ISO 9001 Experts in Austria
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Alexander Kohl
Last position:
Senior Manager, Project Management, Scrum, Recruiting, Business Development, Sales at Accilium GmbH
- Focus on digital transformation in the energy and mobility sector, including SAP R3 transition to S/4HANA
- Project management and requirements engineering in the energy sector (workshops, requirement specification creation, process development)
- Advice on the mobility strategy for public transport/transport of Stadtwerke Wien
- Development of digital strategies for after-sales program at Daimler-Benz
Christian Thür
Last position:
Senior Consultant / ICS at Media-related company
- Revised the internal control system following a transformation
- Surveyed current processes and analyzed target processes
- Adjusted financial controls and conducted design and operational tests
- Provided strategic consulting at management level
- Outcome: updated ICS approved by audit bodies; follow-up projects resulting from the achieved results
- Focus areas: ICS, finance processes, governance, design and operational testing, executive consulting
Gabriele Bolek-Fügl
Last position:
Founder and Managing Director at PaiperOne GmbH
- Development, acquisition, consulting and controlling
- Implementation of ISO 42001 certification
- Software as a Service in AI compliance and consulting
- AI training for the staff of two Austrian publishing groups
- AI training for the management of the state of Lower Austria
- AI strategy workshop for a Styrian and a Salzburg municipality
- AI workshops for the House of Digitalization in Tulln
- AI trainings for municipalities at the KDZ
- Conducting “Certified AI Compliance Officer” training at the Academy for Internal Audit
- Organizational consulting on AI governance at the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK)
- Project support for “homepage chatbot at the öbv”
- Certification audits at Austrian Standards (AI Manager)
- Design of an AI governance platform including a chatbot for EU AI Act questions
Albert Schiller
Last position:
Managing Director & Owner at Metatron Industrial Solutions GmbH
- Responsible for strategy, technological development, and execution in industrial plant engineering — with a focus on extrusion technology and AI-driven process optimization
- Freelance project execution for international clients (e.g. Bühler, Enercon, Bayer, Elanco)
- Development of proprietary AI-powered software solutions for production control and environmental technologies
- International project leadership for clients in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries; active involvement in building deep-tech start-ups and selective investments in Industry 4.0, cleantech, and AI manufacturing
- Details see attachment “Albert_Schiller_References_Industrial_Projects”
Manuel Kathofer
Last position:
Overall project manager for the global roll-out of a quality and document management system at International medical device company
- Took over overall project leadership after the roll-out was stopped the previous year
- Identified causes and planned a new approach
- Organized and conducted qualification tests of new software versions
- Planned and coordinated all tasks and assignments at six sites worldwide and with the software provider
- Aligned compliance topics with the quality heads at the sites
- Organized and held steering committee meetings to report to management
- Successful go-live in fall 2024
Stefan David
Last position:
Quality and Risk Manager at Tridonic GmbH
- Point of contact for customers and insurers for all major complaints (complaint management)
- Monitoring product quality through cyclical reviews
- Deputy head of quality management (2009 to 2019)
- Establishment of risk management within Tridonic GmbH
- Internal auditor training and conducting audits
- Meeting legal requirements by participating in the establishment of risk management in the Zumtobel Group
- Definition and selection of the risk software R2C
- Implementation of the risk software in the Tridonic subgroup
- Porting the returns system from MS Office to the SAP system including extensive customization (SAP customizing)
Andreas Schuster
Last position:
Partner at Lemonbee
- Development of a power distribution solution for motorhomes
- Extension and adaptation of the existing prototype software for some parts of the power distribution system
- Development of missing firmware for other modules of the system
- Automation of the firmware build process through continuous integration (CI)
- Technologies used include C, Jira, Confluence, Git, GitHub, STM32, ESP32, CAN, CANopen, UART, and Zephyr
Barbara Haiden
Last position:
IMS Manager at Timac Agro Düngemittelproduktions- und -handelsgmbh
- Support and further development of the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001), implementation of IMS software, preparation and support of internal and external audits
António José Rodrigues Fernandes
Last position:
QM Manager at cloudWerkstatt GmbH
- Setup of QM system ISO 9001:2015
Honorata Donnermair
Last position:
Lead Auditor/ Senior Product Specialist at Notified Body TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH
- Valid authorization for lead Auditor for ISO 13485; MDSAP, MDR, 9001 & Taiwan
- Contracting, planning, conducting, documentation and finalizing regular, clinical and UAAs audits within the framework of the quality management systems of manufacturers of medical devices and their supply chain.
- Review of QM documents and procedures
- Review of regulatory and normative requirements
- Responsible for MedTech GCP certification Program for hospitals, laboratories and CROs according to specially developed program based on ISO 14155, ISO 20916 and GCP
- Technical Certifier authorisation for MedTech GCP
- SR-CLA (Surveillance Reviewer for clinical audit files)
- Preparation of training materials for clinical topics/audits
- Conducting internal and external training
Heinz Hähnel
Last position:
Project Manager at Industry and trading company
- Development of a planning system (planning of planning) for the entire company.
- Development and implementation of a digital, AI-supported strategic and operational control system for the entire company.
Gerhard Flachs
Last position:
Head of System Monitoring at AAT Design GmbH
- Organises auditing for compliance with aviation regulations
- Oversees internal procedure compliance at AAT
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Statistics of experts using ISO 9001
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
31 years
Position duration
3.8 years
Positions per freelancer
17
Top business areas
Project Management, Quality Assurance, Product Development
Top industries
Manufacturing, Information Technology, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Operations, Audit
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
83%
Doctorate
33%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Russian
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Austria using ISO 9001
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The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What it covers
ISO 9001 is the global standard for a quality management system. It helps companies set clear processes, define responsibilities, and prove consistent control over how work is done. Many search for it as ISO 9001:2015 or simply QMS work.
Typical work
- build or update the quality management system
- map processes, risks, and controls
- prepare manuals, procedures, and records
- support internal audits and management reviews
- guide teams through certification readiness
Where it fits
Companies bring in ISO 9001 experts when quality varies between teams, customer complaints keep repeating, or a certification audit is coming up. The work is common in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, services, and regulated supply chains. In Austria, it often matters for firms working with international customers and audit-heavy procurement.
Strong expertise
Good professionals know how to make the standard practical, not just documented. They can translate requirements into usable process steps, train people who actually run the process, and keep records clean enough for audits. They also know how to improve a system without adding paperwork that nobody uses.
Tools and evidence
A strong ISO 9001 setup depends on more than a certificate on the wall. Experts usually work with process maps, document control, audit findings, corrective actions, KPI reviews, and risk registers. They should be comfortable with the way your teams store evidence, whether that is in a QMS tool, SharePoint, or structured files.
When to hire
- before a first certification audit
- after a failed internal or external audit
- when processes differ between sites or countries
- after customer quality issues or supplier problems
- when internal teams need an outside review of the system
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to ISO 9001.
ISO 9001 is used to build a quality management system that keeps work consistent, traceable, and controlled. It helps teams define how they handle processes, issues, changes, and customer feedback. For many companies, it is the base for certification and for better day-to-day discipline.
ISO 9001 is the standard; a quality management system is the set of processes and records built to meet it. In practice, people often say QMS when they mean the system behind the standard. A strong specialist should understand both the written requirements and the daily operating side.
A strong ISO 9001 freelancer usually combines process thinking, audit preparation, documentation control, and corrective action work. Helpful adjacent skills include internal auditing, risk assessment, and training staff on process discipline. They should also be able to work with quality data without turning the system into busywork.
A ISO 9001 project needs senior help when the system exists on paper but not in practice, or when certification is blocked by repeated findings. It also helps when several sites need one shared way of working. In those cases, experience with process design and audit response matters more than templates.
ISO 9001 focuses on quality and consistent delivery, while ISO 14001 is about environmental management and ISO 27001 is about information security. Companies sometimes use all three, but each one solves a different problem. A good specialist should know where quality ends and the other standards begin.
ISO 9001 work can often start remotely because document review, process mapping, and audit preparation do not require a constant site presence. On-site time helps when the expert needs to observe real workflows, interview staff, or review how the system works in production. For companies in Austria, a mixed setup is often the easiest option.
With ISO 9001, quality shows in practical fixes, clear documents, and audit-ready evidence, not in long reports. Look for people who can explain why a process exists, how it is measured, and how findings are closed. Strong specialists leave behind a system your team can maintain without constant help.
No, ISO 9001 is used far beyond manufacturing. Service firms, logistics providers, healthcare organizations, and professional service teams use it to make delivery more predictable. The standard adapts well as long as the company can define its process flow and prove control.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used ISO 9001 in their recent projects is 118 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 945 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used ISO 9001 in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 83% hold at least a Master's degree, and 33% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used ISO 9001 in their recent projects have 31 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used ISO 9001 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Russian (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used ISO 9001 in their recent projects are Manufacturing (92%), Information Technology (58%), and Professional Services (58%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used ISO 9001 in their recent projects are Project Management (92%), Quality Assurance (92%), and Product Development (83%).
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