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About the certification
What a QMB is
A Quality Management Representative, often called QMB or Qualitätsmanagementbeauftragter in Germany, is the person who helps keep a company’s quality management system working in daily practice. The role connects management, process owners, and auditors. It is common in organizations that work with ISO 9001 or similar quality standards.
What it proves
A freelancer with this background is expected to understand how a quality management system is built, maintained, and improved. The profile usually signals practical control over documentation, process coordination, and follow-up on findings.
- Quality policy and quality objectives
- Internal audits and audit preparation
- Corrective and preventive actions
- Document and record control
- Process monitoring and continuous improvement
- Communication between departments and leadership
Typical profiles
QMBs often come from quality assurance, operations, production, compliance, or process management. Some work as internal quality managers. Others support companies as external freelancers during setup, restructuring, certification preparation, or audit follow-up.
In Germany, this role is especially useful when teams need a clear contact for quality topics without hiring a full-time specialist. It also matters when companies work in German and English at the same time, because quality documents, audits, and training must stay consistent across both.
Skills behind the title
The certification or qualification behind QMB work usually points to hands-on knowledge of quality methods and the ability to apply them in real processes.
- Process analysis and process improvement
- Root-cause thinking and structured problem solving
- Audit planning and audit interviews
- KPI and quality indicator review
- Risk-aware documentation and traceability
- Training staff on quality rules and procedures
What it means for companies
When you engage a freelancer with QMB experience, you are hiring someone who can bring order to quality work quickly. That is useful in audits, new system rollouts, supplier issues, complaint handling, and stabilization after growth or reorganization. The best fit is a person who can work with line managers and keep the system usable, not just documented.
When it is most relevant
A QMB is valuable in manufacturing, industrial services, logistics, healthcare, engineering, and any setting where repeatable processes matter. In Germany, many companies also look for this profile when they need support for German-language procedures, local audit preparation, or coordination with external certification bodies.
For freelance work, the title is often a sign that the person can step into an existing quality structure fast and improve it without heavy onboarding.
Meet FRATCH Quality Management Representative (QMB)
Steffen Eschinger
Stream Lead, Consultant FI, CO, MM, SD
Last position:
Domain Lead FI, CO, HR, Investor Relations at Douglas Group
- Process Owner SAP ERP 8 FI, CO & Investor Relations
- Process Owner SAP Success Factors
- Responsible for 4 teams, 39 FTE
- Full responsibility for end-to-end processes in SAP for Finance, Controlling, HR, Investor Relations
- Interface to certified public accountants for Finance IT (KPMG)
- ITIL-4 implementation for service request change request and project management with Service Now (Project Manager)
Steffen Lotze
Data Protection Officer and Information Security Consultant
Last position:
Consultant for BSI IT Baseline Protection and ISO 27701 at German Society for International Cooperation
- Support in setting up and further developing the information security management system
- Collaboration with external consultants in the certification team for the support structure
- Participation in project planning, identifying and implementing necessary measures according to BSI IT Baseline Protection
- Professional support for in-house subject matter experts in preparing documents required for certifications
- Execution of tasks according to BSI 200-2
Swen Bartetzky
Founder and CEO
Last position:
Founder and CEO at Swen Bartetzky Consulting
Based on previous experience in these fields, we match jobs in data and information security, compliance, quality management, and process optimization with the right candidates and freelancers, or do the work ourselves if needed.
Philipp Gleicke
Agile Coach / Scrum Master
Last position:
Agile Coach / Scrum Master at Via PROCEED!NOW – Customer: Die Lobby GmbH
- Introduction and anchoring of agile methods and mindsets in an interdisciplinary development team
- Coaching and training agile practices (Scrum, Kanban) in the context of a complex, data-based product
- Supporting and mentoring the product owner in prioritization, backlog maintenance and stakeholder communication
- Sparring partner for the product team in the further development of the product vision and strategy
- Supporting the conversion or new development of a provisioning and sales management tool
- Integration and coordination of the SAP, TYPO3 (PIM) and individual microservices systems in the backend
Paul Karnowka
Program Manager – Multi-Project Operational Stabilization (Operational Excellence)
Last position:
Program Manager – Multi-Project Operational Stabilization (Operational Excellence) at ITDZ - IT Dienstleistungszentrum Berlin
- Overall leadership of multiple strategic operations projects focused on workplace services, SLA framework, access management, certificate management, e-learning, backup & recovery, test management, and capacity management, as well as implementing system monitoring and feasibility studies for a 24x7 operation, partly including ServiceNow implementation
- Development of various ServiceNow operating concepts related to training, permissions, and emergency management as part of a new cloud-hosting initiative for the ServiceNow platform
- Board reporting and leading steering committees within the framework of corporate strategic objectives, as well as establishing new balanced scorecards to measure KPIs for optimization-driven project results
Norman Richter
Occupational Safety Specialist
Last position:
Occupational Safety Specialist at Baltic Distillery GmbH
- Further development of the quality management system
- Conducting internal audits
- Preparing and following up on audits
- Conducting hygiene audits
- Planning external audits
- Creating and tracking deviations
- Document maintenance and creation
- Training employees (food hygiene, product protection)
- Revising supplier management with the purchasing department
- Digitizing the lab and part of the production with new equipment and electronic document management software
- Close cooperation with purchasing, sales, HR, and production management
- Preparing the management review together with senior management
- Acting as measuring equipment coordinator
Lisa Dilg
Transformation Architect Project & Process Management
Last position:
Transformation Architect Project & Process Management at Dilg GmbH
Development of the current-state process with integration of standardized software packages ERP/CRM/BDE/MES
GAP analysis including assessment of the technical capabilities of the existing machine park
Development of a future-state process to improve efficiency in the execution of customer projects in manufacturing
Identification and joint development of solution approaches
Tendering and selection process for an ERP system including BDE and MES capture
Integration of a tool management system
Building customer focus and communication
Introduction of a shop floor system in the company
Tendering and definition for the procurement of a new measuring machine according to DIN 9001
Appointment of key users including training
I work with a simple and clear approach that focuses on reviewing current processes, identifying gaps, and designing future states to improve efficiency and support growth.
I value open and honest communication, making sure every team member feels empowered and has room to develop their potential.
Throughout my career, I have optimized complex workflows in manufacturing, automation, and engineering.
Thomas Hartung
Project Manager & Tender Manager
Last position:
Project Manager & Tender Manager at GEA Group AG
- Implemented an access control solution and prepared tender documents for a visitor management system.
- As project manager, I was responsible for the successful rollout of a cloud-based access control system for two sites with around 4,000 employees.
- Accountable for the successful execution of the project.
- Created and aligned project plans and status reports with all stakeholders.
- Prepared/coordinated an initial effort or cost estimate and related planning for operational services implementation.
- Identified interfaces.
- Ensured budget and schedule compliance.
- As tender manager / demand manager, the following specific tasks were my responsibility:
- Analyzing potential suppliers.
- Gathering requirements.
- Creating and aligning the requirements catalog.
- Developing an evaluation matrix.
- Preparing the tender documents.
Hashem Badra
Project Manager, QMB and Safety Officer
Last position:
Project Manager, QMB and Safety Officer at TRIPLAN GmbH
- Management, coordination, and supervision of numerous multidisciplinary projects in the field of production plants/plant planning in the gas and oil, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries
- Documentation and evaluation of project results
- Participation in the introduction of the QM system
- Preparation and execution of the certification audit, energy, safety, and QM audit
Christian Vasold
Senior Manager for Establishment, Stabilization, Integration, and Transformation
Last position:
Development of Interim and Transformation Offerings at Synqra360
Established Synqra360 as an independent framework for interim management, transformation work, and structure-oriented leadership support. Developed clear service and deployment profiles for development, stabilization, integration, and operational transformation in technical and industrial organizations.
Key areas included positioning, offer development, reference logic, creation of materials, and development of mandate-ready deployment profiles for interim and near-transformation contexts.
Result: Built a viable profile and offering structure for market presence, and developed clear positioning at the intersection of leadership, structure, and transformation.
Peer-Christian Schach
Project Manager, Subproject Manager
Last position:
Project Manager, Subproject Manager at Opereon Consulting GmbH
- Insourcing a system-critical IT application to meet regulatory requirements in payment transactions
- Preparing project plans, cost estimates, and schedules for project phases
- Capturing and documenting processes
- Identifying critical paths in processes
- Preparing management documents and committee materials
- Methodology: Waterfall project management, risk and control assessments
- Tech & Tools: Project management software
Norbert Helmke
Interim Project Manager Ramp Up Pilot Facility
Last position:
KI Consultant at ZUDUBI
Key Deliverables
AI Strategy & Roadmap Documented AI vision, strategic objectives, prioritized use cases, and implementation roadmap.
Use Case Portfolio & Business Cases Identified AI use cases including value assessment, feasibility analysis, and ROI estimation.
Solution Concepts & Architectures High-level AI solution designs, tool selection recommendations, and integration concepts.
Process & Integration Documentation Documentation of AI-enabled processes and interfaces within the organization.
Governance & Guideline Documents AI governance frameworks, ethical guidelines, data protection and compliance concepts.
Pilot Projects & Proofs of Concept (PoCs) Design, coordination, and evaluation of AI pilots and PoCs.
Training Materials & Workshops User guides, training sessions, workshops, and onboarding materials for employees.
Implementation Support & Monitoring Support during rollout, KPI definition, success measurement, and continuous optimization.
Klaus-Dieter Bleuel
Site Manager Lithium-Ion Battery
Last position:
Site Manager Lithium-Ion Battery at Porsche
- Independent construction management of global projects for lithium-ion coating systems
- Leading and coordinating international assembly teams and subcontractors
- Responsibility for meeting the contractually agreed milestones for installation and commissioning
- Handling remaining open items on the construction site in a timely manner
- Regular exchange with the project manager on the current project status
- Leading the daily internal site jour fixe and taking part in site meetings with suppliers and customers
- Documenting processes and progress in weekly reports
- Responsibility for occupational safety and health protection on site
Ümit Demir
Managing Director
Last position:
Managing Director at SELF Consulting und Trading Germany
- Successful integration of new business areas
- Support for change management projects
- Introduction of lean management and digitalization initiatives
- Managing external partners, interim managers and consultants
- Successful implementation of growth and transformation strategies
- Plant expansion
- Plant relocation
Holger Görz
IAM Expert for current-state analysis and migration concept from bi-Cube to IdentityIQ (SailPoint)
Last position:
IAM Expert for current-state analysis and migration concept from bi-Cube to IdentityIQ (SailPoint) at Stadtwerke
- Creation of a current-state analysis of the bi-Cube system with the goal of delivering a concept incl. recommendations on how the bi-Cube system can be replaced by IdentityIQ (SailPoint) while ensuring ongoing operations and taking into account the processes and the modification of the IAM workflow by third parties.
- On-site IAM workshop to carry out an IAM system analysis.
- Creation of an implementation concept and recommendations for the transition from bi-Cube to IdentityIQ (SailPoint) while ensuring ongoing operations and taking into account the processes and the modification of the IAM workflow by third parties.
- Evaluation and further development of the role model for the migration, taking activities/functions and SoD rules into account.
- Creation of detailed technical documentation according to UML standards in Confluence (Atlassian).
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Quality Management Representative (QMB) statistics
Typical experience
23 years
Average project duration
3.1 years
Certifications per freelancer
9
Top business areas
Quality Assurance, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Manufacturing, Professional Services, Information Technology
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Bachelor's degree or higher
88%
Master's degree or higher
40%
Doctorate
12%
Salary / Daily Rate Distribution
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A Quality Management Representative (QMB) is a person who supports and coordinates a company’s quality management system. The profile usually shows practical experience with audits, documentation, corrective actions, and process follow-up. In Germany, you may also see the German term Qualitätsmanagementbeauftragter.
Not exactly. A QMB usually has a coordination and system-support role, while a quality manager may carry broader leadership responsibility and a quality assurance specialist may focus more on operational checks. The exact scope depends on the company, but QMB usually means the person keeps the quality system running in practice.
A QMB should be able to organize quality tasks, support internal audits, maintain documentation, and help track corrective actions. The person should also work well with management and operational teams, because the role only works when quality rules are applied in daily work. For projects in Germany, clear written communication in German is often important.
It is a good fit for people who already work in quality, operations, process management, or compliance and want a more formal quality role. It also suits professionals who are moving into quality management from production or administration. The QMB path is most useful for those who want to coordinate, not just inspect.
The Qualitätsmanagementbeauftragter role is usually tied to quality system basics, process control, internal audits, document control, and improvement methods. Many programs also touch on complaint handling, root-cause analysis, and how to prepare for external certification audits. The focus is practical application, not theory alone.
A QMB focuses on running and maintaining the quality management system inside the organization. ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training is centered on planning and conducting audits against the standard. A QMB may work closely with auditors, but the two roles are not the same.
Many QMB credentials or training paths do not work like a license that simply expires, but quality methods and standards do change. Companies usually value freelancers who keep their knowledge current through refresher courses, audit experience, and updated ISO practice. That is especially important when working with external auditors or changing internal systems.
A QMB matters most where repeatable processes, documentation, and audit readiness are important. That includes manufacturing, logistics, engineering, healthcare, and technical services. In Germany, the role is also helpful for companies that need strong coordination between local teams, suppliers, and certification bodies.
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