António José Rodrigues Fernandes

Q: Where is António José based?

António José is based in Baden, Austria .

Q: What languages does António José speak?

António José speaks the following languages: German (Native), Portuguese (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), Italian (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does António José have?

António José has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, António José has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 14 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months . Note that António José may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is António José's latest experience?

António José's most recent position is Quality Manager at cloudWerkstatt GmbH .

Q: What companies has António José worked for in recent years?

In recent years, António José has worked for cloudWerkstatt GmbH and TSM Services GmbH .

Q: Which industries is António José most experienced in?

António José is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Energy . António José also has some experience in Professional Services , Healthcare , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas is António José most experienced in?

António José is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Production/Manufacturing , and Logistics . António José also has some experience in Operations , Procurement and Purchasing , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has António José worked in recently?

António José has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has António José worked in recently?

António José has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Logistics , and Operations .

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Baden, Austria

Experience

Mar 2022 - Mar 2023

1 year 1 month

Vienna, Austria

Quality Manager

cloudWerkstatt GmbH

Set up an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system

Feb 2020 - Present

6 years 1 month

Vienna, Austria

Trainer & Senior Consultant

TSM Services GmbH

Production
Logistics
Interim management
Change management
Project management
Quality management

Oct 2018 - Jan 2020

1 year 4 months

Oed, Austria

Head of Quality Management

ASTA Elektrodraht GmbH

Responsible for the existing IMS system according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BS OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001
Lean management
Continuous improvement (KVP)

Oct 2016 - Oct 2018

2 years 1 month

Berga, Germany

Head of Quality Management

Smk-Systeme Metall Kunststoff GmbH

Responsible for the existing QM system ISO/TS 16949
Personnel responsibility for 15 employees
Lean management
Continuous improvement (KVP)

Dec 2015 - Sep 2016

10 months

Hann. Münden, Germany

Quality Management Representative

Weser Metall Umformtechnik GmbH

Responsible for the existing system ISO/TS 16949, ISO 50001 and ISO 14001

Jun 2015 - Nov 2015

6 months

Nordhausen, Germany

Head of Quality Management

EATON Germany GmbH

ISO/TS 16949 certification
Responsibility for existing QM systems
Personnel responsibility for 35 employees

Jan 2014 - Apr 2015

1 year 4 months

Stendal, Germany

Head of Quality Management

Umformtechnik Stendal GmbH

Responsibility for existing QM systems ISO 9001 and VDA 6.2
Personnel responsibility for 15 employees
Experience in DIN ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001, VDA and ISO 50001
APQP; PPAP; 8D-Report; PDCA; FMEA; 5 S; Kaizen; KVP; CAQ; SPC; Ishikawa

Feb 2007 - Dec 2013

6 years 11 months

Portugal

Founder & Owner

BIOCAR – Tecnologia para Biocombustíveis

Founding and building the start-up company
Development of conversion systems for diesel engines
Sourcing components across Europe
Market launch of conversion products for cars and trucks
Setting up sales and assembly for customers

Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

4 years 1 month

Odivelas, Portugal

Operations Manager

CODAN Portugal, S.A.

Responsibility for 450 employees in these areas:
Production planning
Assembly
Logistics
Maintenance
Sterilization

Nov 1998 - Nov 2002

4 years 1 month

Portugal

Quality Director

Karmann Ghia de Portugal, Lda.

Personnel responsibility for 20 QA technicians
Certification of the company for DIN ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001, VDA
Setting up and installing a QA testing lab with the appropriate technical measuring and testing equipment for the textile industry

Apr 1997 - Jun 1998

1 year 3 months

Pinhal Novo, Portugal

Production Manager

ITT Automotive Europe Palmela GmbH

Production management in CNC machining with CAD, CIM and CAE support for cast brake calipers for ATE – Alfred Teves AG in Frankfurt, overseeing 80 employees in shift operations

Oct 1996 - Apr 1997

7 months

Palmela, Portugal

SQA (Supplier Quality Assurance)

Benteler, Lda.

Internal and external auditor for supplier processes and products
Trainer in company training and continuing education
Measurement technician in the QA lab; CNC metrology programming

Apr 1992 - Aug 1996

4 years 5 months

Solingen, Germany

QA Technician

Thielen GmbH

Components for the automotive and electrical industries
3D CNC measurement of initial samples, molds, prototypes, and series production
Production planning and QA monitoring with SPC in series production
Series monitoring of the foundry using spectral analysis
Certification to EN ISO 9002

Jan 1988 - Apr 1992

4 years 4 months

Burscheid, Germany

Machine Setup and Programmer

Fietz GmbH

Setting up and programming CNC machining centers for the production of PTFE seals
Manufacturing seals with stainless steel, carbon, brass, and fiberglass compounds

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 (21 years), Manufacturing (19.5 years), Energy (7 years), Professional Services (6 years), Healthcare (4 years), and Information Technology (1 year).

Automotive

Manufacturing

Energy

Professional Services

Healthcare

Information Technology

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 (21 years), Production (20 years), Logistics (10 years), Operations (10 years), Procurement (7 years), and Product Development (7 years).

Quality Assurance

Production

Logistics

Operations

Procurement

Product Development

Skills

Experience In All Functions Of Quality Management, Whether In 3d Measurement With Measuring Machines, Material Testing In The Qa Lab, As Sqa (Supplier Quality Assurance) In Purchasing, Iso 9001, Iatf 16949, Iso 13485, Vda, Iso 14001 And Iso 50001
Knowledge And Hands-on Experience With Core Tools Apqp; Ppap; 8d Report; Pdca; Fmea; 5s; Kaizen; Caq; Spc; Ishikawa; Lean Management; Kvp
Work Experience In The Automotive Components Sector
Knowledge And Experience In Production Planning And Setup Of Cnc Machining Centers With Cim Support
Staff Management, Production Planning, Planning Of Internal And External Training, Investments, Eu Funding Programs, Intern Training And Related Responsibilities As Department Head And Plant Manager
Work Experience In Biofuel Technologies, Mainly Engine Conversions For Diesel Engines
It Skills: Ms Office Applications
Ibm As400
Sap / R3

Languages

German

Native

Portuguese

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

Italian

Intermediate

Education

Jan 1992 - Jun 1995

Technische Akademie Solingen

Industrial Foreman (Metal) · Solingen, Germany

Sep 1986 - Oct 1988

GOETZE AG

Machinist specializing in CNC machining technology · Burscheid, Germany

Sep 1981 - Jul 1983

GOETZE AG

Electrical systems installer · Burscheid, Germany

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July 2025

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Where is António José based?

António José is based in Baden, Austria.

What languages does António José speak?

António José speaks the following languages: German (Native), Portuguese (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), Italian (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does António José have?

António José has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, António José has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months. Note that António José may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would António José be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, António José would be well-suited for roles such as: Quality Manager, Trainer & Senior Consultant, Head of Quality Management.

What is António José's latest experience?

António José's most recent position is Quality Manager at cloudWerkstatt GmbH.

What companies has António José worked for in recent years?

In recent years, António José has worked for cloudWerkstatt GmbH and TSM Services GmbH.

Which industries is António José most experienced in?

António José is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Energy. António José also has some experience in Professional Services, Healthcare, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is António José most experienced in?

António José is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Production/Manufacturing, and Logistics. António José also has some experience in Operations, Procurement and Purchasing, and Product Development.

Which industries has António José worked in recently?

António José has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has António José worked in recently?

António José has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Logistics, and Operations.

What is António José's education?

António José holds a Doctorate in Machinist specializing in CNC machining technology from GOETZE AG and a Bachelor in Industrial Foreman (Metal) from Technische Akademie Solingen.

What is the availability of António José?

António José is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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