ISO 14971 Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used ISO 14971
Melanie S.
Last position:
Lead Quality / Regulatory at Confidential
Built and drove the implementation of an ISO 13485-aligned quality management system for a newly established medical-device manufacturer developing products for leading OEM customers. Led RA/QA strategy, QMS architecture, design-control setup, supplier-...
Torsten Voegler
Last position:
COO/CTO (Freelance) at Reitreal LLC
- Setting up and running operations for offering multi-level tokenized real estate investment possibilities,
- Start-up preparations, establishing a real estate investment trust (REIT)
- Communication with SEC, technology provider selection, etc.
Volker Rank
Last position:
Interim Manager / Validation Project Manager at Medical Technology
- Creation of medical templates according to ISO 13485:2016 and GMP / MDR.
- Design Qualification (DQ).
- Validation plan (VP).
- Creation of PFMEA / FMEA.
- Installation Qualification (IQ).
- Operational Qualification (OQ).
- Performance Qualification (PQ).
- Final report (AB).
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).
Armin Wehrle
Last position:
Interims Head of Functional Safety & R&D Processes at SEMIKRON Danfoss GmbH & Co KG
- Planning and coordination of all safety activities and organizational development to meet the requirements of ISO 26262 and IEC 61508
- Process development according to Automotive SPICE™ and ISO 26262
- Establishment and technical leadership of the CoC Functional Safety Management and coordination and responsibility of safety activities across all projects (ASIL C and ASIL D)
- Stakeholder management and alignment with OEMs, DIA/RASIC coordination
- Steering of staff on developing functional safety and relevant work products for safety evidence
- Planning, coordination, monitoring and progress analysis of work package creation and action tracking
- Planning and execution of safety assessments and audits for internal sub-projects and external suppliers
- Creation of the safety plan and support in creating work packages for the safety case
- Conducting FMEAs, FMEDAs and FTAs
- Coordination, development and execution of safety training
- Resource and deployment planning, budget planning and controlling
- Planning, tendering, contracting and coordination of temporary external support services
- Interdisciplinary planning and coordination of activities in functional safety management according to ISO 26262
- Conducting ASPICE™ maturity assessments and deriving process improvements based on the standard requirements
- Planning, coordination and creation of the safety assurance documentation
- Central point of contact for functional safety for all organizational levels as well as NBs, OEMs and suppliers
- Reporting to the division manager
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
Unnikuttan Velamkudy Vijayan
Last position:
Managing Director (Co-Founder) at AathmaSignals
- Spearheading investor outreach and partnership development as founding MD, building the business case and technical narrative needed to attract initial funding and strategic collaborators in the digital health space
- Designing multi-agent AI systems for autonomous biosignal analysis, orchestrating LLM-based reasoning pipelines with domain-specific medical context to enable intelligent, clinical decision support
Rasika Deo
Last position:
Manuscript Consultant at R.D.V.V - Jbp
- Developed and managed content across diverse platforms, adapting tone, structure, and style to meet audience expectations and editorial standards
- Conducted in-depth research to ensure content accuracy, relevance, and alignment with client objectives and subject-matter requirements
- Edited and refined client manuscripts and drafts to improve clarity, narrative flow, coherence, and reader engagement
- Managed multiple concurrent content projects, prioritizing tasks and meeting tight deadlines while upholding high-quality standards
- Provided uncredited editing support for various publications, ensuring polished, consistent, and publication-ready final manuscripts
Dieter Hummitzsch
Last position:
HSE Consultant (Field Core / General Electric), Stadtwerke München GUD2 Power Plant at Health & Safety Consulting Engineering Office
- Advised as HSE Consultant on behalf of Field Core / General Electric during maintenance and repair of the gas turbine at the GUD2 power plant of Stadtwerke München.
- Organized, monitored, and managed project teams from an HSE perspective.
- Implemented and oversaw the HSE plan according to the German Construction Site Ordinance (BauStellV, SiGe plan).
- Conducted induction and toolbox training on safety topics.
- Prepared and handled risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
- Implemented and controlled LOTO procedures.
- Managed hazardous substances, including MSDS documentation.
- Oversaw the permit-to-work process.
- Took measures to prevent accidents and injuries, documenting them in the GE-Gen Suite as part of "Mission Zero".
Thomas Arends
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
Monika Weber
Last position:
Quality Specialist at Nexans GmbH
- Implementation of a quality management system including creating all required process descriptions and work instructions for ISO 9001:2015 certification, as well as final planning and conducting audits
- Creating action catalogs for measures needed to comply with ISO 9001 and achieve the targeted certification
- Preparing documentation related to ISO 9001
- Developing training materials for employees and managers based on the QMH and the created documentation
- Recording results of external audits of departments (incoming goods, production, warehouse logistics, procurement and supplier management, outgoing goods, shipping) according to ISO 9001
- Preparing for and participating in certification audits
Jean Schikora
Last position:
Introduction to ISO 27001 at Software developer
- Introduction of an information security management system into an existing management system according to ISO 9001
Ould Aly Isselmou
Last position:
Functional Safety Assessor at VW
- Pre-assessments and review of functional safety status for ADAS ECUs and body controller components
- Conduct functional safety audits
- Review the functional safety status of the E3 1.2 in a pre-assessment
- Document interviews
- Document findings and generate internal reports
Methods:
- ISO26262
- Automotive SPICE Level 2, 3
- Agile methods, SAFe
Tools:
- DOORS
- Enterprise Architect
- JIRA & Confluence
- IQ-FMEA
- Isograph
Elena Chis
Last position:
Plant Quality Manager at BHC Gummi-Metall GmbH
- Reviewing customer requirements (Quality Agreements) and implementing process and product quality measures within the approval processes (start-up support and initial samples according to PPF/PPAP) under APQP
- Main contact for quality-related issues at the site
- Implementing supplier quality support and development
- Ensuring compliance with all quality-specific requirements such as incoming and outgoing inspections, initial sample test reports, quality work instructions, inspection plans, and control charts
- Customer contact for complaint management and handling using Quality Core Tools: 8D report, 5 Why, Ishikawa analysis
- Active use of quality tools: control plan, PFMEA, inspection plan, EMPB, drawings, collecting and analyzing statistical data, R&R, MSA, SPC
- Conducting internal system, product and process audits according to VDA 6.3 and VDA 6.5
- Responsible for certification of the quality management system IATF 16949, occupational health and safety ISO 45001, and environmental management ISO 14001
- Supervising, goal-oriented leadership and development of a 10-member team
Norbert Linz
Last position:
Team Lead Technical Documentation at ITZBund
- Creating manuals and guides
- Advising authors regarding the federal cloud portal
- Researching and learning new functions
- Revising technical texts in the Drupal CMS
- Reviewing technical texts in the Drupal CMS
- Revising technical texts in Confluence
- Reviewing technical texts in Confluence
- BPMN process creation
- Implementing corporate design/identity guidelines
- Administration of SharePoint and SIB box
- Filing technical documents on different drives (SharePoint, SIB box, BSCW)
- Professional coordination of team members
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Statistics of experts using ISO 14971
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Quality Assurance, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Healthcare, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Product Development, Audit
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
46%
Doctorate
11%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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About the technology
Risk management core
ISO 14971 defines how medical device risks are identified, evaluated, controlled and reviewed across the full product life cycle. Strong professionals use it to shape the risk management file, link hazards to harms, and keep design decisions traceable. It is central for devices that must meet regulatory and quality expectations in Europe and beyond.
What they deliver
- Risk management plans and file structure
- Hazard analysis, risk estimation and risk control
- Benefit-risk reasoning for residual risk
- Traceability from requirements to verification
- Post-market feedback inputs and updates
These deliverables usually sit alongside design controls, clinical input and quality management work.
Tooling and documents
ISO 14971 work is document-heavy, but the real skill is judgment. Professionals often work with spreadsheets, requirements tools, complaint data, hazard logs and quality systems such as QMS or PLM environments. They also know how to align EN ISO 14971 and the ISO version with internal procedures and submission-ready evidence.
When companies bring help
Companies usually look for freelance support when a new device is entering development, a legacy file needs a reset, or an audit has exposed weak risk traceability. In Germany, this is common for teams that must coordinate with notified body expectations, English-language partners and local quality teams. Freelance specialists can step in for focused reviews, remediation or full-file buildup.
What strong experts do
- Connect hazards, hazardous situations and harms clearly
- Separate acceptable risk from unsupported assumptions
- Document rationale, not just checkboxes
- Work closely with design, testing and regulatory specialists
- Keep the file consistent when the product changes
A strong ISO 14971 professional writes in a way auditors can follow and product teams can use.
Common use cases
ISO 14971 appears in software as a medical device, diagnostics, implantables, hospital equipment and connected devices. It helps teams decide which risks need control, which tests prove those controls work, and which residual risks still need review. For German teams, remote work is common, but on-site workshops can help when design choices or legacy documentation are complex.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about ISO 14971? Start with the answers below.
ISO 14971 is the main standard for medical device risk management. It helps teams identify hazards, estimate and control risk, and keep a traceable record of why a product is considered safe enough for its intended use. Companies use it for new products, change control, complaint handling and post-market review.
EN ISO 14971 is the European adoption of the same risk management standard. In practice, teams often use the ISO text, the EN version and their internal procedures together, especially when preparing documentation for Europe. A good specialist knows how to keep the risk file consistent across those references.
A strong ISO 14971 freelancer should be able to build or review the risk management file, run hazard analyses and write clear risk control rationales. They should also work well with quality, regulatory and test specialists so the documentation matches what the product actually does. The best ones make the file easy to maintain when the device changes.
ISO 14971 covers risk management, while IEC 62304 focuses on medical device software life cycle processes and ISO 13485 covers the quality management system. They often overlap in the same project, but they answer different questions. If software is involved, the risk work should connect to software classification, verification and change control.
ISO 14971 work goes best with skills in regulatory affairs, quality management, design controls and verification planning. For connected or software-enabled devices, knowledge of usability engineering, cybersecurity and software lifecycle processes also helps. Good specialists know how to turn technical evidence into a clean risk argument.
A capable ISO 14971 expert can start with a product overview, intended use, architecture, existing files and known hazards. The more complex the device, the more they need access to design records, test results, complaints and clinical input. For a messy legacy file, early context saves a lot of rework.
Yes, much of ISO 14971 work can be done remotely because it is document-driven and review-heavy. In Germany, remote collaboration works well for risk file updates, while on-site sessions can help when teams need workshops around design decisions or audit findings. Strong communication in English and, when needed, German is a real advantage.
Look for clear traceability, sound risk logic and documentation that reads like a real decision trail, not a template. A strong ISO 14971 specialist explains why a control works, how residual risk was judged and where the file still depends on assumptions. If the reasoning is vague, the file will be hard to defend later.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 14971 in their recent projects is 119 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 953 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 14971 in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 46% hold at least a Master's degree, and 11% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 14971 in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 14971 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (97%), and French (23%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 14971 in their recent projects are Healthcare (90%), Manufacturing (68%), and Pharmaceutical (48%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 14971 in their recent projects are Quality Assurance (97%), Project Management (87%), and Product Development (74%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used ISO 14971
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