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.

• 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