Andreas Khoshdel - External Welding Engineer / Consultant

Q: Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Andreas speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 16 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months . Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is External Welding Engineer / Consultant at Harzer Schmalspurbahnen GmbH .

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

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Harzer Schmalspurbahnen GmbH , Döllnitzbahn GmbH , Sächsisch-Oberlausitzer Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH , Deutsche Bahn Toshiba Railway Europe / CAF S.A. , and Loibel Fördertechnik GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Education , and Professional Services . Andreas also has some experience in Transportation and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance , Operations , and Project Management . Andreas also has some experience in Research and Development , Production , and Strategy .

Q: Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Transportation , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance , Operations , and Production .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

May 2025 - Present

11 months

Wernigerode, Germany

External Welding Engineer / Consultant

Harzer Schmalspurbahnen GmbH

Dec 2024 - Nov 2025

1 year

Mügeln, Germany

External Welding Engineer / Consultant

Döllnitzbahn GmbH

Dec 2024 - Nov 2025

1 year

Zittau, Germany

External Welding Engineer / Consultant

Sächsisch-Oberlausitzer Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH

Jan 2024 - Nov 2024

11 months

Consultant, Documentation and Production Supervision

Deutsche Bahn Toshiba Railway Europe / CAF S.A.

Project DEHLo

Nov 2023 - Jun 2024

8 months

Straubing, Germany

Head of In-house Production Control, Quality Manager

Loibel Fördertechnik GmbH

Jul 2023 - Sep 2023

3 months

Lotte, Germany

Welding Engineer, Quality Assurance

Gullert & Wilke GmbH Ingenieurbüro

Jul 2023 - Sep 2023

3 months

Bad Bentheim, Germany

Welding Engineer, Quality Assurance

Wilbers-Werkstätten GmbH

May 2022 - Jul 2023

1 year 3 months

Vetschau, Germany

SFI, Operations Manager

Trans Tec Fabrication & Engineering

Responsible for welding supervision for rail vehicles and vehicle parts

Dec 2021 - Apr 2022

5 months

Möckmühl, Germany

Quality Assurance, SFI, Operations Manager

Dobler MBM

Responsible for and working in welding supervision and in-house production control
Supporting plant management in developing and implementing quality policy and quality-related rules
Monitoring in-house and external services to ensure compliance with rules and to document it
Preparing and conducting quality and environmental audits and implementing the resulting measures
Taking responsibility for and carrying out smooth complaint management
Supporting production areas in all production-related quality matters
Implementing insights from quality management and quality assurance systems to continuously optimize processes

Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

3 months

Altötting, Germany

Quality Assurance

Esterer Foundry

Ensuring and documenting the quality of processes and products
Writing inspection reports and sending them to customers
Handling customer complaints
Collecting statistical data (materials, products), analyzing errors, and sorting out rejects
Coordinating with the quantum lab and mechanical lab to analyze results

Jul 2016 - Nov 2020

4 years 5 months

Schönstedt, Germany

Quality Manager & Welding Specialist Engineer

Flanschenwerk Thal GmbH

Quality assurance and performing welding supervision
Overseeing welding procedure tests and welder qualification tests
Revising and managing flange drawings

Feb 2013 - Jul 2016

3 years 6 months

Tbilisi, Georgia

Welding Specialist Engineer

Tbili Service Group

Team leader for a team of 5 employees
Quality assurance supervisor
Checking designs and materials

Jun 2006 - Aug 2012

6 years 3 months

Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Managing Director

AriyaFoladFarayand Engineering Company

Company management
Project management, including for Siemens GmbH, OTEC, and MAPNA

Jun 2006 - Aug 2012

6 years 3 months

Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Laboratory Manager

Iran University of Science and Technology

Workshop manager of the Welding Technology Center
Instructing students
Leading and organizing the workshop

Oct 2002 - Nov 2006

4 years 2 months

Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Welding Specialist Engineer

UAST

Mar 2001 - Mar 2004

3 years 1 month

Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Management consultant in industry

SGS

Approval and issuance of the SGS International Inspection Certificate in the industrial sector

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Education, Professional Services, and Transportation.

Manufacturing

Education

Professional Services

Transportation

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Quality Assurance, Operations, Project Management, Research and Development, Production, and Strategy.

Quality Assurance

Operations

Project Management

Research and Development

Production

Strategy

Skills

Expert Knowledge: Autodesk Inventor, Autocad 2020, Catia, Esab Colombos, Pdms, Microsoft Office, Solid Edge Siemens / Siemens Nx, Solidworks
Good Knowledge: Aspen Bjac, Aspen Htfs+, Aspen Hysys, Siemens Step 7, Siemens Simatic Hmi (Robotics Control)
Basic Knowledge: Pro2

Languages

Persian

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2002 - Feb 2006

UAST

Bachelor of Welding Engineering · Welding Engineering · Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Certifications & licenses

International Welding Engineer – IWE – Diploma

International Welding Engineer – IWE – Mark

International Welding Inspector – IWI – Diploma

International Welding Inspector – IWI – Mark

Training according to DVS 1109 SAP (rail vehicle construction)

Certificates from Alfa Training for PTC Creo with details

Alfa Training

Certificates from Alfatraining SAP for Production Planner and Materials Management (MM) qualification with details

Alfatraining SAP

Certificate Creo for Design Engineers – PTC Education USA

PTC Education USA

Certificate according to DVS 1109 SAP (rail vehicle construction)

Certificate from SAP as Production Planner

SAP

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 16

Experience in Manufacturing 20.5 y

Avg length 2 y 1 m

Longest experience 6 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, Iran, Islamic Republic of, Georgia)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles External Welding Engineer / Consultant, Consultant, Documentation and Production Supervision, Head of In-house Production Control, Quality Manager

Main industries Manufacturing, Education, Professional Services

Main business areas Quality Assurance, Operations, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 10

Profile

Created

September 2025

Last Update

November 2025

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Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Andreas speak?

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

How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 16 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andreas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: External Welding Engineer / Consultant, Consultant, Documentation and Production Supervision, Head of In-house Production Control, Quality Manager.

What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is External Welding Engineer / Consultant at Harzer Schmalspurbahnen GmbH.

What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Harzer Schmalspurbahnen GmbH, Döllnitzbahn GmbH, Sächsisch-Oberlausitzer Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH, Deutsche Bahn Toshiba Railway Europe / CAF S.A., and Loibel Fördertechnik GmbH.

Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Education, and Professional Services. Andreas also has some experience in Transportation and Automotive.

Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Operations, and Project Management. Andreas also has some experience in Research and Development, Production, and Strategy.

Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Transportation, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Operations, and Production.

What is Andreas's education?

Andreas holds a Bachelor in Welding Engineering from UAST.

Does Andreas have any certificates?

Andreas has 10 certificates. Among them, these include: International Welding Engineer – IWE – Diploma, International Welding Engineer – IWE – Mark, and International Welding Inspector – IWI – Diploma.

What is the availability of Andreas?

Andreas is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Andreas?

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