Tomas Schönhofer - Teamlead Validation & Prototyping

Q: Where is Tomas based?

Tomas is based in Taufkirchen, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Tomas speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Tomas have?

Tomas has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Tomas has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months . Note that Tomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Tomas's latest experience?

Tomas's most recent position is Teamlead Validation & Prototyping at Wabtec Corporation / ANNAX GmbH .

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

In recent years, Tomas has worked for Wabtec Corporation / ANNAX GmbH and Webasto Roof & Components SE .

Q: Which industries is Tomas most experienced in?

Tomas is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Tomas most experienced in?

Tomas is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Product Development , and Project Management . Tomas also has some experience in Operations and Production/Manufacturing .

Q: Which industries has Tomas worked in recently?

Tomas has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Tomas worked in recently?

Tomas has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Taufkirchen, Germany

Experience

Dec 2021 - Present

4 years 3 months

Brunnthal, Germany

Teamlead Validation & Prototyping

Wabtec Corporation / ANNAX GmbH

Technical leadership of the Validation and Prototyping departments
Designing, planning and coordinating electrical and mechanical validation according to railway standard EN50155, EMC standard EN50121 and special validations such as Accelerated Life Testing
Designing, planning and coordinating validations for ANNAX China
Requirements engineering for test execution
Improving new projects through error analysis, documentation and contributing to the continuous improvement process
FMEA co-moderator in the design phase

Jun 2017 - Sep 2021

4 years 4 months

Gauting, Germany

Validation Engineer

Webasto Roof & Components SE

Technical leadership of the Test Technicians Advanced Engineering team
Technical interface to various project teams
Planning and controlling budget, personnel and equipment capacity
Statistical test planning, test control, error analysis and documentation
International support in root cause analyses in various projects using Ishikawa, 6W2H, Pareto chart and FMEA
International vehicle testing with Daimler
International coordination with testing teams in China and the USA
Planning test benches for individual tests

Aug 2015 - May 2017

1 year 10 months

Gauting, Germany

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Webasto Roof & Components SE

Product quality support at Daimler AG, Sindelfingen
Test execution and support
Test bench and field analysis at Daimler AG
Measurement data evaluation and documentation

Aug 2010 - Aug 2013

3 years 1 month

Ottobrunn, Germany

Equipment and Machine Operator, Quality Inspector and Deputy Foreman

Tyco Electronics Raychem GmbH

Technical leadership of 10 employees
Constant point of contact as deputy foreman
Machine operation, control and maintenance
Ensuring quality in final inspection, point of contact for quality issues on the production line
Working in fully continuous shift operation

May 2010 - Aug 2010

4 months

Munich, Germany

Equipment and Machine Operator

RP GmbH

Assigned to Tyco Electronics Raychem GmbH, Ottobrunn

Jul 2008 - May 2010

1 year 11 months

Pliening, Germany

Automotive mechatronics technician with a focus on commercial vehicle technology

Simon Gruber GmbH & Co. KG

Independently handle repair orders
Independently carry out maintenance and repair work on vans and trucks

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 (8 years) and Manufacturing (7.5 years).

Automotive

Manufacturing

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 (13.5 years), Product Development (10.5 years), Project Management (8.5 years), Operations (5 years), and Production (3.5 years).

Quality Assurance

Product Development

Project Management

Operations

Production

Skills

Ms Office: Project, Word, Powerpoint, Excel And Visio
Jira
Vector Canoe For Hil Tests
Measurement Technology With Diadem
Basic Solidworks Knowledge
Trading Industrial Goods
Driving License Class B, A, Bmw B1 And Industrial Trucks

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2013 - Jul 2015

Technician School, Technical College for Mechanical Engineering

State-certified mechanical engineering technician · Mechanical Engineering · Coesfeld, Germany · 1.79

Sep 2005 - Jul 2008

Simon Gruber GmbH & Co. KG

Apprenticeship as an automotive mechatronics technician · Automotive Mechatronics Technician · Ottobrunn, Germany · 2

Certifications & licenses

FMEA Training

Pre-Production Material Sampling

Problem Description Using the 6W2H Method

Introduction to Problem Solving with 8D

Quality Management Specialist QMF-TÜV (DIN EN ISO 9001)

REFA Basic Certificate in Work Organization

Technical Business Administrator in Business Administration

Basic Certificate in Project Management (GPM)

Electrically Qualified Person for Defined Activities in Metal Trades

Trainer Aptitude Certificate in Vocational and Work Pedagogy

Profile

Created

September 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Tomas based?

Tomas is based in Taufkirchen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Tomas speak?

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

How many years of experience does Tomas have?

Tomas has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Tomas has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Tomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Tomas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Tomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Teamlead Validation & Prototyping, Validation Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Technician.

What is Tomas's latest experience?

Tomas's most recent position is Teamlead Validation & Prototyping at Wabtec Corporation / ANNAX GmbH.

What companies has Tomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tomas has worked for Wabtec Corporation / ANNAX GmbH and Webasto Roof & Components SE.

Which industries is Tomas most experienced in?

Tomas is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Tomas most experienced in?

Tomas is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Product Development, and Project Management. Tomas also has some experience in Operations and Production/Manufacturing.

Which industries has Tomas worked in recently?

Tomas has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Tomas worked in recently?

Tomas has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Tomas's education?

Tomas attended Technician School, Technical College for Mechanical Engineering for Mechanical Engineering.

Does Tomas have any certificates?

Tomas has 10 certificates. Among them, these include: FMEA Training, Pre-Production Material Sampling, and Problem Description Using the 6W2H Method.

What is the availability of Tomas?

Tomas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Tomas?

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