Ewald Eder - Self-employed Consultant and Auditor

Q: Where is Ewald based?

Ewald is based in Silandro, Italy .

Q: What languages does Ewald speak?

Ewald speaks the following languages: German (Native), Italian (Advanced), English (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Ewald have?

Ewald has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Ewald has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 4 months . Note that Ewald may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ewald's latest experience?

Ewald's most recent position is Self-employed Consultant and Auditor at eder technical services consulting .

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

In recent years, Ewald has worked for eder technical services consulting and HUBER+SUHNER AG .

Q: Which industries is Ewald most experienced in?

Ewald is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Ewald most experienced in?

Ewald is most experienced in business areas like Production/Manufacturing , Product Development , and Logistics . Ewald also has some experience in Operations , Procurement and Purchasing , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Ewald worked in recently?

Ewald has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Ewald worked in recently?

Ewald has recently worked in business areas like Production/Manufacturing , Procurement and Purchasing , and Project Management .

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Silandro, Italy

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 2 months

Self-employed Consultant and Auditor

eder technical services consulting

Management consulting
Project management
Quality management, Lead Auditor QMS ISO 9001
Supplier management, supplier qualification
Supply chain management, inter- and intracompany
Design transfer, tech transfer, relocations
Interim management

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Head Process Engineering

HUBER+SUHNER AG

Global responsibility for process engineering in the MP/ADAS area in Switzerland and Poland
Personnel responsibility in Switzerland and Poland

Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

6 months

Senior Process Engineer / Project Manager

HUBER+SUHNER AG

Definition and qualification of a fully automated process for machining GFRP parts (PPS)
Supplier selection, qualification, auditing
Creation of requirements and functional specifications
Definition and monitoring of the development of process KPIs and data

Oct 2006 - Feb 2015

8 years 5 months

Head of Production, Logistics, Engineering, COO

HOPPE Holding AG

Responsible for 9 plants in Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, USA, UK
Responsible for R&D, product development, special machine construction
Quality and environmental officer
Managing director of HOPPE s.r.o. Chomutov (CZ)
Member of the executive committee (production, engineering)

Jul 1998 - Sep 2006

8 years 3 months

Head of Production, Logistics, Engineering, COO

HOPPE North America

Responsible for 4 plants in Italy and Czech Republic
Responsible for product development, special machine and tool construction
Quality and environmental officer

Jul 1988 - Jun 1998

10 years

Operations Manager (2 plants)

HOPPE AG

Responsible for tool and special machine manufacturing

Oct 1987 - Jun 1988

9 months

Operations Manager

HOPPE AG

Responsible for plant construction
Plastic injection molding
Aluminum die casting and machining

Feb 1980 - Oct 1987

7 years 9 months

Responsible for tool and special machine manufacturing

HOPPE AG

Toolmaking for casting, stamping, and forming tools

Sep 1979 - Dec 1979

4 months

Automotive Technician

Central Garage Denoth

Maintenance
Repair
Towing service

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 (37.5 years), Professional Services (1 year), and Automotive (0.5 years).

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Automotive

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 Production (37 years), Product Development (24.5 years), Logistics (16.5 years), Operations (11 years), Procurement (1.5 years), and Project Management (1.5 years).

Production

Product Development

Logistics

Operations

Procurement

Project Management

Summary

Many years of international industry and management experience

Skills

Production, Engineering, Project Management, Supplier Management
Many Years Of International Leadership And Management Experience (Executive Management And Quality And Environmental Officer)
Process Engineering, Product Development, Production And Process Engineering
Metalworking Industry, Plastic Injection Molding, Medical Device, Automotive
Design Transfer / Industrialization - From Design To Compliant Implementation, Qualification, Validation, Verification, Document Management
Tech Transfer / Relocation - From Design To Compliant Implementation, Qualification, Validation, Verification, Document Management
Lead Auditor Qms Iso 9001:2015 / 19011:2012; Experience With Iso 13485 And Iatf 16949
Many Years Of Experience In Regulated Environments Such As Gmp, Iso 13485, And Iatf 16949
Lean Management Methods, Value Stream Design, Planning And Control Of Value Chains, Value Stream Management
Process Optimization, Digitization, Process Design, It Moderation Of Process Representation In Erp Projects
Project Management Experience Leading Interdisciplinary And Cross-functional, Cross-company Teams
Multi-project Management, Project Management Office, Project Leadership, Management Reviews
Project Management Experience In Plant Procurement / Industrialization Of New Products In Industrial And Medical Technology Environments
Project Planning And Tendering, Requirements Specification, Functional Specification, Fat, Sit/sat, Commissioning, Dq, Iq, Oq, Pq, Ppap
Supplier Management, Supplier Qualification, Supplier Auditing

Languages

German

Native

Italian

Advanced

English

Intermediate

Education

Sep 1973 - Jun 1977

Istituto Tecnico Industriale

Mechanical Engineering Technician (Diploma) · Mechanical Engineering Technician · Bolzano, Italy

Certifications & licenses

ICI Certified Investment Casting Specialist

Pittsburg State University KS/USA

Lead Auditor Quality ISO 9001:2015 / 19011:2012

ISTUM Milan / Italy

Profile

Created

July 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Ewald based?

Ewald is based in Silandro, Italy.

What languages does Ewald speak?

Ewald speaks the following languages: German (Native), Italian (Advanced), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Ewald have?

Ewald has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Ewald has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 4 months. Note that Ewald may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ewald be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ewald would be well-suited for roles such as: Self-employed Consultant and Auditor, Head Process Engineering, Senior Process Engineer / Project Manager.

What is Ewald's latest experience?

Ewald's most recent position is Self-employed Consultant and Auditor at eder technical services consulting.

What companies has Ewald worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ewald has worked for eder technical services consulting and HUBER+SUHNER AG.

Which industries is Ewald most experienced in?

Ewald is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Ewald most experienced in?

Ewald is most experienced in business areas like Production/Manufacturing, Product Development, and Logistics. Ewald also has some experience in Operations, Procurement and Purchasing, and Project Management.

Which industries has Ewald worked in recently?

Ewald has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Ewald worked in recently?

Ewald has recently worked in business areas like Production/Manufacturing, Procurement and Purchasing, and Project Management.

What is Ewald's education?

Ewald attended Istituto Tecnico Industriale for Mechanical Engineering Technician.

Does Ewald have any certificates?

Ewald has 2 certificates. These include: ICI Certified Investment Casting Specialist and Lead Auditor Quality ISO 9001:2015 / 19011:2012.

What is the availability of Ewald?

Ewald is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ewald?

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