Reinhard Schaefer
About Reinhard Schaefer
Reinhard Schaefer serves as the Director of Quality & Total Customer Satisfaction for the Europe Division at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2020. He is recognized for his expertise in automotive and market quality, and he effectively coordinates technical projects across international sectors.
Current Role at Faurecia
Reinhard Schaefer currently serves as the Director of Quality & Total Customer Satisfaction for the Europe Division at Faurecia. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's focus on quality assurance and customer satisfaction in the automotive sector. His role involves overseeing quality initiatives and ensuring that customer feedback is integrated into product development processes. Schaefer's extensive experience in the automotive industry supports his effectiveness in this role.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Reinhard Schaefer has held multiple positions at Faurecia prior to his current role. He worked as the Engineering Director for Composites for six months in 2018, and later as the Director of the Tech Center for Composites for eight months in 2017. Additionally, he served as the Director of Global Business Development for ULWS and BPCS from 2019 to 2020. These roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of product development and market needs.
Experience at Plastic Omnium
Schaefer worked at Plastic Omnium from 2012 to 2017, where he held the position of Business Development Manager for five years. He also served as a Program Manager for five months in 2012. His tenure at Plastic Omnium involved managing business development initiatives and overseeing program execution, contributing to his expertise in market quality and customer relations.
Educational Background
Reinhard Schaefer studied at the Technical University of Munich, where he earned a Dipl.-Ing. in Production Management from 1990 to 1994. He also attended the University of Augsburg, obtaining a Bac.oec. in Economics from 1994 to 1998. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both technical and economic aspects of the automotive industry.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Reinhard Schaefer is recognized as an expert in automotive and market quality fields. He specializes in serving as a technical liaison between research and development, production, and market sectors. His broad technical knowledge aids in effectively resolving product-related issues. Additionally, he utilizes language skills to enhance international project management and technical coordination, which is essential in his current role.