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Thorsten H\u00f6ppner<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Founder | Partner | 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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Management systems<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Audits<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Process optimisation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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

Crisis projects<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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+49 151 2168 4278<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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thorsten.hoeppner@qmh-group.com<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Thorsten's Experience and Competencies<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

As a qualified process and quality engineer <\/strong>with over 20 years\u2019 industrial experience<\/strong>, Thorsten H\u00f6ppner knows exactly what matters in practice. Following roles at Vibracoustic and Daimler, he founded QMH Consulting GmbH in 2010 with the aim not only of advising companies, but also of fostering their long-term development.
He understands the inner workings of organisations, has overseen countless audits and established systems that are still in use today. As a certified auditor and SPICE assessor,<\/strong><\/span> he stands for clear processes, practical implementation and honest dealings with clients<\/strong>. QMH is his company \u2013 and his personal mission<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Qualifications<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Graduate Engineer in Mechanical Engineering (University of Applied Sciences)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Quality Management, IATF 16949, ISO 9001<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Automotive Core Tools (FMEA, APQP, SPC, MSA)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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VDA Methods and Automotive Standarts<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Maturity assessment VDA RGA, VDA 2, PPAP<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Lean Management and Production systems<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Project management and target cost development<\/p>\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

Thorsten works strategically and in a structured<\/strong> manner, with a clear focus on effective and sustainable <\/strong>solutions. As the founder of QMH, he combines several decades of industry experience with an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong practical focus.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

In projects, he places particular emphasis<\/span> on efficiency, clear structures<\/strong> and open collaboration <\/strong>on an equal footing<\/strong>. At the same time, a strong team culture<\/strong> is particularly important to him \u2013 he encourages personal responsibility, actively supports his team and creates an environment in which joint solutions <\/strong>can emerge. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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German<\/h4>

Native Speaker<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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English<\/h4>

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Spanish<\/h4>

Basic Skills<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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This defines Thorsten:<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Over 20 years\u2019 experience in quality and process management in industry<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Entrepreneurial thinking combined with a deep practical understanding<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Extensive expertise in audits, process analysis and management systems<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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A clear, structured and efficient way of working<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Team-oriented leadership with a strong focus on collaboration<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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If you wish to establish management systems on a long-term basis<\/strong> or pass audits successfully<\/strong>, Thorsten H\u00f6ppner, with over 20 years\u2019 industry experience, is here to support you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Technology and Industry Experience<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Industrialisation of Automotive Fuel Systems<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Industrialisation of lightweight automotive components<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Global quality management system implemented<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Escalation management for an international automotive supplier<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Supplier Development and Supplier Management<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Project Management: Development of Air Suspension Systems<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Process Engineer and Quality Engineer \u2013 Automotive<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Audits, quality management consultancy and LEAN training<\/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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Process and system audits<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Automotive SPICE and Quality Management<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Establishment and further development of management systems<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Process optimisation and sustainable efficiency improvements<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Strategic consultancy for quality and organisational development<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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