Ewald Eder - Self-employed, Consultant, Auditor

Q: Where is Ewald based?

Ewald is based in Silandro, Italy .

Q: What languages does Ewald speak?

Ewald speaks the following languages: German (Native), Italian (Advanced), English (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Ewald have?

Ewald has at least 45 years of experience. During this time, Ewald has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 6 months . Note that Ewald may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ewald's latest experience?

Ewald's most recent position is Self-employed, Consultant, Auditor at eder technical services consulting .

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

In recent years, Ewald has worked for eder technical services consulting and HUBER+SUHNER AG .

Q: Which industries is Ewald most experienced in?

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

Q: Which business areas is Ewald most experienced in?

Ewald is most experienced in business areas like Production , Product Development , and Logistics . Ewald also has some experience in Operations , Project Management , and Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Ewald worked in recently?

Ewald has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Ewald worked in recently?

Ewald has recently worked in business areas like Procurement , Project Management , and Quality Assurance .

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Silandro, Italy

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Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 4 months

Schlanders, Italy

Hybrid

Self-employed, Consultant, Auditor

eder technical services consulting

Management consulting
Project management
Quality management, Lead Auditor QMS ISO 9001
Supplier management, supplier qualification
Supply chain management, inter- and intra-company
Design transfer, tech transfer, relocations
Interim management

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Head Process Engineering

HUBER+SUHNER AG

Global responsibility for process engineering in the MP/ADAS division Switzerland/Poland
Staff management in Switzerland and Poland

Sep 2020 - Dec 2022

2 years 4 months

Herisau, Switzerland

On-site

Senior Process Engineer / Project Manager

HUBER+SUHNER AG

Definition and qualification of a fully automated process for machining glass fiber reinforced plastic parts (PPS)
Supplier selection, qualification, auditing
Creation of requirements and functional specifications
Definition and monitoring of process KPI setup and data

Mar 2016 - Dec 2019

3 years 10 months

Schlanders, Italy

Hybrid

Self-employed, Consultant, Auditor

eder technical services interim

Management consulting
Project management
Quality management, Lead Auditor QMS ISO 9001
Supplier management, supplier qualification
Supply chain management, inter- and intra-company
Design transfer, tech transfer, relocations
Interim management

Oct 2006 - Feb 2015

8 years 5 months

Responsible for Production, Logistics, Engineering, COO

HOPPE Holding AG

Responsible for 9 plants in Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, USA, UK
Responsible for R&D, product development, special machinery construction
Quality and environmental officer
Managing Director of HOPPE s.r.o. Chomutov (CZ)
Member of the Executive Committee (Production, Engineering)

Jul 1998 - Sep 2006

8 years 3 months

Head of Production, Logistics, Engineering, COO

HOPPE North America

Responsible for 4 plants in Italy and the Czech Republic
Responsible for product development, special machinery and toolmaking
Quality and environmental officer

Jul 1988 - Jun 1998

10 years

Operations Manager (2 plants)

HOPPE AG

Responsible for tool and special machinery construction

Oct 1987 - Jun 1988

9 months

Operations Manager

HOPPE AG

Responsible for plant design
Plastic injection molding
Aluminum die casting and machining

Feb 1980 - Oct 1987

7 years 9 months

Responsible for tool and special machinery construction

HOPPE AG

Toolmaking for casting, stamping, and forming tools

Sep 1979 - Dec 1979

4 months

Automotive Technician

Central Garage Denoth

Maintenance
Repair
Towing service

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Automotive.

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Automotive

Business Area Experience

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

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

Production

Product Development

Logistics

Operations

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Summary

Many years of international industrial and management experience in metal and plastic processing, automotive, medical technology

Skills

Production, Engineering, Project Management, Supplier Management
Many Years Of International Leadership And Management Experience (Executive Positions And Quality And Environmental Officer)
Process Engineering, Product Development, Production And Process Technology
Metal Processing Industry, Plastic Injection Molding, Medical Devices, Automotive
Design Transfer / Industrialization - From Design To Compliant Implementation, Qualification, Validation, Verification, Document Management
Tech Transfer / Relocation - From Design To Compliant Implementation, Qualification, Validation, Verification, Document Management
Lead Auditor Qms Iso 9001:2015 / 19011:2012; Experience With Iso 13485 And Iatf 16949
Several Years Of Experience In Regulated Areas Such As Gmp, Iso 13485 And Iatf 16949
Lean Management Methods, Value Stream Design, Sizing And Control Of Value Chains, Value Stream Management
Process Optimization, Digitalization, Process Design, It Facilitation Of Process Modeling In Erp Projects
Project Management Experience In Leading Interdisciplinary And Cross-functional And Cross-company Teams
Multi-project Management, Project Management Office, Project Leadership, Management Reviews
Project Management Experience In Equipment Procurement / Industrialization Of New Products In Industrial And Medical Technology Environments
Project Planning And Contracting, Requirements Specification, Functional Specification, Fat, Sit/sat, Commissioning, Dq, Iq, Oq, Pq, Ppap
Supplier Management, Supplier Qualification, Supplier Auditing

Languages

German

Native

Italian

Advanced

English

Intermediate

Education

Sep 1973 - Jun 1977

Istituto Tecnico Industriale

Mechanical Engineering Technician (Diploma) · Mechanical Engineering Technician · Bolzano, Italy

Certifications & licenses

ICI Certified Investment Casting Specialist

Pittsburg State University KS/USA

Lead Auditor Quality ISO 9001:2015 / 19011:2012

ISTUM Milano / Italy

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Manufacturing 39.5 y

Avg length 4 y 5 m

Longest experience 9 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Italy, Switzerland)

Primary country Italy

Expertise

Recent roles Self-employed, Consultant, Auditor, Head Process Engineering, Senior Process Engineer / Project Manager

Main industries Manufacturing, Professional Services, Automotive

Main business areas Production, Product Development, Logistics

Qualifications

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

March 2026

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Where is Ewald based?

Ewald is based in Silandro, Italy.

What languages does Ewald speak?

Ewald speaks the following languages: German (Native), Italian (Advanced), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Ewald have?

Ewald has at least 45 years of experience. During this time, Ewald has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 6 months. Note that Ewald may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ewald be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ewald would be well-suited for roles such as: Self-employed, Consultant, Auditor, Head Process Engineering, Senior Process Engineer / Project Manager.

What is Ewald's latest experience?

Ewald's most recent position is Self-employed, Consultant, Auditor at eder technical services consulting.

What companies has Ewald worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ewald has worked for eder technical services consulting and HUBER+SUHNER AG.

Which industries is Ewald most experienced in?

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

Which business areas is Ewald most experienced in?

Ewald is most experienced in business areas like Production, Product Development, and Logistics. Ewald also has some experience in Operations, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

Which industries has Ewald worked in recently?

Ewald has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Ewald worked in recently?

Ewald has recently worked in business areas like Procurement, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

What is Ewald's education?

Ewald attended Istituto Tecnico Industriale for Mechanical Engineering Technician.

Does Ewald have any certificates?

Ewald has 2 certificates. These include: ICI Certified Investment Casting Specialist and Lead Auditor Quality ISO 9001:2015 / 19011:2012.

What is the availability of Ewald?

Ewald will be available part-time from May 2026.

What is the rate of Ewald?

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