Ralph Welther
About Ralph Welther
Ralph Welther is a Quality Excellence Manager at Smiths Detection, where he has worked since 2022. He has over two decades of experience in quality engineering and technical roles, primarily at Opel and Smiths Detection.
Current Role at Smiths Detection
Ralph Welther serves as the Quality Excellence Manager at Smiths Detection, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Wiesbaden, Hessen, Deutschland. In this role, he focuses on enhancing quality management practices and ensuring compliance with industry standards. His responsibilities include overseeing quality assurance processes and implementing strategies to improve product quality.
Previous Experience at Smiths Detection
Prior to his current role, Ralph Welther worked as a Senior Quality Engineer at Smiths Detection from 2021 to 2022. During this year, he contributed to quality control initiatives and supported the development of quality assurance protocols. His experience in this position laid the groundwork for his advancement to Quality Excellence Manager.
Career at Opel
Ralph Welther has a significant history with Opel, where he worked in various engineering roles. He began as a Betriebliche Ausbildung from 2000 to 2003, followed by nine years as an Elektrotechniker from 2003 to 2012. He then transitioned to the role of Test Engineer from 2012 to 2016 and later served as a Supplier Quality Engineer from 2016 to 2020. His diverse experiences at Opel equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering and quality management.
Education and Qualifications
Ralph Welther studied at Berufsbildende Schule 1 Mainz, where he focused on Prozessautomatisierung and earned the qualification of Staatlich geprüfter Techniker from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his education at Hochschule RheinMain, studying Elektrotechnik und Elektronik, and achieved the degree of Diplom-Ingenieurin (Dipl.Ing.) from 2010 to 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in quality management and engineering.