Andreas Langbein

Q: Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Bad Rodach, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Andreas speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 35 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months . Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Owner at LLPcon Business Consulting / Consulting – Automotive .

Q: What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for LLPcon Business Consulting / Consulting – Automotive .

Q: Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

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

Q: Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Sales .

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Bad Rodach, Germany

Experience

May 2019 - Present

6 years 10 months

Owner

LLPcon Business Consulting / Consulting – Automotive

Consulting
Interim management
Quality management
Project management
Sales
Auditing / Certification

Nov 2018 - Apr 2019

6 months

Preparation for self-employment

Apr 2018 - Oct 2018

7 months

Bamberg, Germany

Quality Manager, Germany Plant

Grupo Antolin

Create reports and management documents
Ensure continuous quality improvement process for the plant and lead employees in handling serious quality issues or critical situations
Responsible for establishing, certifying, developing and validating the quality management and environmental management systems
Coordinate and align quality targets and programs for the plant
Systematic use of quality tools and initiating the escalation process
Implement quality improvement projects in coordination with central quality
Technical and disciplinary leadership and development of all assigned employees

May 2016 - Mar 2018

1 year 11 months

Neustadt, Germany

Head of Quality, Germany

Federnfabrik Dietz GmbH

Lead the quality department with 15 employees
Reorganize quality management and restructure quality departments in cooperation with production
Maintain the organization according to ISO/TS 16949:2009 and implement the new IATF 16949:2016 based on DIN EN ISO 9001:2015
Introduce and enforce standards and common quality tools like QRQC, PDCA, FTA, KVP etc.
Plan and conduct internal audits
Organize and promote communication between quality departments and production
Review contracts in coordination with management

Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

1 year 9 months

Munich, Germany

QMT Purchasing Network (Vehicle Dynamics)

BMW Group

Responsible for quality-related supplier management in the Wheels/Tires commodity
Active supplier selection in the awarding process up to nomination, with subsequent supplier development
Identify risks and critical delivery scopes and agree on measures to secure these scopes in the product development process
Enable series suppliers to ensure quality parts supply in the industrialization phase up to SOP
Conduct and approve process series at suppliers
Evaluate performance and part quality of process partners and escalate when deviations occur
Monitor serial quality of suppliers until EOP
Quality analyses and evaluations across projects within the commodity
Secure specifications for prototype parts (Plant 0)
Responsible for a body module across all derivatives

Feb 2013 - Jul 2014

1 year 6 months

Germany

Independent and freelance project manager/consultant for vehicle and motorsport projects

Project, budget and schedule planning for new builds or modifications to existing vehicles, as well as monitoring the planned changes
Managing service delivery across the entire process chain
In-house machining of turned and milled parts
Manufacturing of CFRP aerodynamic add-on parts and body panels
Conducting and monitoring test and bench runs

Nov 2011 - Jan 2013

1 year 3 months

Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Supplier Quality Manager

IWC / INTERNATIONAL WATCH CO. Schaffhausen

Supplier development and supplier management in projects and ongoing production
Setting up new suppliers and further developing existing ones
Conducting initial and follow-up audits in cooperation with purchasing and industrialization
Tracking complaints
Defining and monitoring improvement measures with suppliers
Creating and optimizing specifications and test methods
Reviewing feasibility analyses and contributing to FMEA

Oct 2004 - Oct 2011

7 years 1 month

Bad Rodach, Germany

Project QI for development projects

Valeo Klimasysteme GmbH

Quality pre-planning for all BMW projects
Preparing Q target agreements for the projects and managing to reach the agreed quality targets
Planning and managing Q activities in ongoing projects, including preventive quality work and methodological support
Applying project-wide quality methods and tools
Creating, processing and executing change requests (change management)
Supporting the project team as a moderator in using tools like FMEA, QRQC, PDCA, FTA, 5Why
Coordinating initial sample submissions to the customer
Initiating corrective actions during all project phases (from prototype to production start)
Quality consultant on assignment in Mexico (2006-10-01 to 2008-07-31) with focus on injection molding and assembly processes, quality management, customer communication, management consulting

Sep 2003 - Sep 2004

1 year 1 month

Ummerstadt, Germany

Quality management representative

MONO Holzdesign

Establishing the quality system according to ISO 9001 followed by initial certification
Initiating cross-functional documentation as well as creating work instructions and test reports
Ensuring production quality from work preparation to shipping
Supporting customers, tracking complaints and monitoring immediate corrective actions
Coordinating initial sample submissions to the customer
Supervisor of the Q team with 5 employees

Jan 2003 - Aug 2003

8 months

Unemployed due to redundancy

Aug 2001 - Dec 2002

1 year 5 months

Bad Rodach, Germany

Project QI for development projects

Valeo Klimasysteme GmbH

Quality pre-planning for BMW (R50/53) and Volvo (P28) projects
Creation of validation, control, and test plans
Supporting the project team as a facilitator in using tools like FMEA, PDCA, FTA, and 5 Whys
Coordinating first sample deliveries to the customer
Initiating corrective actions throughout all project phases (from prototype to production start)

Jul 2000 - Sep 2004

4 years 3 months

Sonneberg, Germany

Technical studies to become a state-certified technician in electrical engineering

Mar 1994 - Jul 2001

7 years 5 months

Germany

Test mechanic in development lab

Building test benches and designing measurement setups to validate new products
Evaluating optimizations on prototypes and analyzing measurements
Modifying vehicles (new technologies, e.g. R744 refrigeration circuit)
Noise testing on full vehicles and components
Performing system and validation tests in the test lab for electrical and electronic components

Sep 1990 - Feb 1994

3 years 6 months

Bad Rodach, Germany

Apprenticeship as a toolmaker in mold technology

Siemens AG

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 Automotive (28 years), Manufacturing (7.5 years), Education (4 years), and Professional Services (0.5 years).

Automotive

Manufacturing

Education

Professional Services

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 (29 years), Product Development (12 years), Project Management (8 years), Research and Development (7.5 years), Sales (7 years), and Production (5 years).

Quality Assurance

Product Development

Project Management

Research and Development

Sales

Production

Skills

Professional Experience At Bmw Group & Valeo Gmbh
Professional Experience In Quality Management
Experience In Stamping & Forming Technology
Experience In Plastic Processing, Metal And Electrical Industries
International Work Experience
Experience In Interiors / Surface Finishing
Many Years Of Leadership Experience
Qualification As Vda 6.3 Process Auditor
1st And 2nd Party Auditor Iatf 16949:2016
Lead Auditor Iso 9001:2015
Ms Office 2010: Very Good (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project)
Basic Knowledge Of Ms Access, Sap
Iq-fmea (User Level)
Q-das (User Level)
Viflow (Basic Knowledge)
Basic Refrigeration Technology Course A
First Aid And Fire Safety Training

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Jul 2000 - Sep 2004

SBBS Sonneberg

State-certified Technician · Electrical Engineering · Sonneberg, Germany

Sep 1990 - Feb 1994

Siemens AG

Apprenticeship as toolmaker specializing in mold technology · Toolmaker specializing in mold technology · Bad Rodach, Germany

Qualifying secondary school diploma (Mittlere Reife)

Certifications & licenses

1st and 2nd party auditor IATF 16949:2016

Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2015

Process Auditor VDA 6.3

Profile

Created

July 2024

Last Update

July 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Bad Rodach, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Andreas speak?

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

How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 35 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 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: Owner, Preparation for self-employment, Quality Manager, Germany Plant.

What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Owner at LLPcon Business Consulting / Consulting – Automotive.

What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for LLPcon Business Consulting / Consulting – Automotive.

Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

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

Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Automotive.

Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), and Sales.

What is Andreas's education?

Andreas attended SBBS Sonneberg for Electrical Engineering.

Does Andreas have any certificates?

Andreas has 3 certificates. These include: 1st and 2nd party auditor IATF 16949:2016, Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2015, and Process Auditor VDA 6.3.

What is the availability of Andreas?

Andreas is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Andreas?

Andreas's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.