Thomas M. - External Representative and Consultant for the Integrated Management System

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Kolbermoor, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

1 year 9 months

Schäftlarn, Germany

External Representative and Consultant for the Integrated Management System

TQM-Consult

Acted as external representative and consultant for the integrated management system according to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 for Aeromaritime Systembau GmbH (defense industry, system provider for marine communication, approx. 50 employees).

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023

3 years

Oberding, Germany

Consultant

TQM-Consult

Developed an occupational health and safety management system according to ISO 45001 and integrated it into the existing integrated management system according to IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 for Lear Corporation GmbH Munich Headquarters (automotive supplier industry, manufacturer of vehicle seats, approx. 800 employees at the site, 180,000 in the group).

Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

1 year 5 months

Consultant

TQM-Consult

Carried out various projects in quality and occupational health and safety management in different industries and organization sizes.
Main clients were:
ASP Dichtstoffe GmbH (Untermeitingen, Germany)
Lewa GmbH (Leonberg, Germany)
MTS GmbH (Germersheim, Germany)
Zarges GmbH (Weilheim, Germany)

Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

7 months

Wattens, Austria

Consultant

TQM-Consult

Conducted a gap analysis according to ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 for Swarovski Mobility GmbH (part of D. Swarovski KG, automotive supplier industry, applications made of cut glass for vehicle interiors, approx. 500 employees at Swarovski Mobility GmbH / 5,000 at D. Swarovski KG).

Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

1 year 1 month

Munich, Germany

Consultant

TQM-Consult

Implemented a risk-based quality management system in the procurement processes for rail vehicles for Deutsche Bahn AG (rail industry, operator of train stations, rail networks, rail vehicles, and provider of logistics services, approx. 300,000 employees).
Implemented it in individual procurement projects and integrated it into the existing quality management system according to ISO/TS 22163.

Oct 2017 - Oct 2018

1 year 1 month

Wolfratshausen, Germany

Consultant

TQM-Consult

Analysis of all business processes in terms of risks, opportunities, potentials, and performance as part of the ISO 9001:2015 transition and integration for EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co. KG (sealing technology, manufacturer of sealing solutions and sealing systems, approx. 6,000 employees).

Oct 2017 - Jun 2018

9 months

Schechen, Germany

Consultant

TQM-Consult

Support in the transition from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015 for FuG Elektronik GmbH (electronics, manufacturer of DC power supplies, approx. 125 employees).

Apr 2017 - Mar 2018

1 year

Rainbach im Mühlkreis, Austria

Quality Auditor and Methods Moderator

TQM-Consult

Served as a quality auditor and methods moderator for Kreisel Electric GmbH & Co. KG (battery technology, developer and manufacturer of accumulators, approx. 100 employees).

Apr 2017 - Sep 2017

6 months

Munich, Germany

Consultant

TQM-Consult

Analysis of all business processes in terms of risks, opportunities, potentials, and performance as part of the ISO 9001:2015 transition and integration for B/S/H Hausgeräte GmbH (appliance manufacturing, manufacturer of household appliances, approx. 60,000 employees).
Carried out in collaboration with LEITWERK Consulting GmbH, Munich.

Apr 2016 - Mar 2017

1 year

Prutting, Germany

Interim Head of Quality Management

TQM-Consult

Served as interim head of quality management at BBW Lasertechnik GmbH (mechanical engineering, laser cutting, laser welding, laser drilling, laser marking, approx. 125 employees).

Oct 2014 - Oct 2017

3 years 1 month

Rosenheim, Germany

Consultant

TQM-Consult

Supported the improvement of the quality management system according to ISO/TS and IATF 16949 for Kathrein Automotive GmbH (manufacturer of antennas and antenna systems, automotive supplier industry, approx. 500 employees at Kathrein Automotive GmbH, 10,000 at Kathrein-Werke KG) by deriving and implementing measures from conducting audits and moderating quality and risk analysis methods.

Oct 2014 - Dec 2016

2 years 3 months

Amerang, Germany

Consultant

TQM-Consult

Introduced an energy management system according to ISO 50001 and merged it with the existing ISO 9001 quality management system for Auer Packaging GmbH (design, production and sales of storage and transport containers, logistics provider, approx. 250 employees).

Jul 2013 - Jul 2017

4 years 1 month

Munich, Germany

Consultant

TQM-Consult

Performed maturity assessments of processes and documentation according to ISO 9001, ISO/TS and IATF 16949 and BMW Group and Quality Standards across departments and plants for BMW AG (automotive industry, car manufacturer, approx. 110,000 employees).
Conducted external supplier assessments and audits according to ISO 9001, ISO/TS and IATF 16949 and BMW Group and Quality Standards.

Apr 2013 - Dec 2013

9 months

Vilsbiburg, Germany

Consultant

TQM-Consult

Provided structural support in quality (pre-)planning in product development along the product creation process (PEP) and the initial sampling process for Fritz Dräxlmaier GmbH & Co. KG (automotive supplier industry, approx. 55,000 employees) using relevant methods, techniques and tools.
APQP, PPAP, PPF (VDA Volume 2).
Process audits in the plants.
Process audits according to ISO/TS 16949 and VDA 6.3.

Apr 2012 - Dec 2013

1 year 9 months

Gauting, Germany

Consultant

TQM-Consult

Provided project- and process-accompanying as well as supporting risk management along the product creation process (PEP) for Webasto AG (automotive supplier industry, approx. 10,000 employees) using preventive product-, process- and quality-optimizing methods, techniques and tools.
Planned, organized, coordinated and moderated methods for process, quality and risk management.

Mar 2011 - Jan 2013

1 year 11 months

Munich, Germany

Consultant

TQM-Consult

Conducting internal product, process and system audits as well as supplier audits according to ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 and BMW Group Quality Standards for BMW AG (automotive industry, vehicle manufacturer, approx. 110,000 employees).
Designing, planning, organizing, coordinating and conducting internal audits and supplier audits.
Auditing the effectiveness of actions.
Recording and evaluating the results.
Initiating and monitoring deviations and defects in the problem-solving (PLP) and problem management (PMP) processes of the development departments and plants.

Nov 2009 - Feb 2011

1 year 4 months

Munich, Germany

Consultant

TQM-Consult

Project- and process-related risk management along the product development process (PEP) for BMW AG (automotive industry, vehicle manufacturer, approx. 110,000 employees) using preventive product, process and quality optimization methods, techniques and tools.
Designing and planning the risk management approach and the measures used.
Planning, organizing, coordinating and facilitating process, quality and risk management methods.
Auditing the effectiveness.
Implementing, transferring and ensuring sustainability through training and coaching, including for foreign-language employees.
Organizing and coordinating preparations for external audits and participating in audits.

Nov 2008 - Jul 2012

3 years 9 months

Hallein, Austria

Consultant

TQM-Consult

Project- and process-related risk management along the product development process (PEP) for Robert Bosch AG (automotive supplier industry, approx. 2,500 employees at the Salzburg-Hallein plants) using preventive product, process and quality optimization methods, techniques and tools.
Designing and planning the risk management approach and measures used.
Planning, organizing, coordinating and facilitating quality methods.
Auditing the effectiveness.
Implementing, transferring and ensuring sustainability through training and coaching, including for foreign-language employees.
Organizing and coordinating preparations for external audits and participating in audits.

Jan 2008 - Oct 2008

10 months

Vipiteno, Italy

Consultant

TQM-Consult

Improving the project framework in technical development along the product development process (PEP) across the entire Prinoth AG (special-purpose vehicles, snow groomers; approx. 500 employees in Europe & North America / 3,500 in the global Leitner Technologies Group) in Europe and North America (Canada).
Activities included strategic optimization of the process landscape, implementation and operational support of process management, as well as quality assurance.
Optimizing the PEP workflow.
Conducting product and process audits.
Conducting product and process FMEAs.
Quality moderation and facilitating quality circles.
Process mapping, analysis, modeling, structuring and optimization.
Data and document management.
Aligning with ISO 9001 and ISO 9004 quality management standards.
Applying auditing, FMEA, ISO 9001 and ISO 9004.
Implementing and ensuring sustainability through training and coaching at all levels of the organizational structure.

Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

1 year

Consultant

TQM-Consult

Carrying out various projects in project, process and quality management across different industries and organization sizes.
Partly in cooperation with the consulting division of euro engineering AG (Munich) and with CONTEXT Management Consulting (Munich).
Main clients were:
BMW AG (Munich and other BMW locations such as Steyr, Austria)
Autoliv Inc. (Dachau and Marklkofen near Dingolfing, Germany)
Valeo GmbH (Erdweg near Munich, Germany)
Magna Engineering GmbH (Munich, Germany)
EADS Astrium GmbH (Munich-Ottobrunn, Germany)

Dec 2005 - Dec 2006

1 year 1 month

Ingolstadt, Germany

Consultant

TQM-Consult

Support for projects in the area of engine and subassembly development for Audi AG (automotive industry, vehicle manufacturer, approx. 75,000 employees) through strategic process and project management, operational process and project control, and quality assurance.
Conducting product and process audits.
Performing product and process FMEAs.
Quality moderation, leading quality circles.
Process documentation, analysis, modeling, structuring, optimization in the technical development area (engine development).
Data and document management.
Alignment with quality management requirements according to ISO 9001 and ISO/TS 16949.
Use of auditing, FMEA, ISO 9001, ISO 9004, ISO/TS 16949.

Oct 2004 - Oct 2005

1 year 1 month

Graz, Austria

Consultant

TQM-Consult

Support for projects in the area of powertrain for Magna Steyr AG & Co. KG (automotive and automotive supplier industry, vehicle manufacturer and supplier, approx. 15,000 employees) through strategic process and project management, operational process and project control, and quality assurance.
Conducting product and process audits.
Performing product and process FMEAs.
Quality moderation, leading quality circles.
Process documentation, analysis, modeling, structuring, optimization.
Data and document management.
Alignment with quality management requirements according to ISO 9001 and ISO/TS 16949.
Use of auditing, FMEA, ISO 9001, ISO 9004, ISO/TS 16949.

Jul 1996 - Jul 2004

8 years 1 month

Munich, Germany

Senior Consultant and Trainer

IQ Control Deutschland GmbH

Consulting and training.
Organizational and corporate development.
Process management:
Efficiency improvements and cost reduction in workflows, information flow, and organizational structure.
Integrated management systems:
Quality management (ISO 9000 series, TQM, EFQM).
Occupational safety, health protection and accident prevention.
Company in consulting and training with approx. 12 employees.
Working in cross-functional roles and branch management.

Jul 1993 - Jun 1996

3 years

Rimsting, Germany

Project Manager

Koch Membranen GmbH

Technical and personnel coordination for executing customer projects involving the installation of membrane roofs and membrane roofing systems.
Company in architecture/construction/building industry/building services engineering, specialized in membrane roofing, with approx. 500 employees.
Working in the membrane roofing department.

Jul 1992 - Mar 1993

9 months

Rosenheim, Germany

Project Manager

Max Kettner GmbH (today Krones AG)

Technical and personnel coordination of customer project execution, including machine and plant setup with handover.
Company in packaging machines and special machine construction for the beverage industry, approx. 2,500 employees.
Role in maintenance, servicing and commissioning.

Mar 1991 - Mar 1992

1 year 1 month

Munich, Germany

Project Controller

BMW Motorsport GmbH (now BMW M GmbH)

Coordinated internal and external suppliers.
Employed at BMW Motorsport GmbH (part of BMW AG), a car and motorcycle manufacturer in the automotive industry with around 110,000 employees.
Worked in the Technical Powertrain Development division.
The position was limited from the start due to a hiring freeze.