Thomas Pelzl
About Thomas Pelzl
Thomas Pelzl is a Spezialist Homologation BMW Motorrad at QuEST Global with extensive experience in vehicle electrification and a strong network in the automotive industry.
Current Position at QuEST Global
Thomas Pelzl is currently employed at QuEST Global, where he serves as a Spezialist Typzulassung Abgas/Verbrauch WLTP/ROW ICE/PHEV/BEV. In this role, he is responsible for type approval processes related to emissions and consumption for a range of vehicle types including ICE, PHEV, and BEV. His expertise allows him to ensure that vehicles meet regulatory requirements across various regions such as WLTP.
Previous Roles at QuEST Global
Thomas Pelzl has held multiple positions at QuEST Global over the years. From 2016 to 2018, he worked as Spezialist Hardware for BMW i8, i8 Cabrio, i3, and the 2er and 3er series. Prior to this, from 2014 to 2016, he was a Projektingenieur - Integrierte Absicherung Antrieb for the BMW 5 series. These roles focused on hardware specialization and integrated propulsion assurance, respectively.
Experience at Jungheinrich AG and Volkswagen
Before joining QuEST Global, Thomas Pelzl gained valuable experience at Jungheinrich AG, where he worked as a Bachelorand for 8 months in 2013 in Moosburg an der Isar. He also worked as a Praktikant at Volkswagen of South Africa from 2012 to 2013 for 5 months in Uitenhage und Umgebung, Südafrika. These roles contributed significantly to his foundational skills in automotive engineering.
Early Career and Education
Thomas Pelzl began his career with internships at Denso Automotive Deutschland GmbH and Audi AG. He worked as a Werkstudent at Denso in 2012 for 5 months in Eching, and as a Praktikant at Audi from 2011 to 2012 for 5 months in Ingolstadt. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Automobilwirtschaft und -technik from Fachhochschule Landshut, where he studied from 2007 to 2014.
Skills and Industry Knowledge
Thomas Pelzl has extensive knowledge in vehicle electrification, including expertise in axle and in-line configurations. He possesses a strong network within the automotive industry and has initial experience in technical leadership roles. Additionally, he is known for being an empathetic, solution-oriented worker who quickly adapts to new company environments.