Martin Soffa

scope : leather interior system Package for Mercedes S class 222, job description: Tools,Machines acceptance and instalation in plant - Layout preparation - Supplier evaluation - Reporting of launching cost and project timing from design of parts, tools and machine to serial production - Develop production equipment concept: equipment list &specifications - Launch all necessary investment - Complete Plant Launch Team staffing - Accept (and sign) program closing conditions including profitability targets for production & define related action plans - Analyse customer inputs & specifications in their field of competences standards (cross-check wi - Develop production system design: internal MIFD (integrate pull-flow-system), preliminary plant layout - Define facilities requirements - Evaluate at plant locations subcontracting possibilities - Analyse industrial & technical risks during prototype build (involving operators from production plant)Sign off - Develop ergonomic analysis (based on Prototype Build experience & preliminary Standard Operations) & integrate in equipment specification - Check workload & TRS & monitor results in monthly report- Plan & confirm pre-series production in the plant & estimate raw material consumption - Revise scrap, rework (and workforce) plan for Ramp-up plan- Develop detailed improvement action plan together with production, quality, logistics - Create preliminary industrialisation timing plan (tool, equipment, layout, run@rate) including after sales / spare parts require - Create prototype & production tool concept & preliminary specifications -according to standards & integrate all tool relevant actions defined in product, process or facilityFMEAs - Lead required testing & complete Production Validation Plan - Confirm Quality Targets (including Perceived Quality & Boundary Samples) according to internal and customer - Quality Targets, cross-check with Plant Quality & Design Division Account

- Manager Quality - system coordinator and customer representative, member of plant design team - Implementation ISO 9001:2002, especially for automotive production ISO/TS 16 949:2002 - IATF - Complaints handling - Transfer planning and realization of transfer injection moulding machines from mother company in Italy to Slovakia plant - Team management and preparation of related trainings - Responsible of Responsible of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), - Monitoring of project and reporting to Managing director SK/Quality manager in Italy concerning all matters of importance

Prepare plans for all NPI projects and coordinate with all stakeholders and ensure good quality product. Coordinate with engineering and product management departments and develop and implement Manufacturing Plan for products. Assist Manufacturing department and manage communication across all departments. Develop product test plans and perform production test according manufacturing process instructions. Administer efficient first release products for D&D for submission to regulatory. Assist New Product Introduction Manager and manage integration of all products according to product lifecycle. Monitor operations of product and evaluate designs and ensure adherence to all design and manufacture principles. Ensure compliance to all ECO procedures and work instructions. Work with design engineering and assist in transition of design prototypes into cost efficient and high volume products. Provide technical support to Materials Management team for all RFP initiatives and administer effective use of outsource products. Develop prototype design according to required techniques and manufacturing processes. Maintain an inventory and ensure availability of required equipment, tools, test equipment and prototype parts. Analyze and recommend improvements to all production process and methods to facilitate cost reduction and quality improvement. Design new manufacturing process requirements and associate guidelines. Develop and implement efficient material handling, flow strategies and maintain safe and manufacturing processes at all times. Analyze and recommend corrective action in case of any design failure. Coordinate with senior management and maintain knowledge on product status and prepare appropriate reports.

-Reconstruction of premises for injection plastic moulding technology, ultrasonic welding and tampo printing in Clean room class 8 , 9 - Transfer planning and realization of transfer injection molding machines from mother company in Denmak to Slovakia plant - Team management and preparation of related trainings - Responsible of Responsible of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), - Monitoring of project and reporting to Managing director SK/Quality manager in DK concerning all matters of importance - Responsible for administration of identified corrective actions and necessary follow-up - Responsible for reporting of quality results to management both in SK and DK -monthly reports and management review - Evaluation of suppliers - Analysis and continual improvement of all related processes and KPI reporting - System coordinator and customer representative implementation standards of ISO 13 485:2003 - managing of incoming process and outgoing inspection