FMEA Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used FMEA
Claus Eggersberger
Last position:
Senior IT Project Manager – Digitalization in Insurance & Telecommunications
Initiation, planning, management, and closing of multiple digitalization projects
Requirements management including proposal creation, technical concepts & process analyses
Stakeholder management (internal steering, external service providers, business units)
Resource & capacity planning, controlling, budget responsibility
Claim and change management (including escalation handling)
Project marketing & knowledge management
Quality assurance & risk management according to PMO standards
Implementation of a cloud-based solution in customer service (insurance)
Harmonization & digitalization of approval and contract processes
Reduced processing times by >20% through optimized workflows
Establishment of standardized project controlling with BI dashboard
Jira • Confluence • MS365 (Project, Teams, SharePoint) • ITIL • PRINCE2
Marian Cucu
Last position:
Mechanical Development Staff Engineer at Flex
- Develop mechanical requirements in alignment with customer specifications.
- Design and simulate mechanical components and assemblies using PTC Creo, including:
- 2D/3D CAD capabilities including advanced surfacing
- Model based geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T)
- Linear static FEA analysis.
- Perform tolerance analysis using TSA spreadsheets and CETOL 6σ.
- Represent the department in project meetings and collaborate with design teams to ensure project alignment.
- Participate in prototyping activities, optimizing designs for manufacturability.
- Conduct testing, verification, and documentation per industry standards.
- Completed training in X-ray inspection (X-ray analysis) for mechanical and electronic assemblies.
- Support system engineers in customer requirements analysis and feasibility evaluation.
- Assist electrical engineers by designing the mechanical layout of the PCBA, ensuring collision-free integration of electrical components.
- Apply Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt Certified) and use Minitab for statistical analysis.
- Support risk management activities (dFMEA).
- Gained practical knowledge of PCBA production processes through regular visits to SMT production lines, enhancing understanding of design-for-manufacturability.
- Work closely with international teams (Italy, Romania).
Jerzy Bartosiewicz
Last position:
Freelance Quality Engineer at Siemens Mobility
- Independently handled quality issues on the customer and supplier side, including documentation and action tracking
- Advised on tracking component schedules up to delivery at the client's plant
- Structured logistics processes and procured raw materials
- Developed suppliers in Poland
Stefan David
Last position:
Quality and Risk Manager at Tridonic GmbH
- Point of contact for customers and insurers for all major complaints (complaint management)
- Monitoring product quality through cyclical reviews
- Deputy head of quality management (2009 to 2019)
- Establishment of risk management within Tridonic GmbH
- Internal auditor training and conducting audits
- Meeting legal requirements by participating in the establishment of risk management in the Zumtobel Group
- Definition and selection of the risk software R2C
- Implementation of the risk software in the Tridonic subgroup
- Porting the returns system from MS Office to the SAP system including extensive customization (SAP customizing)
António José Rodrigues Fernandes
Last position:
QM Manager at cloudWerkstatt GmbH
- Setup of QM system ISO 9001:2015
Martin Trebichavský
Last position:
Project Manager, Product Developer at APA GmbH
- Concept and redesign of tree guards and harvest aids for fruit trees
- Drafts, design and studies of parts and assemblies
- Documentation
- System environment: SolidWorks 2023; MS Office
Stefan Wurm
Last position:
Corporate IT Project Manager at OctaPharma
- SAP rollout to multiple locations of the company
- Predictive project management
- Functional stream lead
- Coordination of 17 streams
- Data migration support
- Cutover management (go live)
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Statistics of experts using FMEA
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
31 years
Position duration
3 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Quality Assurance, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Operations, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
71%
Doctorate
14%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 Austria 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 Austria using FMEA
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
What FMEA covers
FMEA, short for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, is a structured way to spot how a product, process, or system can fail before it reaches a customer. It helps teams focus on the most important risks and decide what to change first. In practice, people also search for DFMEA and PFMEA when they need design or process analysis.
Typical deliverables
- Failure mode and effect tables
- Risk ranking and action tracking
- Design or process review workshops
- Control plan input and update notes
- Traceable documentation for audits
Strong FMEA work is clear, consistent, and easy to review across teams.
Where it is used
FMEA appears in manufacturing, automotive supply chains, electronics, medical devices, and industrial equipment. It is useful whenever a team must reduce defect risk, improve reliability, or prepare for quality reviews. In Austria, it often supports plants, suppliers, and engineering groups working with strict quality expectations.
What strong specialists do
Good specialists ask the right questions, challenge weak assumptions, and separate real risk from noise. They understand the product or process flow, know how to rank severity, occurrence, and detection, and can turn workshop results into actions that owners will actually follow.
Tools and working style
- Excel or structured templates
- APIS IQ-FMEA and similar tools
- Quality management documents
- Workshops with engineering and quality teams
The best professionals keep records consistent, explain trade-offs clearly, and work well with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
When to bring in freelance help
Companies bring in freelance FMEA experts when a launch is moving fast, a risk review is overdue, or internal teams need an outside view. They are also useful for supplier assessments, new line introductions, corrective actions, and updating older PFMEA or DFMEA files. Remote collaboration works well for document reviews, while on-site sessions help with process walks and workshop alignment.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about FMEA? Start with the answers below.
FMEA is used to find likely failure modes, understand their effects, and decide which risks need action first. Teams apply it to designs, production processes, equipment, and service flows. It is especially useful when quality, safety, or reliability decisions must be documented clearly.
FMEA is proactive: it looks for possible failures before they happen. Fault Tree Analysis and root cause analysis are more often used to trace a known problem back to its source. Many teams use FMEA early, then switch to RCA if a real issue appears.
FMEA can cover different levels, but the exact type matters. DFMEA focuses on the design and how the product itself can fail, while PFMEA looks at the process used to make or assemble it. Many projects need both, especially when design changes affect production risk.
A strong FMEA specialist usually understands quality management, process mapping, CAPA, and basic problem-solving methods. Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or medical-device quality systems can help when the work sits in regulated industries. Good facilitation skills matter too, because the best results come from workshops.
FMEA work can range from simple document cleanup to full workshop leadership. A small update may only need a specialist who knows the method and can work with your existing team. New product launches, supplier changes, and complex process flows benefit from someone who has led several reviews before.
Yes, FMEA can often be done remotely if the process is already documented and the team can share drawings, flows, and prior analyses. On-site work is better when the specialist needs to walk the line, observe handoffs, or lead a live workshop. Many Austrian companies use a hybrid setup.
A good FMEA expert produces a clear, consistent analysis that matches your real process or product. Look for someone who asks about interfaces, assumptions, and controls, not just the template fields. The output should be practical enough that owners can act on it without rewriting it from scratch.
Yes, FMEA adds value because it connects risks to actions before an audit finds them. Control plans show what should be checked, but FMEA explains why each control matters and what could go wrong if it is missing. That link makes reviews and changes easier to manage.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used FMEA in their recent projects is 116 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 931 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used FMEA in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 71% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used FMEA in their recent projects have 31 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used FMEA in their recent projects are German (100%), English (86%), and Spanish (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used FMEA in their recent projects are Manufacturing (86%), Automotive (71%), and Information Technology (43%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used FMEA in their recent projects are Quality Assurance (100%), Product Development (86%), and Project Management (86%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used FMEA
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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