2025 to Present - Process Analyst / Project Manager

Wisk Aero, California, USA

Implementation of Model-Based Definition methodologies, including Materials & Standard Parts Libraries and Weight & Balance, to ensure compliance with FAA approval and all stakeholders needs.

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2019 to 2024 - Lead Engineer, Engineering Methods & Tools

Lucid Motors, California, USA

Engineer the Engineering team using Lean principles.

• Directed and implemented engineering strategies, methodologies, and procedures that align with cross-functional stakeholders - including Engineering, Finance, Service, and Trade Compliance - focusing on cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and high-quality product output.

• Delivered critical engineering data (e.g., vehicle mass and material usage) to senior management, enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.

• Developed extensive documentation of design methodologies, supporting engineers at all stages of product development for increased consistency and quality.

• Conducted rigorous analysis of specific requirements to validate all engineering deliverables, from 3D models to attributes and detailed drawings.

• Designed and deployed automation solutions that reduced the workload of Design Engineers, enhancing productivity across the team.

• Cultivated strong partnerships with software suppliers and the Design Team to ensure robust tool access and user proficiency.

• Identified and formalized the requirements for secure, efficient storage, management, and communication of essential engineering information across multiple stakeholders.

• Provided ongoing support and expertise to a dynamic community of over 1,000 users.

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2018 to 2019 - Sr Engineer, Vehicle Integration, Methods & Tools

Byton, California, USA

• Increase Vehicle Integration team efficiency by implementing innovative data management strategies.

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2016 to 2018 - Sr Mechanical Engineer, Vehicle Integration

Tesla, California, USA

• Reviewed Model 3 data throughout development to ensure compliance with manufacturing and service requirements, while optimizing efficiency, cost, and weight.

• Integrated the latest technologies in Model S and Model X by collaborating with teams from Studio to Service.

• Addressed product validation and mass tracking challenges by establishing key requirements and processes, which improved data quality, reduced cycle time by 70%, and facilitated easier access to information among 15 interdisciplinary engineering teams and management, benefiting over 300 individuals.

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2015 to 2016 - Engineering Specialist

Bombardier, Montreal, Canada

Establish strategic engineering rules and methodologies for aircraft cabinetry design in collaboration with all stakeholders, from Studio to Logistics, to ensure strong compliance with federal regulations and manufacturing needs.

• Proactively develop new technical solutions for engineering data validation.

• Support and training on new concepts and developments.

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2014 to 2015 - Team Manager & Design Authority

Bombardier, Montreal, Canada

Oversee the design of custom aircraft interiors, ensuring timely delivery and high quality while managing a team of nine mechanical designers and draftsmen.

• Optimise workflows, organisational structure, methodologies, and processes to enhance quality.

• Work closely with the assembly shop to address and resolve production issues.​​

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2013 to 2014 - Stress Analysis Team Manager

Dassault Systèmes (contracted by Dassault Aviation), Montreal, Canada, 2008 to 2014

Supervise a team of four Mechanical Engineers. Generate aircraft component models and deliver reports for FAA certification approval.

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2008 to 2013 - Mechanical Engineer, Design & Product Evolution

Dassault Systèmes (contracted by Dassault Aviation), Montreal, Canada

• Serve as the technical lead and Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) for product and process evolutions, design rules, change management, and data structuring, leveraging advanced expertise to enhance design processes.

• Analyze project feasibility and costs, identifying the best methodologies and tools. Ensure full compliance with specifications, regulations, and standards while coordinating technical changes and evolutions.

• Implement process reviews and quality controls, conducting design reviews and providing feedback on all deliverables to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Liaise with clients to gather requirements, define schedules, communicate status updates, and deliver innovative engineering solutions.

 

Key points

1. Integrate a new team and foster commitment to quality and efficiency.

2. Achieve a 96% reduction in design time (from 2 hours) on single parts, and improve access to information by 90% (20 minutes per person) by creating reference documents and a follow-up matrix linking requests to product data.

3. Enhance efficiency by 60% and nearly eliminate errors through effective use of appropriate methodologies and tools.

4. Support the design team during high-volume workloads while supervising new employees and trainees.

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2007 – Mechanical Design Engineer

CVTech, Canada

Contribute to the development of an Electronic CVT (Continuous Variable Transmission)

• Review engineering patent

• Source components

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2005 to 2007 – Digital Mock-up Project Leader

Renault, France

• Simultaneously managed 3 vehicle projects including one worldwide program, producing deliverables on timely manner, with high quality.

• Created a standardized digital mock-up to reduce (-30%) loading times and guaranteed no duplication of data; monitor digital mock-ups and developed physical prototypes.

• Transferred a major project in Slovenia and seamlessly migrated data between plants; facilitated PDM tool training to staff of 120 people.