Mickael Lancrerot

About Mickael Lancrerot

Supplier Quality Leader with 13+ years of experience in the automotive industry, specializing in global supplier development, program launches, and continuous improvement. Currently leading the Supplier Quality Development organization for North America BU2 Thermal at MAHLE, overseeing APQP/PPAP execution across 7 plants and supporting major OEM programs, including Big Three, European, and Japanese customers.Proven track record in deploying strategic initiatives contributing to significant improvements in supplier performance and project execution. Experienced in global sourcing decision reviews, series production support, supplier escalations, and regulatory compliance.Technical foundation in Chemical Engineering and Quality Management, combined with deep knowledge of manufacturing processes (motors, actuators, wire harnesses, controllers) and quality standards (VDA 6.3, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, RoHS, ISO 14001). Skilled in statistical quality tools (MSA, SPC, capability studies), GD & T, Six Sigma methods, and IPC standards for E/E components.Committed to building connected, high-performing quality organizations through process excellence, people development, and strong customer focus.

Experience

1. North America Head of Supplier Quality Mahle Bu2 Thermal

   MAHLE

   Dec 2022 — Present

   Lead a team of 8 Supplier Quality professionals (5 SQA-D and 3 SQA-I) supporting APQP, PPAP, and 8D activities across 7 North American plants.• Oversee quality for global and regional suppliers, driving on-time project launches and supporting Big Three, European, and Japanese OEM programs.• Support sourcing decision reviews for robust supplier selection aligned with global strategies.• Collaborate with a global supply base to meet project, launch, and quality requirements.• Implemented Safe Launch Process Control to reinforce production readiness and early containment.• Created and lead the SQA-I structure dedicated to series production 8D management across regional hubs.• Developed a global 8D audit process to improve supplier problem solving capabilities.• Led optimization of supplier cost recovery and SCR processes for better cost control and tracking.• Launched a supplier KPI dashboard leveraging SAP BW for enhanced performance monitoring.• Contributed to a regional supplier PPM reduction of over 80% across commodities.• Monitor and execute the regional audit plan to ensure quality system compliance.• Integrate Customer Specific Requirements into supplier quality management processes.• Active member of the Global Supplier Change Review Board reviewing supplier-related changes.• Support series production changes involving Electrical/Electronic (E/E) components.• Promote collaboration between plant SQ teams and regional/global SQA organizations.• Drive structured lessons learned processes, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement initiatives.• Develop and mentor team members to build future supplier quality leadership.

Education

• CY Tech

  Mastère, QSE Management

  2011 — 2012

• Pierre and Marie Curie University

  Master of Science - MS, Engineering Chemistry

  2008 — 2010

• Institut Supérieur de Plasturgie d’Alençon

  Engineer's degree, Polymer/Plastics Engineering

  2006 — 2007

• Classes préparatoire Bainbridge

  Physics & Chemistry

  2003 — 2006

• Le Mans Université

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Chemistry

  2007 — 2008

Skills

• Imds
• Apqp
• Ftq
• Chemical Engineering
• Hazop Study
• Vda
• Ishikawa
• Amdec
• Quality Assurance
• Pdca
• Minitab
• 8d Problem Solving
• Iso/Ts 16949
• Pfd
• Ppap
• Quality System
• Fmea
• Iso
• Supplier Quality Engineering
• Quality Management
• Iso 9001
• Aspen Plus
• Supplier Quality
• Pcp
• Msa
• Control Charts
• 5 Why
• Spc