Віталій

VITALII LAKATOSH
EDUCATION
Mukachevo State University
09/2006 – 06/2011
Management & Economics

Lviv Polytechnic National University
10/2011 – 10/2014
Computer Science and Information Technologies

WORK EXPERIENCE

Danfoss
Grodzisk Mazowiecki
PROFILE Poland

Quality Engineer and Leader with solid
Senior Engineer, Supply Chain Integration
experience in the Quality functions
from Incoming, Supplier development, 03/2026 – present time
auditing, approval & evaluation; - Request and coordinate involvement of the right specialists
Quality Management System, (quality, logistics, engineering, manufacturing engineering,
Customer Service. Different industries finance, etc.) at the correct project milestones.
such as PCBA, Plastic Molding, Food - Leader of SC Project team (MT, Logistic, Quality)
safety, Consumer lifestyle, Telecom, - Provide production process knowledge to guide the project
Automotive team and ensure manufacturability of new designs/products.
- Secure timely updates of supply chain KPIs, supplier readiness
status, and risk mitigation actions.
CONTACTS - Implementation of process improvements and supply chain
optimization supporting factory/supplier performance.
PHONE:
- Contribute to defining supply chain strategy, production
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concepts, and manufacturing footprint considerations.
- Collaborate with procurement to secure supplier readiness,
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tooling availability, and production documentation.
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- Part of initial project phase where make-or-buy decision and
supply chain strategy is made, influence CAPEX and
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production requirements planning
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- Support project manager and procurement to agree on supply
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chain for the new project, e.g.: delivery routes, incoterms,
MOQ, lead times etc.
LANGUAGES
Ukrainian – native
Russian – native (bilingual)
Customer&Supplier Quality Engineer External Products
English – professional Development
Polish – native (bilingual) 12/2025 – 03/2026
Hungarian – intermediate - End-to-End Engineer for external products development
- Coordinate Customer SCR and perspective towards Suppliers
during NPI
- Managing supplier selection and approval process
- Arranging and leading MPA and VDA supplier audits. Team
member of ISO, IATF and CoC audits
- Supplier development program Lead
- Change Control and PPAP process owner

CERTIFICATIONS Project Quality\EMP SQ Engineer
09/2023 – 11/2025
- Company supplier quality representative for external
1. Supplier Auditing ISO 9001:2015 –
manufacturers (traded and labeled products)
May,2021
- Product and process quality assurance lead
2. Automotive core tools APQP, PPAP,
- Assessment and supervision of the approving process of
Feb. 2021
production parts for PPAPs and SCRs
3. RISK MANAGEMENT – Feb 2021
- Lead quality in NPD (NPI) projects.
4. ISO 9001:2015 internal supplier audit –
- Supplier process auditing. Conduct and Lead Supplier Audits
Feb 2019
and Audit Non-conformities in acc. with ISO9001 and IATF
5. Measurement system Analysis (MSA) –
- Track supplier performance based on quality scores –
May. 2019
supplier/customer incidences, PPM, CHT
6. Statistical process control (SPC) -
- Coordinate corrective actions with suppliers and review their
May,2019
proposed plans (8D’s, Control Plans, FMEA’s, Process flow
7. Advanced product Quality planning
diagrams, etc.).
and Control plan – Nov 2018
- Support Supplier Quality team on daily work with suppliers
Green belt Six Sigma – Aug 2017
- Supplier Improvement Program lead
Lean Green belt – Feb 2021
- Supplier selection and Supplier qualification process
FMEA – Oct 2021
VDA 19.1 Technical cleanliness, March
2023
Customer Specific requirements, Feb
2023
CQI and IRCA ISO 9001:2015 Lead
Auditor, March 2025
ISTQB Certyfikowany Tester v.4.0, Jul BorgWarner
2026 Customer Quality Engineer
Blonie
Poland
08/2022 – 09/2023
- Close cooperations with the clients and representing the
SKILLS company in front of the client (audits, visits, teleconferences,
technical support, customer portals)
Customer service - Handling of customer complaints (8D) of 0km and Warranty
Supplier Development returns
Leadership - Keeping databases and preparing statistics on the complaint
Lean principles process
Quality assurance - Supervision of quality costs
Auditing - Solving quality problems in the production process and in the
Problem solving finished product for pre-launch, PV and 0 series
Core tools - Assessment and supervision of the approving process of
CSR production parts for PPAP/PPA production
APQP - Creation and modification of Control Plans and Early
PPAP Containment Plans
CP&FMEA - Development and supervision of quality documentation in the
GP11, GP12 process
VDA - Participation in internal and external audits, including customer
ISO audits on ongoing projects
IATF - Conducting corrective and preventive actions after internal
MS Office audits, customer audits and complaints including IATF, VDA.
Power BI
Qualification process
Six Sigma
Project management

Drive license “B”

Schneider Electric
Customer satisfaction & Quality Engineer
Riga
Latvia
03/2022–08/2022
- Company Quality representative, close cooperations with the
clients and representing the company in front of the client
- Pilot the qualification of the part through the Part Product
Evaluation Plan (PPEP) within the Product Evolution Process and
participate actively in the PPEP with Product Management
Process specifically during the transfer milestone
- Manage the incoming inspection policy and optimize it
- Monitor supplier quality performance
- Lead suppliers process audits
- Follow-up the critical parts list and related supplier status
- Lead the End-to-End PPEP flow
- Pilot the containment and preventive actions to solve the
technical part quality issues

Flex Ukraine
Part Validation & Supplier qualification Lead
Mukachevo
Ukraine
10/2021–03/2022
- Team leader for 5 members of validation team. KPI definition
and team effectiveness monitoring. Create individual learning
and development program for each member of the team.
- Manage PPAP activity with new suppliers
- Conduct and Lead Supplier Audits and Audit Non-conformities
follow up in accordance with ISO9001\IATF16949
- Ensure supplier selection, development, approval, and
rejection according to vendor guidelines and requirements.
Use statistical techniques and professional independent
judgment
- Pilot the new part through NPI study
- New tool, copy tool, transfer tool process arrangement
- Traceability exercises with suppliers
- Supplier evaluation and score distribution
- Quality requirement deployment, risk priority definition

Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer
03/2021–10/2021
- Lead the Supplier Requests for Change process. Perform
supplier Quality System audits. Perform corrective and
preventive actions with suppliers.
- Ensure supplier selection, development, approval, and
rejection according to vendor guidelines and requirements
- Effectively develop suppliers using core quality tools as it relates
to Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA development, Control Plan
Development, MSA, SPC, and Control Charts
- Support project transfers and NPI studies till to mass production
- Implement PPAP process on the plant. Develop and change
the quality approach in accordance with IATF16949
- Prepare QMS in accordance with IATF16949 for plant
certification
- Act as a mentor for new engineers (“Body” program)

Supplier Quality Engineer
02/2018–03/2021
- Organization of the activity of the incoming control
department on Plastics molding\PCBA\FA production
- Ensuring clear and timely accounting of input and output
defects in the ERP system (BAAN & SAP)
- Part of PFMEA team
- Work with RMA, organization and preparation of shipments of
non-compliant products.
- Confirmation of technical changes (Agile & PDM).
- Complaints about the quality of raw materials to the supplier
with an assessment of the 8D reports received (Salesforce)
- Processing of the commercial part of complaints and ensuring
the return of funds from suppliers
- Conducting 5S audits
- Creation and verification of processes related to input control
for compliance with the requirements of ISO9001, ISO14001,
ISO22000, OHSAS18001
- Recruitment and professional development of incoming
control staff.
- Development of the 6S system in production
- Documentation management (DMS)

IT Firstline support Technician
06/2016–02/2018
- Assisting users in reporting difficulties. Install, configure,
maintain, and troubleshoot end-user systems (Windows and
Mac), maintain cloud-based enterprise applications, IT
infrastructure, and security infrastructure
- Monitor and respond quickly and effectively to requests
received through the IT Service Desk ticketing system
- Computer network mounting and service, more than 1k
workstations
- New users’ configuration through Active Directory

Dendi Service Center
Debug and repair Team Lead
Mukachevo
Ukraine
02/2016–06/2016
- Certified repair office hardware of world manufacturers – LG,
Samsung, Apple, Huawei, Asus, Lenovo, Canon etc.
- Certified restoration and repair of printers and copiers – Sharp,
Canon, HP
- Manage a team and distribution of responsibilities between
team members
- Network video and security system installation
- HORECA configuration and support
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Self -employment
Own business, IT sector
Mukachevo
Ukraine
02/2012–06/2016
- Managed end-to-end hardware and software configuration
for client PCs, ensuring tailored solutions to meet customer
needs.
- Provided expert technical support, troubleshooting issues
related to hardware, software, and peripherals.
- Sold computers, accessories, and peripherals, offering product
recommendations based on client requirements.
- Conducted customized PC builds, including component
selection and assembly for optimal performance.
- Maintained and managed inventory, ensuring stock levels
aligned with customer demand.
- Handled customer consultations, ensuring high satisfaction and
resolving post-sale technical issues.
- Managed overall business operations, including sales,
procurement, and client relations.

Global IT Service Center
Debug and repair technician
Mukachevo
Ukraine
02/2012–02/2016
- OS installation and configuration (MAC and PC), user software
configuration and support service
- Debug and repair of office equipment, laptops, tablets,
cellphones
- Computer network installation and configuration
- Security systems installation
- Daily customer support in case of different available solutions
for customers’ needs
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Village Council
Kolchyno United Community
Economist
Mukachevo
Ukraine
07/2011–01/2013
- Developed and managed the village council's annual budget,
ensuring efficient allocation of financial resources.
- Analyzed financial data, including revenue and expenditure
trends, to support decision-making and improve fiscal
management.
- Prepared financial reports, forecasts, and economic analyses
for village projects and initiatives.
- Monitored compliance with local and national financial
regulations and ensured proper documentation of financial
transactions.
- Collaborated with local authorities and stakeholders on
financial planning and project funding opportunities.
- Conducted cost-benefit analysis for community projects to
evaluate their economic viability and impact on the local
population.