Stephan Johne - Managing Partner

Q: Where is Stephan based?

Stephan is based in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Stephan speak?

Stephan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Stephan have?

Stephan has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Stephan has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Stephan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Stephan's latest experience?

Stephan's most recent position is Responsible CRA Risk Analysis - Moderator (Cyber Resilience Act, Cyber Security) at DEUTA-Werke Bergisch Gladbach .

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

In recent years, Stephan has worked for DEUTA-Werke Bergisch Gladbach , QM Methoden-Beratung-Software UG (limited liability) , CARIAD Technology , and Robert Bosch GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Quality Assurance , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Quality Assurance , and Project Management .

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Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany

Experience

Jun 2025 - Oct 2025

5 months

Bergisch Gladbach, Germany

On-site

Responsible CRA Risk Analysis - Moderator (Cyber Resilience Act, Cyber Security)

DEUTA-Werke Bergisch Gladbach

Risk analyses according to CRA for E/E systems with safety levels SIL2 and SIL3 according to IEC61508 & EN 50126 ff. in the rail sector, Role: Responsible CRA Risk Analysis - Moderator

Feb 2024 - Present

2 years 2 months

Managing Partner

QM Methoden-Beratung-Software UG (limited liability)

Consulting and interim management in safety, project, and quality management
Ensuring quality of E/E cross-functional features as PLQ-EE for plants and launches worldwide
Defining and implementing PLQ-E/E processes and roles into the existing process landscape, including interfaces
Implementing the FMEA methodology combined with risk management according to ISO 14971 into the business processes of a medical device manufacturer

Jan 2021 - Present

5 years 3 months

Functional Safety Expert

CARIAD Technology

Definition, implementation, and rollout of safety processes into the development environments of various tech centers

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

3 years

Product Safety Manager

Robert Bosch GmbH

Responsibility for the entire safety plan and safety case
Managing safety topics QG’s and CAT2–5
Leading a flagship project for autonomous driving level 3

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, and Healthcare.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Healthcare

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Project Management.

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Summary

The clarity bringers for safety and AI standards – clear, practical, applicable.

We make your products reliably safer in regulated environments. We bring clarity to complex safety and AI standards – understandable, structured, and ready to use. Whether EU Machinery Regulation (EU-MVO), AI Act, Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), ISO 13849, IEC 61508, ISO 26262 or related standards: we show you how to develop your products in compliance with the standards and successfully pass the necessary tests and certifications.

You don’t know which requirements apply to your product or how to implement them efficiently? We support you with:

clear guidelines and practical interpretations
templates, checklists, and ready-to-use samples
online courses and structured training
coaching for your development teams professional advice from certified AI consultant and safety expert Our goal: Explain clearly, structure cleanly, and implement together – so your products are reliably safe and your organization is prepared for upcoming regulatory requirements.

Skills

Process Know-how In Development And Manufacturing
Methodical Know-how In Quality Management, E.g. Fmea, Fmea(matrix), 61508, 26262, 13849, 62061, 25119, 13845, Vda…, Qfd, Value Analysis, 8d Reports, Iso9000 Series, Iso14000, Iatf16949, Apqp, Ppap, Iso14971, Haccp, Hazop
Expertise In Functional Safety, Electrical/electronics, Complete Vehicles, Powertrain, Safety Systems, Hybrid Technology, High-voltage Components, Bms, Airbags, Software, Vacuum And Refrigeration Technology
Project Management For Various Types Of Projects
Conflict Management And Conflict Resolution
In-depth E/e And Emc Know-how (Hardware Development)
Profound It Know-how, Including Software Programming, Qa, Aspice
Over 40 Years Of Professional Experience

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Russian

Intermediate

Education

Vocational training with high school diploma as electromechanic

Advanced studies in electrical automation engineering

IHS Zwickau

Diploma Engineer · Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Vehicle Electronics · Zwickau, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Safety Engineer according to IEC61508 TÜV Süd

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 4

Experience in Automotive 7 y

Avg length 2 y 8 m

Longest experience 5 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Responsible CRA Risk Analysis - Moderator (Cyber Resilience Act, Cyber Security), Managing Partner, Functional Safety Expert

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Healthcare

Main business areas Product Development, Quality Assurance, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

April 2025

Last Update

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Stephan based?

Stephan is based in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Stephan speak?

Stephan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Stephan have?

Stephan has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Stephan has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Stephan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Stephan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Stephan would be well-suited for roles such as: Responsible CRA Risk Analysis - Moderator (Cyber Resilience Act, Cyber Security), Managing Partner, Functional Safety Expert.

What is Stephan's latest experience?

Stephan's most recent position is Responsible CRA Risk Analysis - Moderator (Cyber Resilience Act, Cyber Security) at DEUTA-Werke Bergisch Gladbach.

What companies has Stephan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stephan has worked for DEUTA-Werke Bergisch Gladbach, QM Methoden-Beratung-Software UG (limited liability), CARIAD Technology, and Robert Bosch GmbH.

Which industries is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Project Management.

Which industries has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Project Management.

What is Stephan's education?

Stephan holds a Bachelor in Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Vehicle Electronics from IHS Zwickau.

Does Stephan have any certificates?

Stephan has 1 certificate: Safety Engineer according to IEC61508 TÜV Süd.

What is the availability of Stephan?

Stephan is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Stephan?

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