Quality Management Representative (QMB)
in Germany, matched in minutes from 15,000 CVs with the power of AI.A QMB brings structure to quality processes, audits, corrective actions, and ISO-aligned documentation. Hire a freelancer who can keep quality management practical, traceable, and ready for internal or external review, with fast, precise matching to vetted professionals.
Meet FRATCH Quality Management Representative (QMB) in Germany
Ümit Demir
Last position:
Managing Director at SELF Consulting und Trading Germany
- Successful integration of new business areas
- Support for change management projects
- Introduction of lean management and digitalization initiatives
- Management of external partners, interim managers, and consultants
- Successful implementation of growth and transformation strategies
- Plant expansion
- Plant relocation
Michael Donatus
Last position:
Project Manager SuccessFactors at Sysmex Europe SE
Deployment SAP HANA - SuccessFactors
- Implementation of sub-modules Recruiting + EC Benefits + TeamGoals
- Global rollout with adaptation to country-specific legal requirements incl. standardization
- International stakeholder management
- Onboarding of new group companies in Kenya and Greece regarding SAP SuccessFactors
Steffen Lotze
Last position:
Consultant for BSI baseline protection and ISO 27701 at Society for International Cooperation
- Support in building and further developing the information security management system
- Cooperation with external consultants in the certification team for the support structure
- Involvement in project planning, identification, and implementation of the necessary measures according to BSI IT baseline protection
- Professional support for in-house subject matter experts in creating the documents required for certifications
- Carrying out the work according to BSI 200-2
Steffen Eschinger
Last position:
Domain Lead FI, CO, HR, Investor Relations at Douglas Group
- Process Owner SAP ERP 8 FI, CO & Investor Relations
- Process Owner SAP Success Factors
- Responsible for 4 teams, 39 FTE
- Full responsibility for end-to-end processes in SAP for Finance, Controlling, HR, Investor Relations
- Interface to certified public accountants for Finance IT (KPMG)
- ITIL-4 implementation for service request change request and project management with Service Now (Project Manager)
Kerstin Strasser
Last position:
Project management at IT service provider in the SAP area for energy companies
- Project management for the SAP release upgrade of a large multi-client environment (IT service provider in the SAP area for energy companies)
- Setting up a release process for future operational workflows
- Cutover planning
- Building a test management process with the involved clients
Michael Stolle
Last position:
Partner | Executive Consultant at 7HillsConsulting Michael Stolle
- Independent HR and business consultant, interim manager
- Network for interim managers, project managers, coaches, consultants
- Recruitment and placement of specialists and managers for management and business succession, executive coaching and individual placement
- Business consulting with a focus on corporate strategy and management, purchasing, IT outsourcing, customer self-service, payment transactions, value added services, digitalization, restructuring and recovery
Philipp Gleicke
Last position:
Agile Coach / Scrum Master at Via PROCEED!NOW – Customer: Die Lobby GmbH
- Introduction and anchoring of agile methods and mindsets in an interdisciplinary development team
- Coaching and training agile practices (Scrum, Kanban) in the context of a complex, data-based product
- Supporting and mentoring the product owner in prioritization, backlog maintenance and stakeholder communication
- Sparring partner for the product team in the further development of the product vision and strategy
- Supporting the conversion or new development of a provisioning and sales management tool
- Integration and coordination of the SAP, TYPO3 (PIM) and individual microservices systems in the backend
Paul Karnowka
Last position:
Program Manager – Multi-Project Operational Stabilization (Operational Excellence) at ITDZ - IT Dienstleistungszentrum Berlin
- Overall leadership of multiple strategic operations projects focused on workplace services, SLA framework, access management, certificate management, e-learning, backup & recovery, test management, and capacity management, as well as implementing system monitoring and feasibility studies for a 24x7 operation, partly including ServiceNow implementation
- Development of various ServiceNow operating concepts related to training, permissions, and emergency management as part of a new cloud-hosting initiative for the ServiceNow platform
- Board reporting and leading steering committees within the framework of corporate strategic objectives, as well as establishing new balanced scorecards to measure KPIs for optimization-driven project results
Norman Richter
Last position:
Occupational Safety Specialist at Baltic Distillery GmbH
- Further development of the quality management system
- Conducting internal audits
- Preparing and following up on audits
- Conducting hygiene audits
- Planning external audits
- Creating and tracking deviations
- Document maintenance and creation
- Training employees (food hygiene, product protection)
- Revising supplier management with the purchasing department
- Digitizing the lab and part of the production with new equipment and electronic document management software
- Close cooperation with purchasing, sales, HR, and production management
- Preparing the management review together with senior management
- Acting as measuring equipment coordinator
Lisa Dilg
Last position:
Transformation Architect Project & Process Management at Dilg GmbH
Development of the current-state process with integration of standardized software packages ERP/CRM/BDE/MES
GAP analysis including assessment of the technical capabilities of the existing machine park
Development of a future-state process to improve efficiency in the execution of customer projects in manufacturing
Identification and joint development of solution approaches
Tendering and selection process for an ERP system including BDE and MES capture
Integration of a tool management system
Building customer focus and communication
Introduction of a shop floor system in the company
Tendering and definition for the procurement of a new measuring machine according to DIN 9001
Appointment of key users including training
I work with a simple and clear approach that focuses on reviewing current processes, identifying gaps, and designing future states to improve efficiency and support growth.
I value open and honest communication, making sure every team member feels empowered and has room to develop their potential.
Throughout my career, I have optimized complex workflows in manufacturing, automation, and engineering.
Thomas Hartung
Last position:
Project Manager & Tender Manager at GEA Group AG
- Implemented an access control solution and prepared tender documents for a visitor management system.
- As project manager, I was responsible for the successful rollout of a cloud-based access control system for two sites with around 4,000 employees.
- Accountable for the successful execution of the project.
- Created and aligned project plans and status reports with all stakeholders.
- Prepared/coordinated an initial effort or cost estimate and related planning for operational services implementation.
- Identified interfaces.
- Ensured budget and schedule compliance.
- As tender manager / demand manager, the following specific tasks were my responsibility:
- Analyzing potential suppliers.
- Gathering requirements.
- Creating and aligning the requirements catalog.
- Developing an evaluation matrix.
- Preparing the tender documents.
Robert Lebherz
Last position:
Interim Project Leader at Ebm-Papst Group
Project Manager for Business Unit Efficiency Program
Current contributions to the overall situation Project management of the business unit efficiency program
- Project leadership
- Importance and integration within the group network
- Clarifying topics around global production structures in the project
Implementation
- Team building, planning, definition of goals and KPIs
- Integration into the organization
- Regular communication within the team and with the steering committee
Hashem Badra
Last position:
Project Manager, QMB and Safety Officer at TRIPLAN GmbH
- Management, coordination, and supervision of numerous multidisciplinary projects in the field of production plants/plant planning in the gas and oil, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries
- Documentation and evaluation of project results
- Participation in the introduction of the QM system
- Preparation and execution of the certification audit, energy, safety, and QM audit
Peer-Christian Schach
Last position:
Project Manager, Subproject Manager at Opereon Consulting GmbH
- Insourcing a system-critical IT application to meet regulatory requirements in payment transactions
- Preparing project plans, cost estimates, and schedules for project phases
- Capturing and documenting processes
- Identifying critical paths in processes
- Preparing management documents and committee materials
- Methodology: Waterfall project management, risk and control assessments
- Tech & Tools: Project management software
Christian Vasold
Last position:
Development of Interim and Transformation Offerings at Synqra360
Established Synqra360 as an independent framework for interim management, transformation work, and structure-oriented leadership support. Developed clear service and deployment profiles for development, stabilization, integration, and operational transformation in technical and industrial organizations.
Key areas included positioning, offer development, reference logic, creation of materials, and development of mandate-ready deployment profiles for interim and near-transformation contexts.
Result: Built a viable profile and offering structure for market presence, and developed clear positioning at the intersection of leadership, structure, and transformation.
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Quality Management Representative (QMB) statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
2.6 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Quality Assurance, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Manufacturing, Professional Services, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Project Management, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
88%
Master's degree or higher
46%
Doctorate
10%
Certifications per freelancer
10
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
95%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for Quality Management Representative (QMB) in Germany
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 26 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the certification
What a QMB is
A Quality Management Representative, often called QMB or Qualitätsmanagementbeauftragter in Germany, is the person who helps keep a company’s quality management system working in daily practice. The role connects management, process owners, and auditors. It is common in organizations that work with ISO 9001 or similar quality standards.
What it proves
A freelancer with this background is expected to understand how a quality management system is built, maintained, and improved. The profile usually signals practical control over documentation, process coordination, and follow-up on findings.
- Quality policy and quality objectives
- Internal audits and audit preparation
- Corrective and preventive actions
- Document and record control
- Process monitoring and continuous improvement
- Communication between departments and leadership
Typical profiles
QMBs often come from quality assurance, operations, production, compliance, or process management. Some work as internal quality managers. Others support companies as external freelancers during setup, restructuring, certification preparation, or audit follow-up.
In Germany, this role is especially useful when teams need a clear contact for quality topics without hiring a full-time specialist. It also matters when companies work in German and English at the same time, because quality documents, audits, and training must stay consistent across both.
Skills behind the title
The certification or qualification behind QMB work usually points to hands-on knowledge of quality methods and the ability to apply them in real processes.
- Process analysis and process improvement
- Root-cause thinking and structured problem solving
- Audit planning and audit interviews
- KPI and quality indicator review
- Risk-aware documentation and traceability
- Training staff on quality rules and procedures
What it means for companies
When you engage a freelancer with QMB experience, you are hiring someone who can bring order to quality work quickly. That is useful in audits, new system rollouts, supplier issues, complaint handling, and stabilization after growth or reorganization. The best fit is a person who can work with line managers and keep the system usable, not just documented.
When it is most relevant
A QMB is valuable in manufacturing, industrial services, logistics, healthcare, engineering, and any setting where repeatable processes matter. In Germany, many companies also look for this profile when they need support for German-language procedures, local audit preparation, or coordination with external certification bodies.
For freelance work, the title is often a sign that the person can step into an existing quality structure fast and improve it without heavy onboarding.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around Quality Management Representative (QMB).
A Quality Management Representative (QMB) is a person who supports and coordinates a company’s quality management system. The profile usually shows practical experience with audits, documentation, corrective actions, and process follow-up. In Germany, you may also see the German term Qualitätsmanagementbeauftragter.
Not exactly. A QMB usually has a coordination and system-support role, while a quality manager may carry broader leadership responsibility and a quality assurance specialist may focus more on operational checks. The exact scope depends on the company, but QMB usually means the person keeps the quality system running in practice.
A QMB should be able to organize quality tasks, support internal audits, maintain documentation, and help track corrective actions. The person should also work well with management and operational teams, because the role only works when quality rules are applied in daily work. For projects in Germany, clear written communication in German is often important.
It is a good fit for people who already work in quality, operations, process management, or compliance and want a more formal quality role. It also suits professionals who are moving into quality management from production or administration. The QMB path is most useful for those who want to coordinate, not just inspect.
The Qualitätsmanagementbeauftragter role is usually tied to quality system basics, process control, internal audits, document control, and improvement methods. Many programs also touch on complaint handling, root-cause analysis, and how to prepare for external certification audits. The focus is practical application, not theory alone.
A QMB focuses on running and maintaining the quality management system inside the organization. ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training is centered on planning and conducting audits against the standard. A QMB may work closely with auditors, but the two roles are not the same.
Many QMB credentials or training paths do not work like a license that simply expires, but quality methods and standards do change. Companies usually value freelancers who keep their knowledge current through refresher courses, audit experience, and updated ISO practice. That is especially important when working with external auditors or changing internal systems.
A QMB matters most where repeatable processes, documentation, and audit readiness are important. That includes manufacturing, logistics, engineering, healthcare, and technical services. In Germany, the role is also helpful for companies that need strong coordination between local teams, suppliers, and certification bodies.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with Quality Management Representative (QMB) in Germany is 113 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 904 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with Quality Management Representative (QMB) in Germany, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 46% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with Quality Management Representative (QMB) in Germany have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with Quality Management Representative (QMB) in Germany are German (98%), English (94%), and French (19%).
The most common industries among freelancers with Quality Management Representative (QMB) in Germany are Manufacturing (71%), Professional Services (60%), and Information Technology (52%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with Quality Management Representative (QMB) in Germany are Quality Assurance (92%), Project Management (84%), and Operations (75%).
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