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Need support for mechanical design, plant engineering, industrial automation, or product development? Bring in freelance engineering consultants who fit your scope, tools, and delivery model. FRATCH matches you quickly with vetted, available experts.
About the role
What they deliver
Engineering consultants support technical work from concept to release. They turn requirements into workable designs, solve bottlenecks, and help teams move from analysis to implementation. Typical deliverables include:
- Technical concepts and feasibility checks
- Design reviews and process improvements
- Calculations, documentation, and specifications
- Prototype support and test planning
- Troubleshooting for production or product issues
Core skills
A strong engineering consultant combines deep technical judgment with clear communication. Companies hire them when they need someone who can work across disciplines and keep decisions practical.
- Mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering know-how
- CAD, simulation, PLC, or systems engineering skills, depending on the project
- Structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis
- Clean documentation and stakeholder communication
- Ability to work with internal teams, suppliers, and external partners
When to hire
Freelance engineering consultants are a good fit when a project needs extra capacity, a specialist view, or help with a temporary technical gap. They are often brought in for product development, plant ramp-ups, process optimization, audits, or recovery work after delays and design issues.
In Germany, they are common in manufacturing, automotive, machinery, energy, and industrial technology. Companies often want a consultant who can join remote meetings in English and, when needed, work on-site with local engineering or operations teams.
What makes them strong
The best engineering consultants do more than give advice. They make decisions easier for the team and keep work moving.
- They ask the right technical questions early
- They understand constraints, not just ideal solutions
- They document work so teams can use it later
- They stay calm under pressure during troubleshooting
- They know when to recommend a simple fix over a complex one
Tools and domains
The right consultant depends on the system and industry. Some focus on CAD and product engineering, others on automation, test benches, manufacturing lines, or technical project leadership. Common environments include SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD, EPLAN, Siemens tools, and structured engineering workflows tied to quality, compliance, and release management.
Choosing the right fit
Look for relevant project experience, clear deliverables, and the ability to work with your existing team. A good consultant can explain trade-offs in plain language, adapt to your processes, and keep scope under control. That matters whether you need short-term support, a specialist review, or an interim technical lead.
Meet FRATCH Engineering Consultants
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
Dirk Markus M.
CS/CE Engineer
Last position:
Scientific Software Consulting Engineer
Technical audit for scientific software.
Thomas Übermeier
Head of Engineering - Midnight
Last position:
Head of Engineering - Midnight at IOG / Midnight
- Built and scaled a 35-member engineering team (Core Engineering, QA, and SRE) in 12 months, accelerating Midnight’s blockchain development on Parity’s Substrate framework.
- Defined strategic direction and aligned technology development with business objectives as a key member of the leadership.
- Optimized software development processes and implemented agile methodologies, enhancing operational efficiency and code security.
- Delivered projects in a fast-paced startup environment through effective project management and resource allocation.
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
Robin Steinkühler
Consultant, Data Science & Engineering
Last position:
Consultant, Data Science & Engineering at valantic Digital Finance GmbH
- Bridged business and engineering for enterprise finance clients, designing data products and cloud pipelines in Python, SQL Server, SAP Datasphere, and Tagetik
- Conceived, built, and containerised a Python/FastAPI universal connector that syncs SAP S/4HANA and other SQL/NoSQL sources to Tagetik, deployed on Google Cloud Run and Microsoft Azure, cutting a critical 90-minute data load to approximately 80 seconds (65× faster)
- Architected a medallion-layer SQL Server warehouse ingesting approximately 500 GB/day from 11 ERP instances, automating daily refreshes (full load under 6 minutes) and freeing 20–30 finance staff from days of manual data consolidation
- Led cross-functional workshops to design enterprise EPM target architecture for a leading Southeast-Asian telecom (CAPEX, OPEX, revenue), translating requirements into data-model specifications and integration blueprints now being built by the client’s implementation team
- Delivered selected projects including a consolidated data & reporting warehouse for a global manufacturer (10 k+ employees), NFI reporting for an international management & technology consultancy, and CAPEX/OPEX planning for a Southeast-Asian telecom (20 k+ employees)
Markus Kaffke
Collaboration Partner
Last position:
Cooperation Partner at OKR-Experten / Digital Winners
- Advising entrepreneurs and companies – from practice for practice
- OKR – Objectives and Key Results, the strategy framework by Intel adapted by Google for setting goals and aligning across all levels of the organization
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).
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
Adrian Ramón Held
Systems Engineer
Last position:
Systems Engineer at Defence Company
- Development and implementation of a project wide requirements process
- Review and improvement of requirements specifications
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
Paul Feher
UX/UI Senior Engineering Consultant (UX/UI Design Lead)
Last position:
UX/UI Senior Engineering Consultant (UX/UI Design Lead) at ALTEN GmbH
- Design lead, introduction and workshop for Figma
- BMW SP25 and validation of MGU22
- Sixt branch software concept and design
- PVA Tepla software UX/UI
Dana Aronovici
Software Engineering Consultant
Last position:
Software Engineering Consultant at Project A
- Advising clients on software engineering and technical product management.
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Engineering Consultants statistics
Typical experience
27 years
Average project duration
3.9 years
Certifications per freelancer
3
Top business areas
Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Automotive, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
45%
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Frequently Asked Questions
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An engineering consultant helps define, review, and improve technical solutions. That can include design support, calculations, documentation, troubleshooting, testing, and process optimization. The exact scope depends on whether the work is in product development, plant engineering, automation, or technical project recovery.
Look for strong technical judgment, structured problem-solving, and the ability to explain decisions clearly. A good consultant should also be comfortable with the tools and standards used in your field, such as CAD, simulation, PLC-related work, or engineering documentation. The best fit is not just technically strong, but also easy to work with across teams.
A design engineer usually focuses on creating or improving a specific technical solution. A project engineer often coordinates delivery across tasks and stakeholders. An engineering consultant is brought in more selectively to solve a defined problem, provide specialist input, or strengthen a team where expertise is missing.
Freelance support makes sense when the need is temporary, highly specialized, or tied to a specific project phase. It is also useful when you need fast access to expertise without adding long-term headcount. Companies often use it for launches, audits, troubleshooting, or peak workload periods.
Both models are common. Remote work fits concept work, documentation, reviews, and coordination, while on-site time helps with plant visits, testing, commissioning, and direct collaboration with production or hardware teams. Many projects use a mix of both.
Ask which types of systems, products, or plants they have worked on and what deliverables they would produce for your case. Also ask how they handle documentation, stakeholder alignment, and technical risk. For complex work, it helps to request examples of similar problems they have solved.
An engineer or developer may be responsible for daily execution inside a team. An engineering consultant is usually hired for a targeted mandate: diagnose a problem, improve a process, or guide a technical decision. The role is less about being assigned to one internal line of work and more about bringing in focused expertise where it matters most.
Check whether the consultant understands your constraints quickly and asks precise questions. Strong candidates provide a clear approach, define deliverables, and communicate trade-offs without hiding behind jargon. Quality shows up in practical solutions, reliable documentation, and work that your team can actually use.
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