Gabor Molnar
About Gabor Molnar
Gabor Molnar is the ECU Hardware Development and Supplier Quality Manager at thyssenkrupp in Hungary, with extensive experience in quality engineering and supplier management.
Title and Current Role
Gabor Molnar currently holds the position of ECU Hardware Development and Supplier Quality Manager at thyssenkrupp in Hungary. His responsibilities include overseeing the development and quality assurance of electronic control units (ECUs) and managing the quality standards of suppliers involved in this process.
Professional Background
Gabor Molnar has an extensive professional background spanning several notable companies. He worked at GE Power & Water in Veresegyház, Hungary from 2011 to 2016, initially as Lead Supplier Quality Engineer and later as Strategic Lead Sourcing Quality Engineer. Prior to that, he served as Supplier Quality Engineer / Preventive Quality at Harman/Becker Automotive Systems Ltd. from 2009 to 2011. Earlier roles include Audit Compliance Manager at Tata Consultancy Services in 2009, and Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer at Philips Consumer Electronics from 2004 to 2009.
Education and Certifications
Gabor Molnar has acquired a robust educational background and numerous certifications. He earned a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Embedded Systems and Applied Informatics from Budapest University of Technology and Economics in 2004. His certifications include IATF 16949:2016 Internal and Supplier Auditor from Apave Academy, ISO 26262 Certified Safety Specialist from TÜV Austria and FH Campus Wien, and Six Sigma Green Belt from GE Energy. He also completed training in Automotive Core Tools from TEQUA and various other quality management and safety courses from institutions like Valid Ltd., SGS Ltd., and Scotwork Ltd.
Supplier Management and Quality Assurance Expertise
Throughout his career, Gabor Molnar has demonstrated expertise in supplier management and quality assurance. He is experienced in handling Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), coordinating the release process at Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) suppliers, and providing development quality support for safety-related applications in the automotive industry. His auditing experience encompasses key suppliers and sub-suppliers, ensuring they meet stringent quality standards. Additionally, Gabor has a deep understanding of production technology for electronic and electromechanical components.
Technical Skills and Industry Knowledge
Gabor Molnar possesses significant technical skills and industry knowledge. He is experienced in designing both analogue and digital circuits and has extensive knowledge of flat panel displays, semiconductors, and discrete parts. His familiarity with various modules, including DVD drives, motors/generators, pumps, and transmitters, adds to his comprehensive technical expertise. His roles have often involved special part designs for E/E components suppliers, underlining his proficiency and versatility in managing complex technical requirements.