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.
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) 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
Nice to Have
* 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