Process Engineering Experts in Germany
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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.
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
Abir B.
Last position:
Independent Consultant — Project Management at Freelance
- Managed complex CAPEX and process enhancement projects for Guidepoint, AlphaSights, L.E.K. Consulting, and NanoHelix involving cleanroom expansions, automated bioprocess systems, and validation program rollouts.
- Established and maintained comprehensive project schedules integrating engineering, validation, quality assurance, and operations milestones ensuring GMP compliance and regulatory readiness.
- Oversaw FAT/SAT coordination with vendors for bioprocess skids, monitoring instrumentation calibration, and clean utility validation protocols.
Anneliese S.
Last position:
Consultant at Global Trust Impact Capital
- M&A advisory
- Strategic deal support
- Impact investments
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.
Thomas S.
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
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
Jovan J.
Last position:
CSV Manager, Technical Engineering at CureVac Printer GmbH
- Assist with the development of system requirements and specifications to ensure requirements are testable and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements are met
- Coach implementation teams in the proper execution of validation documents
- Evaluate proposed changes to validated computer systems and recommend level of validation activities required
- Coordinate audits of internal computer systems validation activities, protocols and procedures, and prepare responses
- Identify and qualify all computer systems impacting cGMP operations using a risk-based methodology
- Develop CFR Part 11 computer systems validation plans, qualification test protocols, traceability matrices, reports, IQ/OQ protocols and all deliverables within the scope of the validation plan
- Develop and maintain test plans, test scripts and user acceptance tests and manage their execution
- Act as CSV lead for all validation projects and execute or oversee validation plans and documents
- Perform project management activities for the CSV process within the scope of system projects
- Work with project manager to include validation activities in implementation timelines
- Manage internal CSV resources to facilitate completion of qualification activities
- Ensure initiation, preparation and closeout of all CSV-related deviations, discrepancies and change control documents
- Work closely with Validation Manager and QA Compliance to ensure appropriate validation of cGMP computer systems
- Conduct or facilitate validation and 21 CFR Part 11 training
Andreas H.
Last position:
Paint Department Manager at Montaplast GmbH
- Disciplinary and technical leadership of the paint production area with series production, polishing and rework, surface technology, robot application technology, and paint line technology
- Weekly reporting of key figures such as overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), machine utilization, setup times, scrap/rework rate, productivity per employee, and absence rate
- Ensuring the availability of personnel, material, equipment, and paint systems
- Continuous development of employees, processes, standards, and the organizational structure
- Implementation and establishment of lean management principles for waste-free production and continuous improvement process (CIP)
- Planning and implementation of investments as well as budget responsibility
- Targeted project coordination through to successful completion
- Derivation and implementation of annual goals as well as individual target agreements with employees
- Fulfillment of employer duties with regard to occupational, environmental, and health protection
Andrea C.
Last position:
Founder at SCM Forward
- Consulting project. Member of Program Management Office leading the turnaround of a EUR 5 bil engineering Group, responsible for Indirect Spend reduction and targeting EUR 60 mil savings across 10+ spend categories
Eugen B.
Last position:
Test Manager at Research Industrial Systems Engineering (RISE) Forschungs-, Entwicklungs- und Großprojektberatung GmbH
- Creation of test concepts
- Requirements management
- Release planning and support
- DDS management
- Reporting (test report, AFO TestMatrix)
- UAT/BAT coordination
- Onboarding of new team members
- Team planning / capacity planning
- Support with documentation
- Methods/tools/technologies: black box, white box, exploratory testing, E2E testing, regression testing, L&P testing, acceptance testing and interface testing, integration and system testing, networking, JIRA with Zephyrscale plug-in, Confluence, RISE Portal, Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6, Linux, VM, Postman, SQL, SQL-Developer, Bruno, Wireshark, cloud, Burp Suite, Notepad++
Andreas K.
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.
Eugen P.
Last position:
Interim Project Manager / Program Management / Operational Excellence
Gerhard S.
Last position:
Member of the Board of Directors at Windisch S.A.
- Board member
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Statistics of experts using Process Engineering
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
4.7 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Project Management, Quality Assurance, Product Development
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
57%
Doctorate
11%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
92%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 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 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 19 Sep 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 (83%)
- Automotive (48%)
- Professional Services (36%)
- Chemical (35%)
- Energy (29%)
- Pharmaceutical (29%)
- Information Technology (27%)
- Education (23%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Process design and purpose
Process Engineering turns raw materials, energy and operating data into safe, repeatable production systems. Specialists define process flows, select equipment, set operating conditions and connect technical requirements with commercial goals. Their work supports plants in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, energy, water and advanced manufacturing.
Plants and deliverables
Process Engineering specialists create the technical basis for new facilities and improve existing operations. Typical deliverables include:
- Process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams
- Mass and energy balances, equipment specifications and datasheets
- Process simulations, control narratives and operating procedures
- Feasibility studies, commissioning plans and performance reviews
Methods and tooling
The work combines thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, reaction engineering and process control. Professionals may use Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, gPROMS, MATLAB, Python or specialist digital-twin tools for modelling and scenario analysis. They also work with CAD, instrumentation data, maintenance records and plant historians.
When companies need specialists
Companies bring in freelance expertise when a plant must scale, meet a new specification or solve persistent process losses. External support is useful when internal teams need capacity for a front-end engineering design, retrofit, troubleshooting effort or commissioning phase. In Germany, projects may also require close coordination between remote analysis and on-site work at industrial facilities.
Safety and compliance
Strong process professionals treat safety as a design requirement, not a final check. They understand hazard identification, relief systems, containment, operability and management of change. They can translate process risks into practical safeguards and coordinate with operations, maintenance, automation, environmental and quality teams while respecting the requirements of the relevant site and industry.
What distinguishes strong experts
The best specialists connect calculations with how people actually run a plant. They explain assumptions clearly, challenge incomplete data and document decisions so that operators and project teams can act on them. They balance throughput, energy use, reliability, product quality and safety, and communicate effectively with German-speaking site teams as well as international stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Process Engineering — answered in short.
Process Engineering is used to design, scale, operate and improve systems that transform materials, energy or information into products. A specialist may work on plant layout, process simulation, equipment selection, control strategies, commissioning or troubleshooting.
Process Engineering focuses on the behaviour and flow of materials, energy and operating conditions through a system. Mechanical engineering often centres on equipment and structures, while production engineering focuses more on manufacturing methods, workflow and output; projects commonly need all three disciplines together.
A strong Process Engineering freelancer often combines process simulation with process control, instrumentation, data analysis, project planning or industrial automation. Experience with PFDs, P&IDs, HAZOP preparation, commissioning and technical documentation is also valuable.
The right level for Process Engineering depends on the risk, plant phase and scope. A modelling or documentation assignment may suit a focused specialist, while a new process, major retrofit or commissioning effort calls for someone who has led comparable technical decisions and stakeholder reviews.
Process Engineering supports remote work for modelling, calculations, document reviews and technical workshops. Site surveys, commissioning, operator training and troubleshooting may require travel, so the project should define the on-site phases, access requirements and working language early.
Process Engineering is central to chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, energy, water treatment, materials and industrial manufacturing. The methods also apply to battery production, recycling and other operations where controlled transformation, resource use and safety matter.
Evaluate Process Engineering quality through traceable assumptions, balanced calculations, clear diagrams and practical operating guidance. Ask how the specialist validates models, manages uncertainty, involves operators and addresses safety, maintainability, energy use and product quality.
A capable Process Engineering specialist should select tools that fit the decision, such as Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, gPROMS, MATLAB or Python. They should also be comfortable with PFDs, P&IDs, control documentation, risk reviews and the plant or sector standards relevant to the assignment.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Process Engineering in their recent projects is 102 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 813 € 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, 57% hold at least a Master's degree, and 11% 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 4.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Process Engineering in their recent projects are German (100%), English (91%), and French (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Process Engineering in their recent projects are Manufacturing (83%), Automotive (48%), and Professional Services (36%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Process Engineering in their recent projects are Project Management (80%), Quality Assurance (80%), and Product Development (77%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Process Engineering
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- Germany
- Switzerland
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