APIS IQ-RM Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used APIS IQ-RM
Gerald S.
Last position:
FMEA Moderator / Facilitator at Schneider Engineering
- Facilitation and training of Design-FMEA/DFMEA and Process-FMEA/PFMEA with APIS IQ-FMEA license or Plato e1ns Software including Boundary Diagram
- Facilitated projects mainly in English for Tier1 or OEM:
- Development of AI FMEA software (artificial intelligence) from 2026-05-01
- Process-FMEA seamless stainless steel tubes from 2026-02-01
- Process-FMEA high performance E-drive (Rotor + Stator) (BMW) from 2024-05-01 to 2025-03-31
- System-/Design-FMEA Industry 4.0 digitalisation product from 2022-09-01 to 2023-02-28
- Design- & Process-FMEAs locking and camera systems from 2022-09-01 to 2023-09-30
- Process-FMEAs aviation/aerospace components from 2022-09-01 to 2025-05-31
- Process-FMEA roof systems/sun roofs from 2022-01-01 to 2024-01-31
- System-/Design-FMEA steer by wire from 2022-01-01 to 2023-06-30
- Design-FMEA actuators from 2021-03-01 to 2021-08-31
- Design-FMEA drive by wire system from 2020-03-01 to 2021-12-31
- Design- and Process-FMEA dashboard/IP assembly from 2020-02-01 to 2022-10-31
- Design-FMEA high voltage connector for battery management system from 2020-03-01 to 2020-04-30
- Design-FMEA interior door panels from 2020-02-01 to 2025-04-30
- Design-FMEA domestic appliance from 2019-08-01 to 2020-02-29
- Design-FMEA cobot transmission from 2019-02-01 to 2023-12-31
- Design-FMEA E-drive from 2018-09-01 to 2019-01-31
- Design-FMEA convertible roof system (AMG) from 2018-07-01 to 2019-03-31
- Design-FMEA electrical wheel hub motor from 2017-04-01 to 2018-06-30
- Design-FMEA motorbike frame (BMW) in 2017-06-01
- External member in FMEA circle of experts of a Tier 1 from 2016-01-01 to 2019-12-31
- Design- and Process-FMEA E-axle gearbox from 2016-01-01 to 2018-06-30
- Design-FMEA seating system (AMG) from 2014-11-01 to 2014-12-31
- Design-FMEA electromechanical rolling stabilizer (BMW, Bentley, Porsche, VW) from 2014-09-01 to 2016-06-30
- Requirements analysis Li-Ion battery system from 2014-08-01 to 2014-09-30
- Further facilitation of FMEAs for car body, climatization, roof, light, fuel, gas, ignition systems, plastic moulding, heating systems, ship & stationary engines, turbochargers, reactive power controller, control units, high performance engines, mechatronical chassis actuators, e-mobility and e-drives in marine, motorbike, automotive, rail, aviation/aerospace & energy for customers such as Webasto, McLaren, Ferrari, MAN, Changan, Audi and others.
Moulay Driss S.
Last position:
Project Safety Manager at Harman Automotive International
- FuSi requirements engineering in Doors for tell-tales, reverse camera and chimes
- Draft system requirements specification
- Maintain and review requirements in Doors (DNG)
- Coordinate HW, system and SW architecture teams
- Safety work product roadmap and delivery planning according to ISO 26262 and ASPICE
- Track deadlines with functional safety gate assessments
- Project capacity planning and coordination up to series release
- SW/system planning and coordination with counterparts in India, Romania, China and USA
- Track SOP milestones with customer
- Bug tracking and follow-up with Jira
- Safety analyses and HSIS requirement traceability
- Plan organizational work packages using sprints
- Coordinate ISO 26262 and ASPICE work products in the V-model development process
- Create the safety plan and the safety-critical plan
- Interface between functional safety management, HW development and software development
- Clarify and align requirements regarding quality, FuSi, standards and A-SPICE
- Coordinate between different suppliers for SoC, HW and SW quality and KPIs
Thomas A.
Last position:
Interim Management at Vincorion Power Systems GmbH
- Process and project management to optimize products and development processes for energy systems
- Technical risk management
- Requirements engineering and system architecture
- System FMEA of power generator units and energy storage modules aiming for generic structures
- Claims management according to Section 313 of the German Civil Code
- Regulatory environment: military and NATO standards, AQAP, VG norms
Mohsen D.
Last position:
Quality Planning at iwis mechatronics GmbH
- Quality planning in the inquiry process for various customers (Vitesco, Bosch, VW, ...) in the field of sensors and mechatronics.
- Planning of test concepts for new products and in-house developments throughout the entire manufacturing process.
- Point of contact for customers.
- Analysis of error risks.
- Documentation of quality assurance measures.
- Designing test procedures and specific measurement methods, as well as evaluating quality and process metrics for similar series processes.
- Participation in planning component tests.
- Conducting product analyses and lessons learned, assessing and defining special characteristics, and evaluating quality and process metrics for similar series processes.
- Evaluating quality assurance agreements.
- Participation in manufacturability assessments (feasibility analyses) and in technical discussions with customers and suppliers.
- Business process analysis of customer inquiries.
Shekar V.
Last position:
Resident Engineer – G67 Thermal System at BMW AG / MIND Business and Technology GmbH
- Data management for BMW G67 climate system
- 3D data release according to BMW milestones
- Coordination of G67 HVAC and PTC DFMEA, PFMEA
- Coordination between China and BMW Munich on a complex high-voltage PTC 800-volt topic
Thomas M.
Last position:
External Representative and Consultant at Aeromarintime Systembau GmbH
- External representative and consultant for the integrated management system according to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018
- Industry: Defense industry
- Sector: System house for marine communication
- Employees: 50
Marco D.
Last position:
Freelancer at Freelancer
Uwe Z.
Last position:
Freelance QHSE Auditor at Intellcert
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Statistics of experts using APIS IQ-RM
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
34 years
Position duration
3.5 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Project Management, Quality Assurance, Product Development
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Audit, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
43%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using APIS IQ-RM
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
APIS IQ-RM experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Automotive (100%)
- Manufacturing (88%)
- Aerospace and Defense (38%)
- Energy (38%)
- Professional Services (38%)
- Healthcare (25%)
- Information Technology (25%)
- Transportation (25%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Purpose and scope
APIS IQ-RM is software for structured failure mode and effects analysis and broader technical risk management. It helps teams capture failure chains, causes, effects, controls and actions in a connected model instead of scattered spreadsheets. The application is used across product, process and system development where traceable risk decisions matter.
FMEA structures
The software supports system, design, process and machine FMEA work with hierarchical structures and linked analysis elements. Teams can evaluate risks, assign actions, record prevention and detection controls, and maintain relationships between product functions and manufacturing steps. This creates a reusable knowledge base for reviews and later projects.
Methods and outputs
APIS IQ-RM specialists work with classic FMEA workflows as well as methods such as DRBFM, depending on the company’s quality process. They configure forms, rating schemes, views and reports so that teams can review risk information consistently. Typical deliverables include completed analyses, action registers, review-ready reports and controlled templates.
Ecosystem and skills
- Building product, system and process structures
- Linking functions, failures, causes, effects and controls
- Configuring company-specific ratings, forms and reports
- Importing, cleaning and governing existing FMEA data
- Connecting risk work with quality and manufacturing processes
Strong specialists also understand automotive and industrial quality practices, workshop facilitation, change control and data governance. They can translate engineering knowledge into a model that remains usable for production, validation and audit discussions.
When companies hire specialists
- Spreadsheet-based FMEA work has become difficult to control
- A new product or process needs a structured risk analysis
- Existing APIS IQ-RM projects need migration, cleanup or redesign
- Teams need support before customer, internal or compliance reviews
Companies in Germany often combine on-site workshops with remote configuration and review. The right professional can work with local quality teams, distributed engineering groups and German-language documentation requirements without losing consistency across sites.
What quality looks like
A capable APIS IQ-RM professional asks how the organisation makes decisions before changing templates or ratings. They distinguish a complete data model from a superficial list of failure modes, make actions measurable, and preserve links between risks, controls and evidence. Look for clear review habits, practical knowledge of production processes and experience handing ownership back to the client team.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about APIS IQ-RM, in one place.
APIS IQ-RM is used to create and maintain structured failure mode and effects analyses and related risk-management records. Companies use it to connect functions, failures, causes, effects, controls and actions across product and process development.
APIS IQ-RM provides linked structures, reusable data, controlled evaluations and reportable relationships that spreadsheets usually handle less reliably. Spreadsheets can suit small or temporary analyses, while APIS IQ-RM is better suited to recurring work across products, processes and review cycles.
A strong APIS IQ-RM specialist usually understands FMEA facilitation, process mapping, quality management, manufacturing controls and change management. Knowledge of customer-specific methods and the company’s product lifecycle is also important.
An APIS IQ-RM engagement may cover a new analysis, template and method configuration, data cleanup, migration or preparation for a formal review. The scope should define ownership, source data, required outputs and how the client team will maintain the model afterward.
APIS IQ-RM work can often be completed remotely when secure access, source data and review routines are available. On-site sessions can still help with workshops, production observation and stakeholder alignment, especially when teams prefer German-language collaboration.
The required background depends on the project’s complexity and the quality of its existing data. A simple configuration task may need focused product knowledge, while a company-wide method redesign calls for mature FMEA practice, facilitation skills and experience with governance.
Ask for examples of APIS IQ-RM models, reports or workflows they have delivered, while respecting confidentiality. Test whether they can explain why a structure, rating method or control link is appropriate rather than merely showing that they can enter data.
APIS IQ-RM is part of the APIS risk-management product family and is commonly discussed alongside the IQ-FMEA name. When selecting a specialist, confirm the exact product version, modules, terminology and workflows used in your organisation so the engagement matches the installed environment.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used APIS IQ-RM in their recent projects is 115 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 922 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used APIS IQ-RM in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 43% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used APIS IQ-RM in their recent projects have 34 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used APIS IQ-RM in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (50%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used APIS IQ-RM in their recent projects are Automotive (100%), Manufacturing (88%), and Aerospace and Defense (38%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used APIS IQ-RM in their recent projects are Project Management (100%), Quality Assurance (100%), and Product Development (88%).
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