Nicolas FERRAND

En résumé

Entreprises

• Aeroconseil (AKKA Group) - WorkPackage Leader - EWIS Safety Certification for Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation

  2012 - maintenant ◦ Technical leader of a group of 5 engineers, ensures the quality of deliverables and the schedule follow-up,
  ◦ Direct interface with the clients for project management,
  ◦ Development of the compliance strategy for the Airworthiness Regulation CS/FAR 25.1709 EWIS System Safety. Several Workshops led with Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and FAA DER.
  ◦ Development of the Failure Within Bundle Analysis Instructions to demonstrate that a Failure Within Bundle does not lead to a catastrophic FC at system levels. The FWB ensures a proper allocation of electrical wires within bundles.
  ◦ Production of all FWB and CMA Analysis for Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation,
  ◦ Development of the Generic EWIS Functional FMEA document to be used within the System Safety Assessment to demonstrate that EWIS functional failures are well considered.
  ◦ Provide Support regarding the Common Cause Analysis (CMA, PRA, ZSA) on EWIS architecture and design.
  ◦ Use of the Validation & Verification Process on EWIS to provide and demonstrate that EWIS design and installation rules are fail-safe. Proof of Compliance and Deviation Sheets are used for traceability along the process.
  ◦ Development of a Human Factor Risk Assessment (Process FMEA) as to mitigate and monitor risks of human errors during manufacturing, assembling and installation of EWIS in the A/C.
  ◦ Physical Inspection Processes on Aircraft.
  ◦ Attend and coordinate meetings with Airworthiness Authorities.

• Alten Sud-Ouest - ATA92 & ATA20 Consulting Engineer for AIRBUS

  Boulogne-Billancourt 2011 - 2012 ◦ In charge of developing / updating Airbus Process Specification (AIPS) providing the rules / requirements for the manufacturing of EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection System), applicable to all programs.
  ◦ Requirements cascading from the design rules (related to ATA92 & ATA20) to manufacturing.
  ◦ In charge of the qualification of new manufacturing processes (such as EMI open sleeve, individual wires shielding...). Development of Test Plans (RTCA DO-160, EN6059-XXX), supplier and tests follow-up, review and validation of Test Results.
  ◦ R&D project developments: from brainstorming to acceptance by the A350XWB Program,
  ◦ Weight, time, recurring and non-recurring cost analysis for each R&D project for Airbus acceptance,
  ◦ Development of new manufacturing processes and new EWIS components for the A350XWB: specification development, call for tenders, supplier proposal analysis, supplier tests follow-up,
  ◦ Projects follow-up and management with collaborators in France and India.

• EADS Innovation Works - EADS France representative at the Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering (USA)

  Blagnac 2009 - 2011 ◦ EADS Focal point regarding 30 research projects on reliability of electronics systems,
  ◦ Project management regarding MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) switch reliability,
  ◦ Technology Intelligence regarding Green Electronics (attended many conferences including the Electronic Components and Technology Conference 2010 in Las Vegas),
  ◦ 2 Workshops led for EADS Business Units (EADS Innovation Works, Airbus, Eurocopter, EADS Defense Electronics, MBDA, Astrium Satellites, Astrium Space Transportation),
  ◦ Bimonthly reports to EADS Business Units.

• SAGEM Defence Security (SAFRAN Electronics) - Engineering Intern

  2009 - 2009 ◦ Development of a life prediction methodology for power electronic modules using Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS) and accelerated life testing.
  ◦ Management of the modules manufacturing (planning and follow-up),
  ◦ Launch of accelerated life testing (high temperature variation cycling and power cycling),
  ◦ Correlation of FEA and test results.

• University of Washington - Mechanical Engineering Department - Engineering Intern

  2008 - 2008 ◦ Research Project sponsored by BOEING.
  ◦ Research study about the effects of the damage and uncertainty on the aeroelastic / aeroservoelastic behaviour and safety of composite aircraft.
  ◦ Aluminium wing and composite rudders manufacturing.
  ◦ Experimental testing in the “wind tunnel”.

Formations

• University Of Caen Basse-Normandie, France

  Caen 2008 - 2009 Master’s Degree

• National College Of Engineering In Caen, France (ENSICAEN)

  Caen 2006 - 2009 Bachelor of Engineering (BAC + 5)

Réseau

• Adeline RENÉ

• Aurore TISSERANT

• Claire SEGUIN

• François-Xavier BRAULT

• Leslie LASCOMBES

• Ludwig LE BRET

• Marc GRIEU

• Perdriau SÉBASTIEN

• Pierre DE SAINT VICTOR