Stephan (Johannes Michael) Johne-Managing Partner
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Technical Writer
pro-beam
Technical writer at a special-purpose machine manufacturer for implementing the requirements of the EU-MVO into technical documentation and FMEA moderation. Role: Technical writer and FMEA moderator
Responsible CRA risk analysis moderator (Cyber Resilience Act, Cyber-Security)
DEUTA-Werke Bergisch Gladbach
Risk analyses according to CRA for EE systems with safety level SIL2+3 according to IEC61508 & EN 50126 ff. in the rail sector, role: Responsible CRA risk analysis moderator
FMEA Moderator
Hoppecke
Securing battery systems for the rail sector with D- and P-FMEA. Role: Responsible FMEA moderator and coach
Project Manager and SW Architect
QM Safety Academy
Development of SafetyNavigator for the QM Safety Academy. Deterministic knowledge system based on an intelligent RAG with AI analysis and document provision. Role: Project manager, architect, and software test
Author of the professional book AI meets Safety - safe through the new (EU) Machinery Regulation and the AI Act
QM Methoden-beratung-SW UG
Creation of the professional book: “AI meets Safety - Safe 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
Managing Partner
QM Methoden-Beratung-Software UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
- Consulting and interim management in safety, project, and quality management
- Securing the quality of E/E cross-functional tasks as PLQ-EE for plants and launches worldwide
- Definition and implementation of the processes and roles of PLQ-E/E into the existing process landscape, including interfaces
- Implementation of the FMEA method in combination with risk management according to ISO 14971 into the business processes of a medical device manufacturer
Functional Safety Expert
CARIAD
Functional safety expert in the definition, modeling, and roll-out of safety processes in agile development processes, role: safety expert and process consultant
Product Safety Manager
Robert Bosch GmbH
- Responsibility for the entire safety plan and safety case
- Support of safety topics for QG’s and CAT2–5
- Lead role in a top project for Level 3 autonomous driving
Auditor, Consultant, and Trainer
VDE
Review of a wide range of 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, carrying out gap analyses, assessing products and processes for functional safety, 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
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, creating the GRA's and developing and implementing the MFS, starting with the required QM and functional safety processes all the way to the required documentation along the V-model in 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 transition or new certification to IATF16949. Role: internal auditor as well as QM coach, trainer, and consultant (e.g. at Uebler in Forchheim)
FMEA Moderator, Consultant and Coach
Berchtold-stryker
Introducing risk analyses and the FMEA method and securing various products in development and production processes. Role: FMEA moderator, coach, and consultant
Project Manager
Mercedes-Benz
2015-2016: Rollout of optimized EE testing processes for complete vehicle testing, including release-compliant vehicle updates of test vehicles at all plants worldwide. Role: project manager for process rollout (Sindelfingen, Beijing, Tuscaloosa) 2012-2014: Successful launch of an automotive model series in 4 countries worldwide. Ensuring the quality of E/E cross-functional features as PLQ E/E for the different plants and launches worldwide. Definition and implementation of the processes and roles of PLQ E/E into the existing process landscape, including interfaces. Transfer into the processes of the following model series. Role: project lead, process consultant, and implementer (Sindelfingen) 2011-2012: Successful start of production of a new automotive model series in China. Ensuring the quality of the vehicle itself, local purchased parts, and production processes according to OEM standards. Role: consulting and support for the on-site quality project lead in Beijing.
System Software Developer and RAMS Analyst
S-Bahn Berlin
Development of a software solution for scalable capacity planning of maintenance and service processes for S-Bahn Berlin. Analysis of workshop and repair processes as well as mapping of different planning views to optimize operations and maintenance processes, taking RAMS aspects into account. The solution still forms the basis for planning service and maintenance processes today as a system and software developer as well as RAMS analyst.
Internal Consultant and Trainer for Proactive QA Methods
Robert Bosch GmbH
internal consultant and trainer for proactive QA methods
Project Manager for ECU Hardware Development
Robert Bosch GmbH
Project manager for ECU hardware development for OEM Mercedes-Benz
Development Engineer Hardware and Test Equipment Software
Robert Bosch GmbH
Development engineer, later project manager for hardware and test equipment software
Development Engineer Hardware and Software
Fahrzeugelektrik Ruhla
Development engineer hardware and software
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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Transportation, Education, and Information Technology.
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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Audit, and Operations.
Summary
The people who make Safety and AI standards understandable — clear, practical, and usable.
We make your products in regulated environments reliably safer. We bring clarity to complex Safety and AI standards — easy to understand, well structured, and ready to use right away. 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 line with the standards and pass the required tests and certifications with confidence.
Not sure which requirements apply to your product or how to implement them efficiently?
We support you with:
- clear guidance and practical interpretations
- templates, checklists, and ready-to-use documents
- online courses and structured training
- coaching for your development teams, plus professional advice from a certified AI consultant and Safety expert Our goal: explain clearly, structure properly, and implement together — so 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 On Standards Compliance In Functional Safety Of Complex E/E Systems
- Many Years Of Experience As A Quality Manager And Auditor, Iso9001, Iatf 16949, Iso 13485, Eu Machinery Regulation, Complaints, 8d Reports...
- Deep Know-How In Automotive Engineering, Especially The Networking Of E/E Systems
- E/E Validation, Testing Processes, Release-Compliant Software Updates For Pre-Series Vehicles
- Project Management, Project Support, And Coaching
- Process Analysis And Process Optimization (Business, Development, Sales, And Production Processes)
- Preparing And Coaching Companies For Upcoming Certifications
- Conformity Assessments According To Iec 61508, Iec 62061, Iso 13849, Iso 26262, Iso 25119
- Method Integration Into Existing Business Processes
- Value And Value Stream Analysis, Lean Production And Management, Cost Savings
- Supplier Development, Defect And Root Cause Analysis, Troubleshooting
- Hardware Specialist For Electronic Control Systems With Deep Emc Knowledge
- Moderation, Sales, And Rhetoric Seminars
Languages
Education
Engineering College Zwickau
Graduate Engineer · Postgraduate studies in electrical automation engineering · Zwickau, Germany
IHS Zwickau
Graduate Engineer · Engineering, automotive engineering, automotive electronics · Zwickau, Germany
Elektroschaltgeräte Grimma
Skilled worker · Vocational training with high school diploma as electromechanic · Grimma, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Management consultant with focus on AI and digitalization
TÜV Austria
AI certificate: “Fit for AI”
IFS7
Safety Engineer according to IEC61508
TÜV Süd
Online Trainer
WIPEC
Vorest AG
VDA-RGA
HACCP
IFS5+6
IEC 61508-x
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Experience
Global experience
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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 27 years of experience. During this time, Stephan has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 16 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. 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, Cyber-Security), 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 Automotive, Manufacturing, and Healthcare. Stephan also has some experience in Transportation, Information Technology, and Education.
Stephan is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance. Stephan also has some experience in Information Technology, Audit, and Operations.
Stephan has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Healthcare.
Stephan has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Product Development, and Audit.
Stephan attended Engineering College Zwickau for Postgraduate studies in electrical automation engineering.
Stephan has 12 certificates. Among them, these include: Management consultant with focus on AI and digitalization, AI certificate: “Fit for AI”, and IFS7.
Stephan is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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