Reinhard J. Fuchs

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Senior Manager Supplier Quality Management at Schaeffler

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area, Germany

Overview

Reinhard J. Fuchs is a Senior Manager for Supplier Quality Management at Schaeffler, specializing in global software quality for the automotive sector. His career includes similar senior roles at Vitesco Technologies and Continental. He is a certified Automotive SPICE Competent Assessor with an extension in cybersecurity, reflecting deep expertise in process improvement and supplier qualification.

His background includes service as a Telecommunications Officer in the German military (Bundeswehr), providing a unique foundation in structured and disciplined operational environments. He is a graduate of the Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences, indicating a strong focus on practical, applied knowledge in his professional approach.

Unique fact: He holds a specialized certification in Automotive SPICE for Cybersecurity, a critical and niche skillset in the modern automotive industry.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Curious

Value Driven

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.  They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Automotive SPICE
As a certified Competent Assessor with a recent 4. 0 upgrade, he plans and performs these assessments globally to ensure software quality and process improvement.
Supplier Qualification
His core responsibility across multiple automotive giants involves managing global supplier quality, negotiating contracts, and tracking supplier improvement programs.
Automotive Cybersecurity
His assessor certification includes a specific extension for cybersecurity, highlighting his focus on securing the automotive software supply chain against emerging threats.

Media Appearances

Reinhard has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2024
Senior Manager Supplier Quality Management at Schaeffler
8-2022 - 9-2024
Senior Manager Supplier Quality Management at Vitesco Technologies
6-2013 - 7-2022
Senior Manager Supplier Quality Management at Continental
5-2006 - 5-2013
Software/System Quality Engineer at Continental
7-1996 - 4-2006
Senior Project Manager and Senior Systems Engineer at Siemens

Education

1986 - 1991
Diplom from Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences
1980 - 1985
Fernmeldeoffizier OLt from Bundeswehr FSHELOT

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Exp : 33 Location : Greater Munich Metropolitan Area, Germany Job Level : Middle Designation : Senior Manager Supplier Quality Management at Schaeffler
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DO's

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  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
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  • Avoid making offhand commitments

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  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Reinhard J.

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

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