Thomas K.-Founder – Strategy, Digitalization & AI
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Self-employed Consultant for QM, Digitalization, and AI
Kopatsch – QM & KI Unternehmensberatung
- Support with QM projects, initial sampling, and product launch
- Digitalization of quality processes such as complaints, measuring equipment management, audits, and KPI reports
- Improving efficiency through process automation
- Workshops and AI training
Team Leader, Q-Planning and New Product Launch
Wacker Neuson AG
- Technical and disciplinary leadership of 5 employees
- Strategic development of the product development process
- Management of cross-functional projects and stakeholders
- Leading initial sampling and representing quality
- International supplier and stakeholder coordination
Achievements:
- Successfully supported 6 series launches and 5 pilot runs
- Introduced 3D scanning technology for quality control
- Built a digital measuring equipment database
Team Coordinator, Q-Planning and New Product Launch
Wacker Neuson AG
- Improved initial sampling and served as QM representative in projects
- Strategic development of the product development process
- Central point of contact between development, production, logistics, purchasing, and suppliers
Achievements:
- Successfully supported Vier series launches and Sieben pilot runs
- Improved component quality by implementing higher standards
- Implemented a digital paint database
Quality Project Manager
Wacker Neuson AG
- Developed and implemented cross-functional quality strategies
- Coordinated cross-functional stakeholders and supervised working students
- Developed digital solutions for decision-making and management processes
- Automated KPI and complaint processes
Achievements:
- Implemented production/SAP data integration
- Digital component identification using Datamatrix
- Implemented an automated KPI dashboard
- Digitalized the complaints process
Student Employee in Quality Management
Rosenbauer AG
- Master's thesis on joining technology in vehicle manufacturing
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Construction, and Automotive.
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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Product Development, Project Management, Research and Development, and Information Technology.
Summary
Experienced Diplom-Ingenieur with industry experience at the intersection of quality, technology, and digitalization, with a focus on quality planning and product launch. Self-employed since 2026 and available for QM projects, interim assignments, and AI integration in manufacturing companies, with a focus on making sure solutions are actually used on the shop floor.
Skills
- English (Fluent)
- Quality Management (Qm Systems, Iso 9001)
- Strategic Process & Quality Development
- Team Leadership & Coaching (Leadership Ausbildung)
- Project Management (Agile, Cross-Functional)
- Digitalization Of Quality Processes
- Sap & Process Automation
- Complaint Management (Bd-Report, Kvp)
- Problem-Solving Methods (5 Why, Ishikawa)
- Measuring Equipment Management (Inspection Equipment Monitoring)
- TÜV-Zertifikat QualitäTsmanagementfachkraft
- Programming Skills (Python, C#, C++)
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Education
JKU
Master · Law and Business for Engineers · Linz, Austria
FH Wels
Master · Lightweight Design and Composite Materials · Wels, Austria
FH Wels
Bachelor · Lightweight Design and Composite Materials · Wels, Austria
Certifications & licenses
Leadership Ausbildung
TÜV-Zertifikat Qualitätsmanagementfachkraft
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Thomas is based in Freistadt, Austria.
Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Thomas has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 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: Self-employed Consultant for QM, Digitalization, and AI, Team Leader, Q-Planning and New Product Launch, Team Coordinator, Q-Planning and New Product Launch.
Thomas's most recent position is Self-employed Consultant for QM, Digitalization, and AI at Kopatsch – QM & KI Unternehmensberatung.
In recent years, Thomas has worked for Kopatsch – QM & KI Unternehmensberatung, Wacker Neuson AG, and Rosenbauer AG.
Thomas is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Construction.
Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Product Development. Thomas also has some experience in Research and Development and Information Technology.
Thomas has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Construction.
Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Product Development.
Thomas holds a Master in Law and Business for Engineers from JKU, a Master in Lightweight Design and Composite Materials from FH Wels and a Bachelor in Lightweight Design and Composite Materials from FH Wels.
Thomas has 2 certificates. These include: Leadership Ausbildung and TÜV-Zertifikat Qualitätsmanagementfachkraft.
Thomas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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