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About the role
What they do
Consulting Engineers advise on technical decisions before work starts and while projects are already in motion. They turn business goals into workable engineering steps, review risks early, and help teams choose the right solution instead of the fastest one.
- Feasibility studies and option comparisons
- Technical due diligence and risk reviews
- Requirements analysis and solution design
- Concept reviews, calculations, and documentation
- Vendor, contractor, and tender support
Where they add value
Companies bring in a consulting engineer when internal teams need senior technical judgment without hiring permanently. The role is common in manufacturing, automotive, energy, mechanical engineering, infrastructure, and industrial automation. In Germany, they often support local plant teams, suppliers, and project leads who need clear engineering decisions and clean documentation in English or German.
Core skills
A strong consulting engineer understands both the technical detail and the business impact. They should be able to work with engineering teams, procurement, management, and external partners without losing precision.
- Technical analysis and structured problem solving
- Design review and verification
- Project scoping and specification writing
- Stakeholder communication and workshop facilitation
- Familiarity with CAD, simulation, PLM, ERP, or document control tools, depending on the field
Typical assignments
Freelance consulting engineers are often used for short, focused work where speed and expertise matter more than a long onboarding phase. Typical assignments include checking a concept before investment, supporting a plant expansion, reviewing a supplier proposal, or helping recover a delayed project.
They also fit well when a company needs temporary cover for a senior engineer, extra capacity for a complex bid, or an independent view on a problem that internal teams are too close to.
What good work looks like
The best engineering consultant does more than produce slides. They give clear recommendations, explain trade-offs, and document assumptions so others can act on them.
- Clear, defensible recommendations
- Practical solutions that fit the site and budget
- Clean handover documents and decision logs
- Coordination across disciplines and suppliers
- Independent judgment backed by solid engineering method
Hiring for the right fit
Not every project needs a generalist. Some need a mechanical engineering consultant, a systems engineer, or a consultant engineer with process, electrical, or automation depth. The best match depends on the problem, the tools involved, and how much client-facing work is expected.
For Germany-based projects, look for someone who can work well with local teams, travel when needed, and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. That is often what makes a freelance consulting engineer effective from day one.
Meet FRATCH Consulting Engineers
Divya Manjunath
AI Engineer and Software Engineer
Last position:
Artificial Intelligence and Automation Consultant at Perulatus
- Engineered and maintained backend systems and APIs for scalable AI-powered applications, integrating LLM-based functionality and MCP integrations for marketing tools into production environments with a focus on reliability, performance, and maintainability.
- Built and deployed LLM-driven workflows, retrieval-enhanced application features, and n8n-based automations, enabling intelligent automation and AI-assisted functionality across backend systems.
- Developed an automated AI content publishing pipeline using n8n, LLM-based content generation, AI image generation, HTML processing, WordPress API integration, and Supabase/Postgres for end-to-end workflow execution.
- Optimized AI workflows and n8n automations by replacing manual steps with webhook-based and API-driven processes, improving scalability, consistency, speed, and production readiness.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, improve existing software, and deliver new AI-enabled product features in a fast-paced startup environment, while leveraging ChatGPT and Claude to accelerate prototyping, testing, and debugging.
Khaled Teilab
Consultant / DevOps Engineer
Last position:
Consultant / DevOps Engineer at Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
- Porsche ID is a unified digital identity platform providing secure authentication and seamless access across Porsche’s online services, mobile apps, and connected vehicle features
- Designed and implemented new authentication and authorization functionalities for both users and systems
- Ensured high availability, security, and performance to deliver a flawless digital experience for Porsche customers
- Technologies: Auth0, Angular, Tailwind, AWS, Terraform, Github
- Methodologies: Scrum and SAFe
Volker Schreiner
Operations Manager ATT Area
Last position:
Operations Manager ATT Area at Klingelnberg AG
Bridging the vacancy of operations manager ATT area
Process optimization
Reduction of lead times
Reorganization of the ATT area
Increase in OTIF from 73% to 92%
Greater flexibility in employee deployment through internal equipment training
Integration of a new cooperation partner
Implementation of an MDE system
Markus Dönni
Consulting Engineer
Last position:
Consulting Engineer at Self-employed consulting engineer
Conducting approx. 350 audits worldwide
Industry audit experience:
Setup and introduction of management systems
Planning and implementation of audits and organizational development programs based on holistic quality management concepts
Supplier management and supplier development
Technologies:
Welding, machining, metal forming processes, hardening
Operational support, e.g. for FMEA projects
Training in quality management methods, VDA 6.3, IATF 16949, core tools
Integration of sustainability management according to UN Global Compact/SDG and CSRD and ESRS
Materiality analysis and CO₂ footprint
Support with CDP reporting
Languages: German and English
Juergen Scheele
Founder & Freelance Consulting Engineer
Last position:
Founder & Freelance Consulting Engineer at Juergen Scheele - Freelance Consulting Engineer | Electrical Safety & HVDC Systems
I provide high-value consulting services to automotive and energy industry clients, specializing in electrical safety, fault protection, and HVDC system integration.
My work helps engineering teams develop safer, standards-compliant, and more efficient products—faster.
Core Services:
Electrical safety & fault detection (DC, arc/ground (earth) faults)
HVDC protection strategies & component evaluation
Development-phase technical consultancy (fuses, PSMs, SSRs)
Custom workshops and team enablement
Who I Work With:
Tier 1–3 automotive suppliers
EV system OEMs
Renewable energy & battery storage integrators
Hans Reinl
Engineering and Leadership Consultant
Last position:
Engineering and Leadership Consultant at Self-employed
Leveraging 15+ years of high-scale platform architecture and engineering leadership to consult with companies, focusing on enhancing their engineering capabilities and accelerating adoption of the AI-native web.
- AI & Machine Learning: Hands-on architecture and implementation using Vercel AI SDK, Next.js, Supabase, and Serverless architectures to build production-ready AI applications.
- Reference Architecture: Designed and implemented a full-stack, conversational coach (N+One AI Coach) based on Next.js and Vercel Edge Network for personalized training, demonstrating expertise in performant serverless applications and AI-powered experiences.
- Agentic Systems & Data Processing: Developed agentic-led, low-code crawling and indexing processes for fiber internet network information, showcasing proficiency in automation, LLM integration, and data structuring.
Hans-Dieter Göttlich
Consulting Engineer
Last position:
Consulting Engineer at Ingenieurbüro HDG
- Consulting, design, grid planning, and grid construction for electrical networks.
- Carrying out feasibility checks and analyses, system concepts, condition assessments, and determination of the power balance.
- Calculating cable cross-sections, creating technical checklists, and carrying out quality and visual inspections.
- Focus on the sectors of multi-family homes, business centers with underground garages, industrial parks, supermarkets, hotels, high-rise buildings, and hospitals.
- Creating feasibility analyses, grid connection checks, and approval procedures for charging infrastructure and EE systems.
- Project management for certification processes in the field of PV systems, solar parks, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
- Charging infrastructure planning based on building, technical, electrical, economic, and legal requirements.
- Carrying out grid calculations and simulations including load flow, short-circuit, and harmonic analyses.
- Use of planning tools such as SIMARIS design, SIMARIS project, hagerCAD, Caneco ONE, and EPLAN Electric P8.
- Coordinating grid connection activities with grid operators and authorities to ensure connection technology.
- Carrying out certifications of electrical systems in accordance with VDE-AR-N 4105 and 4110.
- Developing IoT solutions and intelligent grids (smart grid technology, concepts, and architectures).
Aziz Ajrir
Senior Data Scientist & AI Engineer Consultant
Last position:
Senior Data Scientist & AI Engineer Consultant at Lialab SAS
- At Groupama: Developed multiple chatbots using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to optimize internal processes and customer communication.
- At PwC: Set up an AI lab and developed various AI use cases.
- At La Poste: Analyzed and improved data quality in the data lake.
- At ARTE TV: Built a recommendation system using NLP for better content discovery.
Dominik Miklec
Digital Analytics Consultant & Engineer
Last position:
Digital Analytics Consultant & Engineer at Freelance
- Working with clients in various industries like automotive, finance, insurance, and ecommerce
- Main responsibilities include specification, consultation, project management, technical implementation/engineering, and quality assurance of digital analytics setups in Adobe Analytics and Google Analytics with Adobe Launch and Google Tag Manager
- Creating and implementing A/B tests with Adobe Target
Thomas Luft
Owner / Consulting Engineer
Last position:
Owner / Consulting Engineer at Thomas Luft - Agile & FMEA
- Facilitate Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) workshops using agile methods such as Agile, Scrum and Design Thinking, in person, online and hybrid formats
- Support development teams in organizing and developing FMEAs according to the latest standards
- Reintroduce FMEA and oversee process optimization
- Lead mechanical development and quality planning teams in automotive interiors, with and without staff responsibility
- Provide interim management in mechanical development and quality planning for manufacturing companies and automotive suppliers
- Offer 30-minute consultations via online scheduling
Willi Brombacher
Consulting Engineer & Business Developer
Last position:
Consulting Engineer & Business Developer at LiWooD
- Active across divisions in the field of timber modules: optimization, contract awards, 3D planning, construction supervision
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Consulting Engineers statistics
Typical experience
25 years
Average project duration
3.9 years
Certifications per freelancer
2
Top business areas
Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Automotive, Energy, Information Technology
Most common languages
German, English, Arabic
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
63%
Doctorate
13%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Questions in mind? Get key insights about FRATCH
A Consulting Engineer helps define the technical approach, review options, and reduce risk before a team commits to a solution. They may prepare feasibility studies, check designs, support tendering, or advise during implementation. The exact scope depends on whether the project is early-stage, in delivery, or already in trouble.
A company usually brings in an engineering consultant when the need is specific, urgent, or temporary. Freelance support makes sense for a complex project, a short internal gap, or an independent second opinion on a technical decision. It is also useful when the company needs expertise that will not be required every day.
Strong Consulting Engineers combine technical depth with structured communication. They need to analyse problems, compare alternatives, document assumptions, and work with different departments without creating confusion. Industry knowledge matters too, especially when the work touches plants, products, suppliers, or regulated systems.
A consulting engineer focuses more on advice, review, and decision support than on owning one delivery workstream. A design engineer usually creates the detailed technical solution, while a project engineer coordinates execution. In practice, the titles can overlap, so the real difference is the scope of responsibility and the kind of output the client expects.
In Germany, freelance engineering consultants are often used in manufacturing, automotive, energy, plant engineering, and industrial automation. They are a good fit for feasibility studies, supplier evaluation, plant changes, technical audits, and recovery projects. Bilingual communication can matter when local teams, headquarters, and suppliers all need to stay aligned.
Many tasks can be done remotely, especially concept reviews, documentation, and technical analysis. On-site work becomes important when the assignment involves a factory, test environment, field inspection, or close coordination with operations. The best setup is often a mix of both.
Look for clear reasoning, not just a polished profile. A strong consulting engineer can explain why a recommendation is better, what risks remain, and what assumptions the decision depends on. Good signs are structured deliverables, realistic trade-offs, and the ability to communicate with both engineers and managers.
Often yes, but the exact stack depends on the assignment. Some projects need CAD, simulation, PLM, or ERP tools, while others rely more on calculation methods, technical reports, and review processes. Standards and sector rules matter too, especially in regulated or safety-critical environments.
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