I am Pavol Petras, an accomplished automotive production and program management professional with over 28 years of experience in Volkswagen groups across Slovakia, the United States, and Malaysia. I have led cross‑functional teams on complex production programs (including Porsche Cayenne models and hybrids), driven Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, and ensured high quality and on-time delivery in multi-cultural environments. I am passionate about optimizing processes, mentoring teams, and delivering tangible business impact through structured project management and smart engineering leadership. I have completed advanced leadership and engineering management certificates and regularly collaborate with global partners. I thrive on challenging environments, love traveling and learning about different cultures, and enjoy sharing my knowledge through training and coaching of technical professionals. My goal is to apply my hands‑on manufacturing experience and strategic mindset to drive successful programs in a dynamic organization.

Pavol Petras

I am Pavol Petras, an accomplished automotive production and program management professional with over 28 years of experience in Volkswagen groups across Slovakia, the United States, and Malaysia. I have led cross‑functional teams on complex production programs (including Porsche Cayenne models and hybrids), driven Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, and ensured high quality and on-time delivery in multi-cultural environments. I am passionate about optimizing processes, mentoring teams, and delivering tangible business impact through structured project management and smart engineering leadership. I have completed advanced leadership and engineering management certificates and regularly collaborate with global partners. I thrive on challenging environments, love traveling and learning about different cultures, and enjoy sharing my knowledge through training and coaching of technical professionals. My goal is to apply my hands‑on manufacturing experience and strategic mindset to drive successful programs in a dynamic organization.

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I am Pavol Petras, an accomplished automotive production and program management professional with over 28 years of experience in Volkswagen groups across Slovakia, the United States, and Malaysia. I have led cross‑functional teams on complex production programs (including Porsche Cayenne models and hybrids), driven Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, and ensured high quality and on-time delivery in multi-cultural environments. I am passionate about optimizing processes, mentoring teams, and delivering tangible business impact through structured project management and smart engineering leadership.

I have completed advanced leadership and engineering management certificates and regularly collaborate with global partners. I thrive on challenging environments, love traveling and learning about different cultures, and enjoy sharing my knowledge through training and coaching of technical professionals. My goal is to apply my hands‑on manufacturing experience and strategic mindset to drive successful programs in a dynamic organization.

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Experience Level

Language

Slovak
Advanced
Czech
Advanced
English
Advanced
German
Advanced
Malay
Beginner

Work Experience

Project Manager Window Regulator and Door System at BROSE Prievidza
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led cross-functional program execution for window regulator and door system projects, coordinating with design, sourcing and production teams to ensure on-time delivery and quality targets.
Technical Support Consultant at Volkswagen Group Malaysia
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Provided technical support for Porsche production line integration at Kulim plant; assisted with root-cause analysis, process improvements and vendor coordination.
Assistant Segment 2 Production at Volkswagen Slovakia
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Supported production of Porsche Cayenne segment 2, contributing to line readiness, process improvements and quality gates.
Launch Project Manager - Production at Volkswagen Slovakia
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Managed launch activities for Porsche Cayenne, ensuring readiness of production lines, validation of processes and cross-functional coordination.
Pilot Hall Leader - CFT Door – VW536 at Volkswagen Slovakia
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Led pilot Hall activities for front door assembly (CFT Door – VW536), coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to establish robust processes.
Flying Doctor Quality Assurance Representative at Volkswagen of America
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Quality assurance liaison for JD Power Office; visited over 300 dealerships across the US to ensure program quality and customer experience.
Quality Assurance - Measurement and Cubing Center at Volkswagen Slovakia
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 2012
Measured and cubed parts for quality assurance, contributing to supplier quality and process validation.

Education

Elementary Education at Elementary School Prievaly
January 1, 1975 - January 1, 1983
Secondary Education - Mechanic with a focus on road vehicles at SOU, Senica
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1986
GCSE at Secondary Education School with GCSE
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
General Management and Leadership Certificate Program at SAE International / Society of Automotive Engineers, USA
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Principles of Cost and Finance for Engineers at SAE International / Society of Automotive Engineers, USA
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Leading High Performance Teams at SAE International / Society of Automotive Engineers, USA
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Managing Engineering and Technical Professionals at SAE International / Society of Automotive Engineers, USA
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Engineering Project Management at SAE International / Society of Automotive Engineers, USA
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Working Across the Cultures at Chicago, Illinois
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

General Management and Leadership Certificate Program
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Principles of Cost and Finance for Engineers
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Leading High Performance Teams
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Managing Engineering and Technical Professionals
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Engineering Project Management
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Working Across the Cultures
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Other

Experience Level

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