About this role
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