Markus Dönni - Consulting Engineer

Q: Where is Markus based?

Markus is based in Neuss, Germany .

Q: What languages does Markus speak?

Markus speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Markus have?

Markus has at least 38 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 9 years and 5 months . Note that Markus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Markus's latest experience?

Markus's most recent position is Consulting Engineer at Self-employed consulting engineer .

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

In recent years, Markus has worked for Self-employed consulting engineer .

Q: Which industries is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance , Supply Chain Management , and Project Management . Markus also has some experience in Strategy and Production .

Q: Which industries has Markus worked in recently?

Markus has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Markus worked in recently?

Markus has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance and Supply Chain Management .

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Neuss, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2003 - Present

23 years 7 months

Consulting Engineer

Self-employed consulting engineer

Conducting approx. 350 audits worldwide
Industry audit experience:
Setup and introduction of management systems
Planning and implementation of audits and organizational development programs based on holistic quality management concepts
Supplier management and supplier development
Technologies:
Welding, machining, metal forming processes, hardening
Operational support, e.g. for FMEA projects
Training in quality management methods, VDA 6.3, IATF 16949, core tools
Integration of sustainability management according to UN Global Compact/SDG and CSRD and ESRS
Materiality analysis and CO₂ footprint
Support with CDP reporting
Languages: German and English

Jan 1997 - Dec 2003

7 years

Management Representative

Daimler AG (in-house component supplier within the group)

Project manager, consultant and auditor for integrated management systems and strategic management
Setup and application of integrated management systems according to ISO 9000 ff, IATF 16949 and sustainability management
Senior manager in the area of operational quality assurance and IMS

Jan 1994 - Dec 1997

4 years

Head of the central project for the first certification of all sites worldwide and introduction of the EFQM model in the

Daimler Benz AG

Head of the central project for the first certification of all sites worldwide
Responsible for introducing the EFQM model in the board area

Jan 1989 - Dec 1994

6 years

Sindelfingen, Germany

Plant engineering and project management

Mercedes-Benz AG

Plant engineering
Project management

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive and Manufacturing.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Strategy, and Production.

Quality Assurance

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Strategy

Production

Summary

1989 Mercedes-Benz AG in Sindelfingen in plant engineering and project management.

1994 Head of the central project for the first certification of all locations of Daimler Benz AG worldwide. At the same time responsible for introducing the EFQM model in the board area of Daimler AG.

1997 Management representative of an in-house component supplier in the Daimler Group. In the course of these activities, extensive experience as project manager, consultant and auditor for integrated management systems and strategic management. Experience in the setup and use of integrated management systems according to ISO 9000 ff, IATF 16949 and sustainability management. Senior manager in the area of operational quality assurance and IMS.

Self-employed consulting engineer since 2003.

Approx. 350 audits worldwide.

Skills

Industry Audit Experience

Automotive Suppliers Iatf 16949 1st/2nd
Mechanical Engineering Iso9001
Automotive Manufacturers Vda 6.3
Chemical Industry
Public Institutions (Adult Education Centers, Libraries)

Technologies

Welding
Machining
Metal Forming Processes
Hardening
Electroplating
Anodizing
Plastic Injection Molding
Rubber Processing
Paint Production
Grease, Oil And Cutting Fluids
Electronic Circuit Board Production
Soldering
Wafer Fab
Battery Cell Production

Specialization

Setup And Introduction Of Management Systems
Planning And Implementation Of Audits And Organizational Development Programs Based On Holistic Quality Management Concepts
Supplier Management And Supplier Development
Operational Support, E.G. For Fmea Projects
Training In Quality Management Methods, Vda 6.3, Iatf 16949, Core Tools
Integration Of Sustainability Management According To Un Global Compact/Sdg And Csrd And Esrs
Materiality Analysis And Carbon Footprint
Support With Cdp Reporting

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Diplom-Ingenieur · Mechanical Engineering

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 4

Experience in Automotive 37.5 y

Avg length 10 y 1 m

Longest experience 23 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Consulting Engineer, Management Representative, Head of the central project for the first certification of all sites worldwide and introduction of the EFQM model in the

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing

Main business areas Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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Markus is based in Neuss, Germany.

Markus speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

Markus has at least 38 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 9 years and 5 months. Note that Markus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Markus would be well-suited for roles such as: Consulting Engineer, Management Representative, Head of the central project for the first certification of all sites worldwide and introduction of the EFQM model in the.

Markus's most recent position is Consulting Engineer at Self-employed consulting engineer.

In recent years, Markus has worked for Self-employed consulting engineer.

Markus is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Markus is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, and Project Management. Markus also has some experience in Strategy and Production.

Markus has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Markus has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance and Supply Chain Management.

Markus holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering.

Markus is immediately available for suitable projects.

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