Thomas K.-Founder – Strategy, Digitalization & AI
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Founder – Strategy, Digitalization & AI
Kopatsch Consulting (in Gründung)
- Development and implementation of AI and digitalization strategies
- Identification and evaluation of automation potential
- Development of hybrid automation solutions
- Strategic support from potential analysis through implementation
Team Leader Q-Planning and New Product Launch
Wacker Neuson AG
- Professional and disciplinary leadership of 5 employees
- Strategic development of the product creation process
- Management of cross-functional projects and stakeholders
- Leadership of initial sampling and quality representation
- International coordination of suppliers and stakeholders
Achievements:
- Successfully supported 6 series launches and 5 pre-series productions
- Introduced 3D scanning technology for quality control
- Established a digital measurement equipment database
Team Coordinator Q-Planning and New Product Launch
Wacker Neuson AG
- Optimization of initial sampling and QM representation in projects
- Strategic development of the product creation process
- Central interface between development, production, logistics, purchasing, and suppliers
Achievements:
- Successfully supported Four series launches and Seven pre-series productions
- Optimized component quality by implementing higher standards
- Implemented a digital paint database
Quality Project Manager
Wacker Neuson AG
- Development & implementation of cross-functional quality strategies
- Coordination of interdisciplinary stakeholders and supervision of working students
- Development of digital solutions for decision-making and control processes
- Automation of KPI and complaint processes
Achievements:
- Implemented production/SAP data integration
- Digital component identification using Datamatrix
- Implemented an automated KPI dashboard
- Digitalized the complaint process
Student Employee in Quality Management
Rosenbauer AG
- Master's thesis on joining technology in vehicle construction
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, and Professional Services.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Product Development, Project Management, Research and Development, Information Technology, and Strategy.
Summary
Experienced Diplom-Ingenieur with solid industry experience at the intersection of strategy, technology, quality, and digitalization.
Solution-oriented team player who combines leadership skills with an innovative mindset and a hands-on approach. Focus on the strategic development and digitalization of manufacturing companies.
Skills
- English (Fluent)
- Quality Management (Qm Systems, Iso 9001)
- Strategic Process & Quality Development
- Team Leadership & Coaching (Leadership Ausbildung)
- Project Management (Agile, Interdisciplinary)
- Digitalization Of Quality Processes
- Sap & Process Automation
- Complaint Management (Bd-Report, Kvp)
- Problem-Solving Methods (5 Why, Ishikawa)
- Measuring Equipment Management (Measurement Equipment Monitoring)
- TÜV-Zertifikat QualitäTsmanagementfachkraft
- Programming Skills (Python, C#, C++)
Languages
Education
JKU
Law and Business for Technicians · Linz, Austria
FH Wels
Lightweight Design and Composite Materials · Wels, Austria
FH Wels
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 1 month. 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: Founder – Strategy, Digitalization & AI, Team Leader Q-Planning and New Product Launch, Team Coordinator Q-Planning and New Product Launch.
Thomas's most recent position is Founder – Strategy, Digitalization & AI at Kopatsch Consulting (in Gründung).
In recent years, Thomas has worked for Kopatsch Consulting (in Gründung), Wacker Neuson AG, and Rosenbauer AG.
Thomas is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Professional Services.
Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Product Development. Thomas also has some experience in Research and Development, Information Technology, and Strategy.
Thomas has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Professional Services.
Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Product Development.
Thomas holds a Master in Law and Business for Technicians 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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