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Uwe Zander

Freelance QHSE Auditor

Uwe Zander
Bockenem, Germany

Experience

Mar 2025 - Present
1 year 1 month

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Bureau Veritas Industrieservice

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Freelance QHSE Auditor

Bureau Veritas Certification

Nov 2005 - Present
20 years 5 months

Consultant for Quality Management, Certification and Problem Solving

Zander-Consult

  • Quality management consulting and support of certification processes according to DIN EN ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, DIN EN ISO 14001, BS 18001 (OHSAS), DIN EN ISO 45001, DIN EN ISO 50001
  • Reviewing QM systems and doing management reviews
  • Process and system auditing according to VDA Volume 6.3, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, EN 1090
  • Moderating FMEA according to VDA Volume 4.3 with APIS IQ-RM and APIS CARM server concept
  • Developing and implementing a database-based management system
  • Training and moderating work teams, root cause analyses (8D, Kepner-Tregoe) and process management
  • Conducting second-party audits (DIN EN ISO 9001, IATF 16949)
  • Supporting SMEs as an external quality representative (metalworking, plastics, electronics)
  • Planning, creating and certifying integrated management systems (up to four standards)
  • Developing software for document control according to VDA
  • Project management "Zero Defects Strategy", modular FMEA, documentation and issue resolution projects
May 2003 - Apr 2023
20 years

Group Lead Quality Management Automotive Industry

Bosch

Jun 1981 - May 2003
22 years

Group Leader Automotive Industry

Bosch

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Automotive (45 years), Manufacturing (20.5 years), and Professional Services (1 year).

Automotive
Manufacturing
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 Operations (42.5 years), Quality Assurance (23 years), and Project Management (20.5 years).

Operations
Quality Assurance
Project Management

Skills

  • Creating A Qm System According To Din En Iso 9001, Iso/ts 16949, Din En Iso 14001, Bs 18001 (Ohsas), Din En Iso 45001, Din En Iso 50001
  • Support/advice And Guidance Of The Certification Process According To The Above Standards
  • Reviewing The Qm System And Management Reviews
  • Process Auditing According To Vda Volume 6.3
  • Process And System Auditing According To Iso 9001, Iso/ts 16949, Iso 14001, Iso 45001, En 1090
  • Creating And Moderating Fmeas According To Vda Volume 4.3 With Apis Iq-rm Software, Specializing In Process Fmea
  • Fmea Server Concept With Apis Carm Server
  • Process Orientation According To Vda Volume 12 And Training
  • Process Management In A Customer Project "Zero Defects Strategy"
  • Documentation According To Vda Volume 1
  • Conducting And Training In Root Cause Analyses Using The Kepner-tregoe And 8d Methods
  • Ms Office
  • Ms Office Vba Programming
  • Automotive: Q-core Tools
  • Automotive: Customer-specific Requirements (Csr)

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Education

Electronics Technician, Master Craftsman, Radio and Television Technology · Electrical Engineering

Certifications & licenses

QHSE-Auditor Intellcert

Intellcert

QHSE-Auditor Bureau Veritas Certification

Bureau Veritas Certification

Q-Auditor IATF 16949 2nd Party

Q-Auditor IATF 16949 1st Party

Q-Lead-Auditor for DIN EN ISO 9001:2015

Q-System-Lead-Auditor for DIN EN ISO 9001:2008

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Where is Uwe based?

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

What languages does Uwe speak?

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

How many years of experience does Uwe have?

Uwe has at least 45 years of experience. During this time, Uwe has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 8 years and 6 months. Note that Uwe may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Uwe be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Uwe would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance QHSE Auditor, Consultant KDA Project, Consultant for Quality Management, Certification and Problem Solving.

What is Uwe's latest experience?

Uwe's most recent position is Freelance QHSE Auditor at Intellcert.

What companies has Uwe worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Uwe has worked for Intellcert, Bureau Veritas Industrieservice, Bureau Veritas Certification, Zander-Consult, and Bosch.

Which industries is Uwe most experienced in?

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

Which business areas is Uwe most experienced in?

Uwe is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Quality Assurance (QA), and Project Management.

Which industries has Uwe worked in recently?

Uwe has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Uwe worked in recently?

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

What is Uwe's education?

Uwe attended education in Electrical Engineering.

Does Uwe have any certificates?

Uwe has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: QHSE-Auditor Intellcert, QHSE-Auditor Bureau Veritas Certification, and Q-Auditor IATF 16949 2nd Party.

What is the availability of Uwe?

Uwe is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Uwe?

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