OÖAbout Onur
Driving Quality Excellence & Digital Transformation in Automotive Industry
As a senior leader with nearly two decades of international experience in the automotive sector, I help companies transform their quality operations, digitize critical processes, and lead complex cross-functional initiatives that deliver real-world impact.
I specialize in:
• Leading global quality teams across OEMs and suppliers
• Driving APQP excellence, risk mitigation, and safe launches
• Embedding data-driven problem solving with Six Sigma Black Belt tools
• Advancing Industry 4.0 and AI applications in quality & operations
• Managing escalations, audits, and customer interfaces at global scale
What sets me apart is my dual expertise: deep operational know-how from plant leadership and strategic vision from global headquarters. I’m currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), focusing on Applied AI and Quality 4.0 frameworks, bridging technology with real business outcomes.
Typical projects I lead:
• Quality system overhauls (IATF , VDA 6.3)
• Digitalization of core quality and analytics processes
• Global rollout of Six Sigma and Lean programs
• High-impact customer quality turnarounds
If you’re looking for a senior quality expert who combines technical depth, leadership maturity, and a passion for innovation, I’d be happy to support your transformation journey—whether in interim leadership, consulting, or strategic project delivery.
English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Turkish
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Osnabrück (up to 50km), Düsseldorf (up to 50km), Hannover (up to 50km), Bremen (up to 50km), Münster (up to 50km)
Experience
- ZF FriedrichshafenHead of Quality Planning Product Line SteeringAUTOMOBILEJanuary 2024 - Today (2 years and 5 months)Osnabrück, Germany
- Led a global quality planning team of 14 members across 3 sub-teams in 5 countries, supporting over 90 active programs across 15 plants.
- Directed APQP processes across the full program lifecycle—from customer acquisition to safe launch—ensuring robust quality standards and risk mitigation.
- Acted as the primary customer quality contact for high profile customer issues, managing internal and external escalations, leading task forces to resolve critical issues, and restoring client confidence.
- Championed global continuous improvement initiatives, digitalization, and standardization initiatives, driving process efficiency and embedding a culture of quality excellence
- ZF FriedrichshafenHead of Quality Projects – Car Chassis Technology DivisionAUTOMOBILEMarch 2019 - December 2023 (4 years and 10 months)Stemwede, NW, Germany
- Led global divisional initiatives to drive strategic Quality Excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement across 50 locations in 3 regions.
- Pioneered digital transformation projects in the quality domain, aligning processes with Industry 4.0 standards and enabling data-driven decision-making.
- Mentored and coached global task force teams as a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, resolving high-impact escalations and embedding sustainable problem-solving practices.
- Directed two global expert teams with 4 direct reports —Advanced Data Analytics and FMEA—enhancing predictive quality and proactively mitigating risks across the organization.
- ZF FriedrichshafenHead of Quality - Izmir Turkey Plant - Product Line Chassis ComponentsAUTOMOBILEApril 2010 - March 2019 (8 years and 11 months)Izmir, Turkey
- Led four key quality teams—Production Quality, Supplier Quality, Advanced Quality Planning & QMS, and the Test & Metrology Lab—managing over 30 direct reports and ensuring end-to-end quality excellence.
- Spearheaded the Lean Six Sigma Operational Excellence program as a certified Black Belt, driving continuous improvement, defect reduction, and enhanced manufacturing efficiency.
- Conducted global IATF 16949 audits as a member of the ZF Global Auditor Pool, identifying process gaps, ensuring compliance, and supporting corrective action planning.
- Partnered cross-functionally with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve critical quality issues, streamline workflows, and support flawless customer deliveries.
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Education
- DBA (Doctor of Business Administration)Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UKI’m currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and writing my thesis focusing on Applied AI and Quality 4.0 frameworks, bridging technology with real business outcomes. Completed all three courses on Business Research Methods. Participated in online and on-site seminars
- MSc. Engineering and Technology ManagementBoğaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey2007A rigorous interdisciplinary program designed to develop high-impact leaders who can align engineering excellence with strategic business outcomes. The curriculum equipped me with advanced skills in project leadership, process optimization, and technology-driven decision-making—all essential for driving transformation and innovation in complex industrial environments.
Certifications
- 6 Sigma Black BeltSPAC Consultancy2018
- VDA 6.3 Process AuditorTÜV SÜD2011