Thomas Eiskamp-Independent Quality Management Representative
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Quality management consulting
eiska-projekt
- In a traditional third-generation company in the field of surface finishing of single parts as well as small and large series in the metal and plastics industry, the quality management system according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 was completely revised and aligned to practical needs. As an external quality management representative (QMB), the preparation and follow-up of internal and external audits as well as certification audits were among the main tasks. Other activities included the creation of management reports, the review and active revision of quality assurance agreements, and the training of employees. Through targeted measures, the complaint rate was successfully reduced.
- As part of a part-time assignment, a quality management system according to DIN ISO 9001:2015 was introduced and implemented in a tool shop with around 40 employees working in a 3-shift system. This included creating the complete documentation, such as the quality manual, management review, work and process instructions, forms and procedures, as well as training the employees. In addition, the preparation and follow-up of internal and external audits as well as certification audits were carried out. The certification was successfully passed with flying colors. The assignment ended after 5 months, during which the internal quality management representative was successfully trained.
- As part of an interim assignment as head of quality management at an international automotive supplier for well-known OEMs in the field of body sheet metal parts, the quality management system according to IATF 16949:2016 was completely revised and aligned in a practical way. This included streamlining processes, creating management reports, and preparing and following up internal and external audits as well as certification audits. Customer visits were also organized and supported, and the further qualification of employees was driven forward. Complaint handling was carried out using methods such as 8D, 5-Why, and Ishikawa. In addition, the quality team was led in a disciplinary role and complaint costs were successfully reduced. Quality assurance agreements were reviewed and actively revised. The interim assignment ended after 6 months due to a permanent hire.
- As part of a root cause analysis, the assembly process of a company producing plastic housings for the integration of electronic components to amplify GPS signals was examined. After delivery of the assemblies, cracks increasingly appeared in the plastic housings, allowing water to enter and causing the assemblies to fail. By identifying opportunities for improvement in the material, assembly, and sealing, targeted improvement measures could be implemented. After redesigning and optimizing the assembly line, the cause of the failure was permanently eliminated. This led to a significant increase in customer satisfaction and a significant reduction in scrap costs.
- As part of an interim assignment as head of quality management at an international automotive supplier for well-known OEMs, the quality management system according to IATF 16949:2016 was completely revised and aligned in a practical way. The tasks included the preparation and follow-up of internal and external audits as well as certification audits, the introduction of CAQ software, and complaint handling using methods such as 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, and problem-solving sheets. Processes were also streamlined and realigned, management reports were created, and customer visits were supported. The further qualification of employees and cooperation with internal and external material testing companies and suppliers were also actively promoted. In addition, the disciplinary leadership of 16 quality management employees and a successful reduction in complaint costs were part of the role. Quality assurance agreements were reviewed and actively revised. The interim assignment ended after 20 months due to a permanent hire.
- In preparation for the recertification of DIN ISO 9001:2015 for a globally active industrial company in Lower Saxony with 1,200 employees, the implementation of internal audits across the entire company was organized. This included planning, carrying out, and documenting the audits as well as reporting and tracking measures. In addition, the coordination of the implementation of the identified improvement opportunities was ensured. The audit was successfully passed, confirming the company's sustainable compliance with quality standards.
- Lead auditor 9001-2015, working for three certification bodies.
- After the sale of the traditional injection molding company to a new owner, a comprehensive restructuring was carried out. The goal was to optimize production processes, especially by reducing setup times, improving tool provision, preheating, and material flow, as well as minimizing downtime and scrap. Further measures included introducing an organized material and color batch warehouse, structured workstations, and efficient work routes. In addition, investments were made in modern operating equipment and the focus was placed on securing customer orders and jobs. Processes were streamlined to increase the company's efficiency and competitiveness in the long term.
- As an external quality management representative (QMB) for an international manufacturer and supplier of plain and rolling bearing technology, the quality management system according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 was fully revised and aligned to practical needs. The tasks included the preparation and follow-up of internal and external audits as well as certification audits. Complaint handling processes were also optimized according to the 8D method in order to respond more efficiently and in a more targeted way to customer feedback. Other activities included creating management reports, further training employees, reviewing and revising quality assurance agreements, and recording and reducing internal complaint costs. Through targeted measures, the complaint rate was significantly reduced and costs were considerably lowered.
- As part of an interim assignment as head of quality management at a renowned automotive supplier in Germany, the quality management department of a company whose products are used in many premium vehicles was supported. The tasks included maintaining customer portals, coordinating internal quality assurance employees, creating IMDS entries, and preparing and submitting sample submissions according to APQP and PPAP. In addition, the internal quality management system according to ISO 9001:2015 was further expanded and optimized. Other key areas were support for customer, certification, and customer audits as well as the further qualification of the existing quality management employees in the company.
- As part of an assignment as an external quality management representative (QMB) in an injection molding and toolmaking company in the plastics industry, an outdated QM system was brought up to date and adapted to the specific needs of the company. The complete revision and practical alignment of the quality management system according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 was carried out in close cooperation with the departments. The tasks included the preparation and follow-up of internal and external audits as well as certification audits, creating management reports, and reviewing and revising quality assurance agreements. In addition, complaint costs were significantly reduced and employees were trained in relevant quality processes. The assignment ended after 2 years due to a long-term alternative in a permanent position.
- As part of preparing a globally active textile company for its first project-related VDA 6.3 audit by its end customer (OEM), the company's quality management system was aligned with the specific requirements of the automotive industry. The goal was to integrate the VDA requirements into the existing ISO 9001:2015 quality management system. This included adapting processes, documenting relevant procedures, and training employees. The audit was successfully passed, confirming the company's suitability for the automotive industry.
- As part of an interim assignment as head of quality management at a global company in the field of exhaust gas recirculation systems, the main goal was to resolve major quality problems in produced components. Measures included setting up a Q-gate to identify quality problems at an early stage, as well as feeding problems back into the previous production stages for root cause analysis. In close cooperation with the upstream departments, solutions were developed for production issues. In addition, employees were trained on defect characteristics and knowledge tests were introduced to strengthen quality awareness. These measures significantly reduced scrap rates and complaints and restored customer confidence. As a result, follow-up projects were successfully placed with the customer. In addition, the interim manager took over disciplinary leadership of the quality area in both plants. The project ended successfully with a planned permanent position with the client.
- On behalf of a German OEM, a quality project was carried out at a Southern European supplier to analyze and solve recurring functional failures in a component. The goal was to identify the causes of the quality problems and, together with the supplier, develop measures that were then monitored for compliance. During a process review at the supplier, various irregularities in the production process were discovered, which had caused the functional failures. Measures were agreed on together and immediately integrated into the production process. The implementation and continuous monitoring of these measures led to a clear improvement in quality and the stabilization of the redesigned processes after a short time. A follow-up audit, carried out on the basis of a comprehensive sample, confirmed the success of the measures. No further production problems or irregularities could be found, and the supplier had regained its usual high performance.
Training as process mechanic for plastics/rubber
- Clamping force range from 1000 t to 2500 t and PVC extrusion
- Processing machines from Krauss-Maffei, 1K injection molding
- Employment in 2 shifts
- Company size: 500 employees
Operations manager
In this responsible position, I was in charge of the overall management of the plant. Clamping force range: 50 t - 250 t, processing machines: Krauss-Maffei & Arburg, 1K injection molding & toolmaking. Personnel responsibility: 25 employees in 2 shifts. Company size: 25 employees.
Purchasing all operating materials to ensure production capability
Acquiring customers and maintaining customer relationships
Preparing offers and concluding framework agreements
Quality management representative (QMB) and environmental management representative (UMB)
Carrying out customer visits to strengthen customer loyalty
Managing the tool shop to ensure product quality
Carrying out capacity analyses to optimize production resources
Process optimization to increase efficiency
Sampling new tools and materials through to series release
Commissioning complex automation solutions to increase efficiency
Support in tool design
Staff planning and leadership to ensure optimal utilization of employees
Support for projects in later electroplating and/or painting
Employee training as well as training of apprentices
Support for certification audits to comply with quality standards
Coordination of staffing agencies to ensure production capacity
Reduction of unplanned downtime to maximize production availability
This position requires in-depth knowledge of injection molding and toolmaking, strong leadership skills, and a high degree of organizational talent in order to successfully achieve operational goals.
Head of application engineering
In the role of head of application engineering, responsibility for the clamping force range from 50 to 1000 tons was central. The work was carried out with state-of-the-art processing machines from Arburg and Krauss-Maffei, including 1K and 2K injection molding as well as mono-sandwich technologies. A team of six employees was managed in two shifts, with personnel responsibility being a key task. Company size: 180 employees.
Sampling of new tools and materials through to series release, which was crucial for quality assurance.
Commissioning of complex automation solutions and continuous process optimization to increase efficiency and productivity.
Support in tool design and active involvement in introducing new technologies that revolutionized the production process.
Project support in electroplating and painting to ensure the highest standards in surface finishing.
Creating training materials and carrying out training sessions to promote employee education and development.
Relocating equipment into series production and supporting them at the various subsidiaries to ensure a smooth transition.
Supporting process approvals at renowned OEMs in the automotive industry and other industrial sectors to ensure compliance with strict quality requirements.
This position requires technical know-how, leadership strength, and the ability to develop and successfully implement innovative solutions. As head of application engineering, I made a major contribution to ensuring the highest quality standards and the continuous improvement of production processes.
Head of injection molding, assembly & production planning
In this responsible position, I was in charge of the injection molding, assembly, and production planning departments. Clamping force range: 25 t - 1800 t. Processing machines: Arburg, Krauss-Maffei, Engel, 1K - 3K injection molding. Personnel responsibility: 140 employees in 4 shifts. Company size: 180 employees.
Carrying out capacity analyses and process optimizations
Sampling new tools and materials through to series release
Commissioning complex automation solutions
Support in tool design
Staff planning and leadership
Support for projects in later electroplating and/or painting
Employee training as well as training of apprentices
Support for certification audits
Coordination of staffing agencies
Reduction of unplanned downtime
Creating requirement specifications for new injection molding machines and their on-site acceptance
Planning, introduction, and implementation of an MES system
Regular reporting to the board
This position requires in-depth knowledge of the injection molding process, strong leadership skills, and a high degree of organizational talent in order to ensure efficiency and quality in production.
Production Manager
In this key position, I was responsible for the efficient management of the production department. Clamping force range: 15t - 1000t. Processing machines: Babyplast, Engel, Demag, Krauss-Maffei, 1K and 2K injection molding.
Personnel responsibility: 30 employees in 3 shifts. Company size: 50 employees.
Carrying out capacity analyses to optimize production processes
Process optimization to increase efficiency and quality
Sampling of new tools and materials up to series release
Commissioning of complex automation solutions to improve production processes
Support in tool design to ensure product quality
Workforce planning and management to ensure optimal employee utilization
Support of projects in later electroplating and/or painting
Training and instruction of employees and trainees
Supporting certification audits to comply with quality standards
Coordinating temporary staffing agencies to ensure production capacity
Reducing unplanned downtime to maximize production availability
This position requires in-depth knowledge of injection molding, strong leadership skills, and a high level of organizational ability in order to successfully achieve production targets.
Production Manager
In this responsible position, I was in charge of managing the production department. Clamping force range: 7.5 t – 200 t. Processing machines: Arburg, Babyplast, Engel, Demag, 1K and 2K injection molding. Personnel responsibility: 20 employees in 3 shifts, 64 injection molding machines. Company size: 80 employees.
Sampling of new tools and materials up to series release
Commissioning of complex automation solutions to increase efficiency
Process optimization to improve production processes
Support in tool design to ensure product quality
Workforce planning and management to ensure optimal employee utilization
Support of projects in later electroplating and/or painting
Employee training as well as training of apprentices
Supporting certification audits to comply with quality standards
Support of weekend production to ensure production capacity
Coordinating temporary staffing agencies to support production processes
Reducing unplanned downtime to maximize production availability
Capacity assessments to optimize resource use
This position requires in-depth knowledge of injection molding, strong leadership skills, and a high level of organizational ability in order to successfully achieve production targets.
Team Leader (Shift Supervisor)
In the role of team leader (shift supervisor), I was responsible for the clamping force range from 25 to 400 tons and worked with processing machines from Arburg and Engel in 1K injection molding. In this role, I led a team of 10 employees in three shifts within a company with 100 employees.
Setting up, changing over, and starting up injection molding machines to ensure smooth production.
Sampling new tools and materials to ensure the quality and efficiency of production.
Troubleshooting production issues to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
Monitoring the machine park and carrying out minor maintenance to ensure machine readiness.
Employee management and development to foster a motivated and high-performing team.
Shift planning to ensure optimal use of resources.
Carrying out tasks from management to effectively achieve company goals.
This position requires technical know-how, leadership strength, and the ability to make quick decisions in a dynamic environment. In this role, I made a significant contribution to the efficiency and quality of the production processes.
Process Mechanic for Plastics/Rubber
In the role of process mechanic for plastics/rubber, I was responsible for the clamping force range from 10 to 120 tons and worked with Arburg processing machines in 1K injection molding. I worked in a company with 100 employees in a 2-shift operation.
Setting up, changing over, and starting up injection molding machines to ensure smooth production.
Sampling new tools and materials to ensure the quality and efficiency of production.
Troubleshooting production issues to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
Monitoring the machine park to ensure machine readiness and safety.
Carrying out minor maintenance to promote machine durability and prevent faults.
This position requires technical know-how, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a dynamic environment. In this role, I made a significant contribution to optimizing production processes and ensuring high quality standards.
Process Mechanic for Plastics/Rubber
Further training to become an Industrial Master for Plastics/Rubber
In the role of process mechanic for plastics/rubber, I was responsible for the clamping force range from 10 to 120 tons and worked with Arburg processing machines in 1K injection molding. I worked in a company with 100 employees in a 2-shift operation.
Setting up, changing over, and starting up injection molding machines to ensure smooth production.
Sampling new tools and materials to ensure the quality and efficiency of production.
Troubleshooting production issues to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
Monitoring the machine park to ensure machine readiness and safety.
Carrying out minor maintenance to promote machine durability and prevent faults.
This position requires technical know-how, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a dynamic environment. In this role, I made a significant contribution to optimizing production processes and ensuring high quality standards.
Head of Quality Management
Automotive supplier for exterior and interior parts as well as assemblies
In this responsible position, I was in charge of setting up a new site, taking the above-mentioned standards and customer requirements into account. Standards: ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2026, VDA Volume 16. Company size: 180 employees. Personnel responsibility: 65 employees.
Implementation of a visual inspection for 60 employees in three shifts
Carrying out internal system and product audits
Support during customer audits and customer visits
Conducting quality discussions with customers at home and abroad
Personnel management and employee meetings
Creating test documents and the necessary documentation
Reporting to management
Obtaining approvals from customers
Creating IMDS entries
Conducting employee training
Creating and duplicating limit samples
KPI management
This position requires extensive knowledge in quality management as well as strong leadership and communication skills to ensure the high standards of the industry.
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Experienced in Automotive and Manufacturing.
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Experienced in Quality Assurance.
Skills
Quality Management / Revision Din/Iso 9001:2015
Problem-Solving Skills / Structured Problem-Solving Process
Lrqa Practical Training / Internal Environmental And Energy Audits
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Iatf Cara Nc Report
Vwgroupsupply
Valuestreamer
Microsoft Office
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Qad (Erp System)
Languages
Education
Training as process mechanic for plastics/rubber
Further training as industrial foreman for plastics/rubber
Certifications & licenses
LRQA practical training / Internal environmental and energy audits
Methods representative Automotive Core Tools
Product auditor VDA 6.5
Product safety representative (PSB)
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
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Thomas is based in Bünde, Germany.
Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Advanced).
Thomas has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 1 role and for 1 company. The average length of individual experience is 7 years and 5 months. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Quality management consulting, Training as process mechanic for plastics/rubber, Operations manager.
Thomas's most recent position is Quality management consulting at eiska-projekt.
In recent years, Thomas has worked for eiska-projekt.
Thomas is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.
Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance.
Thomas has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.
Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance.
Thomas attended education in Training as process mechanic for plastics/rubber.
Thomas has 11 certificates. Among them, these include: IATF 16949 Auditor (TÜV), LRQA practical training / Internal environmental and energy audits, and Lead Auditor 9001-2015.
The availability of Thomas needs to be confirmed.
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