Milan Erteľ

Strategic & Transformational Leadership: Leading a large Quality organization (60+ employees) in the automotive industry. Focused on strategic management, Operational Excellence, and comprehensive Digital Transformation (Big Data, Live Reporting). Performance & Compliance: Accountable for strategic decision-making, budget management, and operational KPIs. Expert in integrating and enforcing Quality Systems (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA), consistently increasing customer satisfaction and reducing defects. People & Culture: Driving a culture of accountability, trust, and continuous improvement. Developing strong leadership coaching skills and building succession lines to ensure sustainable organizational growth. Serving as the critical 'voice of the customer' in production and new product introduction.

Executive Management Role: Key member of executive management, shaping the company's vision for operational excellence, regulatory compliance (Quality, Environment, Health, Safety), and sustainable growth in precision manufacturing. Cross-Functional Strategy: Managed QEHS strategically across the entire product lifecycle. Led cross-functional teams and implemented Lean, Six Sigma, and digital traceability systems to drive continuous improvement. Compliance & Advisory: Ensured full compliance with international standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, EN81). Acted as a strategic advisor to top management, guaranteeing flawless industrialization of new products and representing the company externally during major audits.

Full QMS Ownership (ISO 9001/IATF 16949). Transformed complex precision systems, ensuring uncompromising process excellence. Led strategic Lean/Six Sigma/SPC/FMEA initiatives to drive certification and customer satisfaction.

Managed APQP/PPAP for new component industrialization. Acted as a strategic link between Production, Suppliers, and Customers, focusing on effective problem-solving and process integrity. Problem solving & incident management.

Established and managed two critical quality laboratories (Metallographic & Calibration), creating foundational technical processes, compliance methodologies, and building internal team expertise for key automotive standards.

Led the definition of global quality standards for automotive interior components. Directed APQP, product validation, and supplier qualification, managing teams to ensure full compliance, technical excellence, and delivery reliability.

Directed full lifecycle management of all measuring devices in engine manufacturing. Implemented and maintained ISO 9001/17025 standards, coordinated calibration, and mentored teams to ensure peak measurement accuracy.

Formed my disciplined approach to process control in precision engineering. Managed incoming, in-process, and final audits. Drove corrective actions and enforced data accuracy, establishing a baseline for operational excellence.

Built core operational discipline by machining critical components to tight tolerances. Ensured strict quality compliance and data accuracy, establishing essential ground-up skills for effective executive leadership.

Built fundamental discipline via milling critical engine components requiring extreme reliability. Managed own QC and optimized process efficiency, establishing a comprehensive ground-up base for future production leadership.