Automotive Engineering Development, Project management, Strategy

Faurecia

A results-oriented senior executive with a proven track record of driving organizational success, seeking a senior executive position.
* Spearheaded the Customer Engineering, Innovation, and Industrial Design functions, overseeing a team of professionals and
ensuring seamless workflow and collaboration.
* Developed and implemented strategic workforce capacity and competency plans, aligning them with organizational goals to
maximize efficiency and drive performance.
* Successfully managed a 17 m€ sales budget for the development team, consistently exceeding targets and delivering strong
financial results.
* Led the acquisition of key Seating Programs, from initial technical concept definition to budget management, ensuring successful
execution and customer satisfaction.
* Cultivated and maintained strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering a high level of customer
intimacy throughout the entire development cycle.
* Proactively built and nurtured an ecosystem of collaboration with startups and academia, fostering innovation and driving the
development of cutting-edge solutions.
* Pioneered the establishment of a state-of-the-art Virtual Reality (VR) Lab for Industrial Design, harnessing the power of digital
tools and technologies to enhance design capabilities and drive innovation.

I bring a track record of strategic leadership, financial acumen, and a passion for fostering innovation. With a strong focus on customer
satisfaction and a talent for driving cross-functional collaboration, I am well-prepared to contribute to the success of senior executive
teams and drive organizational growth.

Faurecia Munich, Germany
* Optimized development footprint by strategically blending high-cost and low-cost country operations, resulting in increased
efficiency and cost savings.
* Assisted management in workforce planning and project coordination between different sites, including Germany, India, and
Poland.
* Led cross-functional teams to align milestones, budgets, and customer expectations, driving successful project outcomes.
* Established collaborative networking between sites to enhance teamwork and knowledge-sharing.
* Executed engineering development of German OEM seating programs between India and Germany, ensuring seamless
execution and stakeholder satisfaction.

Faurecia Pune, India
* Developed and implemented engineering team development plans and strategies, focusing on training, career paths, and efficiency
control.
* Implemented agile engineering development approach through e-Kanban
* Led project management for the offshore Pune seating team, ensuring successful project delivery.
* Demonstrated excellence in customer communication, team management, and performance projection.
* Established effective intra-team communication and processes to meet customer requirements.
* Oversaw prototype tool development and supplier management, emphasizing quality and efficiency control.
* Conducted periodic design reviews with teams and stakeholders to meet deliverable requirements.