António José Rodrigues Fernandes

Q: Where is António José based?

António José is based in Baden, Austria .

Q: What languages does António José speak?

António José speaks the following languages: German (Native), Portuguese (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), Italian (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does António José have?

António José has at least 38 years of experience. During this time, António José has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 14 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months . Note that António José may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is António José's latest experience?

António José's most recent position is QM Manager at cloudWerkstatt GmbH .

Q: What companies has António José worked for in recent years?

In recent years, António José has worked for cloudWerkstatt GmbH and TSM Services GmbH .

Q: Which industries is António José most experienced in?

António José is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Energy . António José also has some experience in Professional Services , Healthcare , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is António José most experienced in?

António José is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance , Production , and Logistics . António José also has some experience in Operations , Procurement , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has António José worked in recently?

António José has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has António José worked in recently?

António José has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance , Logistics , and Operations .

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Baden, Austria

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Experience

Mar 2022 - Mar 2023

1 year 1 month

Vienna, Austria

QM Manager

cloudWerkstatt GmbH

Setup of QM system ISO 9001:2015

Feb 2020 - Present

6 years 6 months

Vienna, Austria

Trainer & Senior Consultant

TSM Services GmbH

Production
Logistics
Interim Management
Change Management
Project Management
Quality Management

Oct 2018 - Jan 2020

1 year 4 months

Oed, Austria

Head of Quality Management

ASTA Elektrodraht GmbH

Responsibility for the existing IMS system according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BS OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001
Lean management
Continuous improvement process

Oct 2016 - Oct 2018

2 years 1 month

Berga, Germany

Head of Quality Management

Smk-Systeme Metall Kunststoff GmbH

Responsibility for the existing QM system ISO/TS 16949
Personnel responsibility for 15 employees
Lean management
Continuous improvement process

Dec 2015 - Sep 2016

10 months

Hann. Münden, Germany

Quality Management Representative

Weser Metall Umformtechnik GmbH

Responsibility for the existing system ISO/TS 16949, ISO 50001 and ISO 14001

Jun 2015 - Nov 2015

6 months

Nordhausen, Germany

Head of Quality Management

EATON Germany GmbH

ISO/TS 16949 certification
Responsibility for the existing quality management systems
Staff responsibility for 35 employees

Jan 2014 - Apr 2015

1 year 4 months

Stendal, Germany

Head of Quality Management

Umformtechnik Stendal GmbH

Responsibility for the existing quality management systems ISO 9001 and VDA 6.2
Staff responsibility for 15 employees
Experience in DIN ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001, VDA and ISO 5001
APQP; PPAP; 8D report; PDCA; FMEA; 5S; Kaizen; continuous improvement; CAQ; SPC; Ishikawa

Feb 2007 - Dec 2013

6 years 11 months

Portugal

Founder & Owner

BIOCAR – Tecnologia para Biocombustíveis

Founded and built up the start-up company
Development of conversion systems for diesel engines
Purchasing of components throughout Europe
Market launch of conversion products for passenger cars and trucks
Building up sales and installation for customers

Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

4 years 1 month

Odivelas, Portugal

Operations Manager

CODAN Portugal, S.A.

Responsibility for 450 employees in the areas of:
Production planning
Assembly
Logistics
Maintenance
Sterilization

Nov 1998 - Nov 2002

4 years 1 month

Portugal

Quality Director

Karmann Ghia de Portugal, Lda.

Staff responsibility for 20 quality assurance technicians
Certification of the company to DIN ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001, VDA
Building and installation of a quality assurance testing laboratory with the corresponding technical measuring and testing equipment for the textile industry

Apr 1997 - Jun 1998

1 year 3 months

Pinhal Novo, Portugal

Production Manager

ITT Automotive Europe Palmela GmbH

Production management in CNC machining with CAD, CIM and CAE support for cast brake calipers for ATE – Alfred Teves AG in Frankfurt with 80 employees working in shifts

Oct 1996 - Apr 1997

7 months

Palmela, Portugal

SQA (Supplier Quality Assurance)

Benteler, Lda.

Internal and external auditor for supplier processes and products
Trainer in in-company initial and continuing training
Measurement technician in the quality assurance lab; programming of CNC measurement technology

Apr 1992 - Aug 1996

4 years 5 months

Solingen, Germany

Quality Assurance Technician

Thielen GmbH

Components for the automotive and electrical industries
3D CNC measurement of initial samples, molds, prototypes and series production
Production planning and quality assurance monitoring with SPC in series production
Series monitoring of the foundry using spectral analysis
Certification according to EN ISO 9002

Jan 1988 - Apr 1992

4 years 4 months

Burscheid, Germany

Setter and Programmer

Fietz GmbH

Setup and programming of CNC machining machines in the production of PTFE seals
Production of seals with stainless steel, carbon, brass and fiberglass compounds

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Energy, Professional Services, Healthcare, and Information Technology.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Energy

Professional Services

Healthcare

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Production, Logistics, Operations, Procurement, and Product Development.

Quality Assurance

Production

Logistics

Operations

Procurement

Product Development

Skills

Experience In All Functions Of Quality Management, Whether In 3d Measurement With Measuring Machines, Material Testing In The Qa Lab, As Sqa (Supplier Quality Assurance) In Procurement, Iso 9001, Iatf 16949, Iso 13485, Vda, Iso 14001 And Iso 50001
Knowledge And Practical Experience With The Core Tools Apqp; Ppap; 8d Report; Pdca; Fmea; 5s; Kaizen; Caq; Spc; Ishikawa; Lean Management; Continuous Improvement Process
Professional Experience In The Sector For Automotive Components
Knowledge And Professional Experience In Work Preparation And Setup Of Cnc Machining Machines With Cim Support
Personnel Management, Production Planning, Planning Of Internal And External Professional Training, Investments, Eu Funding Programs, Internship Training And The Resulting Responsibilities As Department Head And Plant Manager
Professional Experience In Biofuel Technologies, Mainly Conversions For Diesel Engines
It Skills: Ms Office Applications
Ibm As400
Sap / R3

Languages

German

Native

Portuguese

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

Italian

Intermediate

Education

Jan 1992 - Jun 1995

Technische Akademie Solingen

Industrial Foreman in Metal · Solingen, Germany

Sep 1986 - Oct 1988

GOETZE AG

Lathe focus CNC machining technology · Burscheid, Germany

Sep 1981 - Jul 1983

GOETZE AG

Electrical system installer · Burscheid, Germany

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Statistics

Experience

Total positions 14

Experience in Automotive 21 y

Avg length 2 y 9 m

Longest experience 6 y 10 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, Portugal, Austria)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles QM Manager, Trainer & Senior Consultant, Head of Quality Management

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Energy

Main business areas Quality Assurance, Production, Logistics

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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António José is based in Baden, Austria.

António José speaks the following languages: German (Native), Portuguese (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), Italian (Intermediate).

António José has at least 38 years of experience. During this time, António José has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months. Note that António José may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, António José would be well-suited for roles such as: QM Manager, Trainer & Senior Consultant, Head of Quality Management.

António José's most recent position is QM Manager at cloudWerkstatt GmbH.

In recent years, António José has worked for cloudWerkstatt GmbH and TSM Services GmbH.

António José is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Energy. António José also has some experience in Professional Services, Healthcare, and Information Technology.

António José is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Production, and Logistics. António José also has some experience in Operations, Procurement, and Product Development.

António José has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Information Technology.

António José has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Logistics, and Operations.

António José holds a Doctorate in Lathe focus CNC machining technology from GOETZE AG and a Bachelor in Industrial Foreman in Metal from Technische Akademie Solingen.

António José is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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