Walter Renze
About Walter Renze
Walter Renze serves as the SAF Country FMS Representative and S&R Governance at Faurecia in South Africa, where he has worked since 2021. He possesses extensive expertise in quality management and process auditing, with a strong focus on supplier development and process improvements across various sectors.
Work at Faurecia
Walter Renze has been serving as the SAF Country FMS Representative and S&R Governance at Faurecia since 2021. In this role, he focuses on supplier development consulting and demonstrates strong leadership and management skills. He has a proven track record of reducing third-party audit nonconformance and has led process improvements across various sectors, including automotive, pharmaceuticals, and textiles.
Education and Expertise
Walter Renze has pursued various educational qualifications relevant to his field. He studied at ENCONAcademy, where he achieved certifications in Product Safety and Conformity, VDA6.3 Process Auditor, Automotive Core Tools for System and Process Auditors, IATF16949 Motor Industry Standard, and Maturity Level Assurance for New Parts. He also holds a City & Guilds Certificate in Quality Engineering from Port Elizabeth Technikon and has an incomplete Management Development Diploma from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Business School.
Background
Walter Renze has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles related to quality systems and supplier development. Prior to his current position at Faurecia, he served as a Quality Systems Project Manager at Shatterprufe Windscreens and as a Senior Automotive Consultant and Supplier Development Engineer at ENCONAcademy. His educational journey includes primary and secondary schooling in South Africa, culminating in technical qualifications in quality management.
Achievements
Walter Renze has successfully implemented and transitioned ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015 standards in his professional roles. He has extensive experience in conducting IATF16949:2016 Gap Analysis to Implementation consulting. His contributions have led to significant improvements in quality systems and processes across multiple industries, showcasing his expertise in change management and process engineering.