mirko dragani
Head of Quality Aerospace | Motorsport
Aerospace and Automotive Quality Leader with over 25 years of experience in developing, implementing, and leading Quality Management Systems in safety-critical, high-precision, and regulated manufacturing environments.Certified Internal Auditor for Aerospace Quality Management Systems (ASD-STAN EN 9100:2018), Certified Auditor IATF 16949 and Certified Auditor for VDA 6.3 and ESG Master, with strong expertise in supporting Aerospace/Automotive certification pathways, strengthening QMS maturity, and ensuring full compliance with international aerospace /automotive standards and customer-specific regulatory requirements.Extensive experience in driving operational excellence through risk-based thinking, strategic quality KPI deployment, supplier quality development, and continuous improvement. Proven ability to enhance process robustness, reduce cost of poor quality, and reinforce reliability and compliance in aerospace/automotive production environments.Recognized for combining strategic leadership with hands-on execution, I build and lead high-performance quality organizations, fostering a proactive quality culture focused on prevention, accountability, and sustainable performance.Committed to enabling aerospace growth through quality excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability.