{"id":3742,"date":"2026-03-18T15:32:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T15:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qmh-group.com\/achim-sokat\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T08:44:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T08:44:45","slug":"achim-sokat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/qmh-group.com\/en\/achim-sokat\/","title":{"rendered":"Achim Sokat"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Achim Sokat<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Senior Consultant<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Areas of Expertise<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Complex projects<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Audit Services<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Management systems<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Training<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Supplier development<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Production management<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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What defines Achim<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Achim's Experience and Competencies<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Achim has many years of experience in Qualitymanagement <\/strong>und and optimization of industrial processes. During his career he has been in various technical and organizational functions. He has helped many companies in Improving structures<\/strong>, increasing quality demonstrably,<\/strong> creating processes that are more efficient<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

At QMH, he assists companies with the implementation and further development of management systems, as well as with audits and process analyses. In doing so, he combines technical clarity with a practical approach and succeeds in engaging teams and embedding solutions within the company in a sustainable manner. <\/p>\n

Colleagues and clients particularly appreciate his calm, organized approach to work and his ability to tackle complex issues in a way that is easy to understand and focused on finding solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Qualifications<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Educated as an Electrical Systems Installer and
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Dipl.-Ing (FH)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 Auditor<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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VDA 6.5 Auditor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Automotive Core Tools<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Automotive SPICE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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IMDS, RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Personal way of working:<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Achim takes a practical, analytical<\/strong> approach and has a keen eye for actionable solutions. <\/strong>As a trainer, consultant, and auditor, he brings many years of experience <\/strong>in quality management within the automotive supply industry and combines technical expertise with a structured, solution-oriented approach. <\/p>\n

In projects, he places great emphasis on open and honest collaboratio<\/strong>n with the client. Through his precise analysis, his experience with various manufacturing technologies, and his interactive approach<\/strong>, he helps companies implement sustainable improvements in their processes. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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German<\/h4>

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English<\/h4>

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What's unique about Achim:<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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In-depth industry expertise in quality management for the automotive supply industry<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Proficiency in applying relevant standards and methods such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ASPICE, as well as VDA regulations and core tools<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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A strong technical understanding of various manufacturing and development processes<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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A reliable partner in projects, characterized by openness, precision, and a collaborative approach<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Technology and Industry Experience<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Quality Assurance and Quality Management in the Automotive Supplier Industry<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Printed Circuit Board & Electronics Manufacturing<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Forging, Stamping, Plastics Technology & Cable Assembly<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Transition from ISO\/TS 16949 and IATF 16949 to QMHS<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Manufacturing of passive and active suspension systems<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Project Management and Auditing<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Supplier Selection, Development, and Escalation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Project Organization and Project Management<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Challenges I Can Help You Overcome<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Customized Audits in the Value Chain<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Consulting Projects: Organizational Development<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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VDA 6.3. Auditing and Training <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Supplier development<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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IATF 16949 Auditing und Training<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Quality management trainings<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Maturity Assessment for New Parts<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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References<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Achim's projects<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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RPAS has been auditing suppliers worldwide for the past 10 years to support procurement decisions in the HuD sector<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Category<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Supplier Management\/Major Projects<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Industry<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Automotive<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Company<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Global OEM with approximately 160,000 employees<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Initial situation<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n

Supplier evaluation using the Assessment Standard, predominantly in Asia.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Challenge<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n

Planned by the customer at fairly short notice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Plan, carry out and document the assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Result<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n

An assessment report coordinated with the QMT and documented accordingly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Achim Sokat<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Electronics group & Tier 1 automotive electronics supplier \u2013 De-escalation project at a German premium OEM<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Category<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Supplier Management \/ Major Project <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Industry<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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automotive supplier<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Company<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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International automotive suppliers (LCD displays) with approximately 83,000 and 58,000 employees respectively<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Initial situation<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n

No stable, functioning processes \u2013 weaknesses in the QMS.
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Challenge<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n

Improving and supplementing the processes of an existing QMS, whilst taking the company\u2019s identity into account.
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Analyse and resolve the relevant issues arising from the three-way relationship between LGE and PAG.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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In doing so, take customer requirements into account and incorporate them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Result<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n

Optimised processes.
\nGreen\/positive customer ratings.
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Achim Sokat<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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