About the Principal Consultant

Ben Tomic, Ph.D., P.Eng., PMP, ASQ Fellow is the Principal Consultant of Quality Professional Consulting Group Inc., providing independent consulting, auditing, and training services in Quality Management Systems aligned with ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9110, and AS9120.

Ben is recognized for his practical, standards-based, and business-focused approach to quality management, helping organizations not only achieve compliance, but also improve process effectiveness, risk management, and operational performance.

Ben brings a unique combination of:

• Senior industry experience
• Certification-body-aligned audit expertise
• Academic teaching experience
• Professional leadership in the quality community.

He supports organizations across aerospace, manufacturing, maintenance, distribution, engineering, and public-sector environments, with particular depth in aerospace supply chain and build-to-print operations.

Ben is an experienced ISO 9001 and AS9100 Lead Auditor, with extensive hands-on involvement in:

• Internal and supplier audits
• Certification readiness and gap assessments
• Surveillance and recertification preparation
• Aerospace QMS evaluations.

His audit approach is:

• Process-based and risk-focused
• Aligned with ISO 19011 principles
• Grounded in certification body expectations
• Objective, independent, and evidence-based.

This ensures audits are realistic, defensible, and value-adding.

In addition to his consulting and auditing practice, Ben is a college professor at Sheridan College, where he teaches courses in:

• Quality management
• Applied statistics
• Process improvement and analysis.

This academic role strengthens his ability to:

• Explain complex requirements clearly
• Translate theory into operational practice
• Develop effective training and competence programs
• Support long-term capability development within organizations.

His training programs reflect both educational rigor and industry realism.

Ben is an ASQ Fellow, a distinction awarded in recognition of significant professional achievements, leadership, and contributions to the quality profession.

In 2025, Ben was named Quality Professional of the Year by Quality Magazine — one of the most respected recognitions in the quality field. This award reflects:

• Professional excellence
• Industry leadership
• Meaningful impact on organizations and the profession.

Ben is also actively involved in professional societies and standards-related activities, contributing to the advancement of quality practices within industry.

Ben’s consulting and audit experience includes organizations operating in:

• Aerospace manufacturing and supply chains
• Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO)
• Aerospace distribution
• Precision machining and fabrication
• Engineering and technical services
• Transportation and public-sector organizations.

He is particularly experienced in:

• AS9100 aerospace requirements
• Risk-based thinking and operational risk
• Supplier and external provider control
• Configuration management and traceability
• Corrective action and root cause analysis
• Continual improvement systems.

Ben believes that quality management systems should enable performance—not hinder it. His consulting philosophy emphasizes:

• Proportional systems appropriate to organizational size and risk
• Clear accountability and process ownership
• Practical documentation aligned with operations
• Sustainable improvement rather than short-term fixes.

Clients value his direct, professional, and pragmatic approach, as well as his ability to work effectively with both leadership and operational teams.

Organizations choose to work with Ben because they value:

• Independent, objective guidance
• Deep understanding of ISO and aerospace standards
• Alignment with certification body expectations
• Strong communication and professionalism
• Practical solutions grounded in real experience.

Whether supporting certification readiness, audit programs, training and competence development, or QMS improvement, Ben brings clarity, confidence, and consistency to every engagement.

If you are looking for a trusted quality management consultant, experienced Lead Auditor, or practical training partner, we invite you to connect for an initial discussion. Experience, credibility, and practical application matter—especially in regulated industries.