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

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.

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.

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

Engagement: Freelance / Contract

• 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

• Senior-level experience (8–15+ years) in FMEA within the automotive industry
• Proven experience as an FMEA Moderator (not only FMEA author)
• Strong knowledge of the AIAG & VDA FMEA methodology
• Hands-on experience with Plato e1ns (Peak Avenue) – mandatory
• Excellent English skills (fluent, written and spoken)
• Ability to work independently and guide senior stakeholders
• Experience working in distributed, international project setups

• Fluent German (spoken and written)
• Experience with OEM or Tier-1 automotive customers
• Background in complex systems (e.g. electronics, mechatronics, safety-relevant components)
• Experience supporting audits or customer reviews