Jan Otýs
Chippenham,Wiltshire
Summary
Results-driven manager with a strong background in project and quality management within the Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM) industry. Comprehensive knowledge of end-to-end manufacturing processes—from SMT and backend assembly to final testing. Proven track record in leading complex, global projects implemented under VDA 6.3 and IATF 16949 standards. Expert in cost breakdown analysis for PCBAs, box builds, and packaging. Highly customer-focused, with strong reactivity, clear communication, and a hands-on approach to solving critical issues quickly and effectively.
Skilled in risk assessment through PFMEA and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), with deep experience supporting global teams in applying 8D methodologies in line with VDA 6.3. Additionally, as a branch manager of a global ESD packaging and equipment company, a recognized expert in antistatic protection of PCBAs, ensuring full compliance and reliability in sensitive electronic manufacturing environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
UK Branch Manager
Eurostat Group
Chippenham, Wiltshire
08.2022 - Current
- Rebuilt a company presence in the UK and IRL
- Held full P&L responsibility for local branch operations, effectively managing the business as an independent unit within the broader organization. Oversaw sales, procurement, logistics, and administration functions, driving growth, profitability, and operational efficiency. Led a strong team, developed local market strategies, and built strong customer and supplier relationships. Ensured compliance with corporate standards while adapting to local business conditions and customer needs
- Achieved JOSCAR certification and developed strong supplier/customer relationship in defence industry
Sales Account Manager
Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Global Key Account and Sales role, representing production plants in EU, UK, NAFTA and ASIA regions.
- Managed strategic global accounts in the automotive sector, primarily as a Tier 2 supplier delivering advanced electronic manufacturing solutions. Acted as Tier 1 partner for complete box-build systems, driving end-to-end customer engagement, commercial strategy, and program execution. Led cross-functional coordination across regions to ensure quality, cost, and delivery performance, while fostering long-term partnerships with major OEMs and Tier 1 customers
- Main escalation point for Global Key Accounts
- Cooperating with IMI's subsidiaries Via Optronics and STI Limited on several programs
Project Leader
Integrated Micro-Electronics Czech Republic s.r.o.
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Project management in automotive industry (TIER 2)
- Responsible for projects, NPI and APQP according to IATF: AIAG and VDA standards
- Implementation of serial productions, starting with quotation and design validation
- Main contact person for customer in case of Design Validation phases and APQP phases
- In daily contact with suppliers: Cooperation with Purchasing department
- PFMEA leader, APQP leader
Customer Quality Engineer
Integrated Micro-Electronics Czech Republic s.r.o.
11.2018 - 04.2019
- CQE in TIER 2 automotive company
- Responsible for outgoing quality
- Also responsible for official and unofficial quality claim solving via 8D procedure containing of FTA, 5Why, Ishikawa etc.
- PFMEA team member
- Responsible for PPAP documentation (Level 2 and 3)
- Responsible for process and tooling validation
- Communication with customer on daily bases
SQA trainee
Faurecia s.r.o.
06.2018 - 11.2018
- SQA team support/ trainee program in Quality department of TIER 1 automotive company
Team Leader
Top Control s.r.o.
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Leader of a team of Quality inspectors, mainly communicating with customer, interactions in Control instruction documentation setup, results reporting.
Quality inspector
Top Control s.r.o.
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Outsourced quality controlor in automotive industry.
- Focused mainly on Incoming Inspection sorting and outgoing Quality wall of TIER 1 products
Education
High school - Economics and business
Střední škola a Jazyková škola s právem SJZ Volyně
09.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor degree - Historical sciences
Západočeská univerzita Plzeň
09.2015 - 05.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- ERP program XPPS
- SAP ERP program
- ERP program Syteline
- CAM 350
- Production part approval process (PPAP)
- VDA 63 internal process auditor
Languages
English
Fluent
Czech
Native
Timeline
UK Branch Manager
Eurostat Group
08.2022 - Current
Sales Account Manager
Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc
12.2020 - 07.2022
Project Leader
Integrated Micro-Electronics Czech Republic s.r.o.
05.2019 - 12.2020
Customer Quality Engineer
Integrated Micro-Electronics Czech Republic s.r.o.
11.2018 - 04.2019
SQA trainee
Faurecia s.r.o.
06.2018 - 11.2018
Team Leader
Top Control s.r.o.
08.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor degree - Historical sciences
Západočeská univerzita Plzeň
09.2015 - 05.2018
Quality inspector
Top Control s.r.o.
06.2015 - 08.2017
High school - Economics and business
Střední škola a Jazyková škola s právem SJZ Volyně
09.2012 - 05.2015
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