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Andreas Khoshdel

External Welding Engineer / Consultant

Andreas Khoshdel
Munich, Germany

Experience

May 2025 - Present
10 months
Wernigerode, Germany

External Welding Engineer / Consultant

Harzer Schmalspurbahnen GmbH

Dec 2024 - Nov 2025
1 year
Mügeln, Germany

External Welding Engineer / Consultant

Döllnitzbahn GmbH

Dec 2024 - Nov 2025
1 year
Zittau, Germany

External Welding Engineer / Consultant

Sächsisch-Oberlausitzer Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH

Jan 2024 - Nov 2024
11 months

Consultant, Documentation and Production Supervision

Deutsche Bahn Toshiba Railway Europe / CAF S.A.

  • Project DEHLo
Nov 2023 - Jun 2024
8 months
Straubing, Germany

Head of In-house Production Control, Quality Manager

Loibel Fördertechnik GmbH

Jul 2023 - Sep 2023
3 months
Lotte, Germany

Welding Engineer, Quality Assurance

Gullert & Wilke GmbH Ingenieurbüro

Jul 2023 - Sep 2023
3 months
Bad Bentheim, Germany

Welding Engineer, Quality Assurance

Wilbers-Werkstätten GmbH

May 2022 - Jul 2023
1 year 3 months
Vetschau, Germany

SFI, Operations Manager

Trans Tec Fabrication & Engineering

  • Responsible for welding supervision for rail vehicles and vehicle parts
Dec 2021 - Apr 2022
5 months
Möckmühl, Germany

Quality Assurance, SFI, Operations Manager

Dobler MBM

  • Responsible for and working in welding supervision and in-house production control

  • Supporting plant management in developing and implementing quality policy and quality-related rules

  • Monitoring in-house and external services to ensure compliance with rules and to document it

  • Preparing and conducting quality and environmental audits and implementing the resulting measures

  • Taking responsibility for and carrying out smooth complaint management

  • Supporting production areas in all production-related quality matters

  • Implementing insights from quality management and quality assurance systems to continuously optimize processes

Oct 2021 - Dec 2021
3 months
Altötting, Germany

Quality Assurance

Esterer Foundry

  • Ensuring and documenting the quality of processes and products

  • Writing inspection reports and sending them to customers

  • Handling customer complaints

  • Collecting statistical data (materials, products), analyzing errors, and sorting out rejects

  • Coordinating with the quantum lab and mechanical lab to analyze results

Jul 2016 - Nov 2020
4 years 5 months
Schönstedt, Germany

Quality Manager & Welding Specialist Engineer

Flanschenwerk Thal GmbH

  • Quality assurance and performing welding supervision

  • Overseeing welding procedure tests and welder qualification tests

  • Revising and managing flange drawings

Feb 2013 - Jul 2016
3 years 6 months
Tbilisi, Georgia

Welding Specialist Engineer

Tbili Service Group

  • Team leader for a team of 5 employees

  • Quality assurance supervisor

  • Checking designs and materials

Jun 2006 - Aug 2012
6 years 3 months
Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Managing Director

AriyaFoladFarayand Engineering Company

  • Company management

  • Project management, including for Siemens GmbH, OTEC, and MAPNA

Jun 2006 - Aug 2012
6 years 3 months
Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Laboratory Manager

Iran University of Science and Technology

  • Workshop manager of the Welding Technology Center

  • Instructing students

  • Leading and organizing the workshop

Oct 2002 - Nov 2006
4 years 2 months
Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Welding Specialist Engineer

UAST

Mar 2001 - Mar 2004
3 years 1 month
Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Management consultant in industry

SGS

  • Approval and issuance of the SGS International Inspection Certificate in the industrial sector

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Manufacturing (20.5 years), Education (6 years), Professional Services (3 years), and Transportation (1 year).

Manufacturing
Education
Professional Services
Transportation

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Quality Assurance (17.5 years), Operations (8 years), Project Management (6 years), Research and Development (6 years), Production (5.5 years), and Strategy (1 year).

Quality Assurance
Operations
Project Management
Research and Development
Production
Strategy

Skills

  • Expert Knowledge: Autodesk Inventor, Autocad 2020, Catia, Esab Colombos, Pdms, Microsoft Office, Solid Edge Siemens / Siemens Nx, Solidworks
  • Good Knowledge: Aspen Bjac, Aspen Htfs+, Aspen Hysys, Siemens Step 7, Siemens Simatic Hmi (Robotics Control)
  • Basic Knowledge: Pro2

Languages

Persian
Native
German
Advanced
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2002 - Feb 2006

UAST

Bachelor of Welding Engineering · Welding Engineering · Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Certifications & licenses

International Welding Engineer – IWE – Diploma

International Welding Engineer – IWE – Mark

International Welding Inspector – IWI – Diploma

International Welding Inspector – IWI – Mark

Training according to DVS 1109 SAP (rail vehicle construction)

Certificates from Alfa Training for PTC Creo with details

Alfa Training

Certificates from Alfatraining SAP for Production Planner and Materials Management (MM) qualification with details

Alfatraining SAP

Certificate Creo for Design Engineers – PTC Education USA

PTC Education USA

Certificate according to DVS 1109 SAP (rail vehicle construction)

Certificate from SAP as Production Planner

SAP

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Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: Persian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 16 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andreas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: External Welding Engineer / Consultant, Consultant, Documentation and Production Supervision, Head of In-house Production Control, Quality Manager.

What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is External Welding Engineer / Consultant at Harzer Schmalspurbahnen GmbH.

What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Harzer Schmalspurbahnen GmbH, Döllnitzbahn GmbH, Sächsisch-Oberlausitzer Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH, Deutsche Bahn Toshiba Railway Europe / CAF S.A., and Loibel Fördertechnik GmbH.

Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Education, and Professional Services. Andreas also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics and Automotive.

Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Operations, and Project Management. Andreas also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D), Production/Manufacturing, and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Operations, and Production/Manufacturing.

What is Andreas's education?

Andreas holds a Bachelor in Welding Engineering from UAST.

Does Andreas have any certificates?

Andreas has 10 certificates. Among them, these include: International Welding Engineer – IWE – Diploma, International Welding Engineer – IWE – Mark, and International Welding Inspector – IWI – Diploma.

What is the availability of Andreas?

Andreas is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Andreas?

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