Senior FMEA Expert & Moderator (Freelance - Nearshore, Offshore)

Das ist der Job

This is not a pure documentation role — strong moderation and facilitation skills are essential.

Darum lohnt es sich

For upcoming automotive projects with a German end customer , we are looking for an experienced Senior FMEA Expert / Moderator to support project teams on a situational, part-time basis .

Level: Senior Location: Nearshore or Offshore Workload: 4–12 hours/week Start: February 2026 Duration: 3 months ++ Engagement: Freelance / Contract Tasks Moderate Design and/or Process FMEAs according to the AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook Lead interdisciplinary FMEA workshops with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and project teams Ensure structured progression through all FMEA steps (planning, structure, function, failure analysis, risk evaluation, actions, monitoring) Challenge and guide teams to identify relevant failure modes, causes, and effects Support proper risk prioritization and definition of effective mitigation actions Ensure consistent and correct use of Plato e1ns (Peak Avenue) for FMEA documentation Act as a methodological authority for FMEA within the project Support reviews, audits, and follow-up sessions as required Work closely with international teams in English; German-speaking environments may apply depending on project Requirements Mandatory Requirements Senior-level experience (8–15+ years) i The role focuses on moderating and guiding FMEA activities according to the AIAG & VDA FMEA standard , ensuring methodological correctness, efficient workshops, and high-quality results.