The founder of CC-Rail is one of three initiators of the IRIS Group and was its first Chairman. He is still closely connected with IRIS Management Centre in Brussels and supports the Technical Forum for Improvement.
Unperturbed by the world economic crisis in spring 2009 Andreas Heinzmann bids Bombardier Transportation farewell. Together with Andrè Hasler he established the International Competence Centre Rail and sets his sights on developing it into the world’s leading consulting firms in the niche segment of IRIS Certification.
Andreas Heinzmann is one of the three initiators of the system houses Alstom, Bombardier and Siemens, who in April 2004 created what was then called the “Railway Industry Cooperation”. Involving suppliers and operators, it evolved later into the IRIS Certification system of today. In May 2005 the IRIS Steering Committee elected Andreas as its first Chairman. After the successful launch of the IRIS in May 2006 he passed the reins in June 2007 to one of the co-initiator, Hubert de Blay, but still remained active as an IRIS Steering Committee and IRIS Advisory Board member. For example, together with Marcus Schmid, he took over the final editing of Revision 02 and in 2015 participated in the 5-member core team on the draft for ISO/TS 22163. Most recently he provided numerous comments on ISO/DIS 22163:2022(E) to the German mirror group of ISO/TC 269.
First with AEG-Westinghouse Berlin, and later with AEG in Hennigsdorf, Andreas became involved in a number of vehicle projects (e.g. the Shanghai Metro, the Locomotive BR12X, and the Diesel Tilting Train VT 611/612). In 1998 he was appointed as the head of Quality & Health Safety & Environment in Adranz’s “Light Rail Vehicles” Business Unit in Nuremberg. Even before the acquisition of Adtranz, he moved in 2000 to Bombardier (DWA) as General Manager for Quality & Customer Service. He subsequently worked 8 years at Bombardier Transportation’s headquarters as the Senior Director responsible for the worldwide implementation of the quality policy. Through his professional experience spanning more than 35 years, Andreas has got to know many suppliers and established a deep network of operators, approval authorities and registrars, not only in the rail industry but also in the automotive, aerospace and food industries. He has been working in a second capacity as lead auditor, trainer and consultant as far back as 1995. Andreas has a Masters in Electrical Engineering.
To date, more than 1700 managers have attended his seminars of the “HIGH SCHOOL” (@ the IRIS Academy) and more than 75 companies (>120’000 employees) have been successfully prepared by him for IRIS certification.
André Hasler
Professional career
- Master in Mechanics
- Eidg. Dipl. Industriemeister
- Quality Manager NDS HF
Special strength / knowledge
- Implementation of ISO 9001
- Implementation of ISO 14001
- Implementation of IRIS
- Implementation of systems to analyse quality deficiency cost
Fatih Ismail
Since 2024, Mr. Fatih Haciismailogullari (also referred to as Mr. Ismail for simplicity) has joined the team at INTERNATIONAL COMPETENCE CENTER RAIL as an associate partner.
Professional career
With an impressive career and deep expertise, Mr. Ismail brings valuable experience and strategic visions to further expand and strengthen our market position. His academic background, with a Master’s in Business Administration focused on “Digital Transformation” and a master craftsman qualification in the metal industry, forms the basis of his extensive expertise.
Special strength / knowledge
Mr. Ismail has in-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22163 standards, and the entire IRIS certification system. In his current role, he serves as the “Certification Body Representative” for SQS to UNIFE and is also responsible for product management of the IRIS Management System. He is the “Single Point of Contact” to UNIFE, thus being excellently connected and always informed about the latest developments and activities of the IRIS Management Center and UNIFE. He will continue to support SQS in various roles, despite his new responsibilities at CC-Rail, maintaining excellent connections.
As an IRIS Lead Auditor at a Swiss certification body, he has rated the first company in Switzerland and the fifth worldwide with the “Gold” predicate. This outstanding achievement, achieved by only a few companies worldwide, also requires a deep understanding of the practical implementation of IRIS requirements from the auditor’s side.
In his previous positions, he excelled as the head of quality, environmental, occupational, and health management in the rail vehicle construction supply industry. He was also involved in significant and challenging projects as Project Quality Manager at the renowned Swiss rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler Rail AG.
Challenges
A particular focus will be on expanding our service offerings through new consulting and training topics. His goal is to not only provide our clients with profound knowledge and deep insights into the latest requirements but also to offer practical solutions that help them optimize their processes and ensure compliance with strict industry standards. By combining expertise and a strong focus on digital transformation, he will prepare our clients for the challenges and opportunities of the future.
Mr. Ismail is determined to further expand the global leading market position of INTERNATIONAL COMPETENCE CENTER RAIL through his extensive network and deep industry knowledge. He will develop innovative services tailored to the needs of our clients while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Andreas Kroenert
Andreas Kroenert is working as a ‘Senior Specialist Engineer RAM/LCC’ for 20 years within the railway business.
Andreas has worked in numerous Siemens and Alstom railway vehicle projects throughout the entire life cycle starting with the offer preparation, subsequent design, construction and testing & commissioning phases through to the final operation and maintenance periods. He has participated in national and international committees for RAM/LCC and maintenance related standards and regulations.
Professional career
- Diploma, Industrial Engineer (Business and Mechanical Engineering, 1997),
- Maintenance Specialist Engineer (TÜV certified),
- Project Manager (Siemens certified)
- Riyadh Metro RAM/LCC Project Manager, BACS-Consortium RAM Manager (2016-2017)
- Riyadh Metro RAM/LCC Project Manager, Siemens RAM Manager (2014-2016)
- Leadership role ‘LCC / Service-Engineering’ (2013-2014)
- RAM/LCC Engineering, ICE4 for German Rail (2010-2012)
- RAM/LCC Engineering, electrical multiple units (up to 2010, in particular X60 for Stockholm, X61 for Malmö, Series BR440 for German Rail)
Special strength / knowledge
- RAM/LCC analyses and methods such as Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Reliability Block Diagram (RBD), Maintenance Analysis and Life Cycle Cost Calculation,
- Introduction of RAM/LCC requirements into design processes and follow-up during design review gates,
- Benchmarking studies of technical systems with a view to RAM/LCC, assessment of different maintenance strategies,
- Requirements- and Interface-Management
- Tenders: Analysis and commenting of requirement specifications, tender preparation with a view to RAM/LCC and maintenance,
- Procurement: Specification of RAM/LCC requirements for subcontractors, negotiation and claim management,
- Coordination with Commissioning, Warranty and Service teams to consider RAM/LCC interests during first article inspections, test dismantling and RAM/LCC critical tests,
- RAM/LCC demonstration during in-service checking periods with customers and subcontractors,
- Field data collection tools to monitor and analyze reliability and maintenance performances (FRACAS), planning of corrective actions and follow-up of reliability growth tendencies,
- Integrated Logistic Support, ILS: Maintenance documentation, spare part catalogues and spare part lists in line with RAM/LCC predictions and maintenance strategies,
- Preparation, introduction and monitoring of maintenance plans, optimization on maintenance intervals.