CAQ Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used CAQ
Volker Wagner
Last position:
Analyst – Platform Optimization at TradingView ProRealtime
Programming of own indicators with ProBuilder (for the ProRealTime platform)
6 months RCP - Rabe Academy (Basics - Trading account - TWS Interactive Brokers) Focus: Price movement ETH - stock NVIDIA (NASDAQ and CBOE)
- 500 hours total (TradingView & ProRealTime), of which about 1,500 hours of tick data analysis via ProRealTime
Manfred Böttcher
Last position:
Interim Manager Managing Director
- Optimization of business results and expansion of sales activities
- Responsible for personnel organization
- Introduction of a document management system (DMS)
- Introduction and optimization of the ERP, CMS and CRM landscape
- Introduction of digital signatures
- Increase in revenue, reduction in costs and increase in EBIT
Michael Kunisch
Last position:
Freelance Consultant at Tepo – Gebäudedienste GmbH
- Replacement and renewal of the existing client PCs with an upgrade to Windows 11 and mobile workstations with laptops and docking stations
- Introduction of Office365 with OneDrive use
- Introduction of e-invoicing with DATEV accounting software
- Revision of the standard office applications in daily use
- File storage in SharePoint instead of local data storage
- New authorization structure for users
- Use of Microsoft accounts to synchronize profiles
- Reorganization of the document scanning process with storage in SharePoint
- New backup concept in addition to the Microsoft cloud solution
- Introduction of new data structures: review and separation of data into active, inactive, private, business
- Simplification of processes
- Increased data security and improved security
- Permanent data availability at all internal and external workplaces
Edmund Niederkofler
Last position:
Sr. Manager Operation- Site Karlsruhe (Interim) at Thermo Fisher Scientific Karlsruhe
- Responsibility for all operational areas from logistics, production to supply chain, quality, planning, and improvement
- Building a new operations organization structure in response to increased demand during the COVID-19 situation
- Redefining internal processes and establishing a leadership structure for quick market response
- Setting targets and continuously tracking operational goals
- Reducing lead time in the extruder area from 28 weeks to 10 weeks within 15 months through sustainable supply chain and flexible manufacturing methods
- Cutting lead times in the lab area for analytical devices from 15 weeks to 3–4 weeks
- Increasing output in the analysis department by 35% while reducing capacity by 20%
- Implementing measures to reduce inventory and increase inventory turnover
- Improving supply chain strategy, cycle time reduction, and flow production for serial products
- Driving digitalization in production and warehouse management
- Implementing a comprehensive reporting system
Martin Schülein
Last position:
Head of Quality Management Brooks Europe at Brooks Automation Germany GmbH
responsibility for product, process & service quality: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, PLP including change management as well as NC & CAPA management.
expanded QM system scope to include service; systematic review of all production control plans regarding reliability.
logistics process optimization using Lean Six Sigma; concept development, rollout, and training of all responsible stakeholders.
optimization of the complaint process with RMA, FA, and 8D process; reporting of quality performance.
introduction & coordination of Standardized Supplier Quality Assessment (SSQA) for maturity assessment and further development.
implementation of Brooks Process Certification with PQP, 5S, Safety, audits, and annual audit plan including follow-up actions.
achievements: improved product & refurbishment reliability by 25%; reduced turnaround time for failure analysis by 60% and complaints by 55%; improved the SSQA maturity score by 2.8 points.
Andreas Winters
Last position:
Solution Architect and Project Lead at Lapmaster Wolters
- Solution architect and project lead for process and system landscape development in the engineering department (software and methods)
- Redesigned the existing product structure by introducing a modularization and classification concept
- Classification structure for variant management
- Project management and design of MDM, MDG, DVS and product compliance structures in the material master
- Created a combined value stream model with methods for mass customization
- Cost engineering
- Supplier development
- Method training in design techniques
- Development concept and roadmap for implementing a model-centric systemic virtual development methodology in an integrated end-to-end process landscape
- Cost calculation and budget planning
- Regular review board meetings with senior management
Adnan Karabegovic
Last position:
Chief Information Officer at ARLANXEO Deutschland GmbH
- Executed post-carve-out stabilization, system consolidation and cybersecurity uplift. Re-assessed system landscape and assets and designed new IT strategy for future. Implemented new IT operating model focusing on product-centric organization and re-internalization of critical resources.
- Successfully designed new IT operating model of the company, based on massive reduction of external dependencies, insourcing of key positions and upskilling of employees.
- Massive reduction of IT cost in the first three years (-40m$), bringing IT spend level below Gartner industry benchmark (1.27%).
- Introduced new product-centric organization based on fusion teams between business and IT across the company.
- Administered implementation of corporate-wide IT/OT cybersecurity program with more than 60 projects.
- Continuous improvement of enterprise IT/OT cybersecurity maturity level with significant increase in the first two years (CMMI >3.5, C2M2 >2.5).
- Governed successful implementation of the business transformation program within IT area by overachieving the savings target by $8m.
- Initiated and created new cloud-based data management platform based on best-in-class technology.
- Implemented first company-wide Microsoft Copilot AI program based on various business cases, leveraging GenAI and AgenticAI.
Axel Kurz
Last position:
Project Manager
- ERP selection project at an automotive supplier in Regensburg to choose a successor system for a custom-built legacy solution
- Conducting interviews with specialist departments
- Creating a criteria catalog
- Organizing and running workshops
Gunnar Wulf
Last position:
IT-Consultant at Independent Freelancer
- Enterprise and IT strategy
- Digital transformation
- Process and portfolio management
- Interim IT management
Zoran Popov
Last position:
Founder & Automotive Consultant at QM-Service Automotive
- Consulted for Daimler AG, Porsche, BMW, Smart and global supply industry players including VW, Continental, Magna, Webasto, JCI, Mahle, Valeo, Grammer, Woco, Hella, Brose, Faurecia, Lear and Dräxlmaier
- Achieved ISO TS 16949 certification within 12 months instead of two years
- Implemented and trained the QM department; managed production and plant operations
- Executed the Poland relocation of Tier 1 VW Passat sealing systems production (360 workplaces)
- Led the Slovenia Porsche AG OEM headlights project: supplier development, Q-gates implementation, boundary samples definition, intensive operator training, productivity increase, cost reduction, shop floor Pareto error evaluations, corrective actions, and ensured IATF 16949 & VDA 6.3 certifications and delivery quantities
Beserithan Malabakan
Last position:
SD Development and CRM Interaction Center Development at Sanner GmbH
- Part-time 2-3 days/week
- Developments in the SD module and CRM Interaction Center
- Consulting, customizing in SD module
- Adapting Fiori applications in the SD module
- Approval workflow for credit memos: design, concept, implementation, customizing
- Credit memo request: object type BUS 2094
- If the credit memo request value is below a certain threshold -> automatic release and removal of billing block
- If the credit memo request value is above a certain threshold -> automatic determination of the responsible employee
- The employee receives a work item in their integrated inbox or in My Inbox (Fiori) -> the employee can reject, approve, or edit the credit memo request
- UML modeling in technical documentation
- Creating a Z-table for customer sample line items
- Merging COA1 (delivery) + COA2 (CAQ) forms and adding to the spool request as a single PDF
- Correcting workflow title according to NACE, fixing message "ZBMA title is displayed incorrectly in SBWP (Workplace)"
- Receiving PLM documents from an external PLM system, creating an RFC function module, storing PLM documents in the material master as GOS objects
- On releasing a production order, reading PLM documents from MM and saving them in a shared folder for the MES system
- Displaying the number of inspection methods in a popup when creating an order -> VA01/VA02
- Automatic stock reconciliation LVS IDOC INVCON
- Performing AQUA tests
- IDOC archiving for old IDOCs
- NL_PM_drawings and storing print output, informing MES via ZPPORDER IDOC, writing technical documents
- Using SD user exits, BADIs for various requirements
- Extending screens for customer requests via screen exits
- Creating message types for sales orders, purchase orders, and invoices
- Extending CRM Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> Contract with customer-specific requirements
- New Fiori application departure control with data from Z-table and standard equipment tables, displaying a pie chart, calculating "vehicles in operation"
- Extending Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> new tab on Overview Page with list tables for performance feedback, attachments from GOS objects
- Extending Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> new tab on Overview Page with list tables for PM quality notifications, attachments from GOS objects
- Implementing BADIs in CRM
- File storage on SAP server/UNIX server
- Using BOL/GENIL architecture in CRM development
- Project language: German
Kai Müller
Last position:
Tier 1 Battery Management Systems
- Fully automated screwdriving and dispensing processes
- General processes such as employee training
- Participation in task force meetings with OEM customers
- Six Sigma
- Employee training
- Improvement processes
- Escalation processes
Ralf Kuppinger
Last position:
Project Manager at Rosenberger High Frequency Technology
- Project management for the specification and selection of a supplier portal with focus on quality management
- Optimization and digitalization of the maturity process
- Support in adapting the CAQ system as part of the SAP rollout
Rosalind Salecker
Last position:
Head of Training & Qualification Division at ROI Management Consulting AG
- Establishment, strategic alignment and leadership of the division
- Selection and management of an international trainer team (internal & external)
- Responsible for PR, marketing, sales and client management
- Design, planning and delivery of customized qualification programs
- Development of the IoT & Industry 4.0 Learning Factory in Munich
Benjamin Kraus
Last position:
MDR Transition with PRRC-Function
- PRRC according to Article 15 MDR 2017/745
- Lead MDR transition for legacy products
- Communication with the notified body DQS
- Lead technical documentation
- Strategy in activities under MDR 2017/745
- Topics from the development department
- Risk management according to ISO 14971:2019
- Compliance and regulatory consulting for management/board
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Statistics of experts using CAQ
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
29 years
Position duration
4 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Operations, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Audit, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
84%
Master's degree or higher
47%
Doctorate
5%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using CAQ
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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
CAQ in practice
CAQ usually means Computer-Aided Quality. In practice, it covers software and methods for quality planning, inspections, nonconformance handling, corrective actions and audit support. Companies use it to keep product and process quality traceable across production and supplier work.
Typical work
- Set up inspection plans, characteristics and workflows
- Configure CAQ.Net or other CAQ systems for daily use
- Link shop floor checks, complaints and CAPA routines
- Support document control, audits and quality reports
Why specialists matter
Strong CAQ specialists understand both quality processes and system setup. They translate plant rules into clear workflows, master data and forms, then keep the system usable for teams that work under pressure. They also know how to clean up messy data and align old processes with the current setup.
Where it is used
CAQ is common in manufacturing settings with strict traceability needs, especially automotive, machinery, electronics and regulated supply chains. In Germany, companies often need specialists who can work with local teams, shop floor users and quality managers without slowing production.
What to look for
- Practical knowledge of quality management methods and terminology
- Experience with CAQ software configuration and rollout work
- Ability to map real plant processes into simple system logic
- Care with master data, permissions and audit-ready documentation
When to bring in freelance help
Freelance support helps when a CAQ system needs a rollout, a migration, a clean-up after years of custom changes, or help after an audit finding. It also helps when internal teams know the process but need outside expertise to configure modules, train users or stabilize interfaces with ERP and MES systems.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about CAQ, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
CAQ is used to manage quality work in a structured way. It supports inspections, deviations, corrective actions, supplier quality, audits and traceability, especially where many checks must be documented and reviewed.
CAQ is the broad term for computer-aided quality work, while CAQ.Net is one common software suite in that space. Searchers often use the names together because they are looking for specialists who know the product, the workflows and the quality process behind it.
CAQ focuses on quality processes, not on full production control or finance. An MES may collect shop floor data and an ERP may handle planning and materials, but CAQ handles inspections, nonconformities, CAPA and quality records in more detail.
A strong CAQ specialist usually understands quality management methods, shop floor processes and data structures. Helpful adjacent skills include ERP or MES integration, master data cleanup, report design and practical user training.
A CAQ rollout can work with a mix of process knowledge and system setup experience, but not with one-sided expertise. For a clean implementation or migration, you want someone who has already mapped real quality workflows into a live system and handled user acceptance.
Yes, CAQ work is often well suited to remote collaboration because much of it is process analysis, configuration and documentation. On-site time helps when the specialist needs to observe inspections, speak with shop floor teams or validate data flows at the plant.
Look for concrete examples of CAQ process design, not just software knowledge. Good signs are clear thinking about master data, permissions, audit trails, rollout support and how they reduced friction for end users.
German manufacturing companies often need CAQ support for traceable quality processes, supplier control and audit readiness. A specialist who can work in German and understand plant realities can help align quality rules with day-to-day operations.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used CAQ in their recent projects is 120 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 964 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used CAQ in their recent projects, 84% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 47% hold at least a Master's degree, and 5% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used CAQ in their recent projects have 29 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used CAQ in their recent projects are German (100%), English (92%), and French (21%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used CAQ in their recent projects are Manufacturing (88%), Automotive (79%), and Professional Services (46%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used CAQ in their recent projects are Operations (92%), Quality Assurance (88%), and Project Management (83%).
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