Ronald Melster - Founder and Expert

Ronald Melster, the founder of Melster Consulting GmbH, has many years of experience in the automotive and aviation industries. Since 1996 he has been working in the areas of functional safety, process improvement according to Automotive SPICE® and cybersecurity. With a career spanning more than 25 years, he has developed into one of the most experienced assessors in German-speaking countries.

Ronald has been working as an intacs™-certified assessor (Principal Assessor) for Automotive SPICE® and ISO 15504 since 2005. He is also one of the first assessors who can carry out the model extension "Automotive SPICE® for Cybersecurity".

The experienced team

Our team consists of highly qualified and certified experts who have extensive experience in the automotive industry. Each team member brings their unique expertise and skills to ensure you receive the best possible support.

The history of Melster Consulting GmbH

Melster Consulting GmbH has its roots in decades of experience and passion for excellence in the automotive industry and related industries. Founded in 2019 by Ronald Melster, an experienced professional with an impressive career, our company is proud to accompany customers on their way to outstanding project results.

Ronald Melster started his career in system development and software development in 1996 and gained valuable experience in the areas of functional safety, automotive SPICE, process improvement and cybersecurity. His passion for quality and innovation led him to various brands of the VW Group, where he took on crucial roles in process improvement and the development of quality management systems.

In 2019, Ronald Melster founded Melster Consulting GmbH to share his in-depth knowledge and expertise with other companies and organizations. Our company has since built an impressive success story and has become a sought-after partner for process improvement and quality management in the automotive industry.

Our philosophy

At Melster Consulting GmbH, we believe in respectful, fair and open dealings, whether with our employees or customers. Our passion for quality and our professional expertise drive us to continuously strive for excellence.

Our vision

Our vision is to help companies achieve their goals in the areas of process improvement, functional safety, automotive SPICE and cybersecurity. We firmly believe that high-quality and safe products can be developed through collaborative partnerships and expert advice.

Certifications and qualifications

Certified SAFe Agilists

 

Many employees of Melster Consulting GmbH are certified SAFe Agilists and have been working in the agile environment for several years.

CertX-certified Red Belt Safety Engineers

 

Since the publication of the ISO 26262 standard, employees of Melster Consulting GmbH have been working on safety-critical projects with the aim of establishing functional safety. The experts at Melster Consulting GmbH are CertX-certified Red Belt Safety Engineers. Ronald Melster was a guest lecturer at the HTW Berlin for several years.

Certified Software Quality Improvement Leader (SQIL)

 

With several years of experience in quality assurance and process improvement at various customers, we can support your company in the continuous improvement of your development processes.

 

TISAX-certified

 

Melster Consulting GmbH is TISAX certified ("Very High Protection Needs" and "Data Protection according to EU-GDPR Art. 28")

 

intacs-certified assessor (principal assessor)

 

Ronald Melster has been working as an intacs-certified assessor (principal assessor) for Automotive SPICE® and ISO 15504 since 2005, making him one of the most experienced assessors in German-speaking countries. He is an intacs™-certified assessor for the model extension "Automotive SPICE® for Cybersecurity" and is therefore qualified to carry out assessments with Automotive SPICE® cybersecurity.

 

Certified Automotive Cybersecurity Engineers

 

Our experts are also certified by TÜV Nord as certified Automotive Cybersecurity Engineers. This ensures that we can effectively support your company in implementing security measures for your connected vehicles.

Project successes