Stephan J.-Expert in Functional Safety and Machine Safety of Intelligent Machines
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Experience
Technical Writer
pro-beam
Technical writer at a special-purpose machine manufacturer, implementing the requirements of the EU Machinery Regulation in the technical documentation and moderating FMEAs. Role: Technical Writer and FMEA Moderator
Responsible CRA Risk Analysis – Moderator (Cyber Resilience Act, Cybersecurity)
DEUTA-Werke Bergisch Gladbach
Risk analyses according to the CRA for E/E systems with safety levels SIL2+3 according to IEC 61508 and EN 50126 et seq. in the railway sector. Role: Responsible CRA Risk Analysis Moderator
FMEA Moderator
Hoppecke
Validation of battery systems for the railway sector using D-FMEA and P-FMEA. Role: Responsible FMEA Moderator and Coach
Project Manager and Software Architect
QM Safety Academy
Development of the SafetyNavigator for QM Safety Academy. Deterministic knowledge system based on an intelligent RAG with AI evaluation and document provision. Role: Project Manager, Architect, and Software Tester
Author of the technical book AI Meets Safety – Safely Through the New EU Machinery Regulation and the AI Act
QM Methoden-beratung-SW UG
Creation of the technical book: “AI Meets Safety – Safely Through the New EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 and the AI Act” – A practical guide for developers, testers, and manufacturers of intelligent machines. ISBN 798289010728, Role: Author
Functional Safety Expert
CARIAD
Functional Safety Expert responsible for defining, modeling, and rolling out safety processes in agile development processes. Role: Safety Expert and Process Consultant
- Definition, implementation, and rollout of safety processes in the development environments of the various Tech Centers.
Valeo
- Safety assurance of a head-up display for Audi
QM Safety Academy PTE. LTD.
- Various online courses and webinars on machine safety and functional safety, as well as safety analyses (DFA, FTA, FMEA-MSR, SW safety analyses, etc.)
Project Safety Manager
International Tier 1
- Functional Safety Manager in a project for fully autonomous driving at an international Tier 1
- Maintenance of the Safety Plan, reviews of safety artifacts, creation of safety analyses and Safety Case, coaching of the entire safety team
Product Safety Manager
Robert Bosch GmbH
- Responsibility for the entire Safety Plan and Safety Case
- Support for safety topics in QGs and CAT2–5
- Leadership in a top project for Level 3 autonomous driving
Assessor, Consultant and Trainer
VDE
Assessment of various battery and mechanical engineering projects for compliance with Functional Safety according to 61508-x, 62061, 13849-x, 26262-x… as a basis for certification by VDE, conducting gap analyses, evaluating Functional Safety products and processes, conducting training sessions and workshops on Functional Safety, role: assessor and Functional Safety Expert as well as trainer and coach for Functional Safety on behalf of VDE
Hahn-Automation
- Implementation of FMEA into business processes, training of moderators and teams
QFD Moderator and Coach
Magna
Concept selection using proactive quality management methods such as QFD, value analysis, and FMEA for strategic projects of a major Tier 1 supplier in Germany and China (Shanghai), role: moderator and team coach
Functional Safety Expert and Coach
Micamation
Ensuring machine safety and introducing standards-compliant Functional Safety for various special-purpose machines according to 13849x, preparing GRA’s and developing and implementing the MFS, starting with the required QM and Functional Safety processes through to the required documentation along the V-model at a medium-sized mechanical engineering company, role: Functional Safety expert and QM consultant/coach
IATF Consultant and Auditor
Uebler
Supporting various companies (from medium-sized businesses to international Tier 1 suppliers) with transitioning or obtaining new certification to IATF16949. Role: internal auditor as well as QM coach, trainer and consultant (e.g. at Uebler in Forchheim)
Habman Group
- Conducting QM management and auditor seminars
Managing Director and Shareholder
QM Methoden-Beratung-Software UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
- Consulting and interim management in safety, project, and quality management
- Ensuring the quality of E/E cross-functional areas as PLQ-EE for plants and launches worldwide
- Defining and implementing the processes and roles of PLQ-E/E into the existing process landscape, including interfaces
- Implementing the FMEA method in combination with risk management according to ISO 14971 into the business processes of a medical device manufacturer
Bosch After-Market
- Ensuring the quality of new tester systems
Project Manager
Mercedes-Benz
2015-2016: Rollout of optimized EE testing processes for complete vehicle testing, including release-compliant vehicle updates for the test vehicles at all plants worldwide. Role: Project Manager for process rollout (Sindelfingen, Beijing, Tuscaloosa) 2012-2014: Successful introduction of an automotive series in 4 countries worldwide. Ensuring the quality of E/E cross-functional areas as PLQ-E/E for the various plants and launches worldwide. Defining and implementing the processes and roles of PLQ-E/E into the existing process landscape, including interfaces. Transferring them to the processes of subsequent series. Role: Project Manager, process consultant, and implementation specialist (Sindelfingen) 2011-2012: Successful start of production for a new automotive series in China. Ensuring the quality of the vehicle itself, locally purchased parts, and manufacturing processes according to OEM standards. Role: Consulting and supporting the Quality Project Manager on site in Beijing.
System Software Developer and RAMS Analyst
S-Bahn Berlin
Development of a software solution for scalable capacity planning of the maintenance and service processes of S-Bahn Berlin. Analysis of workshop and repair processes and mapping of different planning views to optimize operations and maintenance processes while taking RAMS aspects into account. To this day, the solution provides the basis for planning service and maintenance processes in the role of System and Software Developer and RAMS Analyst.
Magna Donelly
- Securing the design and production of complete sun visors
FMEA Moderator, Consultant and Coach
Berchtold-stryker
Introduction of risk analyses and the FMEA methodology, and safeguarding various products during development and manufacturing processes. Role: FMEA Moderator, Coach and Consultant
Vorest-AG
- Conducting FMEA methodology and moderator seminars
TÜV Saarland
- Conducting FMEA methodology and moderator seminars
MECOS-Traxler AG
- QFD, VA, FMEA (matrix) - Integration of methods into the development process and extensive project moderation, moderator training
Inficon
- FMEA (matrix), QFD, WA project moderation, moderator training, process integration
LUST
- FMEA (matrix) project moderation, moderator training, process integration
Leybold Vakuum
- FMEA (matrix), QFD method integration into the development process, extensive project moderation, moderator training
Instron-Schenk
- Design validation of a crash simulation system with FMEA (matrix)
Magna ACTS
- FMEA (matrix), QFD method integration into the development process, extensive project moderation and moderator training
TRW
- Safety assurance for the design of a ventilated steering wheel using FMEA (matrix)
MAN
- Safety assurance for various designs and manufacturing processes in engine and transmission development using FMEA (matrix)
Internal Consultant and Trainer for Proactive Quality Management Methods
Robert Bosch GmbH
Internal consultant and trainer for proactive quality management methods
Project Manager for Hardware Development of Engine Control Units
Robert Bosch GmbH
Project manager for hardware development of engine control units for OEM Mercedes-Benz
Development Engineer for Hardware and Test Equipment Software
Robert Bosch GmbH
Development engineer, later project manager for hardware and test equipment software
Hardware and Software Development Engineer
Fahrzeugelektrik Ruhla
Hardware and Software Development Engineer
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Professional Services, Healthcare, Education, and Information Technology.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Production, Information Technology, and Operations.
Summary
The people who make Safety and AI standards easy to understand – clear, practical, and ready to use.
We make your products more reliably safe in regulated environments. We bring clarity to complex Safety and AI standards – easy to understand, structured, and directly usable. Whether it is the 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 standards and safely pass the required tests and certifications.
You do not know which requirements apply to your product or how to implement them efficiently?
We support you with:
- clear instructions and practical interpretations
- templates, checklists, and ready-to-use documents
- online courses and structured training
- coaching for your development teams and professional consulting by a certified AI consultant and Safety expert Our goal: Explain clearly, structure properly, and implement together – so that your products are reliably safe and your organization is prepared for upcoming regulatory requirements.
Skills
- Expert In Functional Safety For Safety-Related Systems (Hw+Sw+Ai) According To Fusi Requirements (Iec 61508, Iec 62061, Iso 13849, Iso 26262, Iec Tr 5469, Iec 23894, En 50126/28/29, Iso 25119...) And Machine Safety (Eu-Mvo 2023/1230, En 12100)
- Moderator For Fmea, Hazard And Risk Analyses, Cra, Hazop, Fmeda, Fta, Qfd, Etc.
- Active Support And Guidance For Teams In Achieving Functional Safety Compliance For Complex E/E Systems
- Many Years Of Experience As A Quality Manager And Auditor, Iso 9001, Iatf 16949, Iso 13485, Eu Machinery Regulation, Complaints, 8d Reports...
- In-Depth Knowledge Of Automotive Technology, Especially The Networking Of E/E Systems
- E/E Validation, Testing Processes, Release-Compliant Software Updates For Pre-Series Vehicles
- Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Support, And Coaching
- Process Analysis, Process Optimization (Business, Development, Sales, And Manufacturing Processes)
- Preparation And Coaching Of Companies For Upcoming Certifications
- Conformity Assessments According To Iec 61508, Iec 62061, Iso 13849, Iso 26262, Iso 25119
- Integration Of Methods Into Existing Business Processes
- Value And Value Stream Analysis, Lean Production And Management, Cost Savings
- Supplier Development, Error And Root Cause Analysis, Troubleshooting
- Hardware Specialist For Electronic Control Units With In-Depth Emc Knowledge
- Moderation, Sales, And Presentation Skills Seminars
Languages
Education
University of Applied Sciences Zwickau
Dipl.-Ing. · Advanced studies in Electrical Automation Engineering · Zwickau, Germany
IHS Zwickau
Dipl.-Ing. · Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Automotive Electronics · Zwickau, Germany
Elektroschaltgeräte Grimma
Skilled Worker · Vocational training with Abitur to become an electromechanic · Grimma, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Business Consultant specializing in AI and Digitalization
TÜV Austria
AI Certificate: “Fit for AI”
IFS7
Safety Engineer according to IEC 61508
TÜV Süd
Online Trainer
WIPEC
Vorest AG
VDA-RGA
HACCP
IFS5+6
IEC 61508-x
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Experience
Global experience
Expertise
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Stephan is based in Ludwigsburg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Stephan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Intermediate), Hungarian (Elementary).
Stephan has at least 40 years of experience. During this time, Stephan has worked in at least 20 different roles and for 33 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Stephan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Stephan would be well-suited for roles such as: Technical Writer, Responsible CRA Risk Analysis – Moderator (Cyber Resilience Act, Cybersecurity), FMEA Moderator.
Stephan's most recent position is Technical Writer at pro-beam.
In recent years, Stephan has worked for pro-beam, DEUTA-Werke Bergisch Gladbach, Hoppecke, QM Safety Academy, and QM Methoden-beratung-SW UG.
Stephan is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Professional Services. Stephan also has some experience in Healthcare, Education, and Information Technology.
Stephan is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance. Stephan also has some experience in Production, Information Technology, and Audit.
Stephan has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Automotive.
Stephan has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Product Development.
Stephan holds a Bachelor in Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Automotive Electronics from IHS Zwickau.
Stephan has 12 certificates. Among them, these include: Business Consultant specializing in AI and Digitalization, AI Certificate: “Fit for AI”, and IFS7.
Stephan is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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