Sr. FMEA Moderator
Core
Lead Design and Process FMEAs from product development to series production, guiding cross-functional teams through the AIAG-VDA method to ensure risks are understood, prioritized, and controlled.
Role type
Senior FMEA Moderator (Quality/Process Engineering)
Builds
DFMEA and PFMEA documentation, Control Plans, work instructions, and error-proofing verification for automotive product lines.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing and product development
Required skills
AIAG-VDA FMEA Handbook expertise, APIS IQ-RM PRO proficiency, APQP/PPAP knowledge, 8D problem solving, IATF 16949/ISO 9001 standards, cross-functional facilitation, risk analysis, coaching
Preferred skills
Functional Safety (ISO 26262), Automotive SPICE, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, VDA 6.3 auditor, data analysis tools (Power BI), FMEA moderator qualification
Technologies
APIS IQ-RM PRO, AIAG-VDA FMEA Handbook, Power BI
Responsibilities
Plan, moderate, and document DFMEA and PFMEA; guide teams through 7 AIAG-VDA steps; ensure cascade from requirements to Control Plan; support PFMEA in production with line walks and poka-yoke verification; drive launch readiness and Reverse PFMEA; lead FMEA reviews and audits; coach engineers and deliver workshops; track action closure and report KPIs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship