Laurent Jaillet
Korea Engineering Manager, faurecia
11 years experience in Automotive Industry for product developments, technical marketing to OEM and innovation.
10 years experience in Aerospace Industry on composite structures development.
Fluent in French, English and German,
Some knowledges in spanish and Chinese (1000 characters... still developping)
High working capabilities and dedication.
Strong intercultural management skills and knowledge of Asia.
Back in South Korea to chase new customers.
I am available for opportunities in Asia, in automotive, aerospace or other industries.
32 contacts2010 - 2010R&D technical center
- Manage expert team (8 persons),
- Develop design guidelines and standards,
- Support worldwide D&D teams and innovations when needed.
2007 - 2009Complete seat development Manager
- Manage product development team (25 persons),
- Develop local expertise and worldwide networking,
- Drive technical relationships and communication with customers,
- Support European operations (acquisition, innovation).
Achievements :
- 2 programs launched in production mid 2008 for 2 different customers,
- 1st seat development started in February 08, off tool available jan. 09,
- 1st patent granted on system developed by China team,
- technical lead on 1,3 billion euro business succesfully acquired end 2009
2003 - 2007Complete seat senior Innovation Project Manager
- Manage innovation projects (technical/quality / cost / delivery),
- Identify customer / market perspectives and drive technical development,
- Promote projects within Company & to OEM, build external partnerships,
- Organize project management team, set up procedures,
- Develop airbag & detection system integration expertise.
Achievements :
- 1st advanced development with Nissan in Japan (break through project),
- 1 project in advanced development (target net income few M€ in 2010),
- 2 international partnerships finalized,
- Project team, associated tools & methods set up in 2005,
- 3 projects integrated in program in 05(net income : 1 M€ / year)
1999 - 2003- Integrate systems for safety & comfort in seats,
- Develop special process & new seat concepts.
Achievements :
- Build team and expertise on integration of airbag & detection system,
- Detection system in production in 8 months (net income : 500k€/year),
- 5 worldwide patents.
1997 - 1999- Define technical specifications & manage selected partner;
- Manage design validation & project technical milestones;
- Technical coordination with customer (Airbus), Rolls Royce and partners.
Achievements :
- Preliminary Design Review validated November 98.
1992 - 1997- Define R&D strategy on composite materials, search for external funding;
- Provide technical support & expertise to project teams;
- Manage expertise team & R&D projects.
Achievements :
- Team (4 people) & associated equipment installed (93);
- Critical production issue solved in 6 months (94);
- Quality assurance system set and validated (96);
- Competencies from SNECMA composite dept transferred to Hispano-Suiza (97).
1989 - 1991- Insure technology transfer to the subcontractor,
- Set up and survey critical processes,
- Validate 1st mass production parts, solve quality issues on production parts eventualy.
Achievements :
- 1st structure 100% made in Korea delivered in Sept 91, 30 month after contract award.