ISO 9001 Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used ISO 9001
Alexander K.
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 T.
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 B.
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 (Ă–GK)
- 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 S.
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. BĂĽhler, 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 K.
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 D.
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 S.
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 H.
Last position:
IMS Manager at Timac Agro DĂĽngemittelproduktions- 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 R.
Last position:
QM Manager at cloudWerkstatt GmbH
- Setup of QM system ISO 9001:2015
Honorata D.
Last position:
Lead Auditor/ Senior Product Specialist at Notified Body TĂśV SĂśD 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 H.
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 F.
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 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Austria are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Austria using ISO 9001
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
ISO 9001 experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (92%)
- Information Technology (58%)
- Professional Services (58%)
- Healthcare (50%)
- Government and Administration (50%)
- Agriculture (33%)
- Automotive (33%)
- Energy (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Quality standard
ISO 9001 is the internationally recognised standard for quality management systems, commonly called a QMS. It gives organisations a structured way to control processes, meet customer requirements, manage risks and improve performance. ISO 9001:2015 is the current edition used for certification.
What it supports
A quality management system based on ISO 9001 can support consistent delivery across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, construction, technology and professional services. It connects business objectives with documented processes, responsibilities, controls and evidence that work is performed as intended.
- Process mapping and ownership
- Document and record control
- Risk and opportunity management
- Supplier and customer controls
- Corrective action and continual improvement
Standards and tools
ISO 9001 work often involves internal audit programmes, process maps, quality objectives, nonconformity records, corrective action plans and management reviews. Specialists may also work with document control software, enterprise resource planning systems, ticketing tools and integrated management systems that connect quality with environmental or occupational safety standards.
When companies hire
Companies bring in freelance ISO 9001 expertise when they are building a QMS, preparing for certification, responding to audit findings or integrating processes after organisational change. In Austria, specialists may support local teams on site while coordinating evidence, workshops and audit preparation remotely with international stakeholders.
- Establishing a QMS from the ground up
- Conducting gap assessments and internal audits
- Preparing for certification or surveillance audits
- Resolving nonconformities and recurring process failures
- Training process owners and operational teams
Strong specialist profile
Strong professionals translate the standard into practical routines rather than producing documents for their own sake. They understand process performance, root-cause analysis, audit evidence, change control and management involvement. They can interview staff, challenge weak controls and explain requirements clearly in English and, where needed, German.
Selecting the right expert
Assess whether the specialist has worked with organisations of a similar size, sector and process complexity. Ask for examples of implemented improvements, audit outcomes and measurable process controls, while protecting confidential information. Confirm their ability to work with your existing systems, lead workshops and collaborate effectively with on-site Austrian teams or remote stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to ISO 9001.
ISO 9001 is used to establish and maintain a quality management system that helps an organisation deliver consistent products or services. It defines a framework for processes, customer focus, risk management, documented information, audits and continual improvement.
ISO 9001 is a certifiable, internationally recognised standard rather than a specific production method. It can complement approaches such as Lean, Six Sigma or total quality management, but it does not prescribe one operating model or require a particular software system.
A strong ISO 9001 freelancer often brings internal auditing, process modelling, root-cause analysis, corrective action and change management skills. Experience with supplier quality, document control, regulatory requirements or integrated management systems can also be valuable.
The right level depends on the scope, maturity and risk of the organisation. A focused process review may need a specialist for a defined engagement, while QMS implementation, multi-site coordination or certification preparation calls for someone who has led comparable work from assessment through audit readiness.
ISO 9001 work can often be delivered remotely through interviews, document reviews, workshops and virtual audits. On-site time may still be important for observing operations, speaking with staff and verifying that documented processes match actual practice, especially in Austrian production or service environments.
An ISO 9001 certification audit examines whether the quality management system is established, implemented and effective against the standard's requirements. Auditors typically review process evidence, objectives, risks, customer feedback, internal audits, management reviews and responses to nonconformities.
Look for a professional who connects requirements to business processes and can explain why each control matters. Ask how they identify root causes, test corrective actions and involve management, rather than accepting a collection of templates as proof of an effective QMS.
ISO 9001 assignments in Austria may involve German-language workshops, local operational teams and international reporting lines. Professionals should clarify the working language, site access, evidence requirements and the relationship with the organisation's certification body before the engagement begins.
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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- Austria
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