FMEA Moderators (VDA/AIAG/TÜV)
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Björn Windhausen
Last position:
Founder | Consulting, Interim Management & Projects at Windhausen Consulting GmbH
Establishment and development of my own consulting and interim management company focusing on technical industries (automotive, metal processing, mechanical engineering). Support for companies in sales, project management, organizational development, and technical business development. Conducting feasibility analyses, structuring complex projects, developing sales and customer strategies, and coaching executives and project teams. Taking on interim roles to ensure stability, control and further development of ongoing business activities. Planning and conducting trainings and workshops on project- and process-related topics.
Nikhil Shanmughan
Last position:
Configuration Management and Systems Engineer at Schaeffler AG
- Managed engineering configuration and change activities throughout the product development lifecycle for chassis and power electronics systems.
- Coordinated implementation of engineering changes between development, manufacturing, validation, and quality teams.
- Maintained product traceability and configuration consistency across prototype, pre-series, and series production phases.
- Administered requirements and configuration baselines using Windchill, Jira, and Confluence.
- Supported change control boards and engineering review meetings to assess impacts, risks, and implementation plans.
- Ensured compliance with development processes and quality standards through configuration audits and lifecycle reviews.
- Coordinated manufacturing readiness activities and monitored implementation of approved changes.
Felix Wilde
Last position:
Consultant and Freelancer at Freelancer
Alignment of procurement for EPC project execution for a scale-up company in charging infrastructure, including governance, role models, and integration with project and growth requirements.
Ensuring seamless end-to-end processes from ordering to billing.
Establishment of proactive internal and external stakeholder management across organizational and company boundaries.
Definition of responsibilities (Definition of Work / DOW), development and use of RACI matrices, and establishment of structured escalation levels for reliable decision-making and conflict resolution.
Klaus-Dieter Bleuel
Last position:
Site Manager Lithium-Ion Battery at Porsche
- Independent construction management of global projects for lithium-ion coating systems
- Leading and coordinating international assembly teams and subcontractors
- Responsibility for meeting the contractually agreed milestones for installation and commissioning
- Handling remaining open items on the construction site in a timely manner
- Regular exchange with the project manager on the current project status
- Leading the daily internal site jour fixe and taking part in site meetings with suppliers and customers
- Documenting processes and progress in weekly reports
- Responsibility for occupational safety and health protection on site
Michael Schiffer
Last position:
Principal Consultant / Managing Director at The Implementers GmbH
Consulting and interim management in the automotive industry, healthcare and other sectors focusing on program management, production launches, plant management, supplier development, cost reduction, process optimization, AI implementation and AI-driven process automation.
Key projects:
Concept for performance documentation of a pain therapy department with interdisciplinary input and reconciliation with OPS catalogue (Feb 2026).
Complete billing system for a medical practice with multi-tenant support, state machine workflow, ZUGFeRD/EN16931-compliant invoice generation, OpenEMR integration; implemented with ~4 200 LOC Python, ~1 700 LOC SQL, 30+ endpoints, 13 DB migrations (Dec 2025 — Feb 2026).
Clinical decision support system for inpatient pain therapy including automated processing of pain questionnaires, AI-generated therapy recommendations and longitudinal analysis; stack: FastAPI, Ollama, PyMuPDF, React + TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Docker (Sep 2025 — Mar 2026).
End-to-end AI-powered transcription and documentation pipeline from physician-patient conversations with WhisperX transcription, five-stage LLM pipeline, review UI and self-hosted infrastructure; stack: FastAPI, WhisperX, Ollama, React + TypeScript, Docker (Aug 2025 — Feb 2026).
AI-powered pipeline for document recognition and automated bank reconciliation processing >3 000 transactions and >4 000 documents with multi-model OCR, LLM-based document separation, web UI and loop-based prompt versioning; infrastructure: Docker Compose, PostgreSQL, Ollama LLM server (Aug 2025 — present).
Supplier development for suspension parts including changes, new launches, relocations and bottleneck management for KTM (May 2023 — Nov 2024).
Leading transfer of 150 serial production items after supplier plant closure for KTM (Jul 2022 — Jan 2024).
Lean and process consultation for Swiss manufacturer of electro components at Von Roll Schweiz AG (Jun 2018 — Nov 2018).
Ongoing back office support and process improvement for a private pain therapy & TCM practice including anesthesia protocols, website setup, digitalization and process optimization (May 2018 — May 2025).
Acting plant manager for interior trim components in Hungary focusing on stabilization, tooling optimization, headcount reduction and backlog reduction at MAO Automotive GmbH & Co (Feb 2018 — Jun 2018).
Start-up consulting and coaching for private pain therapy & TCM practice covering concept, business plan, financing, construction, setup and SOP implementation (May 2017 — Apr 2018).
Program manager for critical suppliers DAG BR238 door trim leading supplier qualification, sampling, PPAP/EMPB tracking and process approvals at Megatech Industries Deutschland GmbH (Jul 2016 — Oct 2017).
Interim COO and acting plant manager in aluminum profile processing automotive supplier with 350 employees and €80 M revenue, leading expansion in Slovakia at PWG Profilrollen-Werkzeugbau GmbH (Sep 2015 — May 2016).
Leading labor and material efficiency program for headliner production focusing on process, material, labor and supplier cost reduction at Motus Headliner GmbH (Jan 2015 — Aug 2015).
Leading development program for interior door trim DAG C292 including launch phase onsite in MS & AL at Toyota Boshoku America (Sep 2012 — Jan 2015).
Leading cost down team for DAG C218 door panels at Toyota Boshoku Europe NV (Mar 2012 — Aug 2012).
Sun visor development consulting for project team in Turkey including optimization, market analysis and design reviews at MARTUR FOMPAK (Jan 2012 — Dec 2014).
Leading transfer of injection molding tools to new suppliers including sampling, assembly trials and PPAP/EMPB coordination at Toyota Boshoku Europe NV (Jan 2012 — Aug 2012).
Program manager for BMW sun visors L7 Platform with production transfer and new development of F30 sun visor at Magna (Jul 2010 — Dec 2011).
Jean Schikora
Last position:
Introduction to ISO 27001 at Software developer
- Introduction of an information security management system into an existing management system according to ISO 9001
Jens Jülke
Last position:
Development Engineer – Design/Project Management/Purchasing at P-Wave AG
- Conception, development, and design of explosion generators: concept, draft, calculations, design of generators, procurement of parts, assembly of developed units, as well as tests and trials for functionality, safety, and optimization, further development up to series production
- Installation and commissioning of P-Wave PWG-S types 100 to 103 and subsequent types at customer sites
- Training of customer employees in handling the generators
- Maintenance of P-Wave PWG-S generators 100 to 103 and subsequent types
- Creation of PID and KKS numbering lists
- Project execution of orders in German-speaking regions
- Purchasing all parts and assemblies needed for project execution, and coordinating the assembly of the PWG-S system by partner companies
- Responsible for cost optimization of purchased parts
- Production planner
- Responsible for PDM data and optimization of data management, transition from manual to automatic data management
Merve Gürbüz Bozkurt
Last position:
Qualified Person at Drogsan Pharmaceuticals
- Responsibility for batch release as per EU guidelines by ensuring the requirements have been met.
- The batch and its manufacture comply with the provisions of the marketing authorisation (including the requirements for importation where relevant).
- Manufacture has been carried out in accordance with GMP.
Jürgen Rothländer
Last position:
Consultant at Tallag Gera
- Productivity increase
- Ensuring machine availability
- Process optimization
- Plant optimizations
Josef Abou El-Naga
Last position:
System and Function Developer 12V Battery at Mercedes-Benz AG
- Responsible for the development and support of diagnostic and OBD functions
- Working as a cyber security engineer in embedded systems
- Coordinating and managing suppliers, as well as liaising with customers
- Preparing certification documents and supporting OBD certification
- Conducting tests for diagnostic and OBD functions, and flash processes
- Tools: JIRA, Vector CANoe, Vector vFlash, Vector CANape, Matlab/Simulink, CANdelaStudio, DiagRA, 1699-5 Test, Softing DTS, DNG, IC5000 Debugger
Dietmar Geiß
Last position:
Head of Quality Management at UNITEC Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG
Tayfun Ergün
Last position:
Project: Wien Computer Expert GmbH at TE Change Management
- Offer optimization
- Redesign of the offer process and the marketing process
Sven Müller
Last position:
Occupational Safety Specialist (FaSi) at Sächsisch-Bayerische Starkstrom-Gerätebau GmbH
GAP analysis of the current state of operations
Coordination of safety talks
Analysis, evaluation, and follow-up of sustainable corrective actions for near-miss and accident reports
Tracking lean activities that optimize occupational safety
Ensuring workplace safety throughout the plant
Optimizing communication within the plant and with other group sites
Raising employee awareness of the need for a safe environment
Michael Gericke
Last position:
Interim Manager, Head of Project Management at Hubert Schlieckmann GmbH
Optimizing and monitoring project management
Internal/external stakeholder management
Conflict and escalation management
Point of contact for customers
Leading team meetings
Planning, coordinating, and controlling projects with consideration of client and project milestones
Developing, monitoring, and ensuring adherence to financial and personnel planning
Tracking deadlines and ensuring project and product quality
Welded assemblies from 7xxx series aluminum extrusion profiles
Complex chassis assemblies made from stamped, forged, and cast parts
Module carriers, structural elements, door components
Progressive and transfer presses, robotic welding, automated assembly, mechanical aluminum profile machining
6 team members
Mehmet Atalay
Last position:
Automation Engineer at Ju:niz Energy
- Developing and implementing automation solutions for PLC programming in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
- Conducted thorough analysis and debugging of control systems to enhance performance and reliability.
- Upgraded software and communication protocols.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize HMI interfaces, improving user experience and operational efficiency.
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FMEA Moderators statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
3.8 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Quality Assurance, Product Development, Operations
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Product Development, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
53%
Certifications per freelancer
15
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Aug 2026.
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About the certification
Professional Risk Facilitation and Analysis
An FMEA facilitator leads cross-functional teams through the systematic process of identifying, evaluating, and mitigating potential risks in product designs and manufacturing processes. They guide technical experts to uncover design flaws or process vulnerabilities before they lead to costly defects or field failures. Their structured approach ensures that all relevant stakeholder perspectives are integrated into the final risk assessment.
Strategic Value for German Industry
In Germany, manufacturing and automotive engineering rely on flawless quality execution to maintain global competitiveness. Engaging a certified risk analysis expert helps local enterprises meet the rigorous safety and documentation standards expected by international markets and German regulatory bodies. These professionals ensure that internal engineering teams align their risk mitigation efforts directly with supply chain expectations.
Core Methodologies and Standards
- Application of the harmonized VDA and AIAG handbook guidelines
- Execution of Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
- Execution of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
- Implementation of the seven-step FMEA methodology
- Integration of functional safety concepts in risk sessions
Collaborative Project Environments
While software tools support technical documentation, the real value lies in collaborative team sessions. Facilitators manage group dynamics to prevent cognitive biases and ensure that quiet technical experts contribute crucial insights. Depending on the complexity of the engineering cycle in Germany, these experts balance structured on-site workshop facilitation with remote preparation and tracking phases to maintain project momentum.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around FMEA Moderators.
A certified FMEA Moderator is responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams through the risk assessment process to identify potential failure modes in products or processes. They remain neutral, asking guiding questions and utilizing specialized software to document risk priority numbers and action plans. Their facilitation prevents team bias and ensures thorough documentation according to industry standards.
The alignment of the German automotive association (VDA) and the American industry group (AIAG) created a single, global standard for risk analysis. For German suppliers, holding a harmonized FMEA Moderator qualification is essential to work seamlessly with international automotive manufacturers. It ensures that risk assessment sheets, scoring criteria, and reporting structures are recognized globally without adaptation.
Design FMEA focuses on minimizing product failures during the early engineering and drafting phases, while Process FMEA concentrates on identifying manufacturing and assembly line risks. A qualified FMEA Moderator understands both domains but adapts their moderation style to focus design engineers on product architecture or manufacturing specialists on process stability and tooling.
Many companies in Germany prefer a hybrid approach where the FMEA Moderator facilitates intensive kick-off workshops on-site to build team alignment and trust. Subsequent preparation phases, individual data entries, and follow-up action tracking are routinely conducted remotely. Fluent German language skills are usually required to moderate local engineering teams effectively during complex sessions.
The international automotive quality standard IATF 16949 strictly requires systematic preventive quality planning. A certified FMEA Moderator ensures that risk analyses are performed, updated, and documented in a compliant format. Having a certified expert lead these sessions provides clear evidence of professional quality control during external audits.
Most professionals holding the FMEA Moderator credential have a solid engineering background, typically in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering. They combine this technical foundation with advanced training in group dynamics, conflict resolution, and specialized quality tools. This allows them to challenge design assumptions constructively without causing defensive reactions.
Certification validity depends on the specific issuing body, such as the VDA QMC or TÜV. Generally, a FMEA Moderator must demonstrate active practice or participate in regular update seminars to maintain their certified status. This continuous education ensures they are fully updated on any changes to risk assessment methodology and software tools.
While the automotive supply chain remains the heaviest user, the medical device, aerospace, and heavy machinery sectors in Germany also rely on a certified FMEA Moderator for risk management. Any industry where product failure carries high financial, environmental, or safety risks benefits from this structured preventative methodology.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with FMEA Moderators in Germany is 121 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 969 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with FMEA Moderators in Germany, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 53% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers with FMEA Moderators in Germany have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with FMEA Moderators in Germany are German (100%), English (95%), and French (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers with FMEA Moderators in Germany are Manufacturing (95%), Automotive (90%), and Energy (45%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with FMEA Moderators in Germany are Quality Assurance (95%), Product Development (85%), and Operations (80%).
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