Amine Fathi
Alburgh,UK
Summary
Strategic Operations & Quality executive with 20+ years of experience driving manufacturing excellence within leading automotive OEMs including Stellantis, Lotus, and Aston Martin. Six Sigma and Executive MBA graduate with a proven record in scaling greenfield plants, managing multi-site operations, and establishing supplier quality systems across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Demonstrated success in delivering KPI-driven performance while ensuring ISO/IATF compliance and zero-downtime OEM launches. An influential leader adept at cross-cultural team development, OEM stakeholder collaboration, and safeguarding product quality.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
International Operations Manager – Operations & Quality
Group Sunwoda, EE BU.
, China, France and Morocco
02.2023 - 07.2025
- Led global operations and quality scope for the group’s first international greenfield Battery Management Systems (BMS) plant.
- Supplied VW, Stellantis, and Renault with compliant EV components, meeting OEM launch and quality standards.
- Implemented structured KPIs (OEE, PPM, FPY, warranty claims, CAPA) and delivered measurable quality results.
- Deployed PPAP, SPC, PFMEA, and audit frameworks from start-up to mass production.
- Collaborated with OEM quality & engineering teams in regular reviews and validation processes.
- Ensured ISO/IATF and EHS compliance and drove Six Sigma quality culture across operations.
- Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
Executive Vice President – Group Quality & International Operations
Xiezhong International
Nanjing, China
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Directed the group’s global Operations & Quality agenda for five HVAC plants; implemented multi-layer QA and supplier audits.
- Deployed KPI systems: PPM, FPY, CoQ, OEE, warranty claims—reported monthly to the Executive Committee.
- Managed CAPA and root-cause analysis; led claim resolution and reduced downtime by 85% and repeat defects by 97%.
- Led Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, enhancing quality and productivity at site-level.
- Nurtured relationships with clients; achieved customer loyalty and retention.
- Streamlined supply chain processes; reduced operational costs significantly.
- Monitored operations to assess and highlight results.
- Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
- Ensured ISO/IATF and EHS standards compliance, with full audit coverage and corrective action systems.
- Mentored QA Directors and partnered with Sales, Procurement, and R&D for NPI and continuous improvement.
General Manager – HVAC Greenfield Plant
Xiezhong International
Kenitra, Morocco
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Founded a £100M HVAC plant with 700+ employees, supplying Stellantis and Renault with quality-validated products.
- Achieved OEM-required performance (PPM < target); established PPAP, SPC, PFMEA, and process audits.
- Reduced warranty claims and defects via CAPA and training programs.
- Built QA and safety teams to support end-to-end quality assurance systems.
- Surpassed site-level KPI targets for OEE, delivery, and cost.
- Led company-wide restructuring to streamline operations.
- Built high-performing teams to achieve organisational objectives.
- Successfully negotiated contracts with suppliers to reduce costs.
- Achieved customer satisfaction with regular feedback and improvement sessions.
- Partnered with management team to optimise operations and reduce costs.
North Africa Supplier Quality & Development Manager
PSA Group (Stellantis)
Kenitra, Paris, Morocco, France
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Led quality and supplier development across North Africa & Middle East—oversaw 100+ suppliers including 30 new greenfields.
- Conducted PSA-style supplier audits using reverse PFMEA and QSB+ methodology to ensure ≥85% compliance.
- Managed corrective action systems integrated into Stellantis’s SPOT platform and bidlist scoring criteria.
- Launched PPAP and capacity-certification campaigns, ensuring industrialization compliance with Moroccan and European plants.
- Achieved full supplier readiness for PSA Kenitra plant, part of a 62-site regional ecosystem.
- Conducted regular performance reviews of suppliers to ensure quality standards.
Quality Director & Interim Operations Manager
Lotus PLC (Geely Group)
Hethel, United Kingdom
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Transformed quality performance with multi-layer audits: ~60% reduction in Evora defects and 33–46% fewer incoming component issues.
- Built Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) function—established PPAP, APQP, SPC systems, and proactively managed supplier audits.
- Led cross-functional initiatives on Kanban flows, in-line CMM validation, and aligning production with “Hand‑made in Hethel” standards.
- Ran daily Gemba walks and LPA audits, managed warranty feedback loops, and led corrective actions for sustained quality improvement.
- As Interim Operations Manager, maintained plant throughput and QA stability during transition, ensuring zero disruption to vehicle output.
- Collaborated with Geely China to unify supplier audit processes and part scoring across global facilities.
- Directed team to deliver high-quality customer service.
Quality engineer & Accounts Relations Manager
Faurecia Automotive (Previously SORA Group)
St Meloit, Coventry, France, UK
11.2004 - 07.2012
- Served as Plant Quality Engineer for OEMs (Aston Martin, McLaren, Tesla, John Deere, DAF, Lotus), managing customer complaints, PQS/CAD compliance, and inspection protocols.
- Executed 8D/CAPA investigations, root-cause analysis, and tracked corrective actions via plant dashboards.
- Authored PFMEA, PPAP documentation, audits, and SPC charts for OEM approval pre- and post-launch.
- Coordinated JIT/RFQ processes to align supply with production, avoiding stock-outs.
- Handled customer warranty returns and ensured rapid 8D closure through portal tracking.
- Trained operators and supervisors in gauge R&R, inspection standards, audit execution, and IATF 16949 requirements.
Education
MBA - Business Management
University of East Anglia
Norwich07.2018
Bachelor of Science - IT Systems And Quality Engineering
Henri Poincaré University
Nancy, France06.2004
Skills
- OEM Quality Assurance & Supplier Collaboration
- Advanced Problem-Solving & CAPA Implementation
- Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Leadership
- Six Sigma Methodology & Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- ISO/IATF 16949 Compliance & Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Cross-Cultural Team Leadership & Training
- Cost optimization
Languages
English
Native
French
Native
Arabic
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
- Classic cars & engine rebuilding
- Chess, travel, and film
Timeline
International Operations Manager – Operations & Quality
Group Sunwoda, EE BU.
02.2023 - 07.2025
Executive Vice President – Group Quality & International Operations
Xiezhong International
12.2021 - 01.2023
General Manager – HVAC Greenfield Plant
Xiezhong International
03.2020 - 06.2022
North Africa Supplier Quality & Development Manager
PSA Group (Stellantis)
01.2019 - 03.2020
Quality Director & Interim Operations Manager
Lotus PLC (Geely Group)
01.2012 - 01.2019
Quality engineer & Accounts Relations Manager
Faurecia Automotive (Previously SORA Group)
11.2004 - 07.2012
MBA - Business Management
University of East Anglia
Bachelor of Science - IT Systems And Quality Engineering
Henri Poincaré University
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