IATF 16949 Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used IATF 16949
Ümit Demir
Last position:
Managing Director at SELF Consulting und Trading Germany
- Successful integration of new business areas
- Support for change management projects
- Introduction of lean management and digitalization initiatives
- Management of external partners, interim managers, and consultants
- Successful implementation of growth and transformation strategies
- Plant expansion
- Plant relocation
Philip Scott
Last position:
Interim Management - OPEX, BPM, LEAN CI, Quality at SCOTTSPOT
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
Dan Hartung
Last position:
Owner / Business Consultant at Unternehmensberatung Dan Hartung
- Strategic consulting and support for certifications according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, VDA 6.3, IATF 16949, TISAX, and AZAV.
- Optimization of business processes to improve efficiency, legal compliance, and audit readiness.
- Delivery of professional training, including forklift training, safety briefings, and ADR 1.3.
Volker Schreiner
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
Andreas Kürzinger
Last position:
Consultant / Interim Manager Engineering (Machining) at Neumayer Tekfor GmbH
Process optimization and automation
Development and documentation of savings potential to reduce manufacturing costs
Analysis of production processes to identify weak points
Coaching the Engineering department to improve ways of working and lean philosophy
Elimination of work steps with annual savings of approx. €150k
Increase in machine shift output from 3,600 to 4,250 pieces (18%)
Increase in shift output of two machines from 105 to over 120 pieces (14%)
Preparation for the integration of automated 100% inspections and laser marking into the machine process
Material optimization to stabilize machining processes
Roger Böttcher
Last position:
Project Manager PMO Department New Launch and Series Support at SMA-Metalltechnik GmbH
- Managed automotive projects including relocation of series projects to sister plants in Romania and South Africa
- Analyzed current state and defined necessary measures
- Planned, coordinated and controlled project activities
- Communicated in English and German across interfaces and in reporting
- Documented results and coordinated process changes
- Created project, workflow and schedule plans
- Aligned implementation topics regularly with customer (Porsche, Bentley, Audi, etc.)
Ali Chaari
Last position:
Head of Quality Management at Ronda AG
- Direct reporting to executive management with responsibility for the entire quality management function in the company
- Advisory role as a sparring partner for executive management in all quality-related decisions
- Preparation and planning of ISO9001 certification
- Development and implementation of a KPI dashboard for quality activities for strategic steering
- Development and implementation of the strategic direction for the quality area
- Optimization and further development of the IQSoft quality management software to improve operational quality performance
- Successful promotion of a sustainable quality structure through regular workshops and training sessions
- Analytical problem-solving for quality and process challenges with a pragmatic approach (MSA/SPC)
- Planning and execution of internal and external audits
- Strategic supplier management
- Digitalization of the sampling process to increase efficiency
Giuseppe Manolio
Last position:
Agile Team Coach at Beispielprojekt (REWE-Digital)
- Improved the team’s delivery capability and performance by introducing agile methods and the agile mindset
- Established and further developed the agile development process, promoted innovation, and optimized processes
- Ensured the team’s forecastability through suitable tools and methods
- Identified impediments, created transparency within the team, and supported their removal
- Organized and facilitated workshops and events
- Selected, coordinated, monitored, analyzed, and reported on agreed OKRs and KPIs
- Established a healthy team culture, anchored agile values, promoted team development, knowledge sharing, and self-organization
- Established an open and constructive feedback culture
- Built communication bridges between the team, departments, and external roles
- Supported scaling and coordination of product development, provided methodological support for Product Owners and the team
- Maintained and communicated product strategy, backlogs, and roadmaps
Alexander Döring
Last position:
Interim Manager Procurement | Head of Procurement & Strategic Sourcing at Löwenstein Medical Technology GmbH & Co. KG
- Overall responsibility for strategic and operational procurement, Procurement Management (11 FTE).
- Further development of the procurement and procurement organization, including task and role model.
- Management of cross-functional special projects (e.g. value engineering, design-to-cost).
- Development and implementation of a holistic sourcing and procurement strategy with a focus on resilience, ESG, de-risking, decoupling and cost performance.
- Execution of a comprehensive procurement transformation with a new supply chain strategy alignment.
- Reorganization of the procurement team to improve efficiency through clear role allocation and relief from non-core and non-functional tasks.
- Professionalization of contract management processes and supplier development programs.
- Process optimization along the S2C and P2P chain, including standardization and automation in line with MDR (EU Regulation 2017/745), GxP compliance & quality management systems ISO 9001 and ISO 13485.
- KPI development and optimization of the KPI system for performance and efficiency measurement in critical paths and missing parts.
- Coaching the team in strategic procurement work, project management and procurement due diligence.
- Implementation of AI-supported tools for sourcing, spend analysis and inventory management to optimize inventory.
- Achieved inventory reduction of ~31% through professional inventory management.
- Management of two cost reduction (cost avoidance) programs with quantified results: ~50% reduction in manufacturing costs for one core component and ~64% reduction in material costs for the successor platform through redesign and category sourcing.
- Savings in the low double-digit million range versus the baseline.
- Material groups: contract manufacturing, PCBA, EMS, blower, silicone injection molding, power supplies, batteries, displays, hoses, masks, valves, foams, cables, sensors, wireless modules (2G–5G), telemedicine components, laboratory services.
Joseph Amorin
Last position:
Business Operations and ASPICE Quality Assurance at Freelance
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of operational processes to ensure alignment with ASPICE standards.
- Develop and implement quality assurance frameworks that enhance product and process quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of quality.
- Provide training and support to teams on ASPICE requirements and best practices.
- Facilitate audits and assessments to identify non-compliance issues and develop corrective action plans.
Stefan Schnabel
Last position:
Founder and Senior Consultant at LPM-Consulting, the LeanManufactur
- Consulting SMEs in Lean Management, Operational Excellence and internal auditing according to ISO 9001
- Implementation of efficiency, effectiveness and quality improvement measures
- Support with the implementation of sustainability strategies
Nenad Cavnic
Last position:
Consultant and Interim Manager in Project Management at Simplon GmbH
- Development and implementation of the project management process in the company
- Introduction and training of the organization in project management
- Ensuring communication and reporting
- Creation of processes, workflows, and template documents
- Interim project management for the product development process and the production of bikes
- Business case analysis of suppliers and driving decisions forward
- Setting priorities and bringing projects to completion
- Supplier management, task force, and output increase at suppliers in Portugal
- Handover to the organization so that project management is carried out independently in the future
- Employee coaching and development
Cavit Sarioglu
Last position:
Renovation of own properties at Private building project
- Independent planning and execution of renovation projects on several residential properties, including coordination of trades, budget and schedule control, site supervision, material procurement and quality control
- Experience in interior finishing, building services, exterior areas, as well as compliance with construction and energy efficiency standards
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.
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Statistics of experts using IATF 16949
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
29 years
Position duration
3.2 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Quality Assurance, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Audit, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
84%
Master's degree or higher
36%
Doctorate
4%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Germany using IATF 16949
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About the technology
What it covers
IATF 16949 is the quality management standard used in the automotive supply chain. It builds on ISO 9001 and adds stricter rules for consistency, traceability, risk control, and defect prevention. Companies use it to run production, manage suppliers, and pass customer audits.
Typical work
- Gap analyses against current process and documentation
- Audit preparation and corrective action follow-up
- Supplier quality routines and escalation handling
- Support for APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and SPC
The standard often shows up in plants, tier suppliers, and engineering teams that need stable release processes. In Germany, it is especially relevant where automotive manufacturing, tooling, and component supply depend on tight quality discipline.
Core skills
Strong specialists know how to turn a standard into working routines. They read process maps, control plans, nonconformity reports, and audit evidence without losing the business context. They also understand how IATF 16949 links to ISO 9001, customer-specific requirements, and shop-floor reality.
When to bring help
Companies usually bring in freelance expertise when an audit is close, a plant needs a reset, or a supplier issue keeps repeating. It also helps during new product launches, contract changes, or when local teams need temporary support in German and English across sites.
What good looks like
- Clear documentation that matches real processes
- Practical corrective actions, not generic recommendations
- Strong control of changes, deviations, and traceability
- Calm work with production, quality, and procurement teams
A strong professional explains what to fix first and what can wait. They reduce noise, close gaps, and make the system easier to run.
Adjacent tools
IATF 16949 work rarely stands alone. It often connects with internal audit programs, supplier scorecards, 8D problem solving, MSA, calibration tracking, and manufacturing execution or ERP systems. The best experts can move between quality paperwork and operational decisions without friction.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about IATF 16949, in one place.
IATF 16949 is used to run a quality management system for automotive production and the supply chain. It helps companies control variation, document processes, manage suppliers, and respond to defects in a structured way. It is common in plants, tier suppliers, and technical teams that need to prove consistent output.
IATF 16949 replaced ISO/TS 16949 as the current automotive quality standard. People still search for ISO/TS 16949, so it is useful to know the older name when reviewing legacy documents or old certificates. The work, however, is now built around the IATF version.
IATF 16949 builds on ISO 9001 but adds automotive-specific expectations for process control, risk management, traceability, and supplier oversight. A team that already runs ISO 9001 still needs extra automotive know-how to meet IATF requirements. That is why companies often bring in specialists instead of relying on generic quality support.
A strong IATF 16949 specialist usually understands APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, internal audits, and root-cause analysis. Experience with supplier quality, control plans, and nonconformity handling is also valuable. In practice, the best professionals can work with production, engineering, and procurement without slowing the team down.
A company usually needs IATF 16949 help when audit readiness is weak, documentation is inconsistent, or recurring quality problems keep coming back. Freelance support is also useful during launch phases, supplier recovery, or when a local team needs short-term cover. The right expert can focus on the gap without adding permanent overhead.
IATF 16949 work can often start remotely with document reviews, gap analysis, and preparation of audit evidence. On-site time is still important for process walks, line observations, and discussions with production teams. In Germany, many projects use a mix of both so the expert can work with local teams and still move fast.
Look for a IATF 16949 professional who can explain requirements in plain language and tie them to real shop-floor work. Good signs are practical audit findings, clear corrective actions, and strong familiarity with customer-specific requirements. You want someone who improves the system, not someone who only writes documents.
A IATF 16949 freelancer should ask about the current certificate status, open audit findings, plant scope, and the biggest quality pain points. It also helps to know which sites are involved, which customers set extra rules, and whether the work is remote, on-site, or mixed. Clear scope makes the assignment much easier to deliver well.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used IATF 16949 in their recent projects is 119 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 956 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used IATF 16949 in their recent projects, 84% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 36% hold at least a Master's degree, and 4% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used IATF 16949 in their recent projects have 29 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used IATF 16949 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (96%), and French (22%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used IATF 16949 in their recent projects are Automotive (93%), Manufacturing (91%), and Professional Services (58%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used IATF 16949 in their recent projects are Quality Assurance (100%), Operations (88%), and Project Management (87%).
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