and structure. • Steady, thoughtful, analytical mindset with clear, calm communication under pressure. • Transparency, accountability, prevention over correction, and sustainable quality practices. • A passion for building robust systems that help teams succeed and ensure products perform reliably over time. I bring a steady, solutions-focused approach to quality and a drive to continuously elevate processes, collaboration, and long-term performance. Currently seeking new opportunities where I can contribute to supplier development, product robustness, and long-term preventive quality improvements. Feel free to reach out to me here on LinkedIn.

Country

Sweden

City

Gothenburg

Industry

Automotive

Skill

Manufacturing Process Optimization, Real-Time Monitoring & Andon Systems, Cycle Time Analysis & Production Flow Improvement, Root Cause Analysis & 8D Problem Solving, Quality Management & Non-Conformance Handling, Process Improvement & Production Stability, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), EOL Test Analysis & Troubleshooting, KPI Monitoring & Process Stability, Continuous Improvement (Lean / BPS), Team Leadership & Daily Management, Lean Workflow & Material Flow Optimization, Scrap & Downtime Reduction, Launch Quality Assurance, Cross-Functional Corrective Actions, 8D / 5-Why Problem Solving, Risk-Based Incoming Inspection (SAP), 8D / Root Cause Analysis, Defect Containment & Prevention, Customer Quality Management

Experience

Customer Quality Engineer

Bulten Group

2025-4 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Göteborg, Comitatul Västra Götaland, Suedia

Primary quality interface for OEM customers, leading complaint management, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reviews, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) tracking in a cross-functional organization, ensuring timely decision-making. Drove structured 8D problem-solving (5 Whys, Fishbone), validating corrective actions through PFMEA and Control Plans, reducing risk of recurrence and improving robustness of serial production. Improved customer quality performance by shortening complaint resolution lead time, eliminating repeat defects, and contributing to more stable OEM scorecards and long-term customer trust.

Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (Purchasing Department)

Bosch Romania

2019-1 - 2025-3 · 6 yrs 3 mos

Romania

Ensured supplier quality performance in mass production by driving IATF 16949 compliance and leading 8D problem-solving, reducing supplier-related defects and supporting stable plant output. Improved incoming inspection and implemented risk-based SAP inspection plans, enabling earlier deviation detection, and improved material flow reliability. Managed supplier chargebacks and quality deviation negotiations, recovering defect-related costs while maintaining constructive, long-term supplier relationships.

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Bosch Romania

2017-10 - 2018-12 · 1 yr 3 mos

Romania

Led quality interface between customers and production during product launches, supporting stable serial production under IATF 16949 requirements. Applied structured problem solving (8D, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)) to drive defect prevention and cross-functional improvement, increasing first-pass yield and reducing quality losses.

Group Leader

Bosch Romania

2016-2 - 2017-9 · 1 yr 8 mos

Romania

Led daily production with responsibility for safety, quality, cost, and delivery, managing a team, in a high-volume automotive environment. Improved operational stability and delivery performance by using existing Lean systems and applying structured root-cause analysis, reducing downtime and scrap.

Process Engineer for End-of-Line testing

Bosch Romania

2014-9 - 2016-1 · 1 yr 5 mos

Romania

Owned end-of-line testing for production lines, securing process compliance, and equipment availability through standardized work and preventive maintenance, resulting in higher yield and reduced unplanned downtime. Built testing capability by training and aligning local standards with global lead plants, improving troubleshooting accuracy and reaction time to quality deviations.

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Bosch Romania

2013-6 - 2014-8 · 1 yr 3 mos

Romania

Stabilized serial production quality by leading 8D, Problem Solving Sheet (PSS), root cause analyses and corrective actions, reducing scrap levels and breakdown frequency. Improved non-conformity response through Pareto analysis and standardized block/release decisions, enabling production stability.

Industrial Engineer

Bosch Romania

2012-6 - 2013-5 · 1 yr

Romania

Designed and launched a real-time Andon alert system, cutting escalation response times and improving issue resolution across the line. Supported new line setup by collecting process data and analyzing cycle times, optimizing production flow.