Process Engineering Experts in Germany
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Martin S.
Last position:
QA/QC support for accelerator facility assembly at FAIR GmbH
Background Construction of the Super-FRS, a research facility over 200 meters long for the separation of atomic nuclei. Quality tasks had largely been delegated to work package owners, work package leaders, assembly leads and production planning; the required quality expertise and coordinated implementation needed further development.
Responsibility Responsible for Quality Control from incoming goods through NCR and problem-solving management to quality handover for Commissioning. Further developed the quality skills of operational leads; coordinated closely with GSI quality colleagues for development and Supply Chain Management.
Actions Defined quality milestones, inspection requirements and inspection procedures with the responsible functions and supported their implementation. Managed deviations at component and assembly interfaces that only became apparent during installation through NCR and problem-solving management; coordinated and followed up on technical clarification, corrective actions and verifiable quality records.
Result Strengthened quality expertise and independent quality practices within operational functions; established clear inspection requirements and NCR procedures. Ensured quality-assured assembly within the project scope and helped shape the quality culture. Assignment expected to end early in October/November 2026 as part of project-wide budget consolidation.
Geoffrey G.
Last position:
Lead Researcher at York St John Business School
- Independently designed, conducted and evaluated a research project examining dynamic management capabilities (DMCs) in the implementation of HR practices at different management levels (top, middle and frontline management).
- Focus on the strategic role of frontline management in implementing effective HRM measures.
- Self-initiated project with academic collaboration involving York St John University, Robert Kennedy College and the University of Cambridge.
Katarzyna G.
Last position:
Interim Financial Accountant / Accounts Payable at Consulting for an alcoholic beverage manufacturer
- Supported monthly and annual closing activities
- Checked incoming invoices for formal and factual accuracy
- Posted incoming invoices
- Contact person for internal departments on accounting matters
- Created and maintained vendor master data
- Processed open items
- Took on additional accounting-related special tasks
- Managed the functional mailbox
- Performed payment runs
Training and knowledge transfer – Accounts Payable:
In addition to the tasks above, I was responsible for training and transferring knowledge to 8 employees of an external service provider in India who took over the accounts payable activities:
- Conducted structured training and practical guidance throughout the accounts payable process
- Trained employees in checking and posting incoming invoices, including formal and factual checks
- Taught vendor master data maintenance, open-item processing and payment runs
- Trained employees in using the functional mailbox and communicating effectively with internal departments
- Explained accounting procedures, controls and company-specific accounts payable requirements
- Conducted “Training on the Job” using practical posting cases and real business transactions
- Supported the team in independently carrying out accounts payable processes and resolving accounting questions
- Checked the quality and accuracy of work results and provided continuous feedback and coaching
- Supported the transfer of accounts payable processes to the external service provider and ensured structured knowledge transfer and an orderly handover
- Supported a smooth transition by documenting processes, clarifying responsibilities and ensuring consistent application of accounting requirements
Software: JDE, ELO, SAP Concur
Volker W.
Last position:
Analyst – Platform Optimization at TradingView ProRealtime
Programming custom indicators with ProBuilder (for the ProRealTime platform)
6 months at RCP - Rabe Academy (basics - trading account - TWS Interactive Brokers) Focus: ETH price history - NVIDIA stock (NASDAQ and CBOE)
- 500 hours total (TradingView & ProRealTime), including approx. 1,500 hours of tick data analysis using ProRealTime
Systematic market analysis, development of custom indicators, pattern recognition.
Normann G.
Last position:
Managing Director / Technology & AI Consultant at Omnia Kassel UG
Managing Director | Omnia Kassel UG
Corporate management, international business development, technology and innovation management
Corporate management and international business development: Strategic and operational management of a technology-oriented consulting company. International B2B business development, development of new business areas, and establishment and maintenance of industrial, technology, and procurement partnerships.
Technology and innovation management: Identification and evaluation of new technologies with regard to technical feasibility, commercial potential, and practical applications. Development of innovative business models, technology transfer, and support for demanding innovation projects.
Development and project management: Design, planning, and management of technical development, procurement, and customer projects. Technical specifications, international supplier selection, coordination of external development partners, and evaluation and implementation of customer-specific solutions.
AI research, systems development, and technology evaluation: Early recognition of the fundamental technological change brought about by generative AI. For around four years, self-initiated, almost daily intensive research, development, and testing work with leading language models, multimodal AI systems, and different model generations. Independent design and testing of around 200 complex AI workflows, multi-agent methods, and book, proposal, and evaluation agents.
AI-supported customer projects and multimodal production: Practical implementation of proprietary and confidential customer assignments in technical design, project development, proposal preparation, specialist texts, and comprehensive documentation. Development and production of texts, images, animations, videos, speech, and avatar applications. A total of around 750 productive work results from various AI-supported projects.
AI quality assurance, process development, and efficiency improvement: Development of multi-stage, cross-model testing and correction procedures with source comparison, independent review, and systematic error analysis. In own task-specific comparative measurements, reduced selected processing times from eight hours to one hour and improved measured accuracy from about 95 % to up to 99 %. Transfer of the findings into productive work processes and commercially usable customer solutions.
Project-based activity and availability: The entrepreneurial activities are organized on a project basis and are not connected with permanent full-time operational utilization. Therefore, there is substantial time available for external consulting, development, and management assignments, including projects with a high workload.
Michael T.
Last position:
Advisor at AI Governance & Evaluation Advisory
- Advisor on AI readiness and evaluation structures for enterprise-level adoption in finance and technology contexts
- Developed rubric-based evaluation frameworks assessing reasoning quality, factual reliability, and compliance alignment of AI models
- Embedded human-in-the-loop oversight and reporting standards
Ronald F.
Last position:
Senior IT Consultant – Requirement Engineer at Deutsche Bank - Strivion
Methodology: Agile project management
Goal: Digitization and implementation of CCD2 requirements within the Consumer Finance systems.
Analysis, identification, and assessment of business requirements, as well as their transfer into technical implementation requirements. Coordination and status reporting of the various requirements. Documentation and process management using UML and BMPN. Cross-functional stakeholder management, UAT testing, data management, API architecture management.
Tools: Jira, Confluence, Visual Code, Sql Developer, Enterprise Architect, MsOffice, Bruno, ALM, Camunda, Figma
Nico H.
Last position:
Project Manager Engineering/CapEx/Process Engineering at Sanofi
- Planning, URS/requirements and stakeholder management for a new QC building Greenfield 4000 m²
- Project implementation
Roland S.
Last position:
Aerosol Generator Technology – Industrialization Partnerships
Aerosol Generator Technology – Industrialization Partnerships
Engaged by a former technology partner to identify and approach potential partners for further industrialization and commercialization of its vibrating membrane nebulizer aerosol generator technology.
Anneliese S.
Last position:
Consultant at Global Trust Impact Capital
- M&A advisory
- Strategic deal support
- Impact investments
Ammar A.
Last position:
Catalyst Track at beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship
- Developing an industrial wastewater-to-resource venture — environmental compliance plus resource recovery and circular business models for SMEs
Jörg S.
Last position:
Engineer & Founder at SchemTech
- Simulations and development of hybrid digital twins to enable deep process understanding and to support better decision-making and outcomes in industrial R&D and manufacturing.
Friedbert W.
Last position:
Senior Consultant at Freelance Senior Consultant
Jochen G.
Last position:
Senior Specialist Software Compliance at Inter Versicherung
- Designing processes for implementing regulatory IT requirements (VAIT, BAIT, DORA, MaGo) and establishing them within the IT organization
- Monitoring the execution of these processes, quality assurance and adaptation to new requirements
- Support and coordination of the annual audit regarding regulatory IT requirements (PwC)
- ITK governance
- Software lifecycle management
- Documentation and control of the IDV development process
- Process support and policy creation when setting up test management with regard to DORA and VAIT
- Policy creation for IAM processes
- Tools/Applications: ServiceNow, Confluence, Jira, M365, Loop, Connect, Omada
Christian M.
Last position:
Interim advisor / coach / facilitator
COO/CFO, CRO, multi-site operations manager, advisor, task force, PMO, SCRUM master and agile coach
Technical/commercial operations lead with P&L responsibility
Operations, supply chain, services, sourcing, OPEX, digitalization, IT, engineering, quality, governance
Interim multi-site operations management, insolvency management, financial management/CFO, commercial management/sales
Enterprise lean transformation and digitalization
Agile networks strategy for global operations
Industrialization: process management, reporting and KPI matrix
Agile workforce organization: structures and processes
Head of PMO – agile transformation and digital squad manager
Launch management / ramp up / NPDI
Project and performance management system (Hoshin/TGROW)
SCRUM master leadership and project engagements
Qualification programs: Lean / Six Sigma / agile methods
Data analytics and business intelligence market data analytics
Value creation / buy & build / M&A management
Various private-equity engagements
Operational management / SCM
Restructuring / transformation
Operational excellence / Lean
Performance management
Experience with Deloitte Consulting and BCG
Industrial experience in healthcare services, pharma/biotech, medical devices, manufacturing/electronic, automotive OEM/tier x, manufacturing automation, IT services/digitalization
Private-equity related work with firms including Aurelius, Rank, 3i, Emeran, Advent, TA Associates, Cinven, TPG, Duke Street, Dubag, Wellington Partners, Bridgepoint, Barclays Private Equity, Arques, BC Partners, CVC, KPS Capital, KKR, EQT, Astorg
Clients and engagements with Fresenius (Fresenius Medical Care, Kabi), Thermo Fisher Scientific, Philips, Danaher, MediGlobe, Roche, Boehringer, Cinfa Biotech, 3M, Qiagen, Stada, Pfizer, Sanofi, Catalent, Aenova, Recipharm, Elanco, Suez, Ametek, Syntegon, Magna, Demmel, Faurecia, Kongsberg, Bosch, Continental, Räuchle, WAFA, Lufthansa
Education: MBA, City University (USA); Dipl. Ingenieur Environmental and Process Technology
Certifications: Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Lean Manager (Toyota); Change Manager and performance coach TGROW; Prince 2 and OKR Master; Regulatory affairs / GxP manager
Languages: German – mother tongue; English – business fluent
International work experience across Asia (especially China, Japan and Singapore), USA, Western and Eastern Europe
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Statistics of experts using Process Engineering
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
4.5 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Project Management, Quality Assurance, Operations
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Operations, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
93%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Doctorate
12%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
93%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Process Engineering
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Process Engineering experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (85%)
- Automotive (46%)
- Professional Services (43%)
- Chemical (38%)
- Energy (31%)
- Pharmaceutical (31%)
- Information Technology (29%)
- Education (22%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Process Engineering Covers
Process engineering turns raw materials, energy and operating data into reliable industrial production. It covers mass and heat balances, reaction and separation steps, equipment selection, process control and safe plant operation. The work connects laboratory findings with repeatable production at industrial scale.
Where It Is Used
Process engineering supports plants in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, energy, water treatment and advanced materials. Typical deliverables include:
- Process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams
- Mass, energy and utility balances
- Equipment specifications and process data sheets
- Scale-up plans, commissioning support and operating procedures
Tools and Methods
Professionals work with simulation and modelling tools such as Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, gPROMS and MATLAB, alongside CAD and plant data systems. They may use process control platforms, laboratory data, digital twins and statistical analysis to test design choices. Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and reaction kinetics is central.
When Companies Need Specialists
Companies bring in freelance expertise during new plant design, capacity increases, technology transfers and production troubleshooting. External support is also useful when a team needs independent review before investment, validation or commissioning. In Germany, projects often combine remote modelling and documentation with on-site work at production facilities.
What Strong Professionals Deliver
Strong professionals make assumptions explicit and link every recommendation to process data, constraints and safety requirements. They understand how a change in one unit operation affects quality, yield, utilities and downstream equipment. Look for clear PFDs and P&IDs, traceable calculations, practical risk awareness and documentation that operators can use.
Adjacent Skills That Matter
Useful complementary skills include process safety management, HAZOP facilitation, SIL assessment, GMP validation, environmental permitting support and project coordination. Experience with PLC or DCS interfaces helps when process changes reach the control layer. In international teams, clear technical English and the ability to collaborate with German-speaking site staff can be important.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Process Engineering — answered in short.
Process Engineering is used to design, scale, operate and improve industrial production systems. It helps companies define equipment, flows, operating conditions, controls and documentation for processes in sectors such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, energy and water treatment.
Process Engineering focuses on how materials, energy and reactions move through a production system. Mechanical specialists concentrate more on equipment and machines, while production specialists often focus on manufacturing flow and efficiency; the disciplines frequently work together on plant projects.
A strong Process Engineering freelancer may also offer process safety, HAZOP, SIL assessment, GMP validation, automation interfaces and commissioning support. Familiarity with Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, gPROMS, MATLAB or plant data systems can be valuable when modelling and operational data must be connected.
The right level depends on the deliverable and the risk of the process. Process Engineering work for a balance study or simulation model may need a different profile than plant commissioning, scale-up, validation or a safety review, where evidence of comparable process conditions matters more.
Much of Process Engineering can be completed remotely, including simulations, calculations, PFDs, P&IDs and technical reviews. Site surveys, commissioning, operator workshops and troubleshooting may require on-site presence, so the project plan should separate remote deliverables from visits to the facility.
Process Engineering is common in Germany’s chemical, pharmaceutical, food, energy, water treatment and materials industries. The work may involve established plants, new production lines, technology transfers or improvements to resource use and product quality.
Review whether Process Engineering deliverables show traceable assumptions, consistent balances and clear links between calculations, equipment and operating limits. Ask for examples of comparable process work, then test how the specialist explains risks, uncertainty, safety constraints and practical implementation.
Before starting Process Engineering work, clarify the process scope, available operating data, required software, design basis, applicable quality and safety requirements, and the expected format of deliverables. Also confirm access to plant personnel, site rules, language expectations and who approves technical decisions.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Process Engineering in their recent projects is 105 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 837 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Process Engineering in their recent projects, 93% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 60% hold at least a Master's degree, and 12% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Process Engineering in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Process Engineering in their recent projects are German (100%), English (92%), and French (21%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Process Engineering in their recent projects are Manufacturing (85%), Automotive (46%), and Professional Services (43%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Process Engineering in their recent projects are Project Management (82%), Quality Assurance (81%), and Operations (79%).
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