István Pálfi
About István Pálfi
István Pálfi is a Warranty Supplier Quality Engineer at thyssenkrupp in Hungary with extensive experience in quality engineering roles across various companies, including Samsung SDI and Sanmina.
Title
István Pálfi holds the title of Warranty Supplier Quality Engineer at thyssenkrupp in Hungary. His role involves ensuring suppliers' compliance with warranty standards and maintaining the quality of supplied components.
Career at Thyssenkrupp
István Pálfi currently works at thyssenkrupp as a Warranty Supplier Quality Engineer in Hungary. In this position, he plays a critical role in overseeing the quality of components supplied to the company, ensuring that they meet the necessary warranty standards and specifications.
Previous Experience at Samsung SDI
In 2021, István Pálfi worked at Samsung SDI in Göd, Pest, Hungary, as a Supplier Quality Engineer. Although his tenure was brief, lasting only three months, he was responsible for managing the quality of components supplied to the company, adapting quickly to the new work environment and responsibilities.
Tenure at Sanmina
István Pálfi has an extensive work history at Sanmina, where he served in various roles over several years. From 2018 to 2021, he was a Process Quality Engineer in Tatabánya, and prior to that, he was a Customer Quality Engineer from 2016 to 2018. Earlier in his career at Sanmina, he worked as a Debug Technician from 2010 to 2012. His roles at the company encompassed a range of responsibilities including process quality management, customer satisfaction, and technical issue resolution.
Early Career and Role at Flextronics International
István Pálfi spent significant portions of his early career at Flextronics International in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary. From 2007 to 2010, he worked as a Quality Technician, and from 1998 to 2003, he served as a Production Support Technician. These roles allowed him to develop a strong foundation in quality assurance and production support within the electrical and electronic manufacturing industry.
Educational Background
István Pálfi earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Quality Control Technology/Technician from Óbuda University. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from Óbudai University, which he completed between 2012 and 2016. Earlier educational achievements include degrees in Mechatronics and Electrician from Zalaegerszeg Technical School.
Expertise in Quality Engineering
István Pálfi specializes in several key areas of quality engineering. He is proficient in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and has expertise in the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), crucial for the automotive and manufacturing industries. He is also experienced in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), a systematic method for evaluating and mitigating risks in manufacturing processes.