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Robert Tanskanen

Supplier Quality Manager, Lead Of SQM Function; Program / Project Manager at Bluefors

Robert Tanskanen (Baaten) has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Robert started their career as a Syrup Mixer/Laboratory Technician at DIS bv., where they were responsible for unloading beer and liquor tanker trucks, quality control, and assisting in syrup manufacturing. Robert then worked as an Intern at SGS, conducting specimen manufacturing and testing on construction materials. After that, they served as an Intern and Laboratory Technician at Plalloy MTD BV, conducting quality control on thermoplastic materials. Robert also worked as a Laboratory Technician at Ankerpoort NV, where they conducted material testing and chemical analysis on thermoplastic materials.

Tanskanen then worked as a Laboratory Engineer at Chemelot - DSM Research, where they were responsible for chemical purification and polymerization. Robert also held the role of Project Engineer at Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, conducting materials engineering and testing laboratory projects.

Robert'sexperience at Konekorjaamo Riikonen Oy involved working as a Laser-cutting Technician, focusing on sheet metal manufacturing and part quality validation.

Tanskanen also worked at Karelia University of Applied Sciences as a Laboratory Technician in the field of Injection Moulding Plastics, conducting industrial and university projects.

At ABB, they held various roles including Design/Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality & Development Manager, and (Senior) Supplier Quality & Development Manager. In these roles, they were responsible for supply chain quality management and development, supplier audits, quality management system development, and customer claim support.

Currently, Tanskanen works at Bluefors as a Supplier Quality Manager and Lead of SQM Function, as well as a Program/Project Manager.

Robert Tanskanen (Baaten) has a diverse education history. Robert obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree in Environmental Engineering from Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, which they completed between 2011 and 2013. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) equivalent degree in Laboratory - Materials Engineering and Chemistry from ROC Leeuwenborgh, where they studied from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, they completed a Laboratory Technology Specialist/Technician program at ROC Leeuwenborgh from 1997 to 2001.

In addition to their educational achievements, Robert Tanskanen (Baaten) has obtained several certifications. These include Electrical Work Safety SFS 6002/EN 50110-1:2013 from Kiwa Suomi in August 2021, First Aid training from the Finnish Red Cross through Kiwa Suomi in May 2021, and an Occupational Safety Card from The Centre for Occupational Safety (Työturvallisuuskeskus TTK) in November 2020. Robert has also attained certifications in Lean Six Sigma, including Master Black Belt, Black Belt, and Green Belt, from Business Excellence Solutions Ltd., with the years of attainment varying between 2016 and 2018. Furthermore, they hold an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor certification from SGS, with the exact date of attainment not specified.

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  • Supplier Quality Manager, Lead Of SQM Function; Program / Project Manager

    June, 2022 - present