Uwe Zander - QHSE Auditor for Automotive, 45 Years

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Bockenem, Germany

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Experience

Mar 2025 - Present

1 year 6 months

Freelance QHSE Auditor

Intellcert

Jul 2024 - Jul 2024

1 month

Consultant for KDA Project

Bureau Veritas Industrieservice

Jun 2024 - Jun 2024

1 month

Freelance QHSE Auditor

Bureau Veritas Certification

Nov 2005 - Present

20 years 10 months

Consultant for Quality Management, Certification and Problem Solving

Zander-Consult

Quality management consulting and support during certification processes according to DIN EN ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, DIN EN ISO 14001, BS 18001(OHSAS), DIN EN ISO 45001, DIN EN ISO 50001
Review of quality management systems and carrying out management reviews
Process and system auditing according to VDA Volume 6.3, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, EN 1090
FMEA moderation according to VDA Volume 4.3 with APIS IQ-RM and APIS CARM server concept
Development and implementation of a database-based management system
Training and moderation of work teams, root cause analyses (8D, Kepner-Tregoe) and process management
Carrying out second-party audits (DIN EN ISO 9001, IATF 16949)
Support of SMEs as external quality representative (metal processing, plastics, electronics)
Planning, creation and certification of integrated management systems (up to four standards)
Development of software for document control according to VDA
Project lead for "Zero Defect Strategy", modular FMEA, evidence documentation and defect correction projects

May 2003 - Apr 2023

20 years

Group Leader Quality Management Automotive Industry

Bosch

Jun 1981 - May 2003

22 years

Group Leader Automotive Industry

Bosch

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Quality Assurance, and Project Management.

Operations

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Skills

Building Quality Management Systems According To Din En Iso 9001, Iso-Ts 16949, Din En Iso 14001, Bs 18001 (Ohsas), Din En Iso 45001, Din En Iso 50001
Support/Advice And Guidance Through The Certification Process For The Above Standards
Review Of The Quality Management System And Management Reviews
Process Auditing According To Vda Volume 6.3
Process And System Auditing According To Iso 9001, Iso/Ts 16949, Iso 14001, Iso 45001, En 1090
Creating And Moderating Fmeas According To Vda Volume 4.3 With Apis Iq-Rm Software, Specialty: Process Fmea
Fmea Server Concept With Apis Carm Server
Process Orientation According To Vda Volume 12 And Training
Process Management In A Customer Project "Zero Defect Strategy"
Evidence Documentation According To Vda Volume 1
Carrying Out And Training In Root Cause Analyses Using Kepner-Tregoe And 8d Methods
Ms Office
Ms Office Vba Programming
Automotive: Q-Core Tools
Automotive: Customer-Specific Requirements (Csr)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Electronics technician, master craftsman, radio and television technology · Electrical Engineering

Certifications & licenses

QHSE Auditor Intellcert

Intellcert

QHSE Auditor Bureau Veritas Certification

Bureau Veritas Certification

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Automotive 45 y

Avg length 10 y 8 m

Longest experience 21 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance QHSE Auditor, Consultant for KDA Project, Consultant for Quality Management, Certification and Problem Solving

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Professional Services

Main business areas Operations, Quality Assurance, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 6

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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Uwe is based in Bockenem, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Uwe speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).

Uwe has at least 45 years of experience. During this time, Uwe has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 8 years and 6 months. Note that Uwe may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Uwe would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance QHSE Auditor, Consultant for KDA Project, Consultant for Quality Management, Certification and Problem Solving.

Uwe's most recent position is Freelance QHSE Auditor at Intellcert.

In recent years, Uwe has worked for Intellcert, Bureau Veritas Industrieservice, Bureau Veritas Certification, Zander-Consult, and Bosch.

Uwe is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Uwe is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Quality Assurance, and Project Management.

Uwe has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Uwe has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Operations.

Uwe attended education in Electrical Engineering.

Uwe has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: QHSE Auditor Intellcert, QHSE Auditor Bureau Veritas Certification, and Q Auditor IATF16949 2nd Party.

Uwe is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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