EU Machinery Directive Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used EU Machinery Directive
Tobias Knebel
Last position:
Owner / Self-employed at LocalConnect
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Jens Matthaei
Last position:
Automation project manager at Capgemini Engineering @ ACC Battery Factory
PSA, Peugeot Citroën, France (10/2023 – 05/2024)
- Launch Manager for electrode production rolling lines
- Setup, modernization, and commissioning of cleanroom production equipment
- Management of a team of 15 Chinese technicians
- Recovery of a three-month delay and on-schedule delivery
Kurt Fisch
Last position:
WeMatch Consulting GmbH / Contracting / Framework agreement - Novanta Medical GmbH
- Labeling BarTender
- Structure, Schema ST4 consulting.
- MDR consulting.
Frank Stölzel
Last position:
Project & Interim Manager at Freelance
- See detailed project list above
Holger Beck
Last position:
Consultant for development support topics and standards at TeDiMoS GmbH
- Standards research "Product-/project-related for speed-controlled pumps".
- Support of internal development departments on standards issues nationally and internationally.
- Creation and maintenance of internal standards and test plans.
- Generation of technical requirements from normative specifications.
- Collaboration with authorities.
- Coordination with associations and organizations/authorities (VDE, UL, notified body EMC test).
Thomas Stork
Last position:
Automation Technology Lecturer at HWK Munich and Upper Bavaria
- Training professionals in PLC technology, pneumatics, control engineering, and KUKA robots
- Creating scripts for Siemens systems: STEP 5, STEP 7, TIA Portal, WinCC
- Creating scripts for pneumatics, control engineering, and KUKA robot programming
- Serving on the examination committee for quality assurance in vocational training
- Training and certifying over 500 professionals
Johannes Fruntzek
Last position:
Project Management Conveyor Technology at Amazon Deutschland Transport GmbH
Retrofit of 10 existing distribution centers with ASML (automated scan manual labelling)
Automation of conveyor technology at the induct with the goals of improving ergonomics, reducing costs, and increasing throughput
Adaptation of existing MHE (material handling equipment)
Supplier management (internal and external)
Construction site coordination
Detailed planning and execution of the implementation concept
Acceptance tests for machine safety, Machinery Directive
Planning and execution of IOQ, SWEH, SAT, Launch
Ensuring compliance with costs, deadlines, and scope
Risk management
PM coaching of the project team and suppliers
Leading multiple international teams
International communication/coordination of sites (Delivery Stations AMZL, suppliers), RME, Ops, Safety, PMO, and Quality
Methods and tools: Interim project management, project management (classic, agile, hybrid), change management, V-model, Scrum, Ozark, Chime, PtW, RightCrowd, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, conveyor technology, logistics, mechanical engineering, construction site coordination, claim management, requirements management, specifications, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (international)
Cedric Tiogo
Last position:
B2B Freelance Design Engineer for Special-Purpose Machinery at FEM-Composites GmbH
- Cost estimation for a hydraulic system, taking into account the costs over the entire product life cycle and optimizing the technical specifications.
Andreas Kälber
Last position:
Project Manager at Winkelmann Building+Industry / Reflex Winkelmann
As part of a greenfield project, a new production plant is being built in Slovakia to produce industrial media storage for OEMs and distributors once completed.
Procurement and industrialization of production equipment for prefabrication.
Design, procurement, installation and integration of complete production lines based on stamping, forming and welding technology with integrated, labor-reducing processes.
Establishment of a production environment under strategic aspects according to the latest state of the art.
Overall and continuous communication with the entire greenfield team, adjacent departments and plant and executive management.
Development of concepts together with key suppliers and identification of ratio potentials along manufacturing process chains using value stream analyses.
Collection, assessment and application of process data such as throughput times, manufacturing times, setup times, wait and idle times using time and multimoment studies as well as surveys.
Forward-looking design of production systems and processes with the goal of implementing automated and competitive process solutions as part of comprehensive supply chain management.
Planning of production workflows, definition of manufacturing methods, design of the overall layout and workstations.
Determination and recording of process cost rates, overhead rates, cost evaluation of production processes, machine hourly rates, depreciation as well as expected share of claims and rework costs to optimize manufacturing costs.
Continuous optimizations of product designs for their adaptation into automation-oriented production environments until the plant's SOP.
Multi-project management for the engineering, design, procurement, installation and process integration of all relevant trades with respect to plant engineering, lifting equipment, production equipment and QA installations.
Ongoing establishment of an overall concept in constructive, plant engineering, logistical, IT and QA aspects.
Tilman Gühring
Last position:
Interim Manager at KAYSER Filtertech GmbH
- Managed two plants in the Czech Republic with 120 employees and €20 M revenue after a failed relocation
- Stabilized processes and significantly improved technical performance
- Reduced order backlog by 40%
- Responsible for order processing and continuation of controlling
- Integrated the plant into SAP
Hans Patric Kraft
Last position:
Consulting Project Manager at Maschinenfabrik Gustav Eirich GmbH & Co KG
- Advising and training project managers on project-specific tasks and methodological execution of special machine construction projects in the automotive context
- Supporting customer communication
- Explaining project management principles and processes
- Advising on machinery directive from a project manager's perspective
- Applying de-escalation tactics
- Assisting in customer meetings
- Developing project strategies
- Defining requirements for project tasks
- Qualifying customer requirements
Ahmet Demir
Last position:
Electrical Designer / Hardware Planner EPLAN 2024 at Horiba GmbH
- Planning and development of electrical systems for test benches and alternative drive systems
- Designing a battery test station specifically for electric cars
- Specifying and designing controls, following standards, legal regulations, planning guidelines, and customer specs
- Sizing and selecting electrical components
- Creating electrical schematics and macros and maintaining parts data with EPLAN P8 Version Interface 2024
- Updating and adapting PLC programs
- Preparing SISTEMA calculations
- Supporting assembly and commissioning
- Ordering electrical components in SAP
- Ensuring compliance with common standards and regulations
- Sizing and cost calculation of high-current cables (1200 V/1000 A for AC and DC)
Hans Malarski
Last position:
Technical Writer / CE Coordinator / Consultant for Multilingual Information Management at Self-employed
- Creating and translating technical documentation and software with regard to regulatory requirements
- Organizing the language components of board and supervisory board meetings
- Leading and coordinating multilingual documentation and translation projects externally
- Achieving annual cost savings
- Advising SMEs and global players on optimizing the workflows of multilingual documentation creation
- Developing efficient terminology and translation management
Rüdiger Schüller
Last position:
Interim Manager / Self-employed Engineer at E.M.S - Engineering & Management Service GmbH
- C-level support, director, senior management and R&D/BU lead roles
- Strategic and operational corporate management and development
- Strategic and technical product and total system development
- Overall project and multi-project management
- Medtech, automotive, plant and special machinery construction, hydrogen/fuel cell
- Project planning and implementation of alternative energy solutions (PV, wind, hydro) including energy storage and trading
- Consulting and implementation of alternative drive solutions
- Development and project coordination from idea to implementation
- Leading and coordinating interdisciplinary and international teams and BU interface communication
- Customer support and development of customer-specific solutions
- Sizing, development and selection of required components
- Development, planning and assembly of solutions in special machinery and alternative energy and drive technology
Sebastian Papke
Last position:
Freelance Technical Writer and CE Coordinator at Freelance
- Full cycle documentation creation, maintenance and submission: from kickoff, content research, document creation, translation management to final delivery
- Conduct project-related research on documentation-relevant standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure legal security and valid results
- Created documents such as operating, assembly, software manuals as well as online help and infographics
- Developed risk assessments based on Annex I Machinery Directive and compiled requirements of relevant norms, directives and laws
- Prepared all necessary CE documents: risk assessment; nameplate; declaration of conformity
- Collaborated closely with all involved departments to ensure CE compliance process
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Statistics of experts using EU Machinery Directive
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
6.8 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Product Development, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
94%
Master's degree or higher
39%
Doctorate
17%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
95%
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 EU Machinery Directive
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
Machinery scope
The EU Machinery Directive sets the safety and conformity rules for machinery placed on the EU market. Specialists use it to define product scope, identify applicable essential health and safety requirements, and support CE marking decisions for machines, assemblies, and partly completed machinery.
Key deliverables
- Risk assessments and hazard reviews
- Technical files and documentation sets
- Declarations of conformity and instructions
- Support for CE marking and compliance checks
Standards and evidence
Strong professionals work with the Machinery Directive together with EN ISO 12100, EN 60204-1, and other harmonised standards. They translate design choices into evidence that a machine is safe, documented, and ready for assessment.
When companies need help
Companies usually bring in freelance expertise when a new machine is launched, an old design is updated, or documentation needs to be cleaned up before a market entry. In Germany, this often comes up in manufacturing, industrial automation, packaging, and special-purpose equipment projects.
What good specialists do
Good specialists do more than fill templates. They trace hazards through the full machine lifecycle, ask the right questions about intended use and foreseeable misuse, and keep the paperwork aligned with the actual design.
Collaboration and delivery
- Remote reviews of drawings and manuals
- On-site gap checks at the plant or lab
- Support for internal teams and suppliers
- Clear action lists for fixes and sign-off
For German teams, the best results come from experts who can work in English and, when needed, coordinate with local engineering and quality stakeholders in German.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around EU Machinery Directive.
The EU Machinery Directive sets the safety and documentation rules for machinery sold in the EU. It is used to judge whether a machine meets the essential health and safety requirements before it is placed on the market. Freelance specialists help turn those legal duties into practical design and documentation work.
No. The Machinery Directive is one of the legal bases behind CE marking for machinery, but CE marking itself covers the full conformity process. A specialist helps you gather the evidence, prepare the technical file, and decide what documentation is needed before the mark is applied.
A EU Machinery Directive specialist is often asked to perform a conformity review, prepare a risk assessment, or check the technical file. They may also review operating instructions, declaration wording, and the use of harmonised standards. For complex projects, they support the team through design changes and supplier coordination.
The Machinery Directive is often worked on together with EN ISO 12100 for risk assessment and other machine-specific standards such as EN 60204-1. The exact set depends on the type of equipment and the hazards involved. A strong specialist knows how to map standards to the machine, not just list them.
A Machinery Directive project does not always need the same depth of expertise. A simple documentation review may need a focused specialist, while a new machine platform or a large retrofit usually needs someone who can handle design, compliance, and supplier questions together. The more safety-critical or custom the machine, the more important proven experience becomes.
Much of EU Machinery Directive work can be done remotely because it depends on drawings, manuals, risk records, and test evidence. On-site visits still help when the specialist needs to inspect the machine, check guarding in place, or speak with production and quality teams. In Germany, mixed remote and on-site collaboration is common.
A good EU Machinery Directive specialist explains the legal logic clearly and ties every recommendation to the actual machine design. Look for experience with technical files, risk assessments, and harmonised standards, not just general compliance language. They should be able to spot gaps, prioritize fixes, and write documentation that engineers can use.
A Machinery Directive freelancer should be comfortable reading design documents, test reports, and product manuals. It also helps to understand manufacturing workflows, safety functions, and how teams make decisions across engineering, quality, and legal review. For projects in Germany, clear communication with both local and international stakeholders is often important.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used EU Machinery Directive in their recent projects is 111 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 885 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used EU Machinery Directive in their recent projects, 94% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 39% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used EU Machinery Directive in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 6.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used EU Machinery Directive in their recent projects are German (100%), English (95%), and French (32%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used EU Machinery Directive in their recent projects are Manufacturing (95%), Automotive (68%), and Energy (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used EU Machinery Directive in their recent projects are Product Development (91%), Project Management (91%), and Quality Assurance (77%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used EU Machinery Directive
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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